The Broad Ax

Congressman George Edmund Foss Invades the Second Ward with His Boom for United States Senator, Where a Desperate Effort Will Be Made to Split the Colored Vote Right Square in the Center. The Wisest Politicians Contend that the Senatorial Fight Will Finally Narrow Down Between Congressman Foss and Congressman Medill McCormick. Admund Foss Invade States Senator, WH Colored Vote Right contend that the Sen- gressman Foss and proffer of the tentative nomination for Congress. But strange to say, there appeared to be small objection to anything except mention of the dog in the case, and there is where some of our readers showed woeful lack of knowledge of the classics. It had been forgotten, for example, that a gander by his screaming and cackling warned the army that was defending Rome and was the cause of their saving the city from an invading host. Julius Caesar did like doga, wherein he differed from Col. Morris. And then Senator Platt had a flock of cats that he used to board with a servant at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in the days when he was the "easy boss" of the Republican party in New York and mostly in the nation as well. But Senator Platt attended to his senatorial duties during the week and visited his cats on Sundays. Col. Morris' dog may have changed the warm currents of the hopes of the Colored people of the district into the icy stream of disappointment. Col. Edward H. Morris has found no fault with the article and it is to be inferred that he enjoys the distinction given his favorite dog, just getting its first newspaper note. The dog appears to be satisfied that his master sets such store upon him as to balance his canine comfort against a seat in the nation's forum as tribune of his people. We mentioned that opportunity was thereby created and Sir James A. Scott steps into the arena full panoplied and ready for cattle. Mr. Scott is not hampered by any lurid love of dog or cat and hays that the human animal is the one whose regard he wishes and whose hate he seeks to avoid. Mr. Scott made another speech Sunday and all in all is training himself for the arduous duties that may possibly be thrust upon him by an admiring constituency. The candidates for representatives were very much in evidence. Douglas was still dauntless, Simms was as serious as of old, while Sir James Hale Porter walked around distributing his platform on which he also gave due credit to the genius and diligence of his most estimable wife. He revealed in the picture on the front page and also on the nifty platform on the inside of the little booklet. The only fly that appeared to crawl near the ointment was when a Mr. Carroll got up and went on to describe the several legislative candidates. Chairman DePriest called a halt with Douglas and Simms roared in back of the hall. Morris Lewis was on hand as usual, saying little but sawing much wood, which will be valuable in building the platform upon which he wishes to stand. The primary under the gentleman's agreement will be held at Chairman DePriest's office next Wednesday all day and into the night and all hands are active in getting the dear people duly aroused. You can never tell the way of a maid with a man, a serpent on a rock, an MONDAY EVENING CONGRESSMAN FOSS FREELY MINGLED WITH MANY PROMINENT COLORED MEN AT A MEETING HELD IN HIS INTEREST AT THE REAL ESTATE OFFICE OF HARVEY A. WATKINS, 3510 INDIANA AVENUE, WHERE RESOLUTIONS WERE PASSED ENDORSING MR. FOSS FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS. MR. WATKINS PRESIDED OVER THE MEETING AND HE WILL BECOME THE CHIEF LEADER AND ORGANIZER OF MR. FOSS' FORCES AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THIS CITY AND THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS. IN A VERY SHORT TIME MR. WATKINS WILL OPEN UP FOSS' SENATORIAL HEADQUARTERS ON STATE STREET, RIGHT IN AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE. COL. B. F. MOSELEY HAS FOR THE PAST WEEK BEEN TOURING THE SOUTHERN PART OF ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF THE HON. MEDILL McCORMICK, AND HE DECLARES THAT "SENTIMENT IN THAT NECK OF THE WOODS IS RUNNING VERY STRONG FOR HIM; THAT HE ONLY DISCOVERED ONE COLORED MAN WHO CLAIMED THAT HE WOULD VOTE FOR MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON; THAT THE COLORED VOTE OF THIS STATE WILL BE DIVIDED BETWEEN CONGRESSMAN McCORMICK AND CONGRESSMAN FOSS." CHAS. C. FITZMORRIS, PRIVATE SECRETARY TO MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON, THE NEGRO HATING MILK AND WATER DEMOCRAT, HATES JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Invades the r, Where a the Right Squa the Senatorial s and Congre Member of Congre always proven h race, who will h ence, which will eagle in the air or a voter in a booth with such conscience as he may own. But whatever happens there will be many moons before any one event will kindle more interest, and especially if that event shall be so conditional as a small wheel within a big one, as this one seems to be. Mr. Harvey A. Watkins. One of the men who has come into more than passing notice since the inauguration of the People's movement is Mr. Harvey A. Watkins, the well known real estate man, prominent citizen and big man in many fraternal fields as well as member of several big things. Mr. Watkins was urged to be a candidate for the endorsement of his fellows for county commissioner, and could have had the honor for the asking, but he had so many large things in view that he did not turn a finger to have this great distinction. He has tendered his support to another connected with the Movement. Mr. Watkins is a comparatively young man, being far on the bright side of forty, but has been a potent figure in many fields. In addition to having come to Chicago and built up a great real estate business that ranks with the best ones in absolute reliability, he is more than a figure in the life of this great city. Mr. Watkins is state-wide in his sen- M. H. Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, who has always proven himself to be a loyal and outspoken true friend of the Colored race, who will be one of the speakers at the National Colored Liberty Conference, which will be held in Washington, D. C., from June 21 to June 27, 1918. Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, who has always proven himself to be a loyal and outspoken true friend of the Colored race, who will be one of the speakers at the National Colored Liberty Conference, which will be held in Washington, D. C., from June 21 to June 27, 1918. HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN ss from the First Congressional District himself to be a loyal and outspoken true f be one of the speakers at the National Col be held in Washington, D. C., from June nections with the Knights of Pythias, Masonry in all the degrees from the Blue Lodge to the Commandery, Odd Fellows to the last round in the ladder and all the minor and intermediate orders. In local affairs he is trustee and treasurer of Bethel A. M. E. Church, a prominent factor in its Literary Society and active in all the functions of that great congregation. Mr. Watkins has recently launched the Senatorial boom of Hon. George E. Foss, for whom for many years he has entertained a high regard. He is enthusiastic in his advocacy of the popular congressman and will be heard in advocacy of his claims from Cairo to the lake. On Monday evening last Mr. Watkins invited a number of the prominent men of Chicago to meet at his office and arranged to have Congressman Foss present to get acquainted with them. Mr. Foss was on hand and after many of the guests had expressed themselves in favor of the candidacy of Mr. Foss that gentleman was called upon and gave a short account of his stewardship to the party and the reasons for the fact that he was so late in announcing his candidacy. Mr. Foss made a speech that showed that he is close to the great heart of the party of Lincoln and the fathers. He was warmly applauded and went away with the warmest expressions of good will of those present. The gathering at the instance of Mr. Watkins appointed a committee which reported resolutions endorsing Mr. Foss. The following are the resolutions which had unanimous vote of approval: Resolutions Endorsing Congressman for Whereas, Every citizen is called upon to do his utmost to further the best interest of his country at all times and particularly at this special time when our country is fighting beside the allied nations in a life and death struggle against the forces of autocracy and for the maintenance of free institutions and the protection of the common principles of humanity: and Whereas, The time is now upon us when only those who have proven their ability to deal with large problems of state, those who have demonstrated an unfaltering patriotism and love of country, should direct our national destinies; and Whereas, George Edmund Foss in obedience to an emphatic and loud demand of the patriotic Republican citizens of this State has announced his candidacy for the nomination for United States Senator to be voted for in the THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, JUNE 15, 1918 The Century of the American Economist This is the eighth of a series of weekly articles on "How Mothers Can Help in Children's Year." What of our children's eyes? Recent investigations into the condition of American school children reveal that about one-fifth (20 per cent) are handicapped by defective vision, and in a considerable number of cases these defects are serious. How gravely this affects the Nation's welfare is demonstrated by the findings in the recent examination of recruits for the new army. More than 730,000 men called in the first draft were rejected for physical disqualifications. Of the 10,000 cases which were analyzed in detail, more than one-fifth had been rejected for defects of the eye. This single cause was responsible for more than twice as many rejections as the next highest cause, namely, defects of the teeth, and for three or four times as many as most of the other defects. It is, therefore, plain that American parents should take much more anxious thought as to the condition of their children's eyes during the years when the harm is most likely to be done and when trouble can most readily be prevented or cured. The first essential is to insure the soundest possible health at birth. This depends in a certain measure upon the health and diet of the mother before the baby is born. Proper food and care for the baby throughout infancy and childhood when the structures of the body are growing at the most rapid rate are necessary. Improper or insufficient food, neglect and illness are among the causes which interfere with growth and healthy development of the body in every part and no doubt affects the growing eyes in the same way. But even when the fundamental laws of good health have been observed and when the eyes are strong and healthy to begin with, they should have very special care from the moment of birth. Directions for this are found in two bulletins of the Children's Year, entitled "Prenatal Care" and "Infant Care." Both these bulletins will be sent free in response to all requests. Send your name and full address clearly written to the Chief of the Children's Bureau, U. S. Department of Labor, Washington, D. C. Babies are often allowed to lie in their carringes with the sun shining directly into their eyes, or are permitted to look straight into a bright artificial light, thus working harm to the delicate nerves of the eye. As children grow they often strain their eyes by reading or doing other class work in a poor light, or too soon after illness, when the eyes are particularly subject to injury. It is necessary, therefore, that parents know what the care of the eye involves and so safeguard this precious sense in their children that the inefficiency and unhappiness resulting from defective vision shall be steadily reduced. ATTORNEY J. GRAY LUCAS IN THE RANDALL MURDER CASE. Ben Franklin Must Stand Trial for Murder—George Chisum "Snatched as a Brand from the Burning"—Charged With Accessory to the Murder, He Walks Forth from the Jail Free, Indeed! George Chisum stepped with alacrity from his cell in the Cook County Jail last Wednesday to the time of "I'd rather be outside looking in, than inside looking out," when he received his discharge from the Criminal Court. . A. L. WILLIAMS JOINS THE BRUNDAGE FORCES IN THE SECOND WARD. Attorney A. L. Williams, the chief factor in the Deneen Movement for the past three years in the Second Ward has gone over to the Brundage faction and has taken with him the entire organization consisting of such leaders as Mrs. Ada McKinley, Carroll Nelson, clerk; Wallace Johnson, clerk; Richard E. Parker, contractor; Joseph Brent, carpenter; A. E. Wilson, decorator; Chas. Ford, expressman; E. W. Williams, with the Chicago Journal; Dan. Macon, with the Committee of Fifteen; W. H. Hunter, banker; D. Bishop, barber; Chas. Reese, clerk; Robert Smallley, clerk; E. Hinkle, manager; W. H. Clark, attorney; Nelson Crammer, clerk; Chas. Dunston, special officer; D. V. Fountaine, with National Boiler Surety Co., and many others, all of whom are strong and influential. This being true, the Brundage forces have fallen heir to the strongest outside force in the Second Ward. Mr. Williams, who is credited by the voters and rightly so as the leader of the Deneen forces has been identified with Hon. R. O. West, the high Priest in the Deneen faction for the past twelve or fifteen years and it is said that Mr. West has often said that he would rather rely on Mr. Williams with five supporters than many men with five hundred because he has always forced him to be honorable, forceful and trustworthy. When Mr. Williams took up his residency in the Second Ward there was not a "Corporals Guard" of Deneen followers but by his persistent and untiring efforts he succeeded in building up a powerful organization for the Deneen faction. This organization consists of a Captain in each precinct and out of the 74 precincts in the ward they have fully organized 45 of them, and are still perfecting the organization by holding weekly meetings. Before leaving the faction Mr. Williams said that he had given the matter thorough consideration from all angles and although he felt that one of his best friends, the Hon. R. O. West, would remain with the Deneen faction, he thought that Mr. West would soon retire from its active management, and as in the Deneen movement there were too many of the "little big" men whose heads are very much swelled and who do not think Colored men are yet out of Slavery or can govern themselves, he has decided to make a move for a more prospective political field which would be for the best interest of the movement. He had taken the matter up with his captains and they had decided to go with the Brundage faction which all agreed was the best thing to do, and from now on he intends to work as faithfully for said faction as he had in the past worked for the Deneen side. That he had Mr. Carroll Nelson released as he was charged with having him appointed in the Recorder's Office, and had him placed on the Brundage pay roll, as he did not want to embarrass Mr. Nelson by leaving him to scramble for himself, this alone explains fully the man and if we would elaborate on it for several columns, we could not improve on the sentiment expressed in the act itself. The Colored people need more "Williams" in the ward, as never before can we cite one act of this kind accomplished by one of our leaders. The people should always hereafter remember this and should rally to his support as one and elect him. This deed should so endear him in the hearts and minds of the people that it would not be necessary for him to make a campaign as he has already shown the kind of mettle which is much needed in and among our leaders, but is so lacking. The average leader heretofore seems to be bent and bound, soul and body, to feathering his own nest that he fails to help the cause he always falls us that he will bleed and die for until the crucial test comes and he is a placed on a pay roll. Then he puts himself into the clutches of the "bosses" and invariably becomes the hand-picked tool of the "bosses." This we must guard against in our selection and try to pick such characters as is reposed in men like Mr. Williams—"C." Attorney Frank L. Comerford, suite 902 Ashland block, is thoroughly convinced that with the great aid of the American troops, the Allies will in time overcome the kaiser and establish democracy throughout the world. [Name] MR. BENJAMIN H. LUCAS Member of the Legislature of Illinois, Ass A. M. B. Church Sunday School, St Friendship, District Superintendent o real estate and insurance broker. Member of the Legislature of Illinois, Assistant Superintendent and Teacher of Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday School, State Grand Secretary of United Brothers of Friendship, District Superintendent of the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., successful real estate and insurance broker. Mr. Benjamin H. Lucas, who was elected to the Legislature of Illinois from the First Senatorial District in 1916, is one of the busiest men in this busy city, hat's all, for he is state grand secretary of the United Brothers of Friendship, and for many years he has served as assistant superintendent and Teacher Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday School, being successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business at 2357 South State street, phone Calumet 2123. He was lately made district superintendent of the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. and he now has a staff of nine agents under his direct supervision and he is doing a rushing life insurance business. He is an active member of the Chicago Board of Fire Underwriters. Mr. Lucas is a prominent member of the following lodges and secret societies: Garden City Lodge, No. 58, A. F. & M.; SWEDISH LEAGUE HEADS BACK CONGRESSMAN McCORMICK. Fourteen past presidents of the Swedish-American Republican League of Illinois have joined in endorsing the candidacy of Congressman-at-large McCormick for the Republican nomination for United States senator. The Swedish-American Republican League is one of the largest Republican organizations in the state. For twenty- --- 杂海 Assistant Superintendent and Teacher of Bethel State Grand Secretary of United Brothers of of the Clover Leaf Casualty Co., successful Emanual Lodge, No. 31, U. B. F.; Court General Robert Elliot, No. 7895, Ancient Order of Foresters; Enterprise Council, No. 118, A. U. K. & D. of A. He is also an honored member of the Wabash avenue department of the Y. M. C. A.; he is also a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; active member of the Urban League and president of the National Bundy Defense Fund, and in every way he is a hustling, straight-forward business man. Miss Elsie McClain, his efficient private secretary and stenographer, very ably assists him in conducting his business affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have for more than seventeen years resided at 2336 S. Dearborn street and they both have many warm friends in all parts of this city and throughout the state of Illinois. five years it has held its annual conventions on March 9 of each year to commemorate the anniversary of the victory of the Monitor over the Merrimac in honor of Capt. John Erlesson. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley, 3849 South State street, are both very warm admirers of The Broad Ax and they take much pleasure in stating that they read it with a great deal of interest each week. [Name not provided] The popular and painstaking High Sheriff of Cook County, who has thousands of loyal friends who are ready and willing to march under his banner for Mayor of Chicago in 1919. Rep. Dyer of Missouri, to speak June 24th in John Wesley Zion Church at opening session of National Colored Liberty Congress. National heads of both branches of K. of P. joint board of managers. National capital taking lively interest in historic gathering when Colored race will approach Federal Government for rights of democracy. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Dr. Washington's last Sunday evening's talk to the students was on "Team Work." No one could appreciate the importance of "Team Work" more than Dr. Washington. It was the "team work" of the trustees, the faculty, the students and friends of Tuskegee Institute which made it the National Institution that it is. "Team work" among the officials and the loyal, progressive business men of the country, made the National Negro Business League one of the most important organizations in the country, and "team work" in America is helping the Allies to win the war. What the Negro is learning from the war is "team work" in a new and broader way. Our people are working together as never before in Thrift Stamps, Food Conservation, Liberty Bonds and Red Cross Campaigns, and the results are in some instances astonishing. The important thing about the "team work" in the various campaigns is its educational value. If we can keep that spirit alive after the war, it can be converted into a powerful factor encouraging industrial and economic efficiency. Our business men can harness the spirit which has made this "team work" possible, and can develop it into a most valuable asset. If we can get together for the Red Cross now, after the war, we can get behind local campaigns to boost Negro business enterprises. Such co-operation could produce results which would grow in force, in power and momentum. The National Negro Business League has endeavored to foster that spirit among our people during the years of its existence and it has succeeded to a most gratifying degree. (To be continued next week.) PERSONAL Mr. Lillian Wells-Daniels and son William, of Oakland, Cal., arrived in the city, after an eleven years' absence, Sunday night last. She is visiting her sister, Mrs. I. B. Wells-Barnett, at 3234 Aedes avenue, and will be pleased to THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, JUNE 15, 1918 THE WHITE CITIZENS OF MADISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, ARE HOT AFTER COL. ROBEET S. ARBOTT. The following article appeared in the Herald of Vicksburg, Miss., recently, and it speaks for itself: PHYLLIS, WHEATLEY C. A large number of friends were present at monthly meeting of the Pley Club Wednesday, June F. Waring spoke of the s Stirring Up Race Trouble. "Considerable feeling has been stirred up among the white and the better class of Negro people of Madison by the circulation of a Negro publication, The Defender, among the Negroes of the county. "The Defender, which is published in Chicago, contained articles in its issue of June 1 that tended to revive sectional issues and create race antagonism, according to the people of the county, who assembled in Canton for the purpose of discussing the matter. "While the feeling between the white people and Negroes of Madison county is that of friendship, yet there are a great many ignorant Negroes in the county who might be affected by the articles published in the paper, and for this reason the citizens of the county decided at their mass meeting to forward copies of the issue of June 1 of The Defender to Senator Williams, and request him to take the matter under consideration. "The following resolution was adopted at the meeting with reference to the paper: "Resolved by the people of Madison county, Mississippi, in mass assembled, that certain articles appearing in the issue of The Defender at Chicago, Ill., and mailed to agents here and circulated among the Negroes of this county, tend to revive sectional issues and create race antagonism, both of which we deplore, and the publication and circulation of such matter is in the nature of German propaganda, and we protest and condemn its circulation in this county. "Resolved further, that copies of this issue be sent by the secretary of this meeting to Senator John Sharp Williams and that he be requested to bring it to the attention of the other members of Congress from Mississippi, and that his opinion be requested as to what further action should be taken by us and by the United States Government." THE NEGRO FELLOWSHIP LEAGUE. The Negro Fellowship League will hold its regular Sunday meeting at the reading room, 3005 S. State street, Sunday, June 16, at 4 p. m. Hon. F. L. Barnett will deliver an appreciation of Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley. This address was delivered at the annual meeting of the Douglas Center and declared by all who heard it to be a fine tribute to Mrs. Woolley's Work, as good as has been delivered by anyone. All friends are urged to be present promptly at 4 o'clock. Last Sunday Mrs. H. B. Bolden was prevented by illness from delivering her address, but she will do so in the near future. The Sunday school lesson by the president, Mrs. I. B. W. Barnett, was very well received and thoroughly discussed by all present. The Sunday afternoon meetings are growing in interest. BERT WILLIAMS QUITS THE "ZIEGFELD FOLLIES." New York.—(Special)—Bert Williams, for years the leading comedian of the annual "Ziegfeld Follies," has left this year's show, it was learned here today. The reason for his withdrawal was his lack of material with which to entertain audiences, a representative of Florenz Ziegfeld said. Although he was active in almost every scene of the ear- PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CLUB NOTES. A large number of members and friends were present at the regular monthly meeting of the Phyllis Wheatley Club Wednesday, June 5. Mrs. Mary F. Waring spoke of the splendid work her Unit is doing for the Bed Cross, and the soldiers passing through the city on their way "Somewhere." Mrs. Ida E. Brown, State Organizer of New Jersey, spoke in a most interesting manner of the war work the women of her state are doing, among many other things they have sent an ambulance recently to France. The club is very grateful to the management of the Avenue Theater for a matinee benefit Saturday, June 22, at 2:30 p. m. The players from the Lafayette Theater, New York City, have made a decided hit in Chicago, and are having crowded houses nightly. They will be seen in "A Silent Witness," at the Benefit Matinee. Tickets are selling rapidly. No one should miss this opportunity of seeing and hearing the very best of our own dramatic artists. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, Pres., Nora Lee, Sec. A. D. HAYES, THE NEWS DEALER, 3840 S. STATE STREET, RECEIVES THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM ONE OF THE EIGHTH REGIMENT NOW THE 370TH U. S. INFANTRY IN FRANCE. Sergt. P. H. Henny, Machine Gun Co., No. 1, 370 U. S. N. G., Postal Station 84, Am. Ex. Forces, France, May 22, 1918. Dear Mr. Hayes: Probably you have forgotten me by this time as I have written to you only once since we left Chicago but I often think of you. The boys find much amusement in the checkers, dominoes and baseball bat you gave me and I wish to thank you again for them. The boys are in good health and in fine spirits. I suppose you hear many tales about the Old Eighth but the fact is we are doing well. France is a beautiful country and the people are very friendly. The climate where we are located is similar to that of Chicago. Hoping this will find you well, Yours truly, Yours truly, P. H. Henny. BOMB IN NEGRO CHURCH HINTS ITS UNPOPULARITY. St. Louis.—Special.—Damage estimated at $2,000 was done by a bomb explosion which wrecked the First Baptist (Negro) Church here. The explosion shattered windows in nearby buildings. The police believe the explosion to have been part of a campaign to rid the neighborhood of its Negro population. The Alpha Suffrage Club will hold its bi-monthly meeting at the reading room, 3005 S. State street, Monday, June 17, at 8:30 o'clock in the evening. All old members and friends are urged to be present. PERSONAL Hon. J. Gray Lucas was forced to make a dying trip to Columbus, Ohio, last Sunday night to meet opposing counsel in an important civil proceeding in the Common Pleas Court; at the same time, co-incident therewith, to appear for Chicago party in a criminal matter there, a noticeable coincidence, Atty, Lucas and his Chicago clients wear "The smile that won't come off," and the further "proof of the pudding" that the latter Chicago client is back in "Good old Chi" on the great "White way." Between Milwaukee, Wis., and Columbus, O., Atty. Lucas is kept busy, close between his Chicago court dates; for between the living in Ohio, and the dead is the U. S. District Court case, at Milwaukee, it seems to be a race with time for Mr. Lucas, betwixt the "Quick and the dead." Lawyers say, however, "If there is anything a lawyer likes better than one case, it is two cases." The Chicago Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists Association will give their annual reception and installation of its newly elected officers at the Unity Club, $140 Indiana avenue, Wednesday evening, June 19th. Dancing 9 p. m. to 1 a.m. Format. JPEW 101 HON. CHARLES M. WALKER One of the best and most honorable Jud whose legions of friends are desirous of Chicago in 1919. JOIN THE COLORED LIBERTY DRIVE. One of the best and most honorable Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County, whose legions of friends are desirous of having him enter the race for Mayor of Chicago in 1919. Under the auspices of the National Colored Liberty Conference, a National Colored Committee formed in Boston, June 13, 1917, a National Colored Liberty Congress for share in the world democracy will be held at Washington, D. C., June 21-27, 1918. Permanent Organization will be June 24, in John Wesley Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran Street, N. W. The Object To present to the U. S. Congress and the National Government the claim of Colored Americans to share in the World Democracy, and to seek guarantees of abolition of civil and political disabilities. Every Colored Americans in accord with the object is eligible. Colored churches and fraternal, civic, business, literary and other organizations are invited to send special delegates. Especially are citizens, ministers and laymen urged to form a Liberty and Equal Rights Committee, to send delegates through mass meetings or city elections. Delegate fee, one dollar. Accommodations. Address Maurice W. Spencer, Chairman Local Committee of Arrangements, 1005 Thirteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., or Rev. W. C. Brown, Chairman Entertainment Committee, Pastor John Wesley Church. National Headquarters. Further information can be secured from Rev. A. C. Powell, President, 237 --- © MARIE GALLIAN The Object M. ges of the Circuit Court of Cook County, of having him enter the race for Mayor W. 136th Street, New York City, or from the National Executive Headquarters, 34 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Send donations for expenses of convention to Rev. D. S. Klugh; treasurer. Send officers of Liberty Committees and names of delegates to Wm. Monroe Trotter, Exec. Secretary; for speaking dates address Prof. Allen W. Whaley, National Organizer, 34 Cornhill, Boston. Colored Americans are the only race-group in any country fighting Germany who are now proscribed. They are the only race-group which has not made united and formal demand for full rights. "Ask and it shall be given unto you," said the Scriptures. On to Washington, Colored Americans, while our boys are dying in Flanders and our women are being lynched in the U. S. A. LIBERTY CHIP DRIVE This is potato week and the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, Illinois Division, is sending hundreds of pretty girls throughout the city to sell these delicious eriopy potato chips to the patriotic American citizens at five cents a bag, or more if the patriotism of the individual overflows to that extent. Our girls are selling at 35th and State and on other corners, and will be out in full force Sunday afternoon at the American Giants' Base Ball Park. There it is hoped everybody will eat potatoes while they watch the game. 1. PAGE THREE Last We Forget. PRONE DOUGLAS met Dr. Mac Enery J. Brown Physician and Surgeon "Dioccow of the ‘Bye, Rar, Nese and Threat 10 EAST 38th STREET + smuaicinsra CHICAGO SESDENT ent souls ae wm. J. LATHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW. GPFICE PHONE: CALUMET os 2 East Sist Street Baite 7 JOHN J. DUNN ALIS wer Bite Beets Be Bee <2 Boe tase 2. 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Write only om one side of ‘the paper. ‘3 '- Bubseription must Be paid im ad- vance. Advertising rates made known on Address all communiestions to THE BROAD AX 6206 &. Elisabeth Street, Chicago, I. Siiciie ae athe ees a Entered cs Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, THinois, under Act of March 3, 1879, = ‘Newspaper Advertising ‘Bolierner ‘Wanted. : A live newspaper advertising solic ter; ene whe knows how to bustle fer besiness wanted. Yer further inter mation, addrom the efiter of this paper or phone, Wentworth 2597. _—_—_—— ———— Hew to Get Best Results From Your Gas Range rm. ae egegerses : Sees utes RESIDENCE. 335% Sevth Park Ave W. E. MOLLISON ATTORNEY and COUNSELOR Suite 815 Hartford Bldg. PHONE: CENTRAL 6563 : CHICAGO Ofice Phone 8078 (Deugisa) Seiten tee Sean S. A. BEADLE Lawyer 32 6SOUTH STATS STREET CHICAGO eanovaL SOE Dr. Monroe A. Majors has removed his offices from 4714 8. State street to 4700 S, State street, southwest corner of Porty-seventh street, where he will be pleased to meet his many patients. ‘Wide Range of Fabrics Seen in Fall and Winter Millinery. Miltary Influence Stil! Much In Evi- dence, Both in Coleringa and In Shapes Featured. Considerable height and great fabric ‘variety are the two strong points of millinery designed for late fall and winter wear. Many draped crowns are shown, and the military influence is stil-very much in evidence. Not only ‘are military colorings, such as scariet ‘or French blue with gold braid, shown, Dut military shapes also are featured. For sports wear a rough-rider hat is shown, strongly suggestive of the real sombrero. A little motor hat recently Boted was of scarlet velvet made with smugly fitted crown and elongated visored brim, the trimming consisting solely of bands of gold braid, ‘The two hats shown in the sketch may be regarded as smart models for Wear with 2 suit or tailored street Air Ui F Zs Gf df \ ad mi ‘Two Chic Sult Hats. frock. Each is made of velvet. Th rather severe lines of the upper of the two models makes it a little more @ificult to wear than is the lower one, with its soft draped crown and Grooping brim, which curves low over the brow and softens the lines of the A amall or medium sized hat is by all means the wisest selection for street wear during the fall and winter days. Satin was very much featured im the between-season models, but for fall and winter panne velvet is the most popular fabric, and a range of dark, soft gray shades lead in color ‘selection. 7% ‘Moire, plush, broadcloth, and plain velvet also are used extensively in the Gevelopment of next season hats, but Panne velvet leads. x ‘Ribbon trimming is popular; feather ‘bands and stiff quills and wings will be used, and in winter millinery fur ‘Promises to play a big and important ‘Vells always are popular in cool ‘weather, and among the new vellings noted a very sheer net embellished ‘with vari-colored velvet spots is strik- ing. 3 BATH SET FOR LITTLE BABY Pretty Model Can Be Copied by the Amateur Sewer With Two Yards of Fine Turkish Toweling. For the little baby there ts « pretty model in morning bath sets which may be readily copied by any amateur sew- . Buy two yards of double width, very fine Turkish toweling, and, hay- ing cut off enough for a good-sized wiping towel and a face cléth, reserve the remainder for a lap robe. i Bind the larger piece with a pink or blue wash ribbon, and embroider the center of one end with a gariand of rosebuds or forget-me-nots in their natural colors. Only one side of the ribbon towel and face cloth need be embroidered, but to the upper cor hers of each of the three pleces should be attached ribbon hangers. ‘These hangers are very short on the taprobe, considerably longer on the wiping towel and of extreme length on the face cloth, so when they are hung upto dry the three strips of rib- eyo (Ow Garry Bed for Boudoir Ulen. A favorite color for beudolr gar iments and seceszories in Du Barz7 red. & flame shade that has violet in it —— ae deere oe ‘ among shades, This color waz the choice of many of the famous beauties of the EATS soerts, aad saitso bouteten ‘Were dercrated in this shade. As NearAsYour Telephone Pig a a, ere ot only brings somow, but misfortune as well. [jh price you pay for a funeral be @ business propeation and you will benefit by it im service, quality and cox ig in dolam and cents, The result of my campaig La ao See ee Se ee me, g . Shipping to all parts of and FE ‘mers 8. Specialty. Central Room aad a = ‘Cal promptly answered day ot night. — Ernest H. Williamson, “Tiga “BI” Undertaker “ar OR $028 and 5030 S. StateSt, - + > - Chicago, m 1 DECORATE GIVE SERVICE LOW RENT H. A. WATKINS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE RENTING A SPECIALTY 3510 indiana Avenue PHONE DOUGLAS 1714 CHICAGO BEE. “a ore PEN DAY AND NIGHT The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co., Inc. 2359-61 South State Street Reliable Service Courteous Treatment Reaseanble Prices FREE CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Complete Line of Funeral Geode icine | SESS om — = The Elite Cafe ; AND BUFFET 3030 STATE STREET CHICAGO Recital Mme. M. Callaway Byron Quinn Chapel June 25 Tickets on sale, at Porter’s Drag Store, 3410 South State street; at the Odd Fellows’ Drug Store, 3335 South State street; at the Y. M. C. A., 3763 South Wabssb avenue. General admission 50 cents. Reserved seats 75 cents. KNOW CHICAGO Study Black’s Blue Book, the Colored people's busi- ness and professional directory and guide. Also churches, clubs, hotels, places to visit—everything Sead Se “ened at econo to BLACK’S BLUE BOOK COMPANY 446 ST. LAWRENCE AVE. ‘CHICAGO, ILL OnIPS. Representative Benjamin H. Lucas de- livered the commencement address at the Township High School at Mounds, Peden eae = Prot, Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D. C., lectured Wednesday evening at Olivet Baptist Church, which was filled to its fullest capacity. Prof. Miller cannot be classed as 2 brilliant orator, but he is a highly interesting and entertaining speaker. _ Louis H. Gransow, cashier of the Cir- eit Court of Cook County, Room 412 County biilding, is one of the most Pleasing and painstaking officials that W, Miller deserves to be highly éom ‘Miss Essie Arnold, 3630 Calumet ave- ‘ngs, always goes into everything with her whole heart and soul, and as chair- maa of the patrosdeien of the Women’s Amateur Minstrel Show she sold over $400 worth of tickets, which should en- fitle har to reesive © brand new leather ‘Mrs. Jonn B. Marshall, 3630 Calume* ‘avenne, although not enjoying the best ‘of health, was so interested in the sue |eces of the entertainment of the Wom jane Amateur Minstrel Show, given +t the Chidago Theater recently, for the Denelit of the Provident Hospital, tt she sold $96 worth of tickets ‘2 mt ‘of her many friends while sitting in ber own home. > Sa SPER, eee _ This Saturday afternoon the sms competitive z pnilitary drill, between tb? twelve cottage companies of the Glee wood Manus! Training School, will b Bed at Glenwood, II. The anss+) “= Miers 4s an been.» pest of Cis* ae years, LeRoy T. Steward will be seeeees 30 ae peat = is jadges. President Baward D. Pots eee ae ates Re ‘Hawthorne told Longfellow the story of ‘adding that he hed bees ey ee oe ‘thoaght [t guited for verse ‘The story of Hiswatha, reiated ‘0 ‘Schoolcraft by Abrabam Le Fort. 20 ‘with the outline of his embellished verse, The ‘of a Wayside Inn” an old colonial bos Se > wich stil is in exist ee ee 5