The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY HON. MEDILL McCORMICK Republican candidate for the nomination for United States Senator from Illinois, whose vast army of loyal and patriotic friends feel dead sure of his nomination, who was given a great ovation at Olivet Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. Republican candidate for the nomination for United States Senator from Illinois, whose vast army of loyal and patriotic friends feel deed sure of his nomination, who was given a great ovation at Olivet Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. BY PROF. W. W. FISHER. to give Mr. Bass their unanimous sup port. BY PROF. W. W. FISHER Hon. Perkins B. B., regular Republican candidate on the Loyalist ticket, is a consistent friend of my race. The Colored people of Evanston, both men and women, welcome an opportunity Men and women of my race in Cook County will make no mistake by voting for this true and tried friend of theirs for member of the Board of Review. M. regular Republican candidate on Loyalist platform for the nomination for member of the Board of Review, to be voted for at the primaries Wednesday, September 11th. Both men and women can vote for him. Mr. Bass is President of the Chicago Real Estate Board, and he has been endorsed by it and the Cook County Real Estate Board. He is held in the highest esteem by his White and Colored fellow citizens of Evanton, IL, where he resides. HON. MEDILL McCORMICK WARMLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED BY THE MEMBERS OF OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. HE ENTERED IT, ARM IN ARM WITH MR. BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY. HE WAS ESCORTED TO THE PLATFORM BY THE BOY CADETS AMIDST THE APPLAUSE OF THE LARGE CONCOURSE OF PEOPLE WHO GREETED HIM. THERE WAS A STAMPEDE IN HIS HONOR, WHICH LASTED FOR FULLY FIVE MINUTES. REV. L. K. WILLIAMS, THE POPULAR, ELOQUENT AND HONORABLE PASTOR OF OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, LED OFF IN THE HURRAHING AND SHOUTING FOR MR. McCORMICK. JAMES G. COTTER, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF ILLINOIS, IN WELL CHOSEN AND TIMELY REMARKS PRESENTED MR. McCORMICK TO THE AUDIENCE. MR. McCORMICK DELIVERED A GREAT ORATION; HE LET IT BE KNOWN RIGHT ON THE START THAT HE WAS NOT THERE TO TALK TO COLORED PEOPLE, THAT HIS REMARKS WOULD BE ADDRESSED TO FREE AMERICAN CITIZENS; THAT THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY HAD LONG SINCE EARNED THE RIGHT TO ENJOY ALL THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM WHICH ARE FREELY ENJOYED BY OTHER CLASSES OF AMERICAN CITIZENS. HE PAID AN ELOQUENT AND GLOWING TRIBUTE TO THE VALOR OF THE COLORED SOLDIERS AND LET IT BE KNOWN THAT HE WAS THE LAST CIVILIAN TO BID FAREWELL TO COL. FRANKLIN A. DENISON AND HIS MEN AT CAMP LOGAN. AT THE END OF HIS LONG TO BE REMEMBERED ORATION, WHICH SPRANG FROM HIS HEART, REV. WILLIAMS ANNOUNCED THAT MR. McCORMICK HAD PROMISED TO CONTRIBUTE HIS BIT TOWARDS ASSISTING OLIVET TO RAISE TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. MR. McCORMICK AND MR. MOSELEY STOOD AT THE DOOR AS THE PEOPLE WERE LEAVING AND HE PLEASANTLY CHATTED AND SHOOK HANDS WITH THE LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WERE PRESENT ON THAT MOST AUSPICIOUS OCCASION. Ophelia Ogletree, Blanch Stroad, Helen Townley, European Crawford, Blanch Keigler, Mozille Te Outley, manager. Near onto nine e'clock there was a rustle at the door leading into the church tent and Hon. Medill McCormick entered it leaning on the arm of his tried and true friend, Mr. Beauregard F. Moseley; he was escorted to the platform by the bright boy cadets and other citizens, including Mr. Terrell, Mr. Cotter and Mr. Higginbothan amidst the long and warm applause of the vast crowd of people who loudly greeted him; in short, there was a regular stampede in his honor, which lasted for more than five minutes. It seemed that everybody present caught the spirit at the same time and Bev. L. K. Williams, the eloquent, popular and honest pastor of Olivet, led off in the hurrying and loud shouting for Mr. McCormick. Lawyer King, after the people had given full vent to their feelings in honor of Mr. McCormick, many of them proclaiming him the next United States Senator from Illinois, introduced Mr. James G. Cotter, Assistant Attorney General of Illinois, who in well chosen and extended timely remarks very eloquently presented Mr. McCormick to the vast audience, which brought forth another spontaneous outburst of applause on the part of the people. Mr. McCormick, as he rose to speak, The Olivet Baptist Church has for the past week or more been holding a Chautauqua in a large, cool tent at Thirty-eighth street and Prairie avenue, and on Wednesday evening witnessed a notable gathering there for the Hon. Medill McCormick was the star speaker or the leading attraction on that evening. Prior to his appearance on the platform telling speeches were delivered by Charles A. Griffin, Republican candidate for county commissioner on the Brundage ticket; Hon. B. W. Snow, candidate for county treasurer on the same ticket; attorney Augustus L. Williams, Republican candidate for the nomination for state senator from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois; Rev. L. K. Williams, Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, of Nashville, Tenn.; Wm. King, C. P. Harrison, H. R. Hawkins, Mr. Clark, James N. Simms, candidate for the nomination for member of the legislature, Third Senatorial District; James G. Cotter, James Lloyd Jenkins, candidate for the nomination for the legislature from the First Senatorial District; Jasper M. Higginbothan, the successful contractor attorney; Chester W. De Amond, Wm. H. Terrell and Julius P. Taylor were among those who occupied seats on the platform. The following ladies very delightfully furnished the vocal and instrumental music for the joyous occasion: Rachel Johnson, Beulah Guest, Ruby Jones, HOND R. BLACK was forced to pause for some moments before he could proceed, and he was visibly affected over the warm reception accorded him. Without the least question about it he delivered a great and memorable oration and right at the very outset he caught the people by stating that he was not there to speak or address them as Colored people or refer to them as "you Black People," but that he would address them as free American citizens who possessed the undisputed right to the fullest extent, to freely enjoy all of the fruits or the blessings of liberty and their civil and political freedom the same as any other class of free American citizens. Introducing Mr. McCormick Mr. Cotter mentioned the fact that in 1913 the Hon. Edward F. Dunne had selected him as one of the Illinois state commissioners to celebrate the fifty years of freedom on the part of the Colored people of this state. And Mr. McCormick further endeared himself into the hearts of those who sat under the sound of his voice by stating in the plainest language at his Continued on page 2 liberty and their civil and political freedom the same as any other class of free American citizens. Introducing Mr. McCormick Mr. Cotter mentioned the fact that in 1913 the Hon. Edward F. Dunne had selected him as one of the Illinois state commissioners to celebrate the fifty years of freedom on the part of the Colored people of this state. And Mr. McCormick further endeared himself into the hearts of those who sat under the sound of his voice by stating in the plainest language at his Continued on page 2 M. HON. JOHN E. OWENS Popular with all classes of his fellow citizens, eminent lawyer and Democratic candidate for the nomination for Judge of the County Court, whose army of friends feel sure of his calling and election. Mr. Beauregard F. Moseley, States, That After Visiting All Parts of This State, That Thirty-Five to Forty Per Cent of the Colored Voters Residing within Its Confines Who Are Loyal, Patriotic and Full of the Spirit of True Americanism, Will on Wednesday, September 11th Record Their Votes in Favor of the Nomination of Hon. Medill McCormick for United States Senator. Mr. Beauregard F. the Colored An THOR J. Democratic candidate for the nomination signal District of Illinois, whose name is fair and liberal in all things and d party. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing slightly to the right]. THOR J. BENSON Democratic candidate for the nomination for Congress, from the First Congressional District of Illinois, whose name is fourth on the primary ballot. Mr. Benson is fair and liberal in all things and deserves the support of the members of his party. Thor J. Benson, whose name will appear on the Democratic primary ballot in the fourth and final place as an aspirant for the congressional nomination in the First Congressional District on September 11 next, has lived in this city for more than forty years and more than thirty-five years in the district. He came here while yet a minor, from Houston County, Minnesota, in the village of Houston, where he had been appointed assistant postmaster at the age of 18 years. His first occupation in the city was that of a telegrapher and he followed the trade of a Morse operator in the main office of the Western Union, at the same time spending much time in the study and discussion of public questions. He is a graduate from the law department of the Lake Forest University, and served for some time as an assistant city prosecuting attorney, as an appointee of Mayor Carter H. Harrison. He also matriculated and studied in the Chicago Theological Seminary of the Lutheran Church under the direction of the late professor Franklin Revere Weidner for a year. He has for the last twenty years, in nearly every campaign, local and national, been called upon by the proper committee of the Democratic party to aid in the campaign work as a speaker in the discussion of public questions. He believes that the federal constitution should be at all times supported and MAX LOEB IS NOT IN FAVOR OF SEPARATING THE WHITE AND COLORED CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO. The following letter speaks for itself: MAX LOEB Marquette Building Chicago, Ill. August 20, 1918. Julina P. Taylor, Editor Broad Ax, Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir:—Will you kindly give publicity to the following statement: "My letter was one of inquiry only, designed to get the point of view of the Colored parent who has children in the public school. I DID NOT, DO NOT, and SHALL NOT advocate segregation. Nothing could be further from my mind than to advocate anything undemocratic or subversive. "I have the highest respect for the achievements of the Colored race; have rejoiled in its progress in time of peace, and have thrilled, as have other loyal AGE TWO } that the laws enacted thereunder should be enforced in letter and spirit, by the local authorities primarily, but if such authorities fail in their duty then by direct state and federal action. To discriminate against any person on the ground of political, racial or purely religious grounds has ever been abhorrent to him and he will make no compromise with any one drawing the Color line in any manner whatsoever. He is absolutely in accord with the present national administration in the matter of conducting the war and in the raising of revenue in this emergency, but is rather in favor of a triple tax only, in time of peace, to raise the necessary revenues for local state and federal needs, the inheritance, income and realty taxes, the exemption from income tax to be lowered to $1,000 flat. In addition to such taxes, license fees might be imposed, but only for the purpose of covering the expenses of regulating professions or business. He also believes the federal laws regulating the appointment and retention of federal civil service employees should be amended so as to make the entrance requirements less rigid, and the tenure more secure, and the recognition of the rights of employees, in the classified service to discuss public questions and accept election to local or federal offices without being separated from their appetitive positions, but instead be granted a furlough for such service. citizens, at the magnificent exploits of the Negro troops in France. "The Colored people want fair play. I am sure they are willing to give fair play. My position has been altogether misunderstood. Only by asking questions does one learn. "I concede to no man a more genuine passion for democracy than my own. I would consider it a privilege to be of service, even in small measure, in the onward march of the Colored race. I have many friends among its members, and hope I may deserve to have more." Very truly yours, MAX LOEB. MRS. MEDILL McCOORMICK MILK PRODUCERS' OFFICIAL. Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 23.—Mrs. Medill McCormick, of Chicago, was last night elected one of thirteen vice presidents of the Certified Milk Producers' Association of America at the annual convention here. Wilson H. Lee, of Orange, Conn., was re-elected president. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 24, 1918 THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX. Saturday, September 7th, four days before the Statewide primaries, Wednesday, September 11th. The 23rd Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax will make its appearance. It will contain beautiful half-tone cuts of many of the most prominent White and Colored citizens residing in this city. It will contain life sketches of many of the leading candidates, both Democrats and Republicans who are seeking the votes of the people at the State-wide primaries, Wednesday, September 11th. Many thousand extra copies of that issue will be distributed free among the Colored people throughout Cook County and the First Congressional District of Illinois. The Broad Ax, being strictly independent in politics, it is all powerful and unconquerable. Now is the time to subscribe for it; to read it and to advertise in it. HON. MEDILL McCORMICK WARMLY RECEIVED AT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Concluded from page 1 command that he would always highly appreciate the distinguished honor which had been conferred upon him at that time, but it must be remembered that it was his Colored friends who went to the front at that time for him and secured his appointment, that he would always feel under lasting obligations to them. There is one thing that can be truly said to the everlasting credit of Mr. McCormick and that is as one of the commissioners he never used one penny of the money set aside for the benefit of the Colored people by the legislature of this state for his own personal traveling expenses like' the other commissioners, but in all of his travels over the country in the interest of their celebration he traveled on his own money, as the official records will show. On numerous occasions, during the exposition held at the Coliseum the latter part of August and the first part of September, 1915, and at other times prior to that, Mr. McCormick freely mingled with the Colored people, dining with them at banquets and so on, which is positive proof that he is far above and beyond the narrow bounds of race prejudice. THE PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT FOR THE SECOND WARD DOES NOT FAVOR SEPARATE SCHOOLS FOR CHICAGO. Last Sunday afternoon the People's Movement in the Second ward met at Odd Fellows' Hall, 3333 South State street and passed the following resolutions: Whereas, in a letter of which a copy was addressed to the Hon. Oscar DePriest and submitted by him to us, the members of the People's Movement Within the Republican Party of the Second Ward, Max Loeb, an appointee of Mayor Thompson to the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, suggests that separation of the white and Colored pupils of the public schools, either by the volition of the Colored citizens, or by law, may be desirable; Whereas, it is proper that we, as citizens directly affected by any such suggestion or movement, should state our convictions upon this question; Whereas, education is the preparation of the individual for the adjustment of his life, habits and pursuits to the needs and ideals of the community of which he is an integral part; Whereas, public schools are the agency by which the state executes its obligation in education and in the public schools, therefore, appear the ideals of the community; Whereas, the City of Chicago has upheld the ideal of equality of opportunity and freedom of privilege, in its public school system, and it is impossible for the city or any part of its citizenship to favor or consent to segregation in any form in the public schools, without subscribing to a belief in class privilege; Whereas, we do not believe in any system of education which discriminates He paid a glowing and eloquent tribute to the valor of the Colored soldiers and to the remarkable progress of the Colored people in general. He stated that several years ago he had the honor of delivering an address at the Appomattox Club on the immortal Frederick Douglass; that at the same time Hon. Edward H. Morris delivered an oration on Abraham Lineoln that Mr. Morris' speech was the best of the two. Mr. McCormick was the last of the ciyilians to visit Col. Franklin A. Denison and his men at Camp Logan prior to their departure for the old world, and he bade them a long farewell and god-speed. His visit to the firing lines on the French battlefields was very vivid and highly interestingly related. At the end of his long to be remembered oration Mr. Moseley delivered a few remarks, then Rev. Williams, who does not mix in politics, stated that Mr. McCormick had promised to assist Olivet to raise the twenty-thousand dollars which it needs; that Mr. McCormick looked mighty good to him; that he looked like a fast runner and he came mighty near saying that he looks like a real live winner. for any cause, for or against any group of citizens in any community; Whereas, whatever friction between the races, arising from association, may be adjusted amicably by intelligent and sympathetic direction, resulting in a higher appreciation and a better understanding in each race of the rights, privileges and sensibilities of the other; Whereas, whatever in public schools tends to this end, tends also to lessen antagonism and friction between the races in the various walks of life, and whatever in public schools contributes to the maintenance of ignorance, antipathy and misunderstanding of one race for the other, and seeks to remove these problems, as segregation does, rather than face them squarely, serves to increase race prejudice, mob violence and lynch law outside of the school; Whereas, we are not unmindful that segregation might increase immediately the number of important positions held by Colored people in the city, and increase the number of our young men and women accepted as teachers; Whereas, we hold any benefit derived in any such manner insignificant compared to the loss of opportunity to the far greater number of our people, insignificant, as compared to the loss of pride in our race and pride in the political ideals' of our state and city; [Name not visible] HON. BENJAMIN H. LUCAS Republican candidate for the nomination for member of the Legislature from the First Senatorial District of Illinois. HON. BENJAMIN H. LUCAS ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING OPEN LETTER TO MIS REPUBLICAN OPPONENTS. Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17, 1918. Hons. Edward D. Green and Sheadrick B. Turner, Candidates for Nomination as Representatives in the General Assembly, First Senatorial District. It may, or may not, be fortunate for the residents of the First District and the Colored voters in particular that they have three candidates who have served them, and thus have records for review. I, therefore, take this opportunity of suggesting to each of you that we hold joint meetings at such times and places as might be agreed upon. The term should be arranged between us person Sirs:—You, like myself, are candidates for the nomination for representatives in the General Assembly, having, in your opinion, and that of your friends, made creditable records during the time you served in this very important office. There are a number of questions of vital importance with which the public should be made conversant. The interest of the public is far more important than the personal ambition of either of us. They are entitled to know the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, which might be distorted to their detriment if the old method of campaigning is carried out in this one. cape responsibility, sell our birthright and our heritage for a few positions; therefore, be it Resolved, that we cannot be party, directly or indirectly, to any separation of pupils in public schools on account of race, religion or creed and we are opposed to any appropriation of public school funds for any such purpose. Resolved, that we cannot support any men or group of men, and we shall oppose unalterably for public office, any men or group, who, for any purpose whatever, sanction or give support, openly or covertly, to the suggestion of segregation in the public schools; and be it finally Resolved, that there shall be no separation of the races in the schools of the City of Chicago. COMMITTEE. E. A. CALLIS, Chairman; MRS. J. SNOWDEN PORTER, JAMES E. WHITE, MORRIS LEWIS. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harding, of Minneapolis, Minn., motored from that city to Chicago the first of the week and they greatly enjoyed the trip. They will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shoecraft here and other friends before continuing their journey on east. It may, or may not, be fortunate for the residents of the First District and the Colored voters in particular that they have three candidates who have served them, and thus have records for review. I, therefore, take this opportunity of suggesting to each of you that we hold joint meetings at such times and places as might be agreed upon. The terms should be arranged between us personally, and not by representatives. My office is open for conference to arrange details. If you are in earnest and are appealing to the public solely upon your record, and for their good, I do not believe that you can, in justice to them, deny them the privilege and opportunity of hearing each of us from the same plant form, at a sufficient number of meetings where we may speak alternately. Trusting that I may have a favorable reply by return mail, I am, Yours for the public good, BENJ. H. LUCAS, Representative 1st Senatorial Dist. BIG SMOKER GIVEN FOR GUEST OF HONOR. Joy reigned supreme at a smoker and stag luncheon given at 3829 Vernor avenue, last Wednesday evening, in honor of the birthday of Dr. Elwood W. Lewis, and the approaching departure of Lawyer S. Z. C. Westerfield for Washington, D. C., where he will soon become a benedict. Those acting as hosts were: Drs. Robert L. Douglas, William E. White, Russel L. Bowser and Attorney Andrew Jackson. Others present beside the hosts and guests of honor were Drs. Julius O. Green, F. G. Trapp, H. Arthur Massey and Chas. V. Dudley. After thoroughly enjoying the evening at whist tables and indulging in other festivities offered, the party was escorted to the dining room where a widely varied menu awaited them. At the close of the luncheon, Attorney Jackson acted as toastmaster and short speeches were made by all present. Many congratulations and words of advice were given the two guests of honor. Mesdames Lottie Green and Ellen Lee, of Washington, D. C., have been the guests of Mrs. George Sublette, 5303 Washington Boulevard, for the past two weeks. They expect to leave for the National Capital this week. 1 MR. THOMAS KASPERSKI One of the honest, popular and faithful members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County. Four years ago Honest Thomas Kasperski was elected one of the commissioners of Cook county and he has made good in his official position every inch of the road. He devotes all of his time to the duties of county commissioner. Mr. Kasperski came into this world in Poland and he is one of the most popular, upright and progressive Polish-American citizens in this city. He has resided in Chicago for thirty-five years and has been happily married for twenty-six years. Mr. and Mrs. Kasperski, who reside at 1859 W. 20th street, are the devoted parents of two children, one son and one daughter, and their son Stanley is just on the eve of going to war. Mr. Kasperski springs from a patriotie and liberty-loving race of people and aside from his son being ready for military duties he has eight-nephews in the war, fighting to assist to establish a universal Democracy in all parts of the world. Mr. and Mrs. Kasperski are devoted members of the Roman Catholic Church. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus and is actively identified with many other fraternal and benevolent societies or organizations and as he has made a good record as county commissioner, he should be renominated for his present position at the primaries, Wednesday, Sept. 11th. HON. HARRY M. FISHER Democratic candidate for renomination for Judge of the Municipal Court, who has made a splendid reputation while humanely presiding over the boys' court, the court of domestic relations and the morals court, and his services as a Municipal Judge should be retained. Hon. Harry M. Fisher, Democratic candidate for renomination for Judge of the Municipal Court was born in Russia, Jan. 1, 1882; he was the dutiful son of Moses and Anna Fanny (Kaufam) Fisher and Judge Fisher was brought to the United States in 1893. He was educated in the public schools of this city, later on receiving his L.L.B. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law (Lake Forest University) in 1904. In 1905 he was happily united in marriage to Miss Esher R. Scheroff, of Chicago, June 25, and Judge and Mrs Fisher are the proud and devoted parents of two children, Miss Beatrice and David Deuerra Fisher. Judge Fisher was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1904, and right from the very jump he met with great success in the practice of his chosen profession. For some time past he has been one of the directors of L. Lurya Lumber Co. In 1912 he was elected one of the judges of the Municipal Court and he has made good as such. Judge Fisher is a highly honored member of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations, and the Lawyer's Association of Illinois. He is a valuable and useful member of the B'nai B'rith; he is a prominent Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, and Elk; he is a member of the Iroquois and the Lawndale clubs. Judge and Mrs. Fisher and the rest of their family reside in a beautiful home at 3247 Douglas Boulevard and his thousands of warm friends confidently feel that he will be renominated and re-elected Judge of the Municipal Court for the second term or time. It may not be cut of place to state that the Colored Soldiers Club at Rockford, Ill., which was dedicated on August 12th, was brought about through the efforts of My. Benjamin J. Rosenthal of this city. DAY AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATER The following is a financial statement of the meeting held on June 14, 1918, at the Auditorium Theater by the Colored people: There was contributed by members of the Chicago Branch of the National Security League the sum of $1,105; there was received from the sale of seats, $1,621.75; from the sale of the magazine known as the Pullman Reporter, $34.75; total receipts, $2,761.40. There has been paid out the following items: Fraternal Press, $15; Chicago Opera Association, $600; expenses of speaker John R. Hawkins, $78.68, and Dr. A. J. Carey, $13.73; expenses for Colored artists and participants: Mme. H. Callaway-Byron, $100; Miss Maude J. Roberts, $100; George R. Garner, Jr., $25; Harrison Emanuel, $20; T. Theodore Taylor, $20; Prof. Alphonse Johnston, $10; Prof. Elgar, $100; Prof. Mundy & Chorus, $175; Rev. W. D. Cook, rent for rehearsals, $30; Miss Lefly, stenographer, $4; Chicago Flag & Decoration Co., $15; Chicago Opera Assn., $136.75; Henderson Sign Works, $11; W. E. Berry, street band, $58; expenses for printing, etc., Major R. R. Jackson, $2.20; Buckley, Dement & Co., $18.43; Mr. Morris Lewis, $19; postage, $3. Total $1,721.58 Net proceeds $1,939.88 The editors and owners of the Colored newspapers are about the only ones who seemingly did not get their fingers in the pie, for in good faith they for three or four weeks devoted much space in the columns of their publications in order to assist as best they could to make the affair a grand success. Even the Rev. Hon. Archibald James Carey, Ph.D.D.D., who greatly delights to pose as the only true leader of the Colored race, ran his political, easy money fingers into the money bag and pulled out some of the long green. It must be admitted after all that has been said and done that if those who participated in the affair would have rendered their services free like the great White artists do on such patriotic occasions and like the editors of the Colored newspapers, that almost two thousand dollars would have been realized for the benefit of the families of the Colored soldiers of Illinois—Editor. CITY NEWS. Among the out-of-town guests at the Phalanx Club dance were Misses Mani- fee and Vanderberg, both of St. Louis, Mo. Prof. Charles H. Brown, of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting in the city. He is stop- ping with his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. M. O. Bousfield. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 24, 1918 Ennis, Texas.—"I told you so," is the expression from many people today as they pick up the papers and read what the boys are doing over yonder, and how they are making good with bayonets and guns, and using them great big guns to send them Huns down yonder where every day is summer and where the wind was never known to blow. That is doing some getting around, and that is making the world know how brave we are. It is a great thing to be able to serve your country, and to get the approval "well done" and "I told you he would do it," or "I told you so." The boys who have gone with Pershing in France, long before they left here decided to kill or get killed or both. If I must die I am going to send a messenger in advance of me to notify them in the other world that I am on my way. I have been reading so much about war and war until I have just made up my mind that I want to get in the swim and I want to be one of them angels of peace, although I may die for that peace, I will be called a hero. I have discovered that fighting is not like farming, and when that other fellow shoots at you he shoots to kill. While waiting for a train in Bierne, Ark., I heard two white men telling about the war and for what it stood. "You see," said one, "that Mr. Wilson thought that all the world ought to be Democrats and Mr. Kaiser thought that all should be Republicans, and they went to fighting over this question they call world-wide Democrats, and believe me they are doing some fighting like hell. When the war is over we will have put the Republican party out of business, and the Democrats will rule the world. Colonel Roosevelt as big a Republican as you may call him, his son died fighting with us." I present you this without comment, except to refer to Shakespeare, who said, "What fools we mortals be" or something like that. I have been around Texas and Arkansas for over a month and now I am getting ready to leave this section of the world and see some other part of the world, and I am not going to be long about it. My next big thing is to be at the National Baptist Convention in St. Louis, Mo., in a few days now. It is to meet September 4, and I am told that there are going to be some people there, and I believe it. The people of St. Louis will be prepared to care for them, and I expect to be there myself to help to crown them all. I was somewhere when I wrote to you last week, and I am here writing to you this week. I have been to Little Rock, Pine Bluff, to see the Masons in session. You see I have been hearing about the Masons for a long time, and a few days ago Prof. John H. Harrison, Grand Master, invited me to visit the Grand Lodge and the invitation was accepted. I came up to Little Rock, spent Sunday, and had the pleasure of eating dinner with young Robert Booker, who is now in the 'Officers' Training School in the United States Army, and I assure you that he is going to make an officer, and his father, Dr. J. A. Booker, will feel proud of him. The whole day was spent in Little Rock. In the morning I visited Bethel A. M. E. Church and spoke there, and in the afternoon I called to see some of the Little Rock people. Now there was Mrs. Henderson and her daughter. J. E. Henderson was for a long time one of the leading jewelers in the South, but went out of businesses to take charge of the Mosaic Guide, the official organ of the order which is doing so much for humanity. If you knew John E. Bush, then you knew the Mosaic Templars of America, for they stood near to his heart. He was one of greatest men Arkansas has given to the world. He held an important place in the United States government for a long time, and while he was sawing wood for the government, he was sawing wood for his own race at the same time, hence it is not surprising to you that he, in company with Chester Keats, put life in this fraternal organization, the Mosaica. It was born just the same and it is some strong, because they took part in the affairs of the country by putting $100,000 in Ldh- erty Loan Bonds, and a thousand dollars in War Savings Stamps. He was for his race, right or wrong for his race. His wife was a modest, well-trained young woman, and she is modest now. They are happy, and tried to do what they were told to do, multiply and replenish the earth. I don't know how many sons and daughters came into the world as the result of their union, but I do know that those I have met are well educated. Chester A. Bush is successor to his father as National Scribe, practically the business head of the order, and there is another son who is also well educated and connected with the order, the daughter is educated, and she is the wife of Mr. Brown. Like the white man, he fixed for those who were to be left behind him. A fine mansion for his widow, his sons have their homes, their cars, the widow her ear. They are interested in that which means help to the uplift of our people. I was delighted to sit down and talk to Mrs. Bush, ride in her automobile, and then go back, talk with Mrs. Henderson and her daughter, destroy some watermelon, and have Rev. W. O. Davis call for me and tote me over to his church. Such is life. Next found me headed for another part of the world. I have not told you all. I made a trip to Dallas, but before going to Dallas I stopped in Pine Bluff as I started to tell you, to see the Masons and exchange a few words with Grand Master Harrison. He received me in the Grand Lodge, introduced me, allowed me to make a speech, and then toted me out to this beautiful home for dinner. I think I shall tell you about the Grand Lodge in another letter. Now about this place. Going to Dallas, then to Ennis, where I was received in grand style by Rev. J. H. Branham, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, and a hustling young man. Rev. Branham was at one time a porter on the M., K. & T., and when he felt that the Lord wanted him to do a work he got right down to hard study before he attempted to preach a sermon. From his very first sermon the people recognized a great preacher and his life had commended him to them. He had a clean record behind him. He has been busy ever since he entered the ministry. And all the country around is calling for him to preach, because he is a good preacher. I will not be able to tell you all about him, for I want to say a few things about the church. This is a busy little place, and we have some strong business men and women right here in this town, and I would like to tell you about some of them. I wish you could see that large store here owned by W. M. Underhill a business man direct from business ville. Things are well arranged, the store is neat and clean, and believe me, honey, it is full. He is polite, courteous and seems to be born to make friends. J. D. Sherrell, merchant; C. D. Turner, merchant; Wm. W. C. Carroll, A. L. Taylor are the physicians; M. D. Shield, dentist, and he is a good one, believe me. Some of the other active workers in the Business League are: J. L. Coleman, C. D. Turner, J. J. McDaniel, Rev. J. H. Branham, Rev. E. L. Lockett, Prof. E. L. Mellon, R. Ford, Mrs. Lula Smith, H. H. Peters, Rev. Beamer, and many others whose names I do not recall. J. McDaniel is editor of the Scimitar, the weekly paper published here. The St. Paul Baptist Church is doing well. The officers are: C. E. Jones, H. Biggins, A. Hoard, Jeff Listern, W. M. Thomas, deacons; W. M. Massey, church clerk; L. E. Lister, superintendent of Sunday school; C. E. Jones, assistant superintendent; Miss Florjine Bussell, secretary; Chester Lister, president B. Y. P. U.; L. W. Neal, vice-president; Ellen Nero, treasurer; Runia Brown, secretary; Miss Maggie Lister, treasurer Sunday school; Mrs. Emma Biggins, president Missionary Society; Mrs. Amy Yarbrough, secretary; Mrs. Julia Lister, treasurer; Mrs. Ellen Nero, president Star Light Band; Mrs. Lela Battle, vice-president; Miss Rusia Brown, secretary. nlb Republican candidate for the nomination for State Senator from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois, who delivered a fiery and eloquent oration at Olivet Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. legislation tending to unfairness and injustice. I trust he will be re-nominated and re-elected." Mr. Lyon is a believer in the largest degree of personal liberty consistent with law and order. In the last Legislature Mr. Lyon further actively supported all measures tending toward Home Rule for the City of Chicago and announces that he will take the same position if returned to the General Assembly. Our people have some good homes in Ennis, and some of them are placed on easy street, believe me. The doctors all ride in best-made automobiles, and the members of St. Paul Baptist Church and friends to the church are getting ready to present the pastor with one. He is living in the hearts of the people. Members of all the churches, saints and sinners alike are loud in their praises of the good work Rev. Branham is doing in Ennis. He has as his ideal, Rev. L. K. Williams, and is working hard to follow in his shoes for good pastoral work and preaching. If you desire to reach me, send letter to 3100 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo. I shall stop here for this time. INDIANAPOLIS LAWYER NAMED JUDGE ADVOCATE IN FRANCE. Attorney E. B. Cheatham, a Former Resident of Chicago, Receives Appointment. Relatives and friends in a recent letter received were informed that Lieut. E. B. Cheatham of 262 Dewey avenue, who was formerly a well-known Colored attorney with offices in the Baldwin block, Indianapolis, Ind., has been appointed judge advocate of the Three Hundred and Seventy-second Infantry. The appointment was made by General Pershing. The Texas Club of Chicago, Dr. M. A. Majors, president, held another of its annual dances at Ogden Park last Wednesday evening. More than four hundred guests were present and the costumes of the evening showed rare taste in their design and effect. A large part of Chicago's leaders in society were present. The Texas Club is to be congratulated on maintaining such a high standard of excellence in its annual festivities. SIDNEY LYON Res. 5250 Michigan Ave. Republican Candidate for Ren- nomination and Re-election for State Representative of the 5th Senatorial District. Mr. Lyon made a splendid record, the Legislative Voters League saying that he was a "Very Active Member." He is an able lawyer and an excellent orator. Representative Lyon supported by vote and speech the bill to prevent the representation in motion pictures, and in newspapers, of lynchings and other prejudicial matters. Major Bob Jackson, former member of the Legislature and now Alderman of the 2nd Ward, who introduced this bill says: "My people owe a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Lyon for his support of measures in our interest and his opposition to legislation tending to unfairness and injure and re-elected." Mr. Lyon is a believer it consistent with law and order. In the last Legislature Mr. Lyon furt tending toward Home Rule for the City take the same position if returned to the PAGE THREE AUGUSTUS L. WILLIAMS nomination for State Senator from the Third Senate so delivered a fiery and eloquent oration at Olivet evening. WILLIAM E. TAGG For more than thirty-one years Mr. William E. Tagg has served as precinct captain in the old fourth, now the second ward. He was precinct captain in the days when they were elected and he always managed to receive enough votes to pull through at the polls. Mr. Tagg was one of the clerks in the City Attorney's office when Hon. Roy O. West was City Attorney and it was largely through the influence of Mr. West that Mr. Tagg was induced to assume the duties as chairman of the committee on halls and speakers of the Deneen organization, with headquarters on the fifth floor of the Morrison Hotel. As the Republican candidate for State Central Committeeman, First Congressional District, every true blue Republican residing in that district should vote for him at the primaries Wednesday, September 11th. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEXAS FELLOWSHIP CLUB. The Texas Fellowship Club celebrated their anniversary August 21st at Ogden Park, Sixty-fifth and Racine avenue, in honor of the visitors. A reception and rance was held from 9 to 12 p. m. Dr. M. A. Majors, President. Mrs. Edith Woodlee, Secretary. Mrs. Dora Lawton, Vice President. Mrs. Edna Bunn, Chairman Welfare Committee. 1910 and injustice. I trust he will be re-nominated liever in the largest degree of personal liberty von further actively supported all measures the City of Chicago and announces that he will to the General Assembly. THE MASTER'S HOUSE The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. CASEY, Agent Phone Main 263 133 W. Washington Street WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 708 184 W. Washington St. Phones, Office, Main 6153 Auto, 35726 CHICAGO Office Phone 8078 (Douglas) Residence Phone, Douglas 8179 S. A. BEADLE Lawyer 3502 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO A. L. 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DEVINE Attorney at Law Suite 313-329 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. Phones, Central 228; Auto. 41-618 CHICAGO P. A. NASH DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE For Member of the MEN AND WOMEN PRIMARIES WEDNESDAY WILLIAMS Republican For State Centres First Congressional PRIMARIES WEDNESDAY THOR J. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE For Member From the First Congress PRIMARIES WEDNESDAY VOTES Judge HARRY of MUNICIPAL Candidate TO SUCH AT DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES Polls open from PUBLIC CANDIDATE FOR THE NO. Member of the Board of R WOMEN AND WOMEN CAN VOTE FOR S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER WILLIAM E. TAY Republican Candidate State Central Committee at Congressional District of Illinois S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER NOR J. BENSO PUBLIC CANDIDATE FOR THE NO. Member of Congress the First Congressional District of Illinois S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER VOTE FOR HARRY M. FIS of the MUNICIPAL COURT date TO SUCCEED HIM AT THE PUBLIC PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER Polls open from 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. WILLIAM E. TAGG Republican Candidate For State Central Committeeman First Congressional District of Illinois PRIMARIES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1918 THOR J. BENSON DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR THE NOMINATION For Member of Congress From the First Congressional District of Illinois PRIMARIES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1918 Judge HARRY M. FISHER of the MUNICIPAL COURT Candidate TO SUCCEED HIMSELF AT THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER 11th, 1918 Polls open from 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. ```markdown ``` PRIMARY ELECTION, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1918 VOTE FOR EDWARD D. GREEN First Senate Comprising 1st THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue, Repub- licans, Democrat, Catholics, Protest- ants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsi- bility is fixed. 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Washington, D. C., August 22.—Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson has recently been appointed field representative of the Women's Committee, Council of National Defense. This week she is leaving Washington for the states to make a preliminary survey of the war work which is being done among the Colored women by the various State Divisions of the Woman's Committee and to assist them in perfecting any organization they may have in hand. In a number of states these auxiliaries are already in existence. Mrs. Nelson comes to this work from Wilmington, Del., where she is the head of the English department of the Howard High School, which has given her leave of absence for a year in order to do war work among the Colored women of the country. She is well known as a club woman, having served for several years as secretary of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and is intimately in touch with the women of the country who are interested in or actively identified with philanthropic movements or public service organizations. Mrs. Nelson is the widow of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet, whose productions are familiar to every household in the land, and who first sprang into fame through his verses under the caption of "Lyrics of Lowly Life." Mrs. Nelson is an author of note, having written a volume of very creditable poems and some short stories of Louisiana life, and compiled a collection of best orations by Negro leaders. She is also a newspaper and magazine writer of recognized ability and far-reaching influence. Lieut. and Mrs. W. E. Foster motored to Chicago all the way from Oklahoma City, Okla., and for some time they will be the guests of Mrs. Mays, 3817 Indiana avenue. Active steps were taken at the offices of the Negro Fellowship League to secure a member on the school board. A resolution to that effect was presented and adopted. It was signed by Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, F. L. Barnett, W. D. Neighbors, George H. Jackson and W. H. Moore. Byron W. Gunner, President of the National Equal Rights League; has sent out a notice to all prominent men and women of the race, calling for a meeting in Chicago next month to discuss active methods of preventing lynchings and to take up other live questions of the day. More than five hundred persons attended a meeting held under the auspices of the People's Movement Society at Old-Fellows' Hall, last Sunday evening. They protested against the recent questionnaire sent to fifty leaders of the race by one Max Loeb, and they condemned the sentiments therein. Oscar De Priest heads this society. Quinn Chapel Forum held an excellent meeting last Sunday. Attorney Warren B. 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