The Broad Ax

The Drive For The Fourth Liberty Loan Is On In Full Blast In Chicago And Throughout The United States Of America! THE BROAD AX HEW TO THE LINE; LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY The Chicago District, A. M. E. Conference, Wound Up Its Annual Deliberations At Ebenezer Church, Evanston, Illinois, Monday Noon, Many People From Chicago Attending Its Closing Session. REV. J. C. ANDERSON, AGAINST THE PROTEST OF SOME OF HIS ADMIRERS AND FOLLOWERS, TRANSFERRED FROM QUINN CHAPEL, THIS CITY, TO ST. JAMES, A. M. E. CHURCH, ST. PAUL; MINN., REV. H. E. STEWART OF EVANSTON, ILL., SUCCEEDING HIM AT QUINN. REV. HON. ARCHIBALD JAMES CAREY, PH. D., D. D., SELECTED AS PRESIDING ELDER OF THE CHICAGO DISTRICT AT THE SAME TIME. THE CONFERENCE PASSED A RESOLUTION ENDORSING HIM FOR BISHOP IN 1920. REV. W. D. COOK, THE POPULAR AND ELOQUENT A. M. E. PASTOR OF CHICAGO, RAISED TWELVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY- ONE DOLLARS IN DOLLAR MONEY THE PAST YEAR, WHICH ENABLED HIM TO MAKE A HOME RUN BACK TO BETHEL CHURCH. Rev. Beeves. The new pastor at Wayman Chapel is Rev. B. U. Taylor, a very efficient and capable pastor. But few regrets were heard. over the changes made and after a short while all will be working smoothly and in perfect harmony. The total amount of Dollar Money raised this year was $7,638.35, with an increase of $1,172.50 over last year. The banner church for the conference year having the largest amount of increase in Dollar Money, was St. Mary's Church, Dr. F. G. Snelson, Pastor. This church also won the banner for having the largest amount of money raised by the Woman's Mite Missionary Society, of which organization, Mra. Snelson is President. Both Dr. Snelson and his amiable wife, have done work of a very high order and it is fitting that he has been returned to continue the same. It is hinted that a new church will soon be erected on the present site, and no effort should be spared in supporting Dr. Snelson in order to accomplish such a great and noble work. After a very busy session Saturday morning, the Conference adjourned at 1:30 p. m. for the purpose of attending an anniversary celebration at Institutional Church in honor of Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor at that time. Almost the entire Conference was present. It was the close of twenty years' services rendered by Dr. Carey in the Chicago Conference and many testimonials were given by associates, friends, business men and members of the church. An elaborate banquet was served including fried spring chicken, combination salad, ice cream and cake and many delicacies of the season. Institutional Church took great pains to emphasize the high regard in which it held the pastor. The occasion lasted well into the night but closed in time to allow the visiting ministers to return to their Evanston homes. Sunday was set aside for spiritual worship, all business being left over until Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. At the morning service on Sunday, the sermon was delivered by Rev. R. E. Wilson, after which holy communion was administered to all who desired to partake. At 3 p. m. a service was held when a very brilliant and scholarly discourse was delivered by Dr. J. M. Henderson, of St. Paul, Minn., now pastor of Institutional Church, Chicago. Seldom have such striking illustrations been heard in the pulpit as were those delivered on this occasion. Dr. Henderson gave rour rules of application in daily life, the brass rule, the silver rule, the golden rule and the diamond rule. Embraced in the brass rule was the doctrine of hate, envy, greed, etc., under the silver rule is the exchange of a smile for a smile, a dollar for a dollar and the like, under the golden rule, is the principle do unto others whatsoever you would have them do unto you, under the diamond rule, the best of all, was the doctrine, love thy neighbor as thyself, and we should be willing to lay down our life for the brethren. His sermon was touching and highly impressive. At the close of the meeting Bishop Coppin gave some very fitting words of advice. A little lzter in the evening at 5:15 p. m., a Young People's meeting was held, the work of the Loyal Temperance Legion of Ebenezer Church was demonstrated. This was in charge of Mrs. Stewart, wife of the pastor, and the little folks gave evidence of the very careful instruction they had received. Mrs. Dr. Coppin, wife of the Bishop, also delivered a very able address at this time, telling of the evil and harmful effects of tobacco on the youth of today, and appealing to the girls to use their best influence to stop the spread of the tobacco habit. The Christian Endear Society, under the leadership of Mr. Serugge, met at 6 p. m. and the Flying Squadron from Chicago was present and conducted the meeting which was greatly enjoyed by all. Among the noteworthy incidents of the early afternoon meeting was the presentation of a Bible to Rev. J. W. McDowell, pastor at Glencoe, Ill., for having reported the largest number of conversions in proportion to membership. Rev. McDowell is one of the most active and progressive young men in the conference. The annual night service was held at 8 o'clock with Bishop Coppin presiding. Early Monday morning the Conference assembled ready for business which was conducted in short order for these were the closing hours of the Conference. Interesting reports were read, showing progress along all lines including Temperance, Finance, Education, Sunday School, State of the Church, etc. There was great cause for edification as these reports were made. Not in recent years has such a set of resolutions been read or heard at any Conference in the entire country as were those delivered by that scholar, orator and Henry genius, Dr. F. G. Sinclair, at the closing session of this conference, for he was M. Secretary of the Resolutions Committee. This committee's report expressed faith in the United States Government, in President Wilson, his cabinet, and in the President's discretion in these awful times that try men's souls, and it urged that the people be ready and better prepared to meet any emergency or situation as they arise. The resolutions gave thanks unto Jehovah for having given to the conference Bishop Coppin again, and also sent greetings to little Theodosis, his daughter, they also praised the work of the millions of black men now fighting in the allied armies of the world for victory, and it endorsed Dr. A. J. Carey for Bishop at the next General Conference in 1920. Miss Genevie Reuben was praised for the effort she made to give the Conference publicity through the columns of the press, and Prof. W. W. Fisher for local assistance. The greatest praise was given to Rev. H. E. Stewart and the good people of Evanston for their most hospitable and cordial treatment of the visitors and the hearty response which they made for the entertainment of the delegates. Praise was given to Hilbert Stewart, son of Rev. H. E. Stewart, who is now serving his country overseas, and also for the other son who was ordained deacon and recommended for Chaplain in the United States Army. A collection of $27.30 was then taken for Mr. D. W. Reed, the blind pianist, who furnished music for the conference. Many evangelists were present and rendered great service throughout the conference. As the time for the reading of appointments drew near, the feeling of the audience became very tense. Bethel Church was represented in large numbers, showing the great interest they had in the reappointment of Dr. W. D. Cook, their most able, highly respected and beloved leader. They were determined that he should be returned to them at any cost and it would truly have been an irreparable loss to the church if he had not been returned, for his service there has excelled any of his predecessors and Bethel bids fair to become the leader in the connection due to Dr. Cook's energetic efforts. Among the members of the conference deserving especial mention for their magnificent work during the year are Dr. P. G. Snelson, of St. Mary Church; Dr. Wm. D. Cook, of Bethel; Dr. J. M. Henderson, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., now pastor of Institutional Church; Rev. H. E. Stewart, now pastor of Quinn Chapel, recently of Ebenezer Church in Evanston; Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor of Grant Chapel; Rev. Timothy Reeves, of Wayman Chapel. As a fitting climax to the trying problems which confronted the conference, after all business had been transacted and a motion for adjournment had passed, Bishop Coppin, in his characteristic case of manner, and with his beautiful resonant tenor voice, sang the solo part to "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go," while the audience joined in the chorus. A wave of spiritual fervor swept over the audience and they were in a proper frame of mind to hear the reading of appointments for truly the spirit of divine fellowship seemed to be in the midst. Continuous applause greeted the reading of the appointments showing the pleasure of the recipients. The following transfers were made: Rev. T. H. Stoner, to St. Church, Indianapolis, Ind.; Rev. Chas. Carpenter to the Indiana Conference, to the stationed at Crawfordville; Rev. B. H. Webb to the A. M. E. Zion Conference. [Image of a man seated in a chair, dressed in formal attire with a mustache.] One of the most popular and eloquent A. M. E. preachers in this section of the country, who was, to the great delight of his many members, returned to Bethel Church by the Chicago District Conference. COL. FRANKLIN A. DENISON PASSED THROUGH CHICAGO LAST SATURDAY EVENING ON HIS WAY TO CAMP DODGE, DES MOINES, WHERE HE WILL BE CONFINED IN THE BASE HOSPITAL. THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS AND THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. The patriotism of Illinois citizens is to be appealed to by the Liberty Loan organization of the state that the volunteer plan of subscription for the Fourth It was stated in these columns last Saturday that Col. Franklin A. Denison was in New York City, subject to military orders; that, he was more than likely to arrive in Chicago on any train and at 5 o'clock that same evening his train rolled into Chicago. He was met by Mrs. Denison, Henry Jones and a few other friends, as he only had a few hours to remain here. He was driven rapidly to his home, 3132 Calumet avenue, where he enjoyed his dinner with Mrs. Denison and the children. Then he made his way back to the Union station and shortly before 10 o'clock he was on his way to the Base Hospital, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa. Col. Denison was surrounded with newspaper men the short time that he was in the city, but he would not talk for publication. He is looking exceedingly well and he says he is feeling well. He wore a French military cap, carried a cane and was adorned with French medals for bravery, which the bold and daring soldiers prize so highly over the seas. It is impossible to state at this time just how long Col' Denison will be confined in the base hospital at Des Moines, for it is claimed that the bursting or the explosion of so many shells and bombs and the rear of the cannons caused an unceasing buzzing sound to penetrate through his head and that he must be free from its effects before he will be permitted to return to join his regiment in France. THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. Again the Government comes to the people of the country with the request that they lend their money, and lend it upon a more liberal scale than ever before, in order that the great war for the rights of America and the liberation of the world may be prosecuted with ever increasing vigor to a victorious conclusion. And it makes the appeal with the greatest confidence because it knows that every day it is becoming clearer and clearer to thinking men throughout the nation that the winning of the war is an essential investment. The money that is held back now will be of little use or value if the war is not won and the selfish masters of Germany are permitted to dictate what America may and may not do. Men in America, besides, have from the first until now dedicated both their lives and their fortunes to the vindication and maintenance of the great principles and objects for which our Government was set up. They will not fail now to show the world for what their wealth was intended. . REV. W. D. COOK THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS AND THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. The patriotism of Illinois citizens is to be appealed to by the Liberty Loan organization of the state that the volunteer plan of subscription for the Fourth Liberty Loan may be made an overwhelming success. Organization has been perfected throughout the state for raising each county's quota during the first few days of the forthcoming drive, and as the people of the state are to be fully acquainted with the merits of the plan before the "volunteer days," the entire quota of Illinois should be subscribed before the end of the first week. The basic idea underlying the volunteer plan is that the time and effort of one patriotic citizen should not have to be employed to solicit bond subscriptions from another equally patriotic citizen. In other words, every patriotic citizen is expected to do his duty voluntarily, and to buy his full share of bonds without waiting for a salesman to call upon him. "Every one is as well able to buy bonds the first day of the drive as he is the last day, and there is no reason why he should wait three weeks to make his decision," said Heman Gifford, director of sales for Illinois. "A man is only given one day to vote and only one day was required to register 13,000,000 men for the draft. Why should a man take more time to make up his mind to lend his dollars to his country than to pledge his very life to his country's service?" The value of a short volunteer campaign is apparent, especially to the business of the community, and it is believed every one will appreciate this point of view, as well as the fact that a short campaign will release a vast number of workers who otherwise have to devote their time through a long drawn out campaign. Individual bond buyers will be impressed with the idea that in registering voluntarily they will be registering their appreciation of democracy. As an incentive for subscribing voluntarily, each bond buyer will be given a volunteer tag as a badge of honor to distinguish them from the buyers who have to be solicited. Plans for the registration will vary in different counties according to local conditions. In some counties the full registration is expected to be completed in one day, while in others it will be two or three days. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 28, 1918 THE CHICAGO DISTRICT OF THE A. M. E. CONFERENCE FOR 1918 HAS PASSED INTO HISTORY. (Conscluded from page 1.) The appointments as made by districts were as follows: Chicago District—Dr. A. J. Carey; Presiding Elder, Quian Chapel, H. D. Stewart; Bethel, W. D. Cook; Institutional, J. M. Henderson; St John, I. N. Daniels; St Mary, F. G. Snelson; Wayman Chapel, B. U. Taylor; Hyde Park, W. H. Griffin; Grant Chapel, T. L. Scott; Joliet, A. L. Johnson; Gary, W. H. Saunders; Chicago Heights, Geo. W. Richardson; Blue Island, J. H. Woods; Harvey, J. N. Goddard; Morgan Park, Harry Walden; Trinity, William Straight; St. James, C. H. Fountain; Turner Mission, A. J. Bolling; New Chicago, D. J. Minor; Evanston, R. E. Wilson. Keokuk District—Dr. N. J. McCracken, Presiding Elder, St. Stephens, Timothy Beeves; Keokuk, C. R. Walters; Galesburg, J. H. Garrison; Monmouth, FLYING TRIP OF JULIUS F. TAY- LOR TO JOLIET, ILLINOIS, WHERE HE APPEARED BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF PARDONS IN THE INTEREST OF ONE OF THE INMATES OF THE ILLINOIS PENITENTIARY. Tuesday morning, the writer just in the nick of time, caught the fast train on the Rock Island Railroad bound for Joilet, Ill., arriving in that city at half past ten o'clock and immediately thereafter wended our way to the Illinois Penitentiary where he held a long interview with one of the inmates confined therein, relative to securing his release or parole. After that we called on Warden Edward J. Murphy and had a long and pleasant interview with him and he promised to aid us in our efforts in behalf of the prisoner whom we have become interested in. At 2 o'clock the writer appeared before the State Board of Pardons and had the case or the hearing of the prisoner before the Board set down for the next meeting of that body which will be the latter part of October and the prospects are very bright that at that time the prisoner will be paroled. Warden Murphy, who is a real father to all the prisoners in the Joliet Penitentiary, and seems to be deeply interested in their welfare and all the other officials including the Hon. John L. Whitman, member of the State Board of Pardons, treated the writer with the greatest consideration. After ascertaining the fact that there are three thousand and seven hundred prisoners confined in the Joliet Penitentiary; that out of that number fifty-seven are women; that thirteen of the fifty-seven are Colored; that no color line exists anywhere within its walls. The women dwell in a vertible palace, completely surrounded with all of the comforts of an elegant home. The editor started on a dead run to catch a fast train back to Chicago. WOMEN FILLING MANY JOBS. Now Paint Railroad Tanks, Manage Garages, Do Welding, and Undertake Many Machine-Shop Processes. Reports received from the United States Employment Service show that women have engaged in railroad tank painting, hardware-industry processes, garage management, and ranch work, as well as many other industries untried by them before the war. Processes in hardware industries include the work of screw-machine hands, spot welders, gas welders, dip braziers, and drill press and bench work. Among other new occupations to which they have been called are: Baggage porters, ushers, aircraft assemblers, telegraph operators, photographers, and bond salesmen. Tulare, Cal.-Oscar Overr, a leader of the colony at Allensworth, Cal., a retired captain of the volunteer army, who served in the Spanish-American war, is the first Tulare county man to be assigned to overseas duty for the Y. M. C. A. Captain Overr made application for Y. M. C. A. work abroad some time ago. NEGRO FOR Y. M. C. A. J. L. Wharton; Burlington, R. C. Ransom; Clinton, W. W. Williams; Davenport, S. B. Moore; Rock Island, A. Boyd; Kewanee and Princeton, L. W. Routt; Dubuque, to be supplied; Fort Madison, J. D. Costin; Aurora, J. H. Bell; La Grange, D. W. Butler; Maywood, W. H. Thomasson; East Moline, T. W. Lewis. Des Moines District—Dr. J. H. Ferribee, Presiding Elder. Des Moines, S. L. Burk; Burton, J. J. Evans; Ottumwa, T. R. Edwards; Oskaloosa, D. W. Brown; Albia, J. W. Dowden; Council Bluffs, M. R. Rhonenees; Sioux City, P. M. Lewis; Boone Circuit, J. F. Augustus; East Des Moines, H. F. Perry; Washington, J. F. Petersen; Cedar Rapids, J. F. Simms; Musecine Circuit, Robert Thomas; Waterloo, H. C. Boyd; Fort Dodge, N. R. Jones; Newton Circuit, N. R. Morgan; Mount Pleasant Circuit, B. F. Hubbard. THE LUCKY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR JUDGES OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. The following Republican candidates have, after the official canvas, been declared the lucky winners in the late primary contest for judges of the municipal court, the new official totals follows, "B" indicating Brundage candidates and "D" the Deneen candidates. Bernard P. Barasa, B, 55,936; Daniel P. Trude, D, 55,127; Earl C. Hales, D, 53,591; Charles F. McKinley, B, 53,205; William K. Steele, B, 44,405; Thomas J. Graydon, B, 41,326; William N. Gemmill, D, 40,784; C. S. Piggott, B, 40,680; James F. Burns, B, 40,653; Arnold Heap, D, 38,375. G. W. Ellis of the city hall slate dropped from tenth place into eleventh position, below the safety line, with a vote of 36,057. The regulars now have six of the ten places and the Deneen group four. Mr. Ellis made a splendid race for the nomination for Judge of the Municipal Court and if he would have solicited the aid and the support of the newspapers he might have gone over the top, but he labored under the impression that Mayor Thompson would. pull him through and Mayor Thompson felt coek sure that Judge Ellis and his kind would enable him to land in the United States Senate but both of them got left and as the old man said "There you are." Prove Efficient Workers, Though Northern-Born Women Have More Endurance Than Those From the South. Negro women are leaving the kitchen and laundry for the workshop and factory. They are now employed largely in New Jersey, according to William M. Ashby, executive secretary of the State Negro Welfare League. In Newark 1,000 are employed in places made vacant by the shifting of Hungarian, Italian, and Jewish girls to the munitions plants, which have not yet taken the Colored women workers to any great extent. "At first the Colored women were paid $4 to $5 a week, the usual beginners' wages," said Mr. Ashby, "but when they were trained they obtained advances in wages. On the whole, employers regard the experiment as successful." Foremen report that northern-born women have more endurance than those from the South. COLORED MAN SELLS THREE INVENTIONS TO GOVERNMENT. Columbus, Ga., Special.—Julius Hart, Colored, chauffeur for Dr. W. L. Bullard, has invented three aerial bombs, which promise to net him a fortune. Two have already been accepted by the government, one of them at a price of $15,000, while the price for the other has not yet been announced. The bombs shoot in different directions, one fifty times before the chief explosion comes, another sixty times and a third 1,000 times before the final discharge. Hart, who is 25 years old, is a former resident of Union Point, Ga. HON. FRANK I. BENNETT Late Commissioner of Public Works in Public Works for the State of Illinois be highly commended for selecting sible position. Late Commissioner of Public Works of Chicago and the new Commissioner of Public Works for the State of Illinois—Governor Frank O. Lowden deserves to be highly commended for selecting Mr. Bennett for that important and responsible position. CONCEENING THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. By W. G. McAdoo, Secretary of Treasury. THE NEGRO VOTER AND THE UNITED STATES SENATORSHIP FROM ILLINOIS. By Beauregard F. Moseley. The privilege of conversion which arose in consequence of the issue of $4\frac{1}{4}\%$ bonds of the Third Liberty Loan will expire on November 9th and under existing law cannot be extended or renewed. Holders of these $4\%$ bonds lose nothing by exercising the privilege of conversion and gain $1\frac{1}{4}\%$ interest per annum. Holders of $4\%$ bonds should not wait until the last moment to exercise the privilege of conversion but proceed to do so promptly. Delay will result in over-burdening the banking institutions of the country and the Treasury Department by making it necessary to handle all conversions at the last moment, and may result in the loss of the privilege of conversion altogether. Holders of coupon bonds are strongly advised to request issue of registered bonds in order to protect themselves against the risk of loss, theft and destruction of their bonds. Official Department Circular No. 114, with forms of application, has been distributed to Federal Reserve Banks and banks and trust companies throughout the United States. These institutions are asked, as a matter of patriotic service, to assist bond holders in exchanging $4 \%$ bonds for $4 \frac{1}{4} \%$ bonds and in registering their bonds. PAUL MINGO PROMOTED. Mississippian Making Good at Washington, D. C. Mr. Paul Mingo has recently received a promotion. He entered the war service on July 28, 1917, as messenger, at a salary of $720 per annum; in December of the same year he was appointed to a clerkship at a salary of $1,100 per annum, and his last promotion carries with it a salary of $1,320 per annum. He has been complimented for faithfulness of duty and efficiency of service. Mr. Mingo was for many years principal of the Colored school in Lexington, Miss., and organized the first Colored fair and first state normal school for Colored teachers in Holmes County. COLORED MAN WINS STRIPES. William Henry Calhoun, 3359 Forest av., Chicago, Colored, a member of the medical detachment of the 812th Pioneer Infantry, this morning received his commission as first lieutenant in the medical corps. Calhoun is a graduate of the Mesarry Medical College at Nashville, Tenn., and was sent to Camp Grant by local exemption board No. 4, Chicago. of Chicago and the new Commissioner of Oiis-Governor Frank O. Lowden deserves to Mr. Bennett for that important and respon- THE NEGRO VOTER AND THE UNITED STATES SENATORSHIP FROM ILLINOIS. By Beauregard F. Moseley The recent Republican primaries was conclusive of two very important facts, first that the Negro people of the state are still Republicans and second that they can be depended upon to vote right and with the better element of all other groups for the best men and measures. The political contest just closed for the Republican nomination for United States Senator was a strenuous and close one, not so close between the aspirants as between what the rest of the world would or would not say about Illinois. Both or all of the candidates were undoubtedly loyal to the core. Yet the world at large did not know it and had the result been different would have never known it. Now we all can feel and do feel proud of the nomination of the Hon. Medill McCormick and the loyalty of the Hon. Wm. Hale Thompson and Geo. Edmund Foss who will in common with all good Republicans support him. No little credit is due the Negro voters of the state, they were friendly to the candidacy of each of the aspirants but were discreet enough to vote for the winner in Peoria, Sangamon, St. Clair, Alexander, Jackson, Pope, Perry, Massae, Williamson, Randolph and Saline counties, where their vote could have changed the results. I therefore wish to congratulate the race and especially their leaders, namely: J. H. Conway, H. Gibbs, J. Harold White, Capt. Byrd, A. H. Woods, Herbert N. Fields, William Miller, Hon. Chas. Rice, Ald. J. S. Anderson, Metropolis, Daniel Rogers, Rev. J. K. Garison, Galesburg, Geo. A. Brown, H. B. Hunter, Alton, Rev. C. W. Smith, Wm. G. Turner, Young Turner, J. G. Turner and John Young of Lebanon and scores of others too numerous to mention who carried their respective counties for the nomination and election of the Hon. Medill McCormick for U. S. Senator. So let us all vote in November as a majority of our party voted in September, forgetting past difference and uniting and fighting for victory at home and abroad. ONE-THIRD OF MUNITIONS WORKERS WOMEN. Nearly 25 Per Cent of Persons Engaged in Banking and Finance Also of Feminine Sex. In Great Britain, where a million and a half women have replaced men in various lines of industry, they form 36 per cent of the total number of employees in munitions work, and in banking and finance nearly 25 per cent. Reported by Lawyer S. Z. C. Westerfield. Lawyer and Mrs. S. Z. C. Westerfield entertained at dinner last Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cwens, and Mrs. Irene B. Gainea. Dr. Harvey B. Saunders, prominent pharmacist, at 4750 South State Street, has entered the "circle of newlyweds" and now wears the smile that won't come off. The Usher Board of Quinn Chapel will hold a reception at 2831 Dearborn Street, Tuesday night, October 1st, at 8 p.m. for the benefit of members, their families and friends. Mr. William H. Conner, of Fort Wayne, Ind., wife of Dr. W. H. Conner, a practicing physician of that city, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. L. J. Conner, 4810 Langley Avenue. She returns to her home in a few days. The Phalanx Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at Casey Hall, Sunday afternoon, October 6th, at 4 o'clock, when the election of officers will take place. Prominent candidates in the field for President are Mr. Parrish and Mr. B. E. Woodlee. Dr. Timothy, a graduate of the University of Iowa, in the College of Dentistry, has successfully passed the State Board and has been granted his license to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois. He expected to open his offices soon, but at present is engaged in research work for a large dental firm in the loop. The University Society held a public reception last Friday night at the home of Mr. Robert Dill, 5300 Wabash Avenue, at which time refreshments and games were enjoyed by all present. The proceeds from this entertainment will go to reimburse the treasury of the Society and enable it to pursue many of the excellent researches which it has carried on during the past year. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pace, held a birthday party at their home, 4728 St. Lawrence Avenue, last Saturday evening from 8 to 12 p.m. Games of many kinds were played and a very delightful menu in three courses was served. The guests all reported having had a highly enjoyable evening. Among those present were Mrs. Mary Neighbors, Mrs. S. Z. C. Westerfield, Dr. William H. McDowell and others. Mr. Robert J. Phillips, 4721 South State Street, was seriously injured by being knocked off of a Root Street car while on his way to work at the Stockyards last Wednesday morning. Unfortunately the conductor did not stop the car, nor did any one seem to notice that he had been hurt until some outsider arrived and assisted him to his feet. He attempted to carry on his work but was unable to do so and consulted a physician who treated his injuries. The University Society met at Frederick Denglass Center last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when a paper was read by Miss Ophia Boaz, and current events were reported by the members, also discussions of the same engaged in. Business of importance was transacted after which the President, Mr. W. H. Hammond, announced that the Society would go in a body to visit Prairie Lawn Boys' Home next Sunday, September 29th, and partake of the festivities offered there. The three-story apartment at 4527 Vincennes Avenue was bombed last Monday night and damage to the extent of $2,000 was done. It seems that Chicago, with its magnificent corps of police officers, is unable to find a sufficient number to protect the citizens in this community from these barbarous attacks on life and property. These citizens are all law-abiding and worthy of the highest protection possible. Let us hope that this will be the last occurrence of this nature and that the protection afforded all American citizens will be given to the residents in this locality. The Urban League is making rapid gains under the leadership of Mr. Donald Hill, Executive Secretary, who has placed the organization on a sound business basis as well as causing it to do much effective good toward helping members of the race. It is reported that the League plans to open a branch office soon in the vicinity of 47th and State Street, where needs of employer and employees will be taken care of. It has reached avenues that could not be reached by any other agency. They are now in the midst of a big membership campaign and every one is urged to join. Rev. B. C. Ransom, Jr., son of Dr. R. C. Ransom, well known churchman in New York City, was in the city recently, attending the Annual Conference in Evanston. Rev. Ransom, Jr., conducted the evening service at Bethel Church last Sunday night. It will be recalled that his father was pastor of this church for a number of years, also held prominent charges in the city of Chicago for a long perior prior to his election as a General Officer in the church. Rev. Ramsom, Jr., was formerly pastor of the A. M. E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., but now goes to take charge of the work at Burlington, Iowa. The Magdala Bible Class of Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Sunday School, gave a grand musical concert, Tuesday evening, September 24th, at 5118 Wabash Avenue, which was largely attended. Mrs. Lucinda Cole-Webb, is President; Mrs. Harriet Haynes, Secretary; Mr. R. H. Pollard, Teacher; and Mr. W. H. Fisher, Superintendent. It was a big success financially. Prof. Caswell W. Crews, recently at Morris Brown University, has accepted the Chair of English at Western University, Kansas City, Kan., of which institution Rev. W. H. Peck is President and Bishop Parks the President of the Board of Trustees. A walk-out of all the Colored employees at A. Roth & Company, 1315-21 West Congress Street, was prevented by the timely arrival of Mrs. Irene B. Gaines last Saturday morning. Nearly fifteen women in the employ of this concern had their hats and coats on and were about to leave but were persuaded to remain after matters of a serious nature were corrected. The cause of all the commotion was a large placard placed over a certain part of the building which read: "This Department for Colored Help." Mrs. Gaines at once applied to the manager and explained to him the seriousness of the situation as well as the gravity of the offense in placing such a sign on the premises of the company, whereupon he relented and promised to see that it would be removed. The sign was taken down and the girls returned to work. This is the spirit which should be emphasized wherever these disgusting signs appear, also it is just the attitude which those interested in our welfare should take in order to bring about cordial relations between employer and employee. Good work for Mrs. Gaines and may she continue it many days yet to come. COLORED NUESES SEPARATE QUARTERS! The Government has appropriated approximately $10,000, it became known lately, for a building at Camp Sherman for a home for Colored nurses. Work on the building will start in a few days, it is said, and it is probable that before Christmas soldiers at the cantonment will be cared for by nurses of their own race. As soon as the building is completed a Colored nurses' training school will be opened. About 35 nurses can be accommodated in one class. With the announcement of the building of the home for Colored nurses came the news that Negro patients in the hospitals are to be separated from the white ones in as many cases as possible. If separate wards cannot be found, wards will be divided, one side for the Negroes and one for the whites. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PARDON. This is to give notice that an application for the pardon of Joseph Glover, who is imprisoned in the House of Correction at Chicago on a judgment of the Municipal Court of Chicago, entered on or about the 8th day of July, A. D. 1918, on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a child. W. H. CLARK, Petitioner. 21-28-5.—Adv. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 28. 1918 PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 28 THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THE SOUTHERN STATES ARE ROLLING IN WEALTH. The Liberty loans are teaching thrift to the Negro, according to R. S. Hecht; vice-president of the Hibernia Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans, and president of the American Institute of Banking, the educational section of the association. Mr. Hecht, who uttered the above words, has been attending the bankers' convention in this city. THE CHICAGO CITIZENS' COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A PATRIOTIC MEETING AT THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ARMORY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2 O'CLOCK, SEPTEMBER 29TH, IN THE INTEREST OF THE POURTH LIBERTY LOAN. Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock the Chicago Citizens' Committee for the purpose of coo-operating with the committee for a special campaign in connection with the Fourth Liberty Loan will hold a patriotic meeting or demonstration at the Eighth Regiment Armory, 3517 Forest avenue. Short patriotic talks will be delivered by some of the best speakers in this city. Prof. J. Wesley Jones will conduct a choir, consisting of three hundred voices. There will also be several solos rendered and so on. Do It the First Day The Eighth Regiment Armory on such an occasion should be filled from end to end. COLORED SOLDIERS HANGED You know you are going to buy Liberty Bonds. San Antonio, Texas.—Five Negroes, whose sentences of death were pronounced by court martial which tried them for participation in the Houston riot August, 1917, and whose sentences were approved by President Wilson, were hanged at Ft. Sam Houston at daybreak this morning. No civilians were allowed to witness the executions, which were carried through with great secrecy. You wouldn't be square with yourself if you didn't. You couldn't take off your hat to the flag with half the sense of ownership if you didn't. You couldn't cheer the marching line of troops with half the thrill if you didn't. You couldn't watch the Jackies go by with half the pride if you didn't. Those who paid the death penalty were all members of Company 1 of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. They were: You couldn't glimpse a battleship off the coast with half the jop if you didn't. You couldn't read the war news with half the eager faith if you didn't. Privates Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, Joseph Smith, James Robison and Albert D. Wright. You couldn't be 100% American if you didn't. Ten other members of the Twenty-fourth, who were sentenced to be hanged by the court martial, were granted a commutation of sentence to life imprisonment by President Wilson. They have been taken to Ft. Leavenworth prison this morning to begin serving their sentences. You know the Fourth Liberty Loan starts September 28th. You know that buying a Liberty Bond isn't making a gift. You know you are simply lending your money to your Government—to the best friend you and your mother and wife and sister and daughter have. You know what security is back of your loan—security that means good interest and that your money will be paid back to you. You know all of that—you know the business side as well as the patriotic side of it. TWENTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY. The Chicago Broad Ax, eac of the race's most fearless journals, edited by Julius F. Taylor, celebrated its twenty-third anniversary last week in a special edition which for workmanship, quality and quantity has no equal. Our sincere congratulations go out to the veteran editor and our best wishes for his continued success.—The Advocate, Portland, Oregon, September 21, 1918. Then, buy your Liberty Bonds the very first day of the Loan. Don't wait. Do your thinking beforehand. You don't need to consider it; you don't have to be argued into it—you know you will buy Liberty Bonds. Be one of the first to get the badge of honor—the Liberty Bond button. Get yours on the first day—September 28th. You know what an example that will set. Make September 28th your Liberty Bond day. Could you do a better thing right now? U. S. Government Bonds Fourth Liberty Loan Buy Your Liberty Bonds the First Day Thanks! Thanks! Long may the Advocate continue to Advocate.—Editor. This Space Contributed to Winning the War by _____ RUSHING TO THE FRONT Gen. Crowder Calls 29,016 Colored Men Into Service. Washington, Special.—A call for 29, 016 Colored select service men for general military duty was issued today by Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder. They will be mobilized September 25 and 26. At the same time a call was issued for five white selective service men to act as telegraphers at Fort Meyer, Va. This Space Contributed for Winning the War for a World Wide Democracy, by Julius F. Taylor PAGE FOUR In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue, Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Texers, Priests, indulge or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscription must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth Street, Chicago, Ill. PHONE WENTWORTH 2507. JULIUS P. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. DR. M. A. MAJORS, 4700 S. STATE STREET, PHONE DREXEL 1416, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. Entered as Second Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. EDITORIALS. Many a man or woman can look over their lives and shudder at the narrow chances fate seems to have held out to them grudgingly. Most of the success that came to them later may be attributed to the fact that they were forced to do their own thinking and acting. The Negro soldiers now in France will in all probability be greatly benefited by the wonderful system of doing things, and by the discipline that makes them soldiers. They are no different (save in color) from any other soldiers. Uncle Sam expects everyone to do his duty. Most men cherish the proper principles of decency and good order, but it is because back of their high resolves rests a fond remembrance of a dear mother, a good father, a wife, a true brother or a sweet pure sister. Most of that which determines character is the good impression some other person has caused us to have of the things that are right and just, as we see them manifested. Lawyer George W. Ellis has issued a very neat booklet entitled "The Negro and the War for Democracy." It is well written, bears the earmarks of the footprints of history, is forcible and authoritative. Mr. Ellis is an able writer, using language as a magician would use tops to make them spin for him. Eloquence of the modern type pierces the whole structure built by this master mind like a silk thread that runs through a woman's fabric. Versatile, historical, forcible and truthful is our indictment. Have you read it? Well do so. A LEAGUE DOING BIG THINGS. The National Equal Rights League has come, acted nobly, in its deliberations, and left the flavor of manly dignity with Chicago. Almost everything we are doing in our progressive tendency to lift the race forward and upward is to be applauded. The National Equal Rights League we believe in doing a very timely service, and no words are there at our command to fittingly credit Mr. Trotter and his organization for the noble fight they/are making. Its name fits well into the work being done. Void of glamor and spectacular embellishments, and meaningless worn out eloquence it holds aloft its light a beacon of intelligence and scholarly protest on the well founded truths of history that all men are equal before the law, and no man is given special privileges to dominate any set or seat because of the accident of birth. It has taken its place and deservedly along side of The Business League and The National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People. Mrn. Ida Wells Barnett is one of the executives of the organization. --- Scene 1.—In a moving picture show the scenario unfolds a story in which a Negro is merely used to add color to the situation and peradventure tickle the risibility of a race that seems to laugh at itself, and to take special pardonable pride in appreciating the damnable contempt some other races exercise for their insane and uncanny hilarity. No other people on earth will laugh merely because one of their race is shown in a picture no matter how grotesque it may appear. Such pictures arouse another kind of spirit in all other races, and if you would know why they'll tell you quickly that they will not stand for any of that cheap stuff that places people of their kind in a degrading light. The Negro has got to get it in his mind that such foolish rot of inferiority exists merely because he is black. If God had intended that white should be a predominant color He would have made the billy goat the king of everything that lives because a goat is the whitest thing that lives. Scene 2. On a street car somewhere on the South side, at a corner where large numbers of Colored people get off and on. Much confusion, jumble and noise. Car crowded. On a couple of seats a woman and a little child rest in comfort, while numbers of very elderly women have to stand. Three seats are taken up by three boys who either were not taught manners or on their way to certain and sure lives of imprisonment and chain gangs. There is much silly, sickly grinning, much loud talking, aisles crowded and passengers standing thick as tooth picks in a glass half way up, while in the front half of the car sit several men on seats intended for twice as many patrons. We observed one gentleman who edged his way up to the front who struck an attitude that must have been delightful and ever and anon he would bring his left hand across his breast and let it rest there. Evidently he was trying to impress the people on the car that he was wearing a diamond, a piece of glass glittered and sparkled for the fool's satisfaction. We noticed two little white girls who seem to be greatly amused at the treat they were getting outside of a circus, and two little Negro upstarts had the nerve to be quite familiar with a worn out kind of dignity, assuming that these white girls were laughing other than at the merriment they were getting, and so they dove in to make hits or mashes. Folks were talking loud enough to be heard from one end of the car. Oh! but they were a happy lot. Nothing to worry them. All had a job that wanted to work. The rent was assured, the cats were assured, the clothes assured on the installment plan, and cheap jewelry assured by the same method. A doctor's bill or an undertaker bill would have to wait. Happy, a joyfulness that staggers the understanding of the man versed in economics. Perhaps this obedient, dole easily pleased nature is the india rubber in our composition which saves us. FIEST ARTILLERY OFFICERS RE GRIVE COMMISSIONS. Washington, D. C., Special.—For the first time in the history of the country Colored officers have been certified for the Artillery branch of the Army. Sergeant Irvin Cassell of Baltimore, a former Cornell man, and thirty-two other Colored men, out of a class of 2,500 whites, graduated from the recent training camp at Louisville, Kentucky. Lieutenant Cassell stood second, while Colored men also stood third and fourth. Six of the honor men were Colored as against four whites. Women Engaged in This Work Save Much Time and Find Work Easier Under the New System. Women messengers in the arsenal at Rock Island, Ill, have been experimenting with the use of roller skates in order to save time. The arsenal now employs women not only as messengers but n the work of passing out tools from the cribs, trimming drawings, marking tools, and operating machines. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 28, 1918 Dr. B. B. Bluitt who has purchased property in Chicago is negotiating a real estate deal in Chicago that is likely to cause a lot of people to sit up and take notice. Mrs. Bluitt is at home to her many friends, 3163 Lake Park Ave. The eminent surgeon is expecting to begin the practice of medicine in Chicago before many more moons. Miss S. Helen Adams, protegee of Dr. Waring, left last Sunday for St. Louis, where she will be engaged in social and educational problems for the betterment of conditions among Colored girls. Mrs. L. Whitehead, late of Atlanta, Ga., sister of Mrs. Geneva Smith, 5363 S. Dearborn street, was on last Wednesday evening, quietly united in marriage to Mr. William Howard and they will make their future home in Morgan Park. Rev. Jesse S. Woods of Milwaukee, Wis.; L. C. Gibbs, general contractor, 2008 Walnut street; Rev. D. J. Crawford of Palestine, Tex., and Edward Price of South Wilmington, Ill., are among the new subscribers to The Broad Ax. Mr. B. F. Moseley, who labored harder than any other man in Illinois to bring the nomination of his friend, Hon. Medill McCormick, for United States Senator from this state, has returned home from a short visit to Springfield, where he attended the Republican State Convention, and other points in Illinois. Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Woods, of Milwaukee, Wis., attended the A. M. E. Conference at Evanston, Ill. Rev. Woods is warden of the Booker T. Washington Social and Industrial Center and President of the Northwestern Industrial League. Rev. and Mrs. Woods, who have many friends in this city, are both looking exceedingly well. Mr. and Mrs. Lec, 3436 South Park Ave., entertained at dinner Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Carter of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. B. B. Bluitt and her niece, formerly of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Jessie Hambrick and Dr. M. A. Majors. The spirit of brotherly love prompted the deed and the well-cooked food would have satisfied much nobler people if there are any. Charles S. Smith, 5363 S. Dearborn street, has recently opened up the Palace ice cream, candy and fruit store, at 762 E. 39th street. Everything in connection with it is modern and up-to-date. His good wife, Mrs. Geneva Smith, is assisting her husband in every way to become successfully established in business. Alderman Louis B. Anderson, while oiling and working around or under his auto Sunday morning, someway or other, sprained his ankle. He is now rapidly recovering from its affects, under the medical treatment of Dr. Daniel H. Williams and within the next week or ten days Alderman Anderson will be able to look after the interest of his constituents around the City Hall with out the aid of his cane. While attending the winding up sessions of the A. M. E. Conference at Evanston, Ill., Monday, Dr. William F. Garnett, the leading dentist in that stald city at 1516 Benson avenue, entertained the editor of this paper at luncheon at Mason's up-to-date restaurant, 1617 Benson avenue. For many years Dr. Garnett has been a constant subscriber to The Broad Ax and he and his good wife, Mrs. Garnett, stand ace high with the editor of this paper every day in the week. Samuel Z. C. Westerfield LAWYER OFFICE Suite 3A-3B Casey Bldg., 4631 S. State St. Phone: Kenwood 1828 RESIDENCE 6714 Evans Ava. Phone: Kenwood 7789 CHICAGO S. A. T. WATKINS LAWYER 36 WEST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO Residence, 4533 Prairie Avenue Ron., Kenwood 8220 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW NOTARY PUBLIC Suito 706 184 W. Washington St. Phones, Office, Main 4153 Auto., 33726 CHICAGO Office Phone 8078 (Douglas) Residence Phone, Douglas 8179 S. A. BEADLE Lawyer 3502 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO Rec. 3038 Prah's Ava. Phone Deng. 9133 PHONES: MAIN 3017 AUTOMATIC 32-305 A. L. WILLIAMS Attorney and Counselor at Law Suite 706 FIRMENICH BUILDING 184 West Washington Street CHICAGO RESIDENCE 3419 South Park Avenue PHONE BOUGLAS 9136 V. M. J. LATHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW OFFICE PHONE: CALUMET 875 2 East 31st Street Suite 7 CHICAGO Frank Dunn, J. B. McCahoy, Trustees Telephones: Oakland 1552, 1551, 1550 JOHN J. DUNN ESTABLISHED 1877 Wholesale and Retail COAL Fifty-First and Federal Streets CHICAGO A. D. GASH Attorney at Law 118 North La Salle Street Suite 015 to 015 CHICAGO KINKY HAIR Alabama, Ga. Bradenton Nat. Co. Atlanta, Ga. My picture shows you what your hair EXELENTO GUNINE PORADE has done for my hair, but it, my hair was short and curly, and so hard and silky that I can go 6, 10, 15 days my way I want so. JANIE RAND. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO GUNINE PORADE does, removes Dandruff, from the roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long it will be as good as it looks. If Dandruff don't do as we claim, we will give your money back. 25¢ by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. --- Consult me, I can save you Shipping to all parts of the Funerals a Specialty. C Chapel. Call promptly and Ernest H. KENWOOD 455 Unde 5028 and 5030 S. S. The Apartment 3600 The finest building eago. Steam heat, Phone Main 263 Consult me, I can save you Worry, Time and Money. Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. Central Display Rooms and Chapel. Call promptly answered day or night. THE FORTY-FOURTH STREET The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance. DE ON, Proprietors IS, Manager Phone A. F. CODOZOR J. H. WHISTON, Proprietors CHAS. HARRIS, Manager The Elite Cafe AND BUFFET 3030 STATE STR I DECORATE H. A. REAL ESTATE RENT PHONE DOUGLAS 1714 STATE STREET STATE GIVE SERVICE LO H. A. 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RAYNER IN a Metropolitan City of this size, death knocks every thirty minutes at some door. Too often that death not only brings sorrow, but misfortune as well. Let the price you pay for a funeral be a business proposition and you will benefit by it in service, quality and cost to you in dollars and cents. The result of my campaign has built for me one of the largest and most magnificent establishments in the world. ANFORD It Building Cash Avenue led to Colored tenants in Chi- ta, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. CASEY, Agent 133 W. Washington Street SERVICE LOW RENT ATKINS BAND INSURANCE SPECIALTY 8510 Indiana Avenue CHICAGO DIRECTORS Phones Calumet 6164 Automatic 71-629 AND NIGHT Courteous Treatment the Prices CONNECTION Automobiles for Hire Room Flats 3100 Ellis Ave. AT Real Estate Office 101 Cottage Grove Ave. LAURENCE DOUGLAS 2071 Phone DOUGLAS 2268 AUTO. IB-197 CHICAGO