The Broad Ax

The Christmas or the Souvenir Edition of The Broad Ax THE BROAD AX VOL. XXIV [Name] HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN of Cook County; Ex-Governor of true friend of the Colored race state, for Mayor of Chicago in 1911 s, in 1920. Ex-State's Attorney of Cook County; Ex-Governor of the State of Illinois; eminent lawyer; true friend of the Colored race who would make a splendid candidate, for Mayor of Chicago in 1919, or for President of the United States, in 1920. 91 HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS cient Recorder of Cook County; for Mayor of Chicago, in 1919. The popular and proficient Recorder of Cook County: who may be induced to enter the race for Mayor of Chicago, in 1919. HEW TO THE LINE: LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THE MAY ALDERMAN GEORGE M. MAYPOLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE TRACK ELEVATION COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHICAGO Fortunate indeed are the people of the Fourteenth ward in having as one of their representatives in the City Council, Hon. George M. Maypole. The whole citizenship of Chicago, in fact, may congratulate itself on the perspicacity and keen judgment displayed by the electorate of this important West side ward in selecting for Council service such a splendid type of American manhood. The name Maypole is synonymous with civic service and has been for almost a generation. In the twelve years that Ald. Maypole's father, William T. Maypole, served in the City Council it came to be associated with unfailing devotion to duty and leadership in municipal endeavor. Like father, like son. Alderman George M. Maypole is comparatively young as years are counted but he long ago graduated from a school of experience that does not fall to the average man in a lifetime. His training under the tutorship of his father gave him a deep insight into municipal problems and at an early age awakened in him an avidly studious interest in the science of political economy. Educated along broad lines, he soon came to value men for their true worth rather than by appearances. In his work in the City Council he has repeatedly demonstrated this in his dealings with his colleagues and constituents. In his second year in the Council Ald. Maypole's ability was given recognition through his appointment as chairman of the important Track Elevation committee. This body now has before it a program of track elevation and other measures for safe-guarding the public whose completion will involve the outlay of scores of millions of dollars. HON. JOSEPH H. HAAS The Honorable and Popular Recorder of Cook County Hon. Joseph F. Haas, whose fair and honorable name is a household word throughout this city, Cook Co., and throughout the State of Illinois, was born in Chicago, Nov. 13, 1857, and was educated in the public school of this city. He was employed by Jameson & Morse Printing Co. in 1873-1874. He entered the employ of J. S. Barnes & Co., hatters and furriers, as errand boy and became a partner in 1890. He continued in business until elected clerk of the sanitary district of Chicago in 1898. He resigned on June 11, 1900, on account of the illness of his partner. Mr. Haas was elected state senator from the twenty-fifth senatorial district in 1902-1906. As state senator he introduced and was instrumental in passing many important measures. He was chairman of the Chicago charter committee of the forty-fourth general assembly. Among the important bills which he introduced which are now laws were the bills creating the municipal courts of Chicago which abolished the old police justice system; the bill creating forest preserve which is making possible the conservation of the woodlands in th ecounty for public park systems, and several other bills About the time Ald. Maypole was honored with the chairmanship of this committee the demands of the great war caused the issuance by the federal government of orders for the stopping of practically all railroad construction work. Ald. Maypole promptly called a meeting of the committee, pointed out to it the imperative need for uninterrupted work on its public safety program and suggested a visit to Washington by a sub-committee to impress this on William G. McAdoo, director general of railroads. On that subcommittee he appointed Ald. Louis B. Anderson, one of the two Colored members from the 2nd ward; Aldermen George F. Iliff, Sheldon W. Govier and Oscar H. Olsen. In drawing up a clear, concise and convincing statement of the importance of uninterrupted work on the program Ald. Anderson's training as a lawyer was of immense value and Ald. Maypole was quick to appreciate this. As a result, the subcommittee came away from Washington with Secretary McAdoo's approval of practically everything in the construction program. Ald. Maypole has assumed the leadership in the fight against one-man censorship of motion pictures. His attitude is that no single person should be given the arbitrary power to approve a motion picture prejudicial to a race or religion or calculated to inspire racial hatred. Hundreds of Alderman Maypole's friends, white and Colored, are anxious to see him re-elected this Spring and will work to that end. Ald. Maypole is married and he and Mrs. Maypole who is just as lovely as she possibly could be are the proud parents of one daughter and they reside at 3339 Fulton Street. giving to the park boards the power to maintain and govern the parks and boulevards under their control; a bill fixing the date limit on time which persons could sue a municipality for personal injuries, a law which has saved Chicago and other cities hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mr. Haas also voted for amendments to the Torrens system, which has broadened its scope. Mr. Haas was elected county clerk in 1906 and conducted the business of that office in an efficient manner. The recorder is the official custodian of all the records affecting the title of every piece of property in this county. He conducts big business, requiring the attention of a man of considerable business experience. Mr. Haas is a member of many fraternal societies and other organizations. Chief among them are Maplewood Council No. 1024, Royal Arcanum; Enterprise Council No. 50, Royal League, Kilwinning Lodge No. 311, A. F. & A. M. For more than thirty years the people residing in this city have known Mr. Haas as a high class business man and as such he would make a splendid mayor of Chicago. No.14 M. HON. THOMAS CAREY man; extensive real estate owner; who is extremely classes of his fellow citizens and many Colored men and arts of this city are already marching under his banner Chicago. Successful business man; extensive real estate owner; who is extremely popular with all classes of his fellow citizens and many Colored men and women in all parts of this city are already marching under his banner for Mayor of Chicago. HON. GEORGE M. MAYPOLE vant of the people; Chairman of the Track Elevation the City Council; who should be re-elected to that body seventh Ward. Able and public servant of the people; Chairman of the Track Elevation Committee of the City Council; who should be re-elected to that body from the Fourteenth Ward. Able and public servant of the people; Chairman of the Track Elevation Committee of the City Council; who should be re-elected to that body from the Fourteenth Ward. THE FOLLOWING A MEMBERS OF CLUB NO. 1, W GOVERNMENT FROM $50 TO $1 THE EASTERN LILY ONE THOUSAND DOLL MRS. ROSA A. MILLE ELEVEN HUNDRED AN ITS PRESIDENT, MRS. HUNDRED DOLLARS IN THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE EASTER LILY CLUB NO.1, WHO HAVE BOUGHT GOVERNMENT BONDS RANGING FROM $50 TO $1,150. THE EASTERN LILY CLUB ITSELF BOUGHT A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND. MRS. ROSA A. MILLER SECURED A BOND FOR ELEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. ITS PRESIDENT, MRS. EMMA SMITH, PAID FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN CASH FOR ONE BOND. BY MRS. MARY HARSH. Emma Smith, Maggie Pryor, Clara B. Shanklin, Rosie E. Miller, Adiel E. Yarbrough, Mamie Irvin, Ella Harvey, Mary J. Green, Nellie Osborn Willine J. Hudson, Annie Sadler, Alice Allen, Mary Allen, Margare Alston, Jennie Anderson, Ollie Anston, Eva Armstead, Teresa Anderson, Maggie Banks, Mary Brown, Lizzie Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Lizzie Bell, Dorothy Barnett, Jessie Banks, Emma Bradley, Pinkey Brown, Ida Brown, Susie Beard, Carrie Bell, Lucy Buckner, Lucy Bolden, Nannie Brown, Georgietta Butler, Carrie Brown, Charlotte Brown, Carrie Brown No. 2, Hester Barnett, Gertrude Boyler, Naoma Ballord, Mattie Black, Fannie Bradley, Carrie Bead, Clara Byrd, mabel Coleman, Virginia Coleman, Sylvia E. Carter, Lulu Cook Maude Craig, Irene Cooper, Lulu Cooper, Carrie Coleman, Louise Casey, Mary Calvin, Rosie Cranshaw, Lucinda Costello, Bertha Campbell, Maggie Casey, Dora Conway, Martha Cranshaw, Hattie Chavis, Ella Clark, Harriet Covington, Jennie Carr, Alice Crawley, Sarah Cloud, Francis Cramey, Lena Carter, Sadie Collins, Estella Caldwell, Annie Davis, Carrie Davis, Sarah Davis, Eva Davis, Charlotte Davis, Mary Diggs, Eva Davis, Dora Davis, Maria Davis, Rachel Davis, Ella Davis, Mary Dorsey, Fidella Davis, Pinkey Davis, Alice Donagan, Leah Davis, Sarah Ellis, Mattie Edgar, Mary Ellis, Viola Evans, Carrie Evans, Mamie Edwards, Dora Edwards, Minnie Evans, Dora Elbert, Emma Edwards, Harry Ellis, Minnie Eatman, Julia Franklin, Rosie Procha, Julia Fray, Victoria Fields, Fannie Frazier, Abby Fliming, Carrie Furgeson, Emma Fulton, Bessie Fields, Viola Fleetwood, Nellie Turner, Ida Inglehart, Gussie Glee, Elnora Givens, Matilda Gray, Edna Green, Anna Golden, Blanche Grimes, Mary Garden, Anna Goins, Vivian Gray, Ella Clanton, Mollie Allen, Mary Buroughs Gertrude Blumfield, Mary Billington, Emma Blan, Mary Cobbs, Maie Crocket, Mary Dailey, Essie Emery, THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 4256, GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, WHO HAVE SUBSCRIBED FOR LIBERTY BONDS RANGING FROM FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Adelaide August, Mary Armstead, Gladis Brown, Patsy Brown, Lizzie Bailey, Emily Burley, Neonis Brooks, Rosa Chinn, Lena Chandler, Lucy Coleman, Dora Crosby, Carrie Davis, Ida Englehart, Maggie Eberhart, Josie Fite, Agnes Gardner, Emma Gladden, Lucille Gaines, Mary Harsh, Etta Herrington, Alice Herrington, Susa Hughley, Hattie Hawkins, Bessie H. Hutchenson, Sarah Hagerman, Anna Horton, Minnie Hamn, Luella Hansnett, Pauline Hoseley, Alice Hamilton, Mary Haden, Daisy Jones, Birdie Jordon, Vinalla Johnson, Emma M. Johnson, Fannie S. Johnson, Emma Kinley, Emma Klein, Ella Leach, Sadie Lee, Lenora Lewis, Carrie Malone, Anna Martin, Lulu Morgan, Esther Manley, Dora B. Manning, Annie Muckey, Nora Morris, Lizzie McWayne, Anna Nemore, Nana Nemore, Ella Nelson, Gertrude Nolan, Carrie Oliver, Jennie Phillip, Rosa Parker, Blanche Payton, Edna Pryor, Irene Palms, --- PAGE TEN Rebecca Foster, Alice Floyd, Bertie Fisher, Minnie Gallaway, Edna A. A. Green, Emma Hook, Dora Hudson, Mary Hudson, Mary Louise Hawkins, Anna Jackson, Maggie Jones, Laura Jones, Rosie Jones, Ora Jones, Bertie Jordan, Daisey Jones, Geneva Jones, Jennie Jones, Maggie Livingston, Josie Lee, Edith Lindsay, Hannah Lewis, Lulu McGowin, Anna Moody, Bertha Montgomery, Bertha Marshall, Carrie Mitchel, Rosie Mitchel, Lula Normal, Lena Normal, Viola Noman, Carrie Harris, Millie Hieser, Lucy Hudson, Eva Hicks, Lula Hope, Anna Hope, Lula Hill, Julia Hunt, Peal Holt, Anna Perkins, Sarah Pilkie Bell Price, Mamie L. Ross, Emily Royborn, Hattie Smith, Ella State, Anna Smith, Myrtle Smith, Jimmie Thompson, Hannah Townsend, Mary Thompson, Mattie Simons, Annie Voorsche, Sadie Wells, Pearl Walton, Martha Washington, Julia Walker, Sarah Walker, Sallie Walker, Mary E. Wright, Lucy Wallace, Elizabeth Stewart, Susie Kelley, Lula Vincent, Ida Trampointer, Mary Robinson, Julia M. Robinson, Daisy Real, Naoma Jones, Eva Rogers, Lizzie Rutledge, Margaret Robinson, Zenobia Harding, Ella Leach, Luella Young, George Yontars, Carrie White, Bell Williams, Pinkey Williams, Anna Williams, Julia Williams, Cordelia West, Amelia Wilson, Retta Moore, Emma M. Johnson, Katherine Redmond, Irene Arnette, Dora Mannings, Katie Winston, Addie Willis, Jennie Willis, Viola Hill, Lucy Whitman, Octavia Walker, Margaret White, Luella Williams, Nanny Williams, Sarah Whitney, Sophia Ware, Ardenia Wilson, Corrine Woodfork, Ruth Washington, Amanda Wright, Susan Wright, Anna Wilson, Polly Wall, Sadie Wall, Amelia Walker, Carrie Williams, Venus Wilson, Prairie Winston, Sarah Walker, Mandaline Wright, Malvina Wheeler, Olly Wise, Mamie E. Brown, Louise Hayden, Myrtle M. Peeler, Lenis Richardson, Mary Buford, Dolly Plackman, Leona Lewis, Francis Q. Smith, Mary Harsh. Laura L. Patterson, Jeanetta Robinson, Julia M. Robinson, Dora Reynold, Kathryn Redmond, Vina Rankins, Sallie Solomon, Edith Smith, Mattie Symon, Anna Saddler, Jennie Stone, Carrie Steemer, Malisia Scott, Lizzie Syper, Mildred Stratford, Blanche Spottswood, Jessie Shelton, Euzella Smith, Mary Thomas, Fannie Taylor, Lucy Woods, Julia Williams, Julia Wilson. WHAT IS LIFE? Money to spend, and plenty of it, Ocean travel in a yacht, I love it. Nothing to do but make people happy, Giving them everything that is nappy. This is the life. None to weep joys cup runs over, All the people just living in clover, Hatred is scorned and love is the level, Sin is destroyed and so is the devil. This is the life. Rev. Geo. R. Bryan, of the South M. E. Church, is making things huma He is a social settlement worker, and otherwise, an enterprising citizen that is a credit to our people. --- —Dr. M. A. Majors. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 THE MUSIC TEAM The present and past officers who have been active workers of the S. M. T.'s of Chicago. From left to right, first row: No. 1, Mrs. Georgia Harding, State Gr. Secretary; No. 2, Mrs. Maggie Pryor; No. 3, Mrs. Jennie Lewis; No. 4, Mrs. Eliza Jackson, S. V. P.; No. 5, Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon; No. 6, Mrs. Ella Holmes, S G. C.; No. 7, Mrs. Henrietta Lee. Second row: No. 8, Mrs. Hattie Chapman; No. 9, Mrs. Sarah Stratton; No. 10, Mrs. Mary Harsh; No. 11, Mrs. Anna Galbrath; No. 12, Mrs. Nellie Piper; No. 13, Mrs. Luella Young; No. 14, Mrs. Jennie Jones; No. 15, Mrs. Mattie Alfred; No. 16, Mrs. Martha Washington; No. 17, Mrs. Dollie Plackman; No. 18, Mrs. Emma Wilson; No. 19, Mrs. Rebecca Johnson; No. 20, Mrs. Hattie Chavis; No. 21, Mrs. Mamie Britton; No. 22, Mrs. Mattie Craig; No. 23, Mrs. Ella Sharkey; No. 24, Mrs. Mary Pollard; Mrs. Annie Moore; No. 25, Mrs. Callie White; No. 26, Mrs. Ella Watkins; No. 27, Mrs. Jimmie Thomas; No. 28, Mrs. Mollie Thompkins; No. 29, Mrs. Estella Brown; No. 30, Mrs. Ella Starkey; No. 31, Mrs. Katie L. Crosby, S. G. L.; Mrs. Annie Sadler; No. 33, Mrs. Edna Frazier; No. 34, Mrs. Josie Lucas; No. 35, Mrs. Nannie Bolden; No. 36, Mrs. Ida E. Hill; No. 37, Mrs. Ida Simmons; No. 38, Mrs. Minnie Samuels; No. 39, Mrs. Rebecca Jones. PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS OF S. M. T.'S PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS OF S. M. T.'S NURSE First Regimental Auxiliary Nurse Corps Company, First Uniform Rank, K. of P. of Illinois. Reading from left to right, top row: (No. 1) Julia Brown, member; (No. 2) Lizzie Rutledge, quartermaster sergeant; (No. 3) Lizzie Bell, member; (No. 4) Emma Carter, member; (No. 5) Georgia Reive, secretary, first sergeant; (No. 6) Mamie Myers, member; (No. 9) Tillie Coates, member; (No. 10) Mary Foster, second sergeant; (No. 11) Lucy Keel, treasurer; (No. 12) Jennie Carr, chaplain. Reading from left to right, third row: (No. 13) Edith Potts, member; (No. 14) M. E. Reeves, financial secretary. Mrs. Georgia Harding, the State Grand Secretary of the Grand Temple of S. M. T.'s of Illinois and jurisdiction, she held the Grand Treasury station for three years with great credit. Mrs. Maggie Pryor, a lady of high honor in several organizations, also vice-president of the Easter Lily Club. Mrs. Jennie Lewis, a great worker, and has done much good for the Red Cross fund. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, the Worthy Empress of Jackson Princess council No. 1, and Vice State Grand Princess of the Grand Temple of Illinois and a great worker in everything she is a member of. Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon, a noble woman and secretary of the Heliotrope Temple, Daughter of Elks. Mrs. Ella L. Holmes, the State Grand Chaplain of the Grand Temple, Daughter of Elks. Mrs. Henrietta the Grand Temple. Mrs. Henrietta Lee, a good, active and charitable woman, always ready to help a good cause. Mrs. Hattie Chapman, W. P., of St. Paul Temple No. 55, a great worker. Mrs. Sarah Stratton, a great worker and a veteran of the Order of S. M. T.'s. Mrs. Lucinda Costello, a good worker also. Mrs. Mary Harsh, W. P., of Mount Zion Temple No. 21, trying to do her bit. Mrs. Anna Galbrath, an active worker. Mrs. Nellie Piper, always on her job for success. Mrs. Luella Young, known throughout the country for her good charity and advice. Mrs. Jennie Jones, Mrs. Mattie Alfred, Mrs. Martha Washington, Mrs. Dollie Plackman, Mrs. Emma Wilson, all active and busy, working to advance the order. Mrs. Rebecca Johnson, safe-keeper of finance and Beautiful Gate Royal House No. 1, one of the S. M. T.'s best workers. Mrs. Hat- tie Chavis, Worthy Princess of the Queen Mary's Temple No. 50 over eighteen years, maker of regalias for the Temple. Mrs. Mamie E. Britton, Mrs. Mattie Gray, Mrs. Ella Sharkey, active workers. Mrs. Mary Pollard, Senior Marshal in Grand Temple and a great worker. Mrs. Anna Moore, Mrs. Callie White, active workers. Mrs. Ella Watkins, W. P. of Golden Rod Temple No. 54, and one of of the best undertakers and embalmers in Chicago. Mrs. Jimmie Thompson, Mrs. Mollie Thompkins, Mrs. Estella Brown, and Mrs. Ella Starkey, all working hard for the prize next offered. Mrs. Kate L. Crosby, State Grand Lecturer, and an interesting woman. Mrs. Anna Sadler, Mrs. Edna Frazier, Mrs. Jennie Lewis, Mrs. Nannie Eolden, Mrs. Ida E. Hill, Mrs. Mrs. Ida Simmons, Mrs. Minnie Samuels and Mrs. Rebecca Jones, all interesting ladies. We translate all kinds of Foreign Languages PRINTING AND Also print Newspapers, Catalogs, Books, Circulars, Envelopes, Letterheads, and all kinds of printing in a High Grade Quality and reasonable prices TYPESETTING In all Modern Languages, "From One Line To A Newspaper." :: Linotype Composition for the Trade Call, or write for estimate 1005 WEST MADISON ST. TELEPHONE HAYMARKET 4359 ON THE FIRING LINE You'll have to read of it in history. It will take a scholar to tell it, and the picture will have to be made by an artist, a Negro soldier was saying to a small group of admirers who were gathered about him: "You see boys the worst thing that affected my nerves was the big noise of cannon. That noise just swallowed you up, until you just felt like you were nothing, and never to be anything." "Go on fellow, you ain't a scholar, but I think you are doing pretty well," said one. "And the picture of getting swallowed up by the noise of cannon until you just felt you were nothing, certainly couldn't be painted by no artist" said another. These remarks of approbation from friends fired the soldier up a bit, and he began again to relate some little incidents of the war, which he saw with his own eyes, which he remembered in spite of the shock and torrent of shells, the gas and sulphur smoke of the hell Germany had been preparing for forty years to baptize the world in. "One day" he said, "we, I mean our Company were given a place in the sun, I mean a place where our every movement could be seen, and watched by the Germans. It was a hard place to hold, the Huns had been making it that very morning a target, and must have exploded a thousand, shells around about and above us. Were we frightened? Not it isn't that, after you've been facing death for several weeks. You know you're flesh and blood and bones and you know too if something hits you, you crumbled into nothing, so expectation takes the place of fright, and scare. We knew what we were put there for and we couldn't help what might happen. You see you give yourself worked up into something that is superior to fear, and death, a kind of super-man, and you just do the best you can.' You don't think we were just there for the purpose of being shot at do you? And believe me boys we were holding some line. Of course, being gassed isn't like having a ladies atomizer of Jockey Club sprayed in your face. Whenever the order came from down the line you had your mask on before it got to you, you could see fellows adjusting their masks and if you didn't git any of them German skunk fumes you knew they were on the way, and it was better for them that didn't git them. Well, it is kind a rough to just look down the barrell of your gun and pick off one or two Huns every now and then, but you see it is the business of war. We wouldn't brag about what our Company did that day holding that line but the officers told us we were cited for bravery, and daring and for our part in cutting to shreds two companies of Huns that beat off three companies of whites, including Yankees, and French soldiers the day previous. Well, we were always handy with guns. We were going to Berlin, we thought, but I guess we'd had to stop oftener than some of us thought. The river Rhine is a long long way from home. The Armistice is what stopped us." DR. M. A. MAJORS BELIEVES IN QUICK SERVICE, THIS IS NOT A REBUKE BUT A TIMELY REMINDER CAFE, RESTAURANT KEEPERS, THIS IS GOOD ADVise: READ EVERY LINE! It is a very strange thing to find the same characteristic slowness acting like a "hoodoo" in restaurants run by our people. Of course, there are a few exceptions, no rule is iron clad. Some or all of the big Cafes like one or two around 31st and 35th streets, I might mention, are quick in service, and on the dot in every minute detail, but the little 105 believes where you can't get what you want to eat all the time, and get it only when you have waited fifteen to twenty minutes, discussed everything worth mentioning, lost your religion, your appetite, your temper, and sworn by all that is good and noble that you never will enter the place again when lo the waiter approaches you with home cooking fit to please the relish of the most fastidious. It is not the food, how it is cooked, far from it, that we are writing this article to complain about. It is the slow Obidiah movement and the absolute disrespect that most of the people who run these 105 little restaurants have for a hungry man's time. Time, and the loss of it. The feature of complaint is herein written with the hope that it may spur these Keepers into the thought that thousands of would be patrons who have to make early time are driven in desperation to eat down town their morning meals. If you are in a hurry you dare not speak of it. It won't win you any friends, besides, some kind of coloquy immediately begins over the cook pots, "I ain't going to rush myself to death for no Negro." "When did you ever see a Negro whose time is so important as that?" If he's in such a hurry what'd he come here for any way?" "Deed I ain't going to kill myself fixing things for nobody." Statements like this of course, are the results of ignorance, and prejudice and do not belong to the catalogue of the business element, and yet this is what you hear on every hand. When you enter a restaurant you pick up the bill of fare, or you are told in a polite manner by the waiter whether you can have this or that. He immediately gives your order to the man in authority behind the petition, and God alone knows what he's doing with your order all the time he takes before you round yourself into any comfort at the table to eat your meal. Why does it take so long? Why don't they serve you quickly? It is true that many of these little places give the best meals to be had for the price, but Oh' heavens the time that is lost can never be made up on this earth. Now, speaking about time, time is just as important to one man as another. All men do not attach importance to it, for it seems to hang heavy on many a poor fools heart, who doesn't do anything, don't want to do anything, wouldn't do anything if he could, don't want anything, isn't anything, and wouldn't be anything, and yet there are thousands of young men and women who patronize restaurants whose time is considered just as important as money, and who view the serious side of life sincerely, ambitious to do, to have, and to be just like any other group of cultured civilization. It is to this element who work down town that these eating places could cater to, thrive and get on easy footing, just by quick service. In business affairs we should study out for ourselves the principles and rules applied to successful people. There is but one sure method around which anything looking like success can be fringed. Prompt action, tardiness is not attending to business and excuse is a lame duck in the great work world. Attention, quick and polite service is what the world is asking for, and paying for. Color of ones skin often is forgotten when all the other elements bristle with certain push, grit and dogged determination. The man who works hon- estly, nobly, and patiently is wise, there may come promotion. There isn't much hope for only the man or women who nearly sweats blood to accomplish a noble purpose. No other kind have ever accomplished, but very little. The writer is writing because he loves his people. His people may be lead to hate him because he writes not what they want to read, but never mind, just quicken up a bit. Let your customers eat and get out quickly. Don't turn around fifty times and count all the spider webs in your place, then go to sweeping your floor while your tables fill up with hungry people. Sweep some other time. Can't you see by the marvelous exposition of the work of Negro hands as evinced by the Lincoln Jubilee that humanity is much alike. Our only trouble is in a difference of methods and plans. The man who reaches a hill top by an aeroplane is no more on the top of the hill than the man who started this morning encircling and climbing until noon, then at 2 P. M. reached the top. The aeroplane lifted him to the top in five minutes and here it has taken some one five hours. A wonderful saving of time, and a marvelous loss of time. Which is the better? The saving of time is a great principle in our modern life. For time is recovered with a price, for time is money, and when we are causing people to lose time they are losing money, because of our old outworn, out of date, methods of doing things. System, method, plan, are like faith, hope, and charity to the business world. CHIPS Mrs. Edith Woodlee has been confined to her bed for several days. Miss Helen Hagan is in every way a pianist. She was almost the whole card Monday Evening, Dec. 16, at Lincoln Center, altho she was ably supported. Mrs. Estella Bonds Majors shared perhaps justly some credit, and Mrs. Martha B. Anderson is to be congrudulated for giving us the musical concert of the year. Mrs. Edna Bunn has recently returned from Detroit, Michigan where she visited her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bunn. She was the recipient of many social courtesies during her stay, and returning brought with her, her son's little girl, who is in fact a pretty child. Dr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hall are the recipients of an invitation to occupy box 27 at the International Amphitheatre, where Santa Claus is to dispense gifts to the children Dec. 21st. The invitation comes from Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Armour. This is a well merited honor to the Negro race, and Dr. and Mrs. Hall are to be complimented. USE FOR THE WOOL SCRAPS Convert Small Particles Left From Knitting Into Afghans for Convalescing Soldiers. No better use for the scraps of wool left from knitting has been devised than the making of afghans for convalescent soldiers. These gay quilts are warm and cheerful, and when the colors are carefully blended are artistic as well. Instead of using up the wool ends for squares a new pattern has been devised whereby even smaller bits can be utilized in a most attractive way. The larger ends are crocheted or knit into straps about three inches wide and ten inches long, the ends being mitred off into points. These are joined with a line of black, and to fill in the spaces between the points small diamond-shaped pieces are knit from the smaller ends of wool, and are also joined to larger pieces with black. This is only one of the many pleasing designs which can be made from the leftovers. Study any oilcloth pattern or tiling if you want to make a guilt that is out of the ordinary. Monkey Fur Is Faddish. Mokkey fur is a fudish trimming for the winter frock and its raggedy effect on costumes of chiffon or Georgette crepe is considered particularly chic. A new frock for informal dinner wear is tucked black chiffon over a slip of silver cloth. The knee-length tunic and the flowing bell sleeves are bordered with black monkey fur, but he round neckline is absolutely plain and untrimmed. A long string of pearl's relieves the black frock. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21. 1918 SAVING THE TENDER PLANTS Geraniums and Others That Provide Pretty Flowers Should Be Carefully Potted Till Spring. Geraniums, heliotropes, coleus and many other tender plants are likely to be scarce next spring. Florists have been obliged to get along with half the fuel used last year. Many have closed their greenhouses and plants next year may be scarce. All these can be taken up, potted and stored in the house or cellar until next spring. The plants can be potted in tin cans, first knocking a hole or two in the bottom for drainage. Boxes can be used, packing the plants rather closely in good garden soil. Most budding plants will survive the winter if the soil in which they are growing is kept moist and the plants kept in a temperature safely above freezing. Next year they can be set out, soon filling the bare spots that otherwise will look bad all summer. CORDUROY KIMONOS ARE NEW Warm Japanese Style of Garment Promises to Be in High Favor During Winter Season. Some new kimonos shown in some of the shops are a strange combination of style and fabric. They are Japanese kimonos made of corduroy. That in itself seems an anomaly. But when you come to think of it, wouldn't they be delightfully comfortable? Think of wrapping one of them around you some cold winter morning when the necessary restrictions in coal make the thermometer lower than comfort calls for. That is probably what their makers thought of. And so, although kimonos of blue and rose corduroy embroidered with silk chrysanthemums seem a bit of a strange combination and contrast, still they are a delightful concession to the cold that is coming. They cost twenty-odd dollars. CHARMING AND SIMPLE GOWN © Western Newspaper Union Here we find an attractive little gown with its simplicity only excelled by its smartness. It is composed of reindeer brown duvetv with a narrow girdle and a wide band of beaver at the bottom the only trimming. Distinguishing Mark. Things which match or carry out a general color scheme at once distinguish the unusual room from the ordinary. It is the fact that care and decorative sense have been used that gives this markedly different atmosphere. Expensive furnishings are not always necessary. For instance, at larger stores are found some very good looking pieces of upholstery and plush for the polished table top. The tapestry is figured and combined with tapstuff of very good soft shades, and the squares or long scarfs are galouon edged. By the yard comes a material for drapery which looks like a slightly uneven silk rep, but is probably of cotton. Smart Scarfs. There is a great vogue for woolen scarfs and mufflers, and the shop windows are gay with their bright colors. There are many different kinds from which to choose; some are perfectly plain, of beautifully soft sheep or camel's wool; some are woven with a large check pattern, while others are plain with just the ends decorated with a design of checks or stripes. Monkey Fringe on Hats Monkey fur, which better than any other fur adapts itself to a fringe-like use, is effectively employed on hats of velvet and of gold and silver tissue. It is used sometimes in a fringe-like band about the edge, in combination, perhaps, with a little gold or silver rose. TYPES OF BLOUSES Two Models, One With a Peplum and One Without. Darker Satins Are Practical for Everyday Wear—Beads and Fine Tucks Are Used. Since suits are predicted as being a trifle smarter than coats, it follows that blouses must also have a showing. An ordinary blouse is one of the most trying articles of apparel to try to make look well, but once having accomplished the feat it must be admitted that the result is charming. There are at present two types of blouses—that is, two in particular—one the blouse with a peplum and one without. It is a mere matter of choice as to which one prefers—choice and becomingness, of course. The sheer blouses of crapes and light colors naturally would hardly look well with the lower half hung over a skirt of darker and rougher material. For a practical and smart blouse the darker satin made with a peplum below the waist look particularly well and give a tailored finish. This is a good blouse for everyday wear and may be embroidered or soutached, and to change off with the flesh colored georgettes is so very different that it is like having two dresses to one coat. A very good tricollette model has a scarf collar of the material. To enliven it an insect vestee is striped in Indian colorings, and the ends of the wrap-around collar are treated in the same manner. On waists of georgette and silk crepe beads and fine tucks continue to be used. Manufacturers of waists are becoming very dictatorial and with an efficiency which carries with it all the faults of the system suggested by that overworked word are threatening to standardize almost everything pertaining to blouses. THINGS SEEN IN THE SHOPS Soft White Kid Gloves With Wee Gauntlets-Imitation Duvetyns-Black Gown a Necessity. The dark blue velours are being made into some very attractive little gowns, such as tricotin and gabardine adapted themselves to last year and spring. The round, unadorned neck is in great favor. In spite of the fullness of so many of the sleeves, the long, flowing variety that is used so much in satin and net, there are gowns that squeeze cruelly at the shoulders and wrists, but they are very smart. For the lady of small, very small, hands the new soft white kid gloves with just a wee gauntlet are just the thing. She wears them as daintily as a black kitten sports her two white paws. One of the new one-piecers is of taupe velours, with peg-tail skirt narrowing perilously at the hem, with a row of buttons of the material marching from the middle of each side downward. The imitation duvettins are not bad at all—Not—at—all. If you can't afford the pessely attractive real stuff, try the "phoney." It looks quite fit, especially in the dark electric blue. No wardrobe is complete without one black gown. A smart thing in crepe meteor is done on loose lines, with rolling collar, tiny white vestee, square neck, tight sleeves, broad, soft belt and two loose panels edged with beads of apricot, mint, green and black. ATTRACTIVE COAT OF NUTRIA Western Newspaper Union This charming and very chic coat of fur is not only good looking but is warm. Nutria is most popular this season and the coat has smart and very interesting linea. HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE How to Clean Old Jewelry—Reviving Black Velvet—To Obtain Better Flavor to Fish. To clean old jewelry, make a lather of warm soapsuds and add to it half a teaspoonful of sal volatile; brush the jewelry in this, afterward polishing with an old silk handkerchief or piece of washleather. To revive black velvet, hold the article pile side up over the steam of nearly boiling water to which a little ammonia has been added. Brush and iron on the wrong side. To make a good shaving soap, save all scraps of good toilet soap and put them into a little jar, just cover with water and place in the oven till melted. When frying fish, sprinkle a little salt in the fat; this gives the fish a much better flavor. HINTS FOR THE HOUSEKEEPER Baking Custard—To Give Blankets Nice Color—Nailing Blinds on Rollers—Improves Meat Flavor. When making a baked custard, if the milk is warmed before adding the eggs no water will settle in the bottom of the baking dish. After washing blankets in the usual way, leave them overnight in a bath of cold water; this clears them and keeps them a nice color. When nailing blinds on to rollers, slip the roller into the hem, then lay a narrow piece of tape along before putting in the nails. This will effectively prevent the blind from being torn. To prevent milk from scorching, cover the bottom of the saucepan with water, and let it get scalding hot before putting in the milk to boil. A little vinegar added to the water in which bacon or ham is boiled improves the flavor of the meat. CREATION FOR EVENING WEAR Gertrude D. Bentham & Co. This most charming and effective evening gown is of shaded blue and silver tissue with an overdress of black tulle heavily beaded with iridescent beads. Especially noteworthy are the panels, which are heavily weighted with large bead tassels. Care in Small Things It may be stretching it a bit to say that the woman is hopeless who wears an expensive frock and carries a cheap or a shabby pocketbook. But it nevertheless is true that the success of an outfit does greatly depend on just so small a thing as a pocketbook or handbag, if you prefer. These little things are, after all, the telltale signs of the woman who studies harmony not only in her dressing but in her life as well. For carelessness in one way leads to carelessness or thoughtlessness in other directions. There is a marked tendency toward smaller handbags. This may be due to the fact that the materials from which the new bags are made are in most cases very expensive and elaborate. Were these bags made large, they would have the appearance of "overdoing it" and that would not, at present, do at all. It's Quality Now. As simplicity is the keynote of fashion just now, it has developed naturally, if somewhat quickly, that women are paying very much more attention to the quality of merchandise. The finer cloths in all ready-to-wear apparel are appreciated most. Perhaps they buy fewer garments, but there is no doubting that the better ones are selling first. New Metal Ribbons Some of the ribbons are so wide that one isn't quite certain whether they haven't by accident strayed from the dress silk counters. Many of these wider ones are metal embroidered, on grounds in which greens and blues and yellows and violets blend in bewildering beautiful effects. PAGE ELEVEN NOVELTY IN CAPES Garment Is Cut in Two Parts and Has Barrel Effect. Another New Idea Slips Over the Head Through Oblong Opening at the Neck. There is novelty even in capes, although one thought that inspiration in this garment must have died out through overusage. There is a new cape made of brick-red velours trimmed with Hudson seal. It is cut in two parts, and banded in the middle 1 Double cape of brick-red velours lined with self-toned silk. Collar, wide band at middle and muff are of sealskin. The undersleeves are also of this fur. to give the barrel effect. It is double-breasted; is fastened with sealskin buttons, and has an immense collar that does sentry duty in guarding the neck. The undersleeves are made of sealskin. They protect the arms, which emerge from long slashes cut in the cape at the waistline. There is another cape which has no visible opening. It is merely an immense circular piece of sealskin, which slips on over the head through an oblong opening at the neck and even this aperture is speedily covered by an immense collar of kolinsky. FROM THIS DATE ONWARD THE BROAD AX CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS: Mrs. L. Graves, The Provident Candy Shop, Notion Store and News Stand, 15 W. 36th Street, near State. George I. Martin, Cigar, Notion Store and News Stand, 18 W. 31st St., near State. Edward Felix, Notions, Cigars and News Stand, 3002 S. Dearborn St. F. Bishop, Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand, 8 W. 27th Street, near State. A. D. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, Notion, Stationery and News Stand, 3640 S. State Street. Dodson's Shoe Shining Parlors and News Stand, So. West Corner 35th and State Streets. Lawrence M. Heard, Traveling News Agent, with news stands at 3129 S. State St. and So. East Cor. 35th and State Streets. Charles F. Mallory's Barber Shop and News Stand, 313 E. 35th Street. W. D. Scott's Lunch Room and Restaurant, 248 E. 35th Street. Louis Wimbley's, Shoe Shining Parlors and News Stand, 2946 South State Street. Mrs. F. A. Peyton, News Stand, Confectionary Store, 5012 S. State Street. Samuel Taylor, 1728 Fulton St. News item left with any of the above news agents prior to Wednesday mornings of each week, will find their way into the columns of The Broad Ax. THE WEEKLY [Name] HON. SAMUEL A. ETTELSON Corporation Counsel of Chicago, an atorial District of Illinois who s ing officers of the state senate. of Chicago, and State Senator of Illinois who should be selected the state senate. Corporation Counsel of Chicago, and State Senator from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois who should be selected as one of the presiding officers of the state senate. CARDS OF THANKS Thanking our church Berean and the many friends that were so kind to our family in our bereavement of our darling daughter, Ethel Thomas, whom God called away on Nov. 30 at 1 p. m., after a sickness of four days. Her last work was finished after she attended a missionary meeting at La Grange, Ill., after which she straightened up her books here on earth. God told her she had finished her work here on earth and He wanted her to come home, as He had a home for her not made with hands. She is safe in the arms of Jesus, and on her Saviour's arm she leaned and for a cross the hills and dark valley of death they went in the new world which and with the rude is old old plough. Death turns up the sod and spreads the furrows for the seed she sowed. She is only sleeping. Never more will she sit in the front seat at Berean, her church she loved so well. The Flower club, they, too, shall miss her. There will be a vacant chair. [Name] [Name] [Name] Vice-President of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, he is one of in this city. In Stockmen's Trust and Saving Bank yor of Chicago, he is one of the Vice-President of the Stockmen's Trust and Saving Bank and Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, he is one of the most popular men in this city. PAGE TWELVE State Senator from the Third Sen- should be selected as one of the presid- Pains, like furnace heat within my heart quiver. God breathes and my heart within in me shivers, but I say, God's will, not mine. God has chosen the front seat in heaven for her. She has gone where there is no sickness, nor sorrows, no pain of death, where all is joy and peace and love. We shall meet some day. Our loss is her gain. She leaves a mother, father, sister and husband to mourn her loss. By a devoted mother, Marie Jefferson, 5640 Wabash ave. —Adv. FREE TURKEY TO THE AGED AND INFIRM. The Sunshine Rescue Mission will serve free on Christmas Day a warm turky dinner to all the aged and infirm of the city. The superintendent, Rev. H. Franklin Bray, will be glad to know of any such who will not otherwise be provided for. Ministers are especially urged to phone the address of any in their parish who will not have a warm dinner on Christmas Day. ```markdown ``` est and Saving Bank and Democratic he is one of the most popular men THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21, 1918 INTERESTING DESCRIPTION OF THE OPENING AND DEDICATION OF THE PORO COLLEGE COMPANY AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. PROF. AND MRS. AARON E. MALONE ARE AMONG THE MOST ENTERPRISING AFRO-AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES. By CHARLES E. STUMP St. Louis, Mo.—I wish you could have been here in St. Louis and to have seen all the things or some of the things I have seen, I am sure you would have been just shouting as I am doing. When I get happy, police and everything else must get out of my way, for I am determined to serve my God, and some day I am going to make it up into the skies. All I want is to keep out of the way of the "flu." and make it up some other way. I am bound for the Promised Land and as I looked at this great building here which has been erected by the Poro College Company, I can but say that God had an object in making short hair, in order that one should serve another, and I am told that Mrs. Malone in her girlhood days had some of that short hair and many of the girls found an opportunity to laugh at her because of the shortness of the hair crop around and about her plantation. But now she is able to supply some of them with the methods of making their hair grow beautiful, and, believe me, this beauty business has made a great improvement on our women, and this you may consider when you are at leisure. I was down in Arkansas last week and beat it from Helena to this place. Down there in Arkansas I was with the Baptists attending the Baptist state convention at the home of Dr. E. C. Morris, and saw him there making good among his brothers. He has been president of the convention for a long time, but I am not going to talk about that this time, for I just want to empty myself about what I have seen in St. Louis and to say to you that I have never in all my life seen anything like it, and I just wish that I could tell you so that you could just see all that I have seen, and you would then have a slight idea of the work which Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Malone are doing to bless their race, and I am right when I say race. It it not a case of get all the wealth, put it in your pocket, and forget about your brother who is suffering or your sister who had to come up as you had to come, perhaps, sing "Jordan, a Hard Road to Travel." For a long time we heard here and there talk about Mrs. Annie Turnbo Pope, and later we saw attached to that name Malone, and that completed her name. Side by side they started out for one had the goods and the other the pluck, the business training, the ability to make things go, and this is what happened. They put Mrs. Malone's experience and knowledge into the business and Mr. Malone's training, and this then started the work to going. Little by little more people took to Poro treatment, and little by little the people learned how to use it until now they have 25,000 agents and I am not able to tell you how many beautiful heads have been made by Poro. As God added to their store house, they in turn added to others, until one day there came an appeal from the Y. M. C. A. for a new building. They got down and prayed over it, and the two, husband and wife, discussed it after prayer, and the people were amazed when the subscription list headed with $5,000 from the Malones, and they have been giving ever since. They have helped churches, and now they have put aside money enough to put $250,000 in one building, and this is what the people from all parts of the country came to see, and I am like that woman in the Bible whose name I don't remember who went to see some big, wise guy. His sense was all in his head and when that woman had looked at him, she exclaimed, "The half has not been told." I am saying that about this Poro building. The St. Louis Republic says this about it: The Poro college building on the southwest corner of St. Ferdinand and Pendleton avenues was designed and erected under the superintendence of Albert E. Graves, architect, and occupies an area of 142x137. It contains three stores, mezzanine, besides a basement and roof garden, and was designed in an adaptation of the colonial style of architecture. The material used on the exterior is a dark red vitrous brick with white glazed terra cotta trimmings cornice and string courses. It has a reinforced concrete skeleton frame with brick enclosing walls and is thoroughly fireproof. It contains a manufacturing department for Poro products, together with the general offices of the company; a department containing 31 booths for champooing, massaging, manicuring and chiropody; four separate stores and an auditorium which will seat 500 persons. The building also contains 35 offices equipped for doctors and dentists and also class, dining room, kitchen, and 95 dormitory rooms for Poro college, which gives instruction in the treatment of the scalp and hair, manicuring, etc. A large bath department equipped with tubs, shower, electric and vapor baths; also contains a large steam laundry, emergency hospital rooms, reception and committee rooms. The building is steam heated throughout and is equipped with modern plumbing; contains a model ice and refrigerating plant, which furnishes refrigeration to all the ice water fountains, the soda fountain, and refrigerates the vaults which contain the goods in the process of manufacture; also refrigerates the ice boxes in connection with the pantry and kitchen. It has local and long distance telephone connections from the rooms, every one of which is an outside room. The building is equipped with pneumatic carriers, electric passenger and freight elevators. The building cost upward of $250,000 to build and equip and is one of the largest and most complete establishments of its kind in the country. It is owned by the Poro College Company, of which Aaron E. Malone is president, Annie E. Malone, secretary-treasurer. The institution formerly occupied a large residence at 3100 Pine street and has had a rapid growth, due largely to the business ability of Mrs. A. M. Pope-Turnbo-Malone. I got to town Sunday, and after chatting a little with Rev. S. A. Moseley, D.D., and then I went out to the building. The first to claim my attention was Hermes Zimmerman, whose home is in Hadley, Ill., back on the farm, but, believe me, this farmer boy got him some education and he is doing things. He wrote the song which was used to open the building, "America, First and Forever," and those who read, those who sing music and play music say that it was a masterpiece. He is a great young man, and in him we have a genius. He is still visiting the Malones, and he can be reached there. His music has been printed and looks like that I have seen prepared by white folks. You have not been able to see so many people and I must see them for you, and it would not be out of place for me to tell you about the artists I have met here. There is Mme. Wilhelmina B. Webster whose home is in St. Louis, but she was not born here; she is some pumpkins in this world, and I am glad to be able to tell you about her. She came into (Continued on Page 13) [Name] HON. JOSEPH HIGGINS SMITH The popular Alderman, from the Fow Committee of the City Council; candidate for City Treasurer of erman, from the Fourteenth Ward, chair of the City Council; who would make a City Treasurer of Chicago, in 1919. The popular Alderman, from the Fourteenth Ward, chairman of the License Committee of the City Council; who would make a tip-top Democratic candidate for City Treasurer of Chicago, in 1919. HELLO LIFE, HELLO DEATH CREETINGS TO ALL By William Moore Hello life, hello death! A word with thee both on the neadow ways, A word with thee from the Spring song days, And a drink from the waters the river gives Where love is adrift with the dream that lives, And the light that plays, Hello life, hello death! Hello death, hello life; A night with thee when the half- souled moon Listens pallid and silent to the half dream tune You get from the heart of a lovely one, Who sang with thee when her labor was done, To her babe sleep's croon; Hello death, hello life! Oh!! Life, Oh!! Death, There is no end to song, There is no end to light, E'en the time is not long To the end of to night; Hello life, hello death! 1920 [Name] [Name] HON. ROBERT R. JACKSON Grand Major General of the Uniform Ranks Knight the world and one of the best Aldermen that Council from the second ward. ral of the Uniform Ranks Knights of Py one of the best Aldermen that has ever the second ward. Grand Major General of the Uniform Ranks Knights of Pythias throughout the world and one of the best Aldermen that has ever sat in the City Council from the second ward. Arteenth Ward, chairman of the License who would make a tip-top Democratic of Chicago, in 1919. GREETINGS TO ALL The Broad Ax wishes to extend its Holiday Greetings to everyone of its many thousand readers in all of the States and American possessions; also Hayti, Porto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba, Canada, and to everyone of our Negro Soldiers now in France and Germany. We wish for you a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year, Good Health, Happiness, and Long Life nobly lived. We have made history in the last twelve months. We may not have done all that a people might have done, but we are proud of the record of our Soldiers who have been given a chance to vindicate the human interest and valor of our race. We are especially proud of the interest now being taken in our paper, which is growing by leaps and bounds, and we hope soon to make The Broad Ax the ablest opponent of the race. Thank you! Dr. Hale G. Parker, Jr., is one of the races most progressive dentists rated in the mechanics of dentistry first class. Dr. Parker is mentioned here because we are adhering strictly to the principle, "worth makes the man." ```markdown ``` Ranks Knights of Pythias throughout dermen that has ever sat in the City --- DR. M. A. MAJORS. J. B. H. HON. AUGUST LUEDERS Loyal and patriotic German-American citizen; President of the Board of Election Commissioners, who should be retained in his present position for he has made an excellent public official. August Leuders, president, Board of Election Commrs.; born Armstedt, Holstein, Germany, Aug. 24. 1853; son Hartwig and Margaretha (Seligmann) Lueders; ed. in old country; m. Lena Freese, of Chicago, Sept. 12, 1879; 2 children; Walter J., Aug. H. (M.D.; 1t., Med. Reserve Corps). Came to U. S. with parents, Aug. 3, 1868, and 5 days later to Chicago; worked for Schober & Heinemann, about seven months; then with W. Reason, painter 1 year and 4 months; and later with Julius Schultz, also in painting business; mem. Chicago police force, Sept. 12. In 1917 and 1918 the Negro has made more history than you can shake a stick at. Tonsaint L'Ouverture Dessalines, Macea, Peter Salem, Nat Turner, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and a great host of distinguished immortal spirits must have rejoiced mightily at seeing our brave black boys fighting in the trenches of France four hundred thousand strong. The Broad Ax regrets to state the death of Mr. Louis Stewart Jr., late of the Eight Regiment. He was taken sick while at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, and when the regiment was sent over seas he was released from the army hospital and sent to his home in Chicago. He was a bright young man, rated very high on all the principles of goodness, and was well liked by all who knew him. Mr and JOHN H. WHISTON (LOVIE JOE) The old Elite No.1, 3030 and 32 South State st. is still holding its own and it is still one of the most popular establishment of its kind on the south side and Messrs Codozoe and Whiston are sparing no pains to make it pleasant for their, many friends and well wishers during these warm holidays, every evening first [Name] JOHN H. WHISTON (LOVIE JOE) Part owner of the farfamed Elite No. 1, who in connection with Art. Codozoe extend the holiday greetings to their many friends and patrons. 1874—June 1, 1882 (resigned); in employ of West Side Brewery Co. 1882-83; with Manhattan Brewing Co. since Sept. 1. 1893. Mem. Bd. of Election Commrs. of Chicago, for term Dec. 10, 1914—Dec. 1, 1917. Democrat. Mason (Lessing Lodge No. 551, York Chapter, Chicago, Commandery. Medinah Temple, A.A.O. N.M.S.); mem. of Germanic Chapter O.E.S., Elk Hon. mem. Schleswig-Holsteiner Verein of Cincinnati, Veterans of 1848-50 in Neumunster, Holstein, and mem. many other German societies Home: 1107 Ashland Boul. Offices, 3901 Emerald Ave. Mrs. Louis Stewart, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harris sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Robert Ernest and Mrs. Roberta Jackson aunt and cousin respectively, are the sorrowing ones; The Broad Ax extends to the bereaved condolence. Dr. J. A. Harper, the up-to-date dentist, 8 East 37th street, northeast corner of State and 37th street, has had a fine business the past year, and he desires to express his thanks to his many patrons and to extend the season's greetings to them. His good wife, Mrs. Harper, who is always pleasant and charming, also wishes to extend the holiday greetings to her many friends. Mr. William Moore ("Judge") contributes to our columns a poem for the holidays that ranks high in the classic realm of poetry. class meals will be served in the cafe and on the main floor north of the Cafe music and dancing will be in order every evening until one o'clock New Year's Eve they will be able to provide pleasure for five hundred people and they take great pleasure in wishing their hosts of friends a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 INTERESTING DESCRIPTION OF THE OPENING AND DEDICATION OF THE PORO COLLEGE COMPANY AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. (Concluded from Page 12) the world by the way of Augusta, Ark., and went into the public school there. She was able to complete the course in Little Rock and got the finishing touch for an education at Philander Smith College. During her childhood days she possessed a remarkable ability as a reader, and recited as a little girl for who should last the longest. She kept this up until it was found that she was destined to make her place among the great dramatic readers. Preparation was the next station. She went to the Denver School of Expression and now for the past seven years she has been inspiring our young girls all over the country. She is a talented young woman. She is much sought for and in my opinion she should be. It is a great thing to come in touch with thought. Coming back to the Poro, I have met some men down here. I had a room first next to Roland Hays, that man who has such a wonderful voice and who is in the class of artists, like the one I have just been writing about. Then next to my room were Editor John H. Murphy of the Afro-American, and Editor George L. Knox, editor of the Indianapolis Freman. I thought it was a great thing to be able to mingle with great editors. Then came along Harry C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette, Orland A. Forte of Cleveland, Nelson Crews of J. L. Caston, J. Finley Wilson of Washington, D. C., I. Willis Cole of Louisville, Ky., Charles H. Stewart of Indianapolis, Ind., W. E. King of Dallas, Tex., R. S. Abbott of Chicago, Ill., and J. A. Josey of Madison, Wis. Now what do you think of me being able to shake hands with them big newspaper men, and then there were some real singers on hand and I got to shake hands with them, too, and some of them were as friendly as could be with me. In this class I find George R. Garner, Jr. of Chicago. Have you ever met him? He held up the good name of great, big Chicago, and in my opinion is one of our very best. That sweet voice will just make the hair stand up and listen. I don't know why they call it tenor, but that is some kind of singing. If you don't know any more about tenor than I do, take my word for it that he is some great singer. You can just see his voice going up yonder when he pokes out his chest and lets his head back just a little bit. Chicago was well represented Oh! Say wouldn't it be glorious!!! If twenty big wealthy men of our race would put in two-hundred dollars a piece and open up fruit stands, candy and ice cream places, giving employment of the solid kind to men and women of our race. They'd pay alright, and then the Greeks would not be getting rich off of our trade. Other smaller shops would come along until we would be controlling everything along State Street south of 22nd St. Then along 35th St. and 31st St. look at wealth literally going to waste, money we're paying out with reckless abandon to other races when we ought to be operating stores shops, theatres, cafes, and places of mercantile business. Very well! some day the cocoanut will fall from the commerce tree and wake Sambo. The big stores and the railroads always reap their accustomed harvest of dollars out of Negroe's pockets holidays. I do not believe we ought to be too lavish in loading down our children with useless toys. A million dollars spent for such things if combined would build factories, open stores, and give employment to thousands of our people. We don't seem to care whether we are kept out, kept back, and kept down. We'll spend our money with the stores which show us no consideration whatever. No other race OH SAY! Managing editor C. B. Lewis introduced all the newspaper men, and his wife was right by his side. Of course you know Mrs. Lewis. She is one of the best trained young women in Chicago. Dr. Mary Fitzbutler-Waring, while not a singer, she has a musical voice, hear yourself breathe. Before a and when she speaks you can just packed house she spoke Saturday night, and all seemed eager to hear every word she uttered, and did not want even a sound to get away. She was saying something. It is indeed pleasing to be able to tell you people up there in Chicago that you have some speaker in Dr. Fitzbutler-Waring. You would not expect anything else from a woman well trained. She and her father, who was a doctor is the product of Kentucky I am told before her, was a great orator. He was the first individual in this country to start a medical college for our people. Dr. Waring said some real helpful things to the people. She told about the world war and I am of the opinion that one of them generals could not have told the story better. She knew something about sector, and how the boys fought, and then she drove home a thought about what "When the Boys Come Home." Editor Abbott said something about the red flag, but she told all of them not to flaunt the red flag until they were ready. Then pointed out some of the ways to get ready. In all and in all it was a great evening. Bishop Levi J. Coppin made one more big speech, and he was fully in tune for the occasion. It is not a surprise to you when I tell you that Bishop Coppin made a big speech, for he knows how to do that kind of business. eHisalmost up to the man who invented speaking. I was glad to hear him. Roscoe C. Simmons, the colonel, was on hand and spoke out in church. He made a good talk, but some of the people declared that he was not himself. He has been making so many speeches of late days that it is not surprising that he should be a little tired at times; then he is best at home when there are some members of the other race present. I am sorry that they were not there so he could have just vied with the eagle in big, giddy flight. A new orator came to the front, J. Finlay Wilson, of the Eagle, Washington, D. C. I shall have to tell you more in my next letter. will do this. Anytime we get up enough confidence to cooperate and combine our wealth to go into business, we will have to support our own institutions ourselves. The white man counts on us because we are easy and just, but we can't count on the white man to patronize us, because the white man never is easy and is seldom, if ever just. JOHN M. SMYTH COMPANY There is only one big town market in Chicago and that is located at 703-721 W. Madison St. and it has been successfully conducted by John M.Smyth & Company for 50 years, and it is the most extensive establishment of its kind in the world and every thing in household goods can be obtained at the town market; either for cash or easy payments. THE BROAD AX Household Goods M. HON. ADELBERT H. ROBERTS Member of the Legislature of Illinois from the Third Senatorial District and Chairman of the citizens committee who welcome home the returning soldiers. Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts was born in the state of Michigan in 1867. Graduated from high school at the age of 17. Taught a district school for 3 times after taking a literary course in the University of Michigan; he came to Chicago and entered the North Western Law School, where he graduated in 1894. He was united in marriage to Miss Lula Wiley one of Chicago's most charming ladies, in 1895. Four children have come to bless their home. Their elder son Adelbert is engaged in the military service. Mr. Roberts since coming to Chicago at the time indicated above at that time being practically unknown, has by his honesty of purpose and straightforward conduct has become one of its most highly respected and honored citizens. During many of the past years he has held various responsible positions in the county recorder's office and in other departments of the city and county service, and he made good in all of those positions and commanded the respect of his associates and others connected with the offices. He carved out a place for himself by strictly attending to his duties and hischarging them in the most efficient manner and solely on his own merits and not by any political pull or log rolling he has been able to retain his various responsible positions under both Democratic and Republican county and city officials. For ten or twelve years past Mr. Roberts has been one of the most efficient and painstaking deputy clerks of the Municipal Court and he has Former Alderman Henry P. Bergen of the 31st ward is now connected with the Reiner Coal Company, 1804 West 59th street. Alderman Bergen will be greatly pleased to receive orders for all kinds of coal from his numerous friends. MADAM BERTHA L. HENSLEY Madam Bertha L. Hensley feels mighty happy and contented these pleasant holidays for only a few days ago she received a lovely letter from the sec'y of the National Administration Council of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic congratulating her on her election as president of Olustee Circle for the coming year. MADAM BERTHA L. HENSLEY Fashionable Modiste; property holder in her own name, who is greatly interested in every forward movement pertaining to the advancement of the Colored race. Fashionable Modiste; property holder in her own name, who is greatly interested in every forward movement pertaining to the advancement of the Colored race. become so thoroughly familiar with the duties and the workings of that office that all the Municipal Court judges, both Democrats and Republicans, are always pleased to have Mr. Roberts assigned to them, for they always know that he will politely and most efficiently discharge all the duties in the most faithful manner pertaining to that office and Chief Justice Harry Olson regards Mr. Roberts as one of his most valuable aids. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and other members of their family reside in a lovely home of their own at 3405 Calumet avenue. For many years he has been an active worker in Quinn Chapel, on the other hand his good wife Mrs. Roberts is a member of St. Thomas Church. and as president of the Men's Sunday Club of that church he had the distinguished honor of introducing the late President William McKinley, President William Howard Taft and the late Booker T. Washington to its members and friends. Towards the middle of February each year Mr. Roberts has established a custom of celebrating the birthday anniversaries of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln at considerable expense to himself. He always manages to secure the best and the most brilliant speakers to deliver orations on those two great American characters. As one of the new members of the legislature of this state from the Third Senatorial District his army of friends feel confident that he will more than make good in the Legislative halls of Illinois. Attorney Jeremiah B. O'Connell, 106 North La Salle street, ranks among the ablest and most reliable lawyers in Chicago. For many years Mr. O'Connell, who is one of our many true friends, has been a steadfast supporter of this paper. Madam Hensley can very easily measure arms with the best and the brightest business women in this city in the way of being able to drive a close bargain in real estate and Mr. and Madam Hensley own a beatiful home at 3528 Vernon avenue and she owns considerable other property in her own name; she is full of race pride and enterprise and she is an honor to the Colored race. PAGE THIRTEEN [Name] [Name] HON. BENJAMIN H. LUCAS Assistant Superintendent of Bethel straightforward business man American race. ment of Bethel Church Sunday business man who is a great Assistant Superintendent of Bethel Church Sunday School, honorable and straightforward business man who is a great credit to the Afro-American race. MINE HOST, GEORGE W. HOLT, IS IN CLOVER THESE BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAYS. No one feels more contented and happy at this holiday season than mine host, George W. Holt, the shining headlight of the Mission Buffet and Billiards, 3504 South State St. Mr. Holt, who owns much valuable property in this city, conducts a well ordered establishment at this holiday season. He is always on hand to extend the glad hand to his many friends and patrons. PRESENT YOUR FRIENDS WITH BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOURSELF FOR NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. Nothing is more appropriate, nor more pleasing, to your friends than to remember them with a beautiful photograph of yourself for a New Year's present. The best place to obtain them is at the Center Studio, 1145 West 63d street, near Racine avenue. R. M. Bardach, proprietor, who extends [Name] COL. HARRY H. BIGGS Commanding the First Regiment, Uniform Rank Illinois; which will give a Christmas Eve Ball 24, at Entertainers Hall, 35th Street and In Mrs. Biggs reside in a lovely home of their Avenue. Regiment, Uniform Ranks K give a Christmas Eve Ball, Tuc Hall, 35th Street and Indiana in a lovely home of their own Commanding the First Regiment, Uniform Ranks Knight of Pythias of Illinois; which will give a Christmas Eve Ball, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24, at Entertainers Hall, 35th Street and Indiana Avenue. Col and Mrs. Biggs reside in a lovely home of their own, 3435 South Park Avenue. Commanding the First Regiment, Uniform Ranks Knight of Pythias of Illinois; which will give a Christmas Eve Ball, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24, at Entertainers Hall, 35th Street and Indiana Avenue. Col and Mrs. Biggs reside in a lovely home of their own, 3435 South Park Avenue. PAGE FOURTEEN Church Sunday School, honorable and who is a great credit to the Afro- his thanks and the holiday greetings to his many patrons for their generous patronage for the past year.—Adv. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 24th Street and Wabash Avenue H. E. Stewart, Postor The fourth of a series of sermons on the subject, "What Does the Bible Say?" is being preached at Quinn chapel. Last Sunday night a very large audience heard the sermon on "Moses, the Law Giver." Sunday night will be of great interest as the other sermons. Dr. Stewart will deliver the Christmas Message at 5 o'clock Christmas morning. The full choir will sing, as well as a special Christmas solo by Rev. Speights, a vocalist of rare training. Sunday, Dec. 29, the Sabbath School will worship with the church at 10:45 a. m. The men of Quinn chapel have formed themselves into an organization to be known as "The Sons of Allen." ```markdown ``` iform Ranks Knight of Pythias of has Eve Ball, Tuesday evening, Nov. street and Indiana Avenue. Col and one of their own, 3435 South Park THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 INFORMATION & EDUCATION SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EDUCATIONAL DIVISION WASHINGTON Demobilization of women war workers is being accomplished in truly democratic American fashion. The little girl in a nearby government office or a distant knitting mill holds the attention of the lords of the War Department. Contracts are cancelled or continued that the girl war workers may be assured a chance to live.. From each State in the Union, men and women who represent the government are telegraphing to Washington reports on the industrial organizations, which in the early months of 1917 began to seek the women for war service, are now reaching back through their membership of more than ten million women to assure due recognition for this same war worker as she goes home from a task well done. Justice in the shape of recommendations for adequate notice and extra salary when she leaves Government service hold the attention of a Cabinet meeting while questions of world policy wait. A bill has been introduced into Congress to supply transportation, on the same basis as that furnished demobilized soldiers, for the army of 100,000 women who have come from the four corners of America to serve their country in Washington. The story happily lacks the melodramatic quality of an eleventh-hour rescue. There are two reasons—Uncle Sam, officially and personally, has recognized the debt he owes to the two million or more women already in war work and the millions of others who were willing to put aside personal interests to undertake war production. Such men as Bernard Baruch, who recently offered transportation from his own pocket to all women leaving the War Industries Board, of which he was a member, are a guarantee that the public would sooner or later have recognized and demanded adequate consideration for our women war workers. The second reason which explains the happy absence of anxiety among wage-earning women at this time lies in the immediate action of the Department of Labor. The nation-wide machinery, built up by this agency of the Government for war recruiting within the last nine months, has recognized women in proportion to their numbers, on an equality with men. In the councils held daily by the War Production Section of the War and Navy Departments, the War Industries Board, and the Labor Department women are, in the words of the suffragists, just "people," with all the privileges of the people of the United States. Threatened dislocation in the knitting industries with their nearly 150,000 women receives the same attention as a similar condition in an industry affecting men. Hosiery mills which were running on Government orders have been allowed two weeks' additional work after they finish their present contracts. Long-time delivery is provided for so that the eighty needle machines required for the heavy yarn in soldiers' socks may be shifted into sets of 120 needles as used for the silk and cotton hose of commerce, and no change has resulted to the workers other than in some cases of temporary shortening of hours. All knitting, cotton, and woolen industries have been handled in the same fashion, with the triple aim of rapidly cutting off war costs without incurring the greater costs of dislocated industries and industrial unrest. In many States, even where war orders predominated, the replacement of women war workers in peace-time industries is being carried on within the States, or at least with nearby States, largely without recourse to Washington. In Ohio, where nearly every industrial center contains scores of plants that have been working on war orders and transfer from industry to industry has been rapid within the past two weeks, only one appeal had to be telegraphed to Washington for help, until the women employees could be absorbed elsewhere. In many cases examiners from women's division offices of the Employment Service were detailed to the offices of large plants where women workers were being laid off. In other cases a still more thorough co-operation between employer and the service was effected. The woman examiner was furnished a list of women workers before their release, with a description of their qualifications. "Then," said one little woman, "by extra work, long distance telephoning, and so forth, we were ready to place all these women without the least delay. It's been a hectic time for us in the Service., but it's worth all the effort to know there aren't any women in Ohio who are jobless and hungry, so far as we know." Similar reports come from other States. In Virginia, where the Employment Service has counted itself primarily a man's affair, because of the thousands of men needed at Norfolk, Hopewell, and other war centers, the after-the-war survey just made has shown a surprising number of opportunities for women. One big war contractor has turned all his war profits into plant enlargements. When seen last week he was eager to have women operatives sent to him. "My new plant is just completed," he explained. "By good luck, I'm ready to start commercial production with a clean slate. I have a plant that is modern in every respect, including conveniences for women workers. I can use women immediately up to 500." "A good many war workers are going out of industry," examiners of the Employment Service report from another State. "We have had to comb this region very thoroughly for the work that had to be done. An appreciable number of women who had never worked before, or women who had not worked since marriage, say they are going home at least for a time. Soldiers' fiancees and wives belong in this class, of course. Then there are others who simply say, 'I don't have to work for the sake of bread and butter.. I'm not needed any longer. So I am going back home.' Even if some of these women come back to us later, they will come at a time when conditions are more stable, and when we can probably have more choice of occupation to offer them." the woman of the Service explained. One of the most encouraging things about the whole after-the-war movement of employed women and one to which officials of the Service have given most attention, is the home community trend of women who want to keep on working. They have been called from all the conditions that make for normal life, just as the soldiers and sailors have been, by the emergency. Neither the Department of Labor, nor the war employer has the power the War Department possesses, to demobilize its forces at their own front doors. The common sense of the individual and the force of public opinion have been relied upon largely to accomplish this result in the case of the women workers. Service officials are following out this policy of placing the woman who continues to work either in the community where she now is, or in her home community, whenever possible. A big factor in the realization of this plan lies in the active co-operation of the great women's organizations of the country, with their power of molding public opinion. The Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, the National League for Women's Service, the National Council of Women, and a number of organizations, smaller in membership, but powerful in their appeal to women interested in special phases of our industrial program, have recently pledged their support to the woman's divisions of the Employment Service. Officers of the three organizations named are sending specific requests to State officers for immediate co-operation with the Service, in its "Back Home" policy of placing women war workers. [Name] HON. S. A. T. WATKINS Assistant United States District A Illinois. Supreme Attorney, for world. President of the Appon Shriners case, of Georgia; which Court of that state, to the United D. C. Assistant United States District Attorney, for the Northern District of Illinois. Supreme Attorney, for the Knights of Pythias throughout the world. President of the Appomattox Club. Associate Counsel in the Shriners case, of Georgia; which has been appealed from the Supreme Court of that state, to the United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C. A BIT OF PHILOSOPHY Does it ever occur to you that you owe it to yourself as well as to the Negro race to read a book, newspaper or magazine written by a Negro? You cannot judge a race of people just by looking at them casually, or by having that race work for you in a menial capacity. Of course, if you have the least inclination to know a people, you ought to show your good sense by studying them in the better and nobler phases of their humanity. It is upon this proposition that we are obliged to conclude that the white race does not know scarely anything at all about the real, the intellectual, and the moral worth of our Negro people, while on the contrary we know as much about the white race as they do themselves. We are in such matters more given as a race to genuine honesty and we honor that race for its achievements. We know them because we read everything they write from the daily paper to Greek and Hebrew syntax. It is indeed strange that there is so little charity brought forth in the human wish to determine the worthwhile. We do not care to say that it is always prejudice why this is so. We rather prefer this analysis. If the Negro race was more aggressive in the matter of uniting its various forces so much so that it would find greater consideration from the financial standpoint, the economic interests of the race would not go begging. In a great measure the Negro is to blame. For it is true he must conduct himself so that he [Name] [Name] HON. JAMES E. WHITE Prominent Mason; treasurer of Bethesda Baptist counsel in the celebrated Shriners Case of O appealed to the United States Supreme Court Mr. White appearing in person before that at Prominent Mason; treasurer of Bethesda Baptist Church and associate counsel in the celebrated Shriners Case of Georgia; which has been appealed to the United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C. Mr. White appearing in person before that august body this week. Prominent Mason; treasurer of Bethesda Baptist Church and associate counsel in the celebrated Shriners Case of Georgia; which has been appealed to the United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C. Mr. White appearing in person before that august body this week. Attorney, for the Northern District of the Knights of Pythias throughout the Mattox Club. Associate Counsel in the which has been appealed from the Supreme and States Supreme Court at Washington. must become a determining factor. People follow the financial interests. As long as the Negro will be satisfied to do the buying, naturally the white man will be delighted to do all the selling. When the Negro begins to insist that he shall sell too, then immediately the interests of the white man because disturbed. If the Negroes cash register grows fat, and the white mans cash register grows thin, he at once begins to consider that the Negro has a little power at least, and so it is in many avenues of racial development and progress. If the Negro exercises thrift, and shows the sterling business qualities of a man his being colored at once being to decline, and his financial worth begins to rise. If we would be known, and read about, talked of in an elevated sense and respected as a race, and have our newspapers, magazines and books read by white people, just as we read their newspapers, books and magazines then we've got to disturb the present system of barter and exchange, to some extent at least by putting together the strongest resources at our command including a united moral, intellectual and financial propaganda building it to stalwart proportious and as impregnable as Gilbraltar itself, against which ulterior motives or sinister designs will beat only in vain. Dr. Harry M. Lackey, physician and surgeon, 8 East 37th street, corner of State, desires to thank his patients for their patronage of the past year, and he wishes them all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ```markdown ``` nesda Baptist Church and associate s Case of Georgia; which has been supreme Court at Washington, D. C. before that august body this week. 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The Management of the Beautiful Royal Gardens, 459 E. 31st Street, wish to thank their many friends and patrons for their kind and highly appreciated patronage during the past year. Dancing Every Evening. The Best Jazz, Band Music in Chicago. Visit the Beautiful Gold Room Excellent Dining Room Service. VIRGIL WILLIAMS JAMES GRIFFIN Proprietor. Manager. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 Telephone Calumet 602-3572 HUGH NORRIS, Pres. KIRBY WARD, Sec'y Telephone Calumet 602-3572 HUGH NORRIS, Pres. KIRBY WARD, Sec'y Norris-Ward Coal Co. 2545 SOUTH PARK AVENUE Chicago Chicago Telephone Douglas 1 George F. Real George F. Harding, Jr. Real Estate Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 Cottage Grove Avenue Corner 31st Street, Chicago PHONE DOUGLAS 3565-342 Ogde BEN ROTH Ogden Cafe BEN ROTHOUSE, Proprietor FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS 3700 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. 3700 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. Telephones: MAIN 522 MAIN 2611 Jeremiah B. 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Le Messurier, Cashier A YOUNG man was recently given a responsible position in a large concern over other applicants because he had several hundred dollars in a savings account with us. He built up this account by making regular deposits. Before you will be given the care of other people's money, you must show that you can take care of your own. State Street Furniture Co. Cash or Credit The Store that saves :: you money :: 3131-35 South State Street Chicago, Ill. Main-office Phone Blacksone 459 :: Branch-office Phone Douglas 3426 JOHNSON EXPRESS, STORAGE AND VAN CO. Incorporated EXPERT PIANO MOVERS—AUTO SERVICE Packers, Shippers and Storage TRUNKS TO AND FROM ALL DEPOTS Main Office: 1431 East 67th Street Branch Office: 444 E. 39th St., near Vernon Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Title and Trust Company STATED BRIEFLY: OUR BUSINESS SINCE 1847 has been that of showing the condition of real estate titles. 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WHISTON, Proprietors CHAS. HARRIS, Manager The Elite Cafe and Buffet 3030 STATE STREET THE CR Apartment 3600 WAE The finest building ever op cago. Steam heat, electric l THE CRANFORD artment Buildi 3600 WABASH AVENUE building ever opened to Colored ten heat, electric lights, tile baths, mar THE FIRST FLOOR The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance As Near As Your Te DISTANCE IMMATER IN a Metropolitan City of this size, de thirty minutes at some door. Too not only brings sorrow, but misfortune a price you pay for a funeral be a business you will benefit by it in service, quality As Near As Your Telephone DISTANCE IMMATERIAL 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. Consult me, I can save you Worry Shipping to all parts of the Country Funerals a Specialty. Central Di Chapel. Call promptly answered da Ernest H. Willis KENWOOD 455 Undertak 5028 and 5030 S. State St., 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. PAGE SIXTEEN Phone Main 263 JOHN H. HARRIS BUFFET AND BILLIARDS AUTO. 72-379 Phones: DOUGLAS 3256 DOUGLAS 5071 NFORD Building AVENUE to Colored tenants in Chi- tile baths, marble entrance J. W. CASEY, Agent 133 W. Washington Street As Your Telephone ENCE IMMATERIAL City of this size, death knocks every some door. Too often that death ow, but misfortune as well. Let the murder be a business proposition and it in service, quality and cost to you. The result of my campaign has of the largest and most magnificent Chicago, Ill. CHICAGO LAUREL WREATH THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 Sleeping Car Porters and Dining Car Waiters You, like all other men, are facing new and changing conditions involving Hours and Conditions of Work, rates of pay either inadequate for services rendered, or insufficient to meet the present or future economic needs; and, like workers, you must approach your problems sanely, effectively, intelligently. To accomplish this end three vitally necessary factors should influence each one of the many thousand men affected. They are. A widespread representative ORGANIZATION. A Strong and well defined PURPOSE. A widespread representative ORGANIZATION. Capable Aggressive, Active, Leadership. This is the time for Organization. Most men are ready for it, and anxious to follow guaranteed leadership. It will pay you to examine all the Organizations in the field before making a choice. There is a question of RIGHT and PRINCIPAL involved at this time which we can show you that you cannot afford to sacrifice. Gain for yourself all the protection that is possible—it is possible to do so, and you as a man of color know full well that you always need a maximum of PROTECTION. We ask that you do as much as you would do in purchasing a new winter overcoat. LOOK AT MORE THAN ONE BEFORE YOU BUY! Realize that this organization has thrown off its swaddling clothes and stands forth a MAN. Let us tell you our story and what we have done for the Sleeping Car Porter and the Dining Car Waiter. You should know both sides. Then join where you will. Write wire or call. Railroad Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association GENERAL HEADQUARTERS 3902 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 3 Phone Boulevard 7864 CHICAGO, ILL. PHONE CALUMET 2123 BENJ. H REAL BENJ. H. LUCA REAL ESTATE Life, Health, Accident and Fire INSURANCE 2357 SOUTH STATE STREET, Notary Public TH STATE STREET, Notary Public 2357 SOUTH STATE STREET, Notary Public FOR RENT 2, 4, 5 and LAKEVIEW BUILDING 2,4,5 and 6 Room Flats VIEW BUILDING, 3100 ELLIS AV 2,4,5 and 6 Room Flats LAKEVIEW BUILDING, 3100 ELLIS AVENUE Steam heat, hot water, electric light, wall beds, and strictly modern in every respect —APPLY— APPLY H. HARDING, Jr., REAL ESTATE Duglas 1 3101 Cottage Gr GEO. F. HARDING, Jr., REAL ESTATE OFFICE Phone Douglas 1 3101 Cottage Grove Ave. OWNERS AND DIRECTORS DAN M. JACKSON GEO. T. KERSEY Phones Calumet 6164 DAVID A McGOWAN Automatic 71-629 AHMED A. 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State Street, Chicago Opposite Palmer House CHICAGO Make your $$ have more Cents By Buying Your Clothing at the 1000 Garments, New and Mist Clothing to Select from GILDIN & BORTZ, Propa 3856 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE PHONE MAIN 2214 A. D. GASH Attorney At Law 118 North La Salle Street CHICAGO Phone Douglas 7337 DR. HARRY M. LACKET Physician and Surgeon 8 EAST 37th STREET, CHICAGO Hours: 10 to 12 M., 2 to 5 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. Residence: 508 East 36th Street Phone Douglas 4307 Attorney At Law Suite 815 Hartford Building 8 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Phone Central 6583 Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Tel. Monroe 2714 Attorney At Law Suite 318-320 REAPER BLOCK Clark and Washington Streets Phone Central 1239 CHICAGO Telephones: Douglas 52 and 53. HYMAN BROS DRUGGISTS Always a Full Line of Mme. Walker's Preparations, Palmer's, Nelson's, Ford's and Plough's Black and White Preparations 259 EAST 35TH STREET Cor. Forest Ave. Hours: Daily 8 to 9 P.M. Sunday 9 to 10:45 A.M. 2 to 7 P.M. Office: Residence: 4700 S. State St. 4545 S. State St. Drexel 1416 Kenwood 3451 CHICAGO aundry 5th Street glas 3447 101 101 HON. HENRY HORNER One of the most popular and honorable November election re-elected ju no opposition and Judge Horner of Citizens, who re-voted him in One of the most popular and honorable jurists in this state; who was at the November election re-elected judge of the Probate Court, with almost no opposition and Judge Horner feels very grateful to the great army of Citizens, who re-voted him into his present honored position. A NEGRO'S FAITH IN AMERICAN JUSTICE "I should be happy to have millions of colored soldiers over here fighting to preserve the dearest and highest valued thing on earth, to the nations of the world and to future generations — liberty. I would be more than happy to have them die if need be as a tangible expression of their determination that the 'government of the people, by the people shall not perish from the earth.' "I am not apprehensive of the future of my people in the States, for the free allied nations of the world will not condone America's past treatment of her colored citizens in the future; for shall we not have fought beside the best blood, the best white blood in the world in the holiest war of all ages? Shall we not have shown that we are willing, nay, eager to pay dearly, in our blood for the right of the peoples of the earth to share equally in its blessings, to enjoy the same rights, to receive equal justice, to have a voice in the government by our blood contribution? So I go forward certain and sure that my people will share equally with the Armenian and Serb in the fruits of the triumph of right over might and democracy over autocracy. Dea htis nothing, for I love my race more than life itself."—Lieut. O. E. McKaine, in the Southern Workman. [Name] [Name] Recently re-elected one of the commissioners of third time; takes this occasion to extend the many friends. Recently re-elected one of the commissioners of Cook county, for the third time; takes this occasion to extend the Holiday Greetings to his many friends. Recently re-elected one of the commissioners of Cook county, for the third time; takes this occasion to extend the Holiday Greetings to his many friends. PAGE TWO ple jurists in this state; who was at the edge of the Probate Court, with almost feels very grateful to the great army into his present honored position. BANKS' FACTION AGAIN DE- FEATS EUGENE P. BOOZE Mound Bayou, Miss., Dec. 19.—(Special to The Broad Ax)—At a regular municipal election held here this week, Eugene P. Booze was again defeated by the present incumbent, B. H. Creswell, for mayor of the town of Mound Bayou, together with the entire administration ticket, by a vote of 2 to 1. It will be remembered that Booze has been trying to get into office here for several years, and h once ran for alderman and received only 13 votes. Later, by misrepresentation to the governor, he secured appointment as mayor in an effort to oust the present administration, but also lost that in the courts, and now he has been decisively defeated at the polls. Mound Bayou repudiates and refuses to place at its head any man taking the stand he took against Perry Howard for national committeeman, as well as other things obnoxious to the citizens. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 3822 Calumet avenue, the latter part of the past week received a letter from her son, Capt. Joe Warner, with the 370th U. S. Infantry, somewhere in France, dated Oct. 29, and up to that time he had escaped without the slightest wound, while in several engagements many of the men in his company were shot to pieces. 1920 missioners of Cook county, for the extend the Holiday Greetings to his THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21, 1918 WAR ACTIVITIES AMONG THE COLORED WOMEN OF CHICAGO By ELNORA MANSON "What shall we say of the women—of their instant intelligence, their capacity for organization, their utter self-sacrifice? The least tribute we can pay them is to make them the equals of men in political rights, as they have proved themselves their equals in every field of practical work they have entered whether for themselves or for their country." Statements by President Wilson in Peace Message. Circumscribed in our scope for the most effective service, the Colored women of Chicago feel they have done so little. When the United States Senate on the fourth day of April, nineteen hundred and seventeen, passed a resolution, declaring the existence of a state of war with Germany, the true significance of its meaning forced itself into many peaceful families of this city when the 8th Regiment left the Armory at 35th street and Forest Avenue and started upon the long journey whose pathway has traced a distinctive pattern in the fabric of world history. Only those who gave—those who made the sacrifice, know the bitter anguish of that night; for night came and with it silence, misgivings, sleeplessness, horrible dreams; and when the first faint flush of dawn stole from its crystal bed in the East, the tears were still moist upon many a mother's check, and wives who could not sleep were thinking of the new day about to dawn; of the crucial situation with its problems heretofore foreign to womankind. For a moment the people were stunned, dazed. Day after day, new squads of men could be seen drilling in the streets, or entraining for camp. Cherished dreams and fond ambitions of past years began to burn lower and lower, until, in the last flickering embers there seemed to be little ray of hope. But, as it were, out of the ashes there seemed to rise a "still small voice," saying, "who will go in my vineyard and work today? There are wives who need help; mothers who need comfort and there are little children who will suffer;" it seemed as if the women of our race answered "here am I, send me." Thus it was, hundreds of women each bent on "doing her bit," sprang into activity in various parts of the city; yet, these women feel they have done so little. It is not within the province of this summary of war work, to discuss the issues involved by which these loyal women workers were limited in their service. The object is only to acknowledge that which has been done, not what has not been done, and this without praise or blame, criticism or comparison. "Not all the heroes," says a Red Cross Home Worker in the Chicago Tribune," are those who serve their country on foreign soil. To be sure most of them are heroines of the first water and are glorified forevermore. But what of that angel of mercy, the Red Cross home service worker, who, prevented from going overseas, nevertheless answered her country's call in just as noble and generous a spirit as her more spectacular sister who went "over there"? This angel of mercy with her indomitable soul works away quietly, ceaselessly, far removed from the plaudits of the crowd. Silently, methodically, and efficiently she each day busies herself alleviating the suffering and distress of the dependents of our soldier boys who have gone to the front. Their dependents are her care, and she sees that their needs are properly attended to. Clothing, food, medical assistance, and a suitable allowance in money are provided to tide them over and to keep the wolf from the door until the return of the loved one brings better conditions, and all of this without a word ever being said about it. except the re- CHAPTER I. Heroes MEN women—of their instant intelligence, their utter self-sacrifice? The least take them the equals of men in poli- themselves their equals in every field ered whether for themselves or for nt Wilson in Peace Message. WOMEN cord of the case kept in the files of the chapter." Home Service Branch At number 102 East 35th street, corner of Michigan Avenue, there is located a very busy branch of the American Red Cross, where the interests of soldiers' families in that territory are protected. It is known as the "Home Service" branch and is under the supervision of a young Colored woman, Miss Jessie E. Jones, who began her duties with the Red Cross when America entered the war. A woman of unusual executive ability, she is well-fitted for her work, having gained valuable experience in her former position with the United Charities. Miss Jones and seven co-workers enjoy salaried positions with the American Red Cross, due to the fact that this branch of the service requires a more special training and preparation than other activities, and those who serve here, must be willing to equip themselves thru instruction or work under trained supervision. These ladies who have fitted themselves for the work, are: Misses Bessie Mitchell, Adelaide Moore, Nettie French, Parks, Roberts, and Mrs. Lula Lawson. There are also four volunteer workers: Mrs. Jessie Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Moore, Mrs. Maggie Sowell and Mrs. Irene Lewis. Kit and Comfort Club. The Kit and Comfort Club was the first organization of its kind to be licensed (No. 227) by the State Council of Defense. It was organized by Mrs. W. A. Buckner whose son had recently been called to the colors. Although an independent body, whose chief object was the interests and comfort of the men of the 8th regiment, they have also contributed a creditable quota of garments to the Chicago Chapter of the American Red Cross and outlying camps. The large amount of work achieved by this club, is attributed by its president to the efficiency of its large membership which worked in units, each having its own chairman. Among the workers were Mrs. Ada Shreeve, Mrs. Lawrence P. Jones, Mrs. Beulah Holmes, Mrs. B. Davis and Mrs. Blanch Cornwell. Mrs. Jennie L. Avendorch and Mrs. Robert A. J. Shaw, gave free instruction in needlework. The future plans embrace a program of welcome for the returning soldiers of the old 8th regiment. Mrs. Buckner is president of the club and Mrs. Edna A. Bunn, secretary. Auxiliary No. 295. Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson is exceedingly proud of Auxiliary Number 295 of the Chicago Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Jackson is its chairman, Mrs. H. A. George, Vice-Chairman, and Mrs. Lillian Daniels, Secretary. The membership which is nearly one hundred, has turned over to the Red Cross one hundred and fifty pairs of socks, sixty winter convalescent garments, thirty hospital bed shirts, twenty-five pairs of pajamas, twelve trench caps, twelve pairs of mittens, and one hundred reclamation garments. Two of the mothers in this unit made forty-three of the garments. They are: Mrs. Margeret A. Williams, mother of the chairman, who made thirty-five pairs of socks and Mrs. Carrie Knight, mother of Mrs. Robinson, the pastor's wife, who made eight sweaters. Morrison Photo HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN The popular and honorable secretary and State Senator, from the Sev who will introduce and champion session of the legislature of this norable secretary of the Local Bocorator, from the Seventeenth Senator,duce and champion many reform a legislature of this state. The popular and honorable secretary of the Local Board of Improvements and State Senator, from the Seventeenth Senatorial District of illinois who will introduce and champion many reform measures, in the next session of the legislature of this state. SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF THE BROAD AX The following letter speaks for itself: Treasury Department LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Federal Reserve District No. 7 105 West Monroe Street Chicago December 19, 1918. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, THE BROAD AX. Be assured of our hearty appreciation for the manifest spirit of cooperation you have shown in connection with exploiting through your influential journal, THE BRBOAD AX, the preliminary plans of the Fifth Liberty Loan. It is patriotic endeavor of the right sort, and meets with the fullest approval of the officials of the Publicity Department of the Liberty Loan Organization of the Seventh Federal Reserve District. Very truly yours, EDWIN BAIRD, Manager of Press Bureau. Ben F. McCutcheon, [Name] [Name] [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Member of Congress, from the Eighth Congressions whose loyal and patriotic record in that body, was United States Government itself. , from the Eighth Congressional patriotic record in that body, will government itself. Member of Congress, from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois, whose loyal and patriotic record in that body, will last as long as the United States Government itself. Member of Congress, from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois, whose loyal and patriotic record in that body, will last as long as the United States Government itself. Chicago, Illinois. Dear Mr. Taylor: Director of Publicity. of the Local Board of Improvements eighteenth Senatorial District of Illinois on many reform measures, in the next state. THE FORWARD MOVEMENT The better forces of our nature must unite with all civil and legal authorities against crime and the criminal. The worst enemy to our development and progress at any time in the past, in the present and the future is the Negro criminal. We should not tolerate him, and our organizations of every variety and phase must in behalf of right doing discredit any form of wrong doing. We've got to organize, anti-vice clubs anti-criminal clubs, and our leaders have got to talk prohibition and temperance with louder voices than heretofore. We must suppress the Negro gambler, the crap shooter, and allign the best elements of our people at all times against every insidious foet that strikes at the very life and heart of our people. Ernest H. Williamson, the progressive undertaker and funeral director, 5028 South State street, is a splendid example of young men in business. He is full of pluck and energy. Four or five years ago he started in his line of business in a very small way and by everlastingly sticking to it he is now one of the leading funeral directors in Chicago. ```markdown ``` With Congressional District of Illinois, in that body, will last as long as the 1914 HON. JOHN TOMAN Member of the City Council from the 34th Ward, who is being urged by his many warm friends to enter the race for City Treasurer of Chicago, in 1919. THE FIFTH LIBERTY LOAN The following exclusively writeen for The Broad Ax. As the Broad Ax has rallied to the undivided support of Liberty Loans in the past, so it will be found loyally and enthusiastically lending its prestige and influence to any and all Government popular war loans in the future. During the war the necessity of Liberty Loans was apparent to all, and now that the war is over and our brave boys are still overseas as an army of just contention and occupation it should be just as evident to patriots of our race that the necessity for their financial support is even greater than ever. To the publishers of The Broad Ax has come an urgent appeal from the publicity department of the Liberty Loan Organization of the Seventh Federal Reserve District to prepare the readers of this paper for the Fifth Liberty Loan, which will be floated next April. No details as to the amount, interest, etc., have as yet been received from Washington, but an official statement from the Treasury Department, issued just before Secretary McAdoo retired from office, gave the following interesting facts: "The war is over, but the need for money is not. Government expenses at the moment are greater than they were at any period dur- ```markdown ``` [Name] President of the Conroy Tank and Boiler Co., first one would make a fine candidate for City Treasure President of the Conroy Tank and Boiler Co., first class business man who would make a fine candidate for City Treasurer of Chicago, in 1919. ing the war, while Treasury funds are at the lowest ebb. The proceeds from the Fourth Liberty Loan have been expended and the Government is meeting its war expenses by issuing Anticipation Certificates drawn on the Fifty Liberty Loan. This amounts to about $1,500,000,000 a month. "Americans must bear in mind that a very great deal remains to be done. Our brave troops in France, Russia and Germany—nearly 2,000,000 of them—must be properly maintained—fed, clothed and housed while abroad, and paid until they are returned to their homes on American soil and again are profitably employed. This will take at least another year, and perhaps longer. "These huge expenditures must be met by borrowing from the people. They have stood by the Government in the past and the Treasury Department is confident that they will continue their support to the end that all payments resulting from war necessities will be promptly met. "The Fifth Liberty Loan will furnish the acid test of your patriotism. It will lack some of the spectacular features of previous loan drives, appealing more to your thoughtful loyalty and plain business sense than to your emotions. Our boys have not quit. We should stand nobly back of them to the very end. Don't be a quitter. Be a patriot. Help to bring the victors home." 1930 iler Co., first class business man who City Treasurer of Chicago, in 1919. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21. 1918 WAR ACTIVITIES AMONG COLORED WOMEN IN CHICAGO WAR ACTIVITIES AMONG COLORED WOMEN IN CHICAGO (Continued from Page Two) This unit also sold five hundred dollars worth of tickets for the War Exposition. Because of its meeting place, St. Mark's Church, Rev. John W. Robinson, pastor, it is often referred to as "St. Mark's unit" of the Red Cross. Auxiliary No. 411 of the American Red Cross is known as the "Colonel Denison" unit. Its headquarters is now located at Olivet Baptist Church, 31st street and South Park Avenue. This unit has sent over one hundred sweaters to the Red Cross, four dozen caps, thirty-six helmets, socks, wristlets, and dresses, shirts and undergarments for the refugees of Belgium. Mrs. Eva Jenifer has charge of the reclamation department where seventy-six comforts have been mended and forty-eight pairs of socks darned. The "Refugee Clothing" department is in charge of Mrs. Adys Musgrove and Mrs. W. S. Carlmore. The officers are: Dr. Mary F. Waring, chairman; Mrs. Mayme Haddox, vice-chairman; Mrs. Lena Johnson, secretary; and Virginia Fludd, corresponding secretary. Whenever trainloads of soldiers pass through the city en route to another point of destination, they are met at the station by a well-drilled squad of uniformed women, under the supervision of a Captain and her lieutenants, who pass refreshments among them, and post-cards which they also write for any who wish it, stamp and mail them. This service is called "canteening," and the source from which it issues, the "canteen." This activity had its beginning at a meeting in the Raymond Community Center when Dr. Mary F. Waring called together a few interested women to hear Mrs. John McKinlock, president of the Chicago Canteen talk of the work with a view to forming a unit among the Colored women. Shortly after this meeting, the newly-formed squad reported at the Canteen house downtown, on the lake front, and entered upon its duties with Dr. Waring, as captain, Mrs. Maud Triplett, first lieutenant and Mrs. Helen Sayre, second lieutenant. The women wear neat uniforms, and are under strict military discipline. They have canteened as many as three thousand in one day. The newly-appointed lieutenants are: Mrs. Dewitt Smith, Mrs. Hattie Oldham and Mrs. Mayme Haddox. The preparation of refreshments served in the Canteen is under the supervision of Mrs. Mary Wickliffe and Mrs. Helen Thorne, dieticians. Fortnighly Ten Club. The Fortnightly Ten Club of the West Side although a social organization began its war work last year when about one hundred and twenty-five Christmas boxes were sent to the boys of the 8th Regiment in camp at Houston, Texas, also to Camp Grant. They also made and contributed a number of the scarfs sent to the Des Moines Camps, about five thousand in number. Mrs. John W. Lewis and Mrs. Geo. L. Venic have served as president during the period of war. Douglass Center and Urban League. The cooperative activities of the Urban League and Douglass Center, has made the headquarters at 3032 Wabash Avenue a channel through which much good has flown out to humanity. Mrs. Olive Bush-Banks of the Urban League has had charge of a large number of volunteer workers, who have carried the message of that institution in every direction during the war. A Red Cross Diet Kitchen was among the activities, where a group of volunteer workers under the super- CHAPTER II. Auxiliary No. 411. The Canteen. vision of Mrs. Harry Garnes, dispensed soup and other diet for the victims of the epidemic. Also Station No. 16 of the American Red Cross was located at this Center where about seven hundred Christmas boxes were prepared for shipment to the soldiers. Mrs. Helen Sayre had charge of the work and was assisted by the following ladies from the First Aid Class: Mrs. Mattie Johnson-Young, Mrs. Maud Triplett, Mrs. Lawrence P. Jones, Mrs. Geraldine Dismond, Mrs. Jennie Lewis. The "After Care" department of the Red Cross, will also have headquarters at this Center. Red Cross First Aid. It was through Dr. Carl G. Roberts, an American Red Cross instructor, that the classes in "first aid" nursing were admitted into the Red Cross and vested with the authority of that institution. The first "First Aid" class of Colored women in this city, thirty in number, received their certificates on the 10th of last September. The charter members look with pride upon the certificates which bear the names of President Wilson and Hon. Wm. Howard Taft. The course consists chiefly of bandaging, stretcher work, treating shock and controlling hemorrhage, which, if followed by the "Bedside Nursing" course, renders the First Aid nurse an acceptable substitute in cases of emergency. Nurses from this class were sent out by the Red Cross during the epidemic. In some way the epidemic of Influenza that recently swept over the country was blamed on the war; and now comes Dr. Albert J. Croft, who, in a paper before the Douglas Branch of the Chicago Medical Society says the "flu" victims are "gassed"; that we are breating an atmosphere of highly poisonous properties liberated from the battlefields of Europe. There is one thing however, we know; it stole into our homes like an unwelcome nocturnal visitor and ere morning had claimed its nightly prize; we do know that it commanded the combined efforts of civil and military authority to stamp it out. Nurses were at a premium; those who were trained were quickly pressed into service; even the First Aid nurses, without experience, were offered ten dollars per week. The Provident Alumni Association of which Mrs. Daisy Dickerson is president, the Visiting nurses, of which there are three race representatives, Miss Tallie Smith, Miss Carrie Bullock and Miss Lillie Johnson, the Red Cross, the Welfare Workers, the Social Service workers and the volunteer workers all were urged to the supreme test of endurance during this period of the war. The Chicago Health Department report shows that within a period of fifty days, September 28th to November 16th, 4995 deaths occurred from "flu" and 3293 from pneumonia. It further says that children of school age are quite immune, and "the Colored race was more immune than the white." McKinley Social Center. The McKinley Social Center has contributed to the National Council of Defense and the Red Cross thirty garments, twenty of which were sweaters. The Red Cross work of this Center is under the supervision of Mrs. F. A. Denison, and the sewing, Mrs. Clara McKinley. It is an auxiliary to Unit 411 of the Red Cross, and its officers are: Mrs. Ada McKinley, president; Mrs. Alice Washington, vice-president; and Mrs. Maud A. Lawrence, secretary. King's Daughters. The "Workers for the King" circle of Kng's Daughters. Mrs. Lula Smith, The Epidemic. PED 74 HON. FRED W. BLOCKI Ex-Commissioner of Public Works of Chicago, ex President of the Board of Review; who wou for mayor of this city, in 1919. Ex-Commissioner of Public Works of Chicago, ex-City Treasurer of this city, President of the Board of Review; who would make a dandy candidate for mayor of this city, in 1919. HEALTH AND DANGER SIGNALS HEALTH AND DANGER SIGNALS To know ones self is suggested by Goldsmith when he said, "Study well and weigh with care what suits thy genius, and what thy strength can bear." Most of the people now a days fail to conserve the interests of a healthy body in mad and rampant search for what is called pleasure, a good time, ect., which if taken moderately is some kind of paliative or stimulus. Sleeplessness, aches and pains are mere danger signals, which are seldom regarded with the least bit of seriousness. The trains which run out of the passenged stations are all run by ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. JAMES W. BREEN Able and brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel porter of Mayor William Hale Thompson; who is bachelors in Chicago and for many years b of the warmest friends of the Editor o Able and brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, loyal supporter of Mayor William Hale Thompson; who is one of the handsomest bachelors in Chicago and for many years he has been one of the warmest friends of the Editor of this paper. Able and brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, loyal supporter of Mayor William Hale Thompson; who is one of the handsomest bachelors in Chicago and for many years he has been one of the warmest friends of the Editor of this paper. W. BLOCKI Chicago, ex-City Treasurer of this city, v; who would make a dandy candidate. signais, red, green, or yellow lamps, each bearing a certain significance. The working out of such system is the surest guarantee that the passengers on board, whether a sleep or awake are safe. Why? Because, if a danger signal is flashed either by a charge, working in harmony with the engineer will ask for instructions at the main office, or slow his train until information concerning the open track is received and they get a right of way. People act very differently concerning their bodies. Many who have aches, pains, etc., conclude that nothing much can be wrong with them, and they rush headlong pell mell into danger zones, fearless of a wreck, which is usually just a head of them. Thousands and tens of thousands of just as good people as we are have been cut off because they failed to heed their danger signals. When you are ailing and need medicine it is not a good idea to assume that you know what to take, or that your friend can tell you just what medicine to get at the nearest drug store. You have evidently violated some one of Natures immutable laws and it would be a thousand times better for you to send for a physician, stand trial and pay your fee, and be set free of disease at once, than to neglect so great a salvation, and let disease fasten its ugly flangs into your very vitals. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN tion Counsel of Chicago, loyal sup- son; who is one of the handsomest many years he has been one the Editor of this paper. PAGE THREE 59 594 HON. CLAYTON F. SMITH ExMember of the Board of Local Im Hospital; Treasurer of the City o to the Colored people and he is Mayor of Chicago. ExMember of the Board of Local Improvements; Ex-Warden of the County Hospital; Treasurer of the City of Chicago who has always been friendly to the Colored people and he is ready and willing to make the race for Mayor of Chicago. Hon. Clayton F. Smith was born in this city April 11, 1875, he was the son of George and Mrs. Carrie Smith, he was educated in the public schools and business college; he was united in marriage to Miss Mayne Paschen, of this city, June 27, 1901; he was a member and vice-president of the Local Board of Improvements from 1911-1914; he was warden of the Cook County Hospital from 1914 to 1917; at which time he was elected Treasurer for the City of Chicago and he has made good as such, he is one of the most popular officials in the City Hall; Mr. Smith is an honored member of the North West side club and resides at 1850 Millard avenue. One of his friends and neighbors speaks of him in the following manner: The great hue and cry that you hear now-a-days about men in commercial life and public life is whether they are qualified and have the necessary experience. Experience in my mind is the most essential that is required to render the most efficient service and if there ever was a time in the history of Chicago when we need a man that has all of the qualifications, and 19 years of experience in municipal business, and this experience originating through a Civil Service test, it seems to me that a man like Clayton F. Smith, who has all of these qualifications and experience, and a clean record, would appeal not only to the democratic voters of this town, but ```markdown ``` HON. M. K. SHERIDAN The poor man's and the small tax-pay of Cook County who thanks his The poor man's and the small tax-payer's friend on the Board of Assessors of Cook County who thanks his many friends for their past support. PAGE FOUR provements; Ex-Warden of the County of Chicago who has always been friendly ready and willing to make the race for the republican voters as well—to the extent that the County Democratic Central Committee could not select more wisely than to select Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith lives out here on the North-West side in one of most congested residential districts, in a Polish community. When he ran for the office of City Treasurer, he carried his ward by more than 4,000 votes; the greatest majority given any Democrat that ever ran for office from that Ward. At the same time a republican alderman, Mr. Littler, was elected by 600 majority, showing that the people think well of Mr. Smith, and stand by him as a neighbor. Mr. Smith was born here in Chicago and at the early age of 14 years had to go to work and has been practically the sole support of his mother since that time. He worked in a shop when a boy and sold newspapers on Sunday mornings in order to keep the world from the door, and any young man who has passed through these struggles, in the school of hard knocks, and that has consistently been a true and loyal democrat and has risen to a point where he has the confidence and respect of everyone with whom he has come in contact with during his public career, makes him an extraordinary man in every sense of the word as the standard bearer of our Democracy. As his term of office expires next Spring when the Mayor is elected, and as he is unable to succeed himself, makes him all the more available as a candidate for Mayor. ```markdown ``` her's friend on the Board of Assessors many friends for their past support. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21, 1918 WAR ACTIVITIES AMONG COLORED WOMEN OF CHICAGO. (Continued from Page 3) president, sent a shipment of magazines to the soldiers. Children of the Frontier. Our women have served unselfishly. Many afternoons, with undisturbed regularity, Mrs. Jennie L. Avendorph and Mrs. Mabel Washington, could be seen in the Power's building at the club known as "The Children of the Frontier," where little garments for the refugee children of France and Belgium were made. Mrs. Avendorph, an expert needlewoman, has given her services free of charge, in the various organizations engaged in war work in the city — her own personal contribution having been 18 pairs of socks, three helmets, two sweaters, two pairs wristlets, and one pair of mittens, or twenty-six garments. Raymond Center (1917.) In September of last year activities began in the evening at Raymond school 36th street and Wabash Avenue, and called "The Raymond Community Center," under the direction of Miss Eloise D. Carey. It was at this center that the Canteen movement among race women had its first meeting and inception. Another activity in war interests was the "scrap-book" club, under the supervision of the Misses Blanch and Emma Shaw, where neighborhood children gathered to make scrap-books for the soldiers. Women's Service League. The 803rd and 365th regiments now with the American Expeditionary Forces, will not return home without a fitting reception if the Women's Service League plans are carried out. It was in the interest of these two regiments each numbering about 3,600 men that the League was organized and licensed by the National Council of Defense. They are now making plans for their reception, which will gradually merge into a program of pleasant, profitable entertainment, with the ladies of the League as hostesses. The officers are: Mrs. Alberta Moore-Smith, president; Mrs. H. E. Stewart, vice-president; Mrs. Irene McCoy-Gaines, secretary, and Mrs. E. H. Wright, treasurer. Negro Fellowship League. The Fourth Liberty Loan parade was one of the longest that ever marched through the business section of the city. Miles and miles in length, it wound in and out of the principal streets, representing the Allied Nations and various war features. No section of the parade, however, was more interesting than that occupied by the one hundred and fifty women under the leadership of Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, who gathered her forces together at the request of the committee. Mrs. Barnett organized and is the chief spirit in the Negro Fellowship League, its object being expressed in the name, a league of fellowship. It cordially extends an invitation to the boys from the front, and may be found in the old familiar place, 3005 State street. The U. S. Club of Farren School. The Unconditional Surrender Club of Farren School is busily engaged in making plans for Reconstruction work. The knitting department under the supervision of Mrs. Jennie L. Avendorph, and Sewing in charge of Mrs. Helen Nesbitt, will continue. This club meets at the Farren School, from whence it took its name. Mrs. Helen Sayre is the president, and Mrs. Lawrence Jones, vice-president. The "Recreation" work in progress at the Morris, Armour and Swift plants in the stock yards, is under the supervision of the Y. W. C. A. CHAPTER III. Y.W.C.A. Miss Edna Cook, the executive secretary, has organized "efficiency" clubs among the women who have taken the place of men employees now at the front, where regular meetings and recreative features are included in the program. Each of the above named firms donated one hundred dollars to the work. Dr. Fannie Emannel is president of the Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Louise Waller, secretary. In the old family residence of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bentley on forty-first street, and later in their new quarters on Winthrop Avenue, there has hung for the past year a service flag with one star in honor of their "adopted" son, a young soldier who left Chicago with the 8th regiment. Mrs. Bentley has assumed the role of "mother" to this young man who had no parents to bid him good-bye or welcome his return, and much pleasure is anticipated by both parties at their first meeting. He has been transferred to the Fifteenth New York, and promoted to the rank of Corporal. The Phyllis Wheatley Club. Company B of the old 8th regiment has been "adopted" by the Phyllis Wheatley club. Cooperating with the Second Ward Committee of which Mrs. Davis is the chairman, the club presented the boys with forty-eight sweaters and one hundred and fifty wash rags, one for each of its "sons." Dr. Mary Fitzbutler-Waring. The part enacted in war-work in this city by Dr. Mary F. Waring, must forever remain a part of its history. The Canteen and First Aid Class, are the achievement of her own personal effort. As before mentioned the first Canteen meeting was called at Raymond Community Center, also the classroom was filled with First Aid students, who came in response to Mrs. Waring's invitation, when the course began, and at its close she organized the class and was made its president. Classes in Bedside Nursing, a five week's course at the Red Cross headquarters in the Tower Building are now being arranged by Dr. Waring, the Red Cross fee being five dollars. As before mentioned she is chairman of the American Red Cross Auxiliary No. 411, and as such will be active in the great drive for membership now being launched by the Red Cross. Just as we are going to press Dr. Waring received an official message conveying the intelligence that Colored Red Cross nurses have been ordered sent overseas for duty. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay-Davis. No war-worker in the city has had a more varied experience than Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay-Davis, a member of the woman's committee of the National Council of Defense, Illinois division. As chairman of the Second Ward committee, Mrs. Davis was active in all the big "drives" in the city, among them, the "Salvation Army," "Potato Chip," "Liberty Bond," drives, and tag days for the "Fatherless children of France," and the "Blind Soldiers." She was also one of the first persons to inform the people that demands were constantly made for efficient help to fill positions in both civil and military life, and urging them to grasp the opportunity. U. S. Government Employment Service. Mrs. Henry S. Goins has charge of the United States Employment Service with headquarters at number 5000 State street. Mrs. Goins was formerly with the U. S. Advisory Commission and was transferred from that department to her present appointment. "Adopted" Sons. [Name] HON. DENNIS J. EGAN Chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court minent leaders of the Democrat to thank his many Colored friend successful contest for his presen Municipal Court of Chicago as the Democratic party on the Colored friends for their loo for his present position. Chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court of Chicago and one of the most prominent leaders of the Democratic party on the west side, who wishes to thank his many Colored friends for their loyal support in his recent successful contest for his present position. Hon. Dennis J. Egan, the present chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court was born in Chicago, April 2, 1873, he was the son of Dennis and Bridget Egan, he received his education in the Parochial and in the public schools of this city on October 21, 1915, he was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Roppe also of this city, and they reside at 654 West 18th street, and Mr. and Mrs. Egan are devoted members of the Roman Catholic Church. Board 1894 to 6; he was Alderman member of the Chicago Library from the 9th Ward from 1907-1913; he was the Democratic candidate for coroner of Cook County in 1912 and for member of the Board of Assessors in 1914, he honorably served as chief clerk of the Board of Election commissioners from Dec. 7, 1914 until he was elected chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court at the November election, in 1918. Mr. Egan is ever ready to extend He was a member of the House of Representatives in the 44th and 45th general assemblies he served as a HON. FRED W. BLOCKI WHEELS IN LINE FOR HON. THOMAS CAREY, FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO. As it has been stated, over and over again in these columns; that the big Democratic and Republican politicians are still fighting among themselves, like so many mad cats and dogs and the Democratic political waters, have been stirred, from afore to aft; for Hon. Fred W. Blocki marched right into the camp of Hon. Thomas Carey, for Mayor and every day from 2 to 4 o'clock, can be found in the Carey headquarters; Room 207 The Briggs House and Mr. Blocki freely predicts the nomination and election of Mr. Carey as the chief executive of this city. [Name] ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. HUGH NORRIS President of the Norris-Ward Coal Co.; City Oil Chicago and a strong supporter of Mayor W he feels that he will be re-elected Mayor of Ward Coal Co.; City Oil in- g supporter of Mayor Willia- be re-elected Mayor of th President of the Norris-Ward Coal Co.; City Oil inspector for the City of Chicago and a strong supporter of Mayor William Hale Thompson and he feels that he will be re-elected Mayor of this city. President of the Norris-Ward Coal Co.; City Oil inspector for the City of Chicago and a strong supporter of Mayor William Hale Thompson and he feels that he will be re-elected Mayor of this city. --- of Chicago and one of the most pro- ic party on the west side, who wishes for their loyal support in his recent position. Board 1894 to 6; he was Alderman member of the Chicago Library from the 9th Ward from 1907-1911; he was the Democratic candidate for coroner of Cook County in 1912 and for member of the Board of Assessors in 1914, he honorably served as chief clerk of the Board of Election commissioners from Dec. 7, 1914 until he was elected chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court at the Nov- ember election, in 1918. Mr. Egan is ever ready to extend the glad hand to all commers that is the reason that he is so popular with all classes of his fellow citizens. Oh you Xmas Dinners, Oh you eating Sinners, Teeth are white and mighty sound Sharp as any to be found Loving what grows on the ground, Besides there's lemon pie and cake Pinch me hard and keep me wake. Don't let me sleep my heart will break; There's eggnog, sweet potato pie. Turkey stuffed with oysters dry. Pig with an apple in his eye Oh you Xmas dinners! Sweet bye and bye. Dr. B. R. Bluitt is sojourning in Chicago during the holidays. The doctor has bought a home and is negotiating for other south side property. [Name] Member of the Track Elevation Committee and committees of the City Council; who is a gr race; throughout the United States. Back Elevation Committee and of the City Council; who is a great out the United States. Member of the Track Elevation Committee and of many other important committees of the City Council; who is a great credit to the Colored race; throughout the United States. Alderman Louis B. Anderson is perhaps one of the most widely known colored men in this country. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, forty-seven years ago. He attended the public schools in his heath, and The Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. Very early he took up newspaper work and served in The Washington Bureau of The New York World, Philadelphia Daily News, and The New York Main and Express. ant County Attorney for Cook County, which position he filled with the highest degree of satisfaction under alternating Republican and Democratic administrations until 1914. When William Hale Thompson was elected Mayor in 1915, his first colored appointment was Mr. Anderson to the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel, in which capacity he served with distinction and credit until nominated by the people of the second ward as one of their representatives In 1891 he came to Chicago to accept a position offered by the late Moses P. Handy, Director General of The World's Exposition, as Exchange Editor in the Department of Publicity and Promotion. He served with distinction and credit, both to himself and race until the close of the World's Fair. Abandoning the newspaper field in 1894, he entered The Kent College of Law, from which he graduated in 1897 with high honors. In 1898 he was appointed Acqist In 1898 he was appointed Assist- JPEU 101 M. JPEU 101 HON. CHARLES M. WALKER Honorable and upright Judge of the Circuit Court of 60 thousands of friends who would be delighted to see of Chicago ight Judge of the Circuit Court of the friends who would be delighted to see Honorable and upright Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County who has thousands of friends who would be delighted to see him become Mayor of Chicago committee and of many other important who is a great credit to the Colored states. ant County Attorney for Cook County, which position he filled with the highest degree of satisfaction under alternating Republican and Democratic administrations until 1914. When William Hale Thompson was elected Mayor in 1915, his first colored appointment was Mr. Anderson to the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel, in which capacity he served with distinction and credit until nominated by the people of the second ward as one of their representatives in the City Council. It is in this last position that Alderman Anderson has shown brilliant capacity and fitness for the diverse duties incumbent upon the office. His legal training has contributed much to the success of his administration of the office and has been of material aid and advantage to his constituents. He is accredited by his colleagues in the City Council as being one of the most efficient and able members of that body. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN circuit Court of Cook County who has be delighted to see him become Mayor THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21. 1918 WAR ACTIVITIES AMONG COLORED WOMEN OF CHICAGO (Concluded from Page 4) She also served as a Social Service worker with the Red Cross. The positions obtained for women are domestic, clerical and factory; the demand for the latter being on the decrease as the places are constantly reverting to former employees, who left them for more attractive positions made vacant by the draft. Gleanings from the Field. Miss Genevieve Reuben and Mrs. Rachel Bundy two of the First Aid nurses, were sent out by the Red Cross during the epidemic and paid four dollars per day. Miss Helen Adams, a First Aid nurse, and Canteen worker, is in St. Louis where under the National War Council of the Y. W. C. A., she is Secretary of "Women in Industry." Mrs. Lyda Stewart, wife of Rev. H. E. Stewart pastor of Quinn Chapel, is a graduate in "Surgical Dressings," the class being held in Evanston. The children of the public schools have donated to the Red Cross a large number of garments made by themselves. Miss Mabel Annete Smith, a young High-School girl was awarded a certificate from Washington for meeting the requirements of the "4-minute-men" public speaking course. In Grace Presbyterian Church 36th street and Vincennes Avenue, there is a beautiful service flag with seventeen stars, the handiwork of one of the members. Mrs. Jane Dent. The Missionary Society of St. Stephens church, West Side, contributed a large number of the scarfs sent in response to a "Hurry up" call by the Oak Park Women's Club, to the soldiers in the Des Moines camp, about five thousand in all. The Kaffe Klutch Club of the West Side, Mrs. Bettie McGowan; Harvey, president, and Mrs. T. M. Smith, secretary, also forwarded to the soldiers in camp at Des Moines. Mrs. Mary Park of unit 411 made eighteen sweaters. Among the notable things he has accomplished during his term are: Forcing the removal of Police Captain Max Nootbar from the Stanton Avenue district on account of the issuance of an order segregating colored and white people in cafes and places of amusement. Subsequently he filed charges against Captain Nootbaar and brought him before the Civil Service Commission and personally tried the case. The Commission found he was guilty of issuing the order, but on account of it being withdrawn two hours after issued on protest of Alderman Anderson, the Commission held that it was not sufficient to cause his removal from the service. Obtained the first and only appointment of a policewoman, in the person of Mrs. Grace Wilson. Secured recognition for his race by the appointment of Miss Lena Perry to the position of Truant Officer in the Public Schools. Established the precedent of recognizing colored women in the matter of appointment of Physical Directors in playgrounds by securing positions for three colored women. Secured the appointment of one colored Director of Manual Training in the Public Schools, and has been responsible for the appointment of a large number of colored men and women in temporary positions in the city's service. Alderman Anderson has been vigorously active in all matters where discrimination against his race in public places and private business concerns was involved. He has volunteered his services as lawyer in more than a dozen cases of this kind with signal success. He ferretted out and brought to trial a gang of white ruffians who demolished the home recently purchased by Mrs. Andrews of 4327 Vincennes Avenue, recently tried the case and held th culprits to the grand jury. His recent services in a conference CHAPTER IV. Finis The liberty bond, war stamp, thrift stamp, and tag day workers are mentioned in another column of this issue. Mrs. Jonna Snowden-Porter is recovering from a long illness contracted during her activity as chairman of the special campaign committee of the fourth-liberty loan. Mrs. Porter was also the state chairman of the Colored Women's organizations of the National Food Committee, her appointment coming from Washington. There are those who would have helped but who have been detained at home by the illness of some member of the family. There are those who would have been happy to be able to contribute more to the relief funds. There are those whose prayers have helped to stem the tide of autocracy. If the mothers and wives of our soldiers will know that their joys or sorrows — for sorrow must come— is shared by these women who reflect not only love and sympathy in their labor, but loyalty also, then have their efforts not been in vain. The women of our churches, clubs, societies and the organizations herein named, stand waiting with outstretched arms to rejoice with them that rejoice, and to comfort those who mourn. These women are easily found; they do not stand in the high places, nor does the sound of pleasant applause greet their ears. They work quietly; their voices reverberate throughout the valley; their sermon is spoken in the lowly places; their text is found in the ninth chapter of St. John, the fourth verse. They may not have done all that love for humanity would have them do, but when the mortal agony and suffering revealed in the wake of war are molded into pages of history, their stars will glow from an invisible service flag whose length and breadth shall span the space of Eternity. representing the stock yards packers and labor intrests where he successfully negotiated an agreement which would prevent discrimination in the matter of employment in the stock yards against members of his race, is perhaps the most brilliant achievement of his Aldermanic career. As a result of his efforts, the following paragraps were incorporated in the agreement: "There shall be no discrimination against any employee or prospective employee because of cred, color or nationality. "No employee shall be discharged or discredited against in his or her work, nor shall any person be refused employment because he or she does not belong to a trade union." Alderman Anderson is an Odd Fellow, Mason, Knight of Pythias, member of The Appotamox Club, and a member of the Board of Directors of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The second ward Republican organization, of which Alderman Anderson is a member of the Executive Committee, has endorsed him for re-election and it is the opinion of his host of friends that on account of his record of constructive ability, efficiency, varied experience, intimate knowledge of municipal affairs and conspicuous activity in behalf of his people in all matters affecting their rights and privileges, his many friends feel that he should be re-elected to the City Council by an overwhelming vote of the people of his ward at the coming February primaries. MANASSEH BENEFIT FOR ST. MONICA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Ladies' Manasseh Club No. 1 assisted by the Men's Club of the same order, gave a benefit on the night of December 14, at Casey's Hall, 47th and State streets, for St. Monica's Catholic Church, 36th and Dearborn streets, at which over 70 dollars was cleared. Mrs. H. Ross [Name] HON. EDWARD J. HUGHES Member of the State Senate from the is one of the best friends of the Senate from the 21st Senatorial friends of the Colored race on Member of the State Senate from the 21st Senatorial District of Illinois who is one of the best friends of the Colored race on the west side. of 4600 Dearborn Street had the entertainment in charge, and under her able direction there was nothing left to be desired either in quality of entertainment, or refreshments, and a financial success was assured. The Manasseh Club are ever ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy charity and was so completely demonstrated when the Ladies' Club of that fraternity gave an entertainment in the same hall in the summer, for the Colored soldiers in France, at which $95.00 was cleared. The last mentioned entertainment being under the direction of Mrs. Bertha Myers, 3934 Wells St., widow of Tom Myers, who was for several years connected with the 8th Regiment Band. Dr. M. O. Bousfield, one of the most popular physicians and surgeons in this city, 3902 South State street, has the most modern and up-to-date quarters in this city. His rooms are furnished in the most artistic and lavish manner. Dr. Bousfield has met with remarkable success in the practice of medicine in this city. He is a whole-souled, big-hearted, pleasant fellow, and his patients are numbered among the best people in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. 1 HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN Honored member of Congress from the First Cong Illinois who is ever ready to manfuly champion the race. Congress from the First Congo or ready to manfully champion the Honored member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois who is ever ready to manfully champion the cause of the Colored race. Honored member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois who is ever ready to manfully champion the cause of the Colored race. ```markdown ``` 21st Senatorial District of Illinois who Colored race on the west side. Bousfield and their little daughter, Miss Maudelle Bousfield reside in a lovely home at 4230 Champlain avenue. ORDERS PATIENTS REMOVED FROM NEGRO HOSPITAL Health Commissioner Robertson Wednesday ordered patients removed from the Lake Park hospital, 4147 Lake Park avenue, an institution for Negroes. No permit for the hospital has been issued, the commissioner said. He acted after a delegation of residents in the neighborhood called on Mayor Thompson to protest against a license being granted. Dr. Robertson said frontage consents were required for a hospital license and that he was unable to find these had been obtained. SPECIAL NOTICE. From on and after this date; all matter intended for publication in the current issue of this paper, must reach the editor, not later than Thursday morning. Personal or social items published free. Write plainly and briefly on one side of the paper only. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain, light color. The man's face is partially visible, with his eyes looking slightly to the left. The image is black and white.] the First Congressional District of only champion the cause of the Colored PAGE FIVE of Illinois who must side. REMOVED RO HOSPITAL --- Pi i | i aa | 4 Cd COL. AUGUST W. MILLER The best clerk of the Circuit Court that Cook County has ever had and one of the main leaders of the Republican party on the west side. SELFISHNESS OF and against perfidy, and sickening hy- whose lips the espousal of all good, THE EGOTIST cst piaces. Like William Pitt, it is Whenever any great upheaval takes place, individuals, chiefly peo- ple in authority, are prone to think only of their greatness, their sup- posed greatness, or their opportunity to make themselves powerful, while yet pretending that they have the in- terests of the people at heart. Such great instances which have been tak- ing place in the world since the days of Scipia, Hannibal and Alexander seem to breed tyranny and tyrants. Fortunate it seems is the man that holds the reins of government at such times of tumult and human unrest, and it seems at such times that men forget that they are merely the in- struments of human well being, but grow bumptious, selfish, with narrow, bigoted minds restricted to their self- ish deductions, vainly striving to con- form fact with their every new hatched theory. We have observed this over zealous concentration of self interest in every high place of the church and the state. There are on the contrary ministers and states- men whose pride expresses itself in a marked simplicity and absence of pretense. Men who never bend to flatter pop- ular prejudice, who command pop- ularity, but never seek it, and stoop not to arts by which cliques or po- litical migs are formed, nor cater to large personal followers, but from ciple ever, in spite of dissenters and malicious antagonists set in the high- : pila La a | ea “2 ame pee saa ge Pe . ~ @& aa se ; m ee AS eae ee HON. WILLIAM SULZER Ex-member of Congress from the Tenth Congressional District of New York; Ex-Governor of that state and a constant supporter of this peper. PAGE SIx | Mrs. Maggie Mitchell, whose sister jmarried a Little Rock Druggist re cently has gone to Nashville, Tenn. to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. Ada McKinley is regarded as a power in the second ward politics, EE well as, a leader in many civic or- ganizations. She is a cousin to Col. cos A. Denison. Mr. Henry Davis Middleton ha: ‘been to Charleston, Beaufort, and other cities of South Carolina, where his late deceased father has property. He will return to Chicago after get- ting his business affairs settled. Little Miss Katherine Conroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Conroy, 2311 W. Garfield Boulevard, is one of the many friends of this “paper and every week khen The Broad Ax arrives at the elegant home of her parents, she is anxious to see, if her father’s picture, is in it. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 191: 2 HON. THOMAS CAREY THE PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO Hon. Thomas Carey, who seems to ‘be in the lead of all the other demo- cratic candidates for Mayor of Chi- cago has always been friendly dis- posed toward worthy and respectable Colored people, foreven unto this as he is not ashamed to let it be known that when he first started ‘out in this life to paddle his own ‘canoe that he found employment ‘at the hands of a Colored man. That ‘he gladly worked and lived at the home of the Colored man for some ‘time and that he was a good boss, ‘and from that time to this Mr. Carey ‘has been absolutely free of race prejudice in relation to the Colored people. And he never feels ashamed to be found in their company or to associate with them in business or po- litical affairs, for Mr. Carey feels deep down in his heart of hearts that all men are brothers regardless of their race or nationality. EACH Sunday afternoon at the meeting of the followers of Mr. Carey at his headquarters at the Briggs House and at the Executive meetings of his close and main suporters Mr. Carey is not a bit backward in let. ting each and everyone know that he wants his Colored friends to be permitted to freely attend all meet ings of the various committees to take an active part in their delibe rations; that if any of his white friends and supporters cannot stand the presence of decent and respect able appearing Colored men and wo men at his meetings, that they would favor him by withdrawing from them and Mr. Carey with the greatest pride and delight states that not one of his white friends from the richest to the poorest, from the highest to the low. est has so far raised his voice in pro- NEGRO “DELEGATES” AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE There is a great deal of talk in many quarters about sending Negro delegates to the peace conference, which assembles at Versailles next month. This talk if merely indulged in as intellectual and verbal recrea- tion would be productive of no harm to anyone and would furnish tempo- rary pleasure to those who yield to the indulgence. But when translated into action and credulous thousands of the race are led by self chosen delegates to believe that the race is entitled to representation at th peace council ta- ble and the hard working masses are called upon to dig down into their pockets to furnish money to pay the expense of a junketing party over to France whose members would accept such expense upon a make believe that they could make certain demands for the race and obtain a hearing and secure beneficial results by rea- son of their presence, incalculable injury will be done. And we feel that we would be criminally negligent of our duty if ‘we failed to warn our people to give no heed to the agitators who desire to be self constituted “delegates” to the Versailles conference at the ex- pense of the people. The peace conference is to be composed of representatives from regularly constituted governments who will be chosen by some method determined by each government en- titled to representation. The United States, the 12,000,000 Negroes in- cluded, and whether they approve it or not, will be represented by dele- gates designated by the President of the United States and all or a ma- jority of them, four in number, have already been selected and are now well on their way to France. No racial, religious class or sex unit will have representation as such, however much such representation may be desired or however justly such units may be entitled to be heard and their claims considered at the greatest tribunal ever convoked on earth where for the first time in the world’s history simple justice be- tween man and man will be discussed and considered. To that conference the Negroes of American can no more send a dele- gate with the hope of his securing & seat or receiving any recognition whatsoever as a delegate from the test against his broad views and at- titude in that respect. Owing to his liberal minded policy in connection with his manly fight for the nomination and election as Mayor of Chicago, many Colored men attend all af his meetings at the Briggs House, and some of them are | members of his Executive Committee. ‘And with much pleasure Mr. Carey states that he has received many let- ters lately from Colored men and women residing in the various parts of this city who contend that with- out any money that they will work and vote for him at the February Primaries. Every day Colored men are calling for pledge cards which they are cheer- iy signing up for him and so far more than a hundred thousand men and women have freely signed cards for him for mayor of Chicago. Mr. Carey’s Slogan for Mayor is as follows: “I have no one’s stamp on my back.” “When elected Mayor I will be Mayor in fact. No one will have any strings on me. Those who vote for me will be voting for Tom Carey, not for some one in the background. Being my own master, I will be able to fulfill any promises I make. “I have no nationality headquarters here. We all meet as Americans. There are no race or nationality lines here—nor will there be when I am Mayor.” One each week from October 1, 1899, down to the present time The Broad Ax Has wended its way into the ‘palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas |Carey, at 4427 Grand Boulevard, and we are exceeding proud to number ae. and Mrs. Carey among our best ‘and warmest friends in Chicago. body than would a so-called Negro Senator or Representative who should apply to Congress for admission on the ground that he had been “se- lected” by Negroes at their meetings to represent them in Congress. The Negroes of the country should pay no attention to agitators who seek to capitalize the peace confer- ence to their own profit and fill their pockets with money from the earnings of the working masses and spend it either for a good time on this side of the water or dancing attendance on the outside of the conference building at Versailles. It will be a good thing for Negro men of standing and character to be on the ground to publish reports of the proceeds, to observe and to do in a quiet way “missionary” or lobby work among the delegates whom they may be able to reach and it will be eminently fit and proper for them to go for that purpose. But they should not seek to go at the expense of the people and the ex- pense money secured under false pretnses. And only men of high character and known and tested probity and scholarly attainments should go to France. In no circumstances should the hat be handed around to collect money to send any man. The door of graft for Negro “peace delegates” should be om tight and kept shut—From The Daily Herald, Baltimore, Md., By 17, 1918. A HEALTH CODE. Here is a suggested Health Code for boys and girls. It is not claimed that it is complete or covers all the things that may or should be done to help promote and preserve bodily health and strength. AIR—Inside air is never so good as outdoor air. Get outside air where you can and admit it freely into sleeping rooms. SUNSHINE—Sunshine directly ad- mitted kills the germs of disease. Let the sunshine into your homes and play and work in it when ever you can. SLEEP—Boys and girls need ten hours sleep and always in a bed- room with the windows open. BATH- ING—Take a bath at least twice a ‘week; one a day will be better. PLAY —Means pleasant exercise and should be indulged in every day, and if pos- ‘sible out of doors. 5 SS : = — me ed F he : ow : 7 HON. JOHN W. ECKHART Vice-President of the Board of Education of Chicago; one of the leading wholesale flour merchants in the middle west who is one of the ‘many eran Actas ull Cha cdc ile gage WATER—About eight-tenths of the weight of the human doby is water. It is important for your health’s sake that you drink at least three or four glasses of this health giving fluid every day. FOOD—Eat simple, nourishing food. Milk is not eaten, but it is a most excellent food and fine for mak- ing children grow. Oh! by the way, don't forget to wash your hands al- ways before eating or touching your food. MOUTH, TEETH, NOSE—Keep these clean all the time, as they are places where germs are found. And never sneeze or cough in the open in the presence of others. Use your handkerchief. A good toothbrush, used night and morning, is a friend worth having. SORE THROAT—Sore throats are dangerous, unless given prompt at- tention. When your throat hurts tell your folks and have it treated. The recent epidemic of inflenza and pneumonia in Boston has furnish- ed some remarkable, not to say con- elusive, evidence as to the value of fresh air and sunshine as curative agents in the treatment of cases of these diseases among the naval re- cruits. In a report on the “Open Air Treatment of Influenza”, made by Dr. Wm. A. Brooks, Surgeon General of the Massachusetts State Guards, and printed in the October number of the America nJournal of Public Health, he says: * * * “It was found that the worst cases of pneu- monia came from that part of the ships where the ventilation was the worst. * * * The medical staff, therefore, determined to give the pa- tients all the air possible. Thereafter . “Ss o a TT oy A iu 5 a 5 ie ae : ; Y se Ber THE LATE IMMORTAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS He was the sage or the father of Afro-American Journalism in this cous and for seventeen long years he successfully ran his paper North Star ** Rochester, New York in order to fight the battles of his down troddee race which he so dearly loved. ‘on pleasant days every j.tient ws taken out of the tents and put inp the open.” Now note the doctor's work: “From the first day the results wey startling. Almost every patient wi out exception had a lower tempn ture at night than in the morn and felt decidedly more comfortatie The charts of those patients are very instructive and clearly demonstnte the great value of plenty of air and sunshine for patient suffering from influenza and pneumonia.” “From being discouraged, the me- dical staff became enthusiastic, and the patient were treated with the confidence that at last something had been found which would give good results. At the end of three weeks the epidemic on the ships was prac- tically under control, and in a few days over four weeks the tent hos pital was closed.” The report also adds that very few of the attendants and nurses, con- tracted influenza while working in the tent hospital. Also that very little medicine was given after the value of an abundant supply of air ani sunshine had been demonstrated Dr. John W. Robinson of St. Maris M. E. Church is on the sick list the week. Sg Mrs. Corinne Geneveive Wilson of 3118 Rhodes Ave. will no doubt, lay aside her books to enjoy the coming festivities of Christmas. In the last four years Mrs. Wilson has completed courses at both North Western Un versity at Evanston, and Chicago Ur- iversity. Besides being an able music scholar she is quite a linguist, speak ing fluently several languages. DR. M. A. MAJORS The Broad Ax and one of the most ers in the United States. COLOR AND IT NEVER OT Associate Editor of The Broad Ax and one of the most brilliant and logical editorial writers in the United States. TISN'T COLOR AND IT NEVER OTHER BEEN By DR. M. A. MAJORS use a botherin' 'bout the color of the and it never ought to been, but this sweatin' over God's creation p had misgivings when it comes to me is honey all round His great heart, and perfume of glory in the Christ that n'tn people have a better show with a devil trail that Jesus never trod. tentimes myself and studied it a bit called color, and the further 'way er maybe I ain't just high enough evolution that tells about the stuff. am right in calculation that er way, fellow when he's wrong should have ed books and magazines and knew ble thru to where it tells who Jesus ot of rancor among the people of the seems to puzzle that I just can't s good and color of a man won't do to air skins 'mongst us that's always sin, and I know what I am about to terperation cause their minds are and color ain't just more than skins n't a lot of folks I know would have years ago, and I am getting old and g w I held a grudge God made me p notion that one's color was a prize of a white skin could be considered heart, I am telling what I saw with richest soldiers fought was every bit and counter charged that day and rea years since then, I hear them sh my things come soundin' in my ears and tender heart and fills my eyes w I have to weep, and no matter wh and who it hurts I ain't carin' a d of these soldiers who fought with me and just as true as any children a t for people who boast of a lighter color, and it never orter been. There ain't no use a botherin' 'bout the color of the skin, But it isn't color and it never ought to been, This fumin' and this sweatin' over God's creation plan, He couldn't 'er had misgivings when it comes to makin' man. No, sir, there was honey all round His great heart, Wid the sweet perfume of glory in the Christ that took our part, As to color makin' people have a better show with God, It is follerin' in a devil trail that Jesus never trod. I've wondered oftentimes myself and studied it a bit, About this thing called color, and the further 'way I git; And then I says, 'er maybe I ain't just high enough In science and evolution that tells about the stuff. And it may be I'm right in calculation that er way, I never 'lowed a fellow when he's wrong should have a say, Unless he's studied books and magazines and knew the stars And read the Bible thru to where it tells who Jesus was. I have heard a lot of rancor among the people of the town, And something seems to puzzle that I just can't swallow down. Some say the blood and color of a man won't do to trust, But 't ain't the fair skins 'mongst us that's always mostly just. Now, I'm fair skin, and I know what I am about to speak Wouldn't get the terperation cause their minds are weak. A man's a man and color ain't just more than skin deep, And if it wasn't a lot of folks I would have to weep. It's been many years ago, and I am getting old and gray, But do you know I held a grudge God made me put away? Till then I had a notion that one's color was a prize, And only folks of a white skin could be considered wise. But, bless your heart, I am telling what I saw with my own eyes, The way the blackest soldiers fought was every bit surprise; They charged and counter charged that day and reached the parapet, And tho' its many years since then, I hear them shoutin' yet. And so when ugly things come soundin' in my ears It reaches this old tender heart and fills my eyes with tears. I am telling you, I have to weep, and no matter where I am I take their part, and who it hurts I ain't carin' a dam. And the children of these soldiers who fought with me in war Are just as good and just as true as any children are; And it ain't right for people who boast of a lighter skin, Because it isn't color, and it never orter been. A. E. HON. JAMES G. COTTER General of Illinois who is held in the ward J. Brundage and the other big Assistant Attorney-General of Illinois who is held in the highest esteem by the Hon. Edward J. Brundage and the other big leaders of the K- publican party. Assistant Attorney-General of Illinois who is held in the highest esteem by the Hon. Edward J. Brundage and the other big leaders of the K- publican party. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. DECEMBER 21. 1918 THE NEGRO AND BUSINESS ADDRESS BY DR. M. A. MAJORS BEFORE THE BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY, SUNDAY, DEC. 15 In offering these few brief remarks on the life, and unsatisfactory condition of my race, I wish to state that it is not in any manner or form of criticism or condemnation. I am anxious to reach the truth, and to state it clearly so that you may view the condition as it is, with the chief hope that this truth will cause us to arouse from our stupor, and awake to the full realization of a fact that is almost wholly with in our own possibilities to over come. We build our won ladders on which we climb. All other races grow fabulously rich because of our stupor, and build their ladders by the wealth supplied them by our derelict spirit to enhouse our general race welfare. While we are the only race that discredits the value of time in making preparation to die and go to heaven, all other races are putting so high a value upon time that they are enjoying in life what we are looking for after death. The natural bent and trend of the heart of man in so far as hoping, longing, reaching, for, and struggling to attain is of itself absolutely material. The chief anticipation of the true soul of all human beings with a keynote of possession or having. Now this having is chiefly revealed in material forms. How such things are attained should engage the ardent spirit of every Negro in the world. He has been deprived so much and so long it would seem that he would be glad to make almost any kind of sacrifice to attain them, and to have them. There are so many screws loose and rattling in the running gear of our race mechanism, that it is indeed very easy to single out a few and emphasize them. The Negro is the only race among all mankind that will abide contented, and happy knowing full well that it is the object of wicked and devilish insolence the general prey of every nation. He does not seem to be offended because the Insurance Co. to whom he is paying his mony weekly will not employ one of his race. He seems to be joyful, but thoughless while he rides on the City street cars that infamously, and outrageously denies him a chance to make an honest living for his family, while even during the war, it employed German conductors and motormen rather then put one Negro to work on a line patronized almost entirely by Negroes. We are so infernally saint like that we will take our hard earned savings and place it in a bank for safe keeping where they would not employ a colored porter to polish the brass, nor wash the marble. We go with a happy smile to the down town district, regardless of the stores where they give us employment, and those that do not, most general we will trade where they won't employ any of us, and pell mell, helter skelter, heedless of the consideration and welfare of our own interests, turn our pockets inside out for so called bargains. The Jew, the Polak, the German, Irish, the White, the Mexican, the Chinaman nor the Japanese nor any other race on top side of Gods green earth is treated as badly as is the Negro, but they have all cherished the well established principle of justice and right for reciprocity, except us. We are satisfied to be handed about, kicked and jeeres at as if we were indeed fit only to be a foot ball. I believe every Negro preacher in the large cities should be waited on by committees made up of very intelligent citizens, and ask that he talk on earth plane problems that we must meet at every turn that burden us with the rejudice of ages, instead of trvng to make us happy over our forlorn condition. Let us get away from our ignorance, the fetters that have fastened us to our follies. I do not think we are to condemn anybody for this condition of affairs, and yet I believe every preacher of our race would take up the problems of the race and work and struggle to further our race interests, if there was not so much heathenism in our traits. We love mystery, attracted by what we do not understand, a musically inclined people are carried off by sound, queer doings, the largest portion of which is sham, hypocrisy, and ignorance. God can not be more glorious, Christ can not be less than a Saviour and sin-pardoning God. And I beeesch you brethren that you should let the radicalism of truth strike down every false system no matter where it is propagated that submerges every sane, earthly interest, that impedes our earthplane development arrests our intellectual, moral and economic progress, blinding us ever to the insidious wrong that is insulting and hurtful to our very race life. While is no better than black. We've go to get Loop commerce in our system. We cannot command the respect of mankind if we do not foster the principle of high financial leadership. We've got to put our race feelings of inferiority in the discard. A few Chinese in Chicago are able to lease thirty buildings in the loop, and carry on lucrative trade. A few Japanese have leased some of the best business property in the loop where they successfully carry on trade. There are no Chinamen or Japanese to trade, with them either. Here in Chicago we have One Hundred Thousand of our own people and do not operate a boot black shop in the loop. Why? If I were to tell you why we do not operate anything of consequence in Chicago, or anywhere where every opportunity bristles with approbation, I would say that possibly because we are not a necessary people. The world may have gotten along very well without us. We could do anything, we could operate two such stores as the Fair with one hundred thousand people, who have to follow the paths of civilized beings using, wearing and eating everything. We've been too easily lulled to rest by false doctrines that provided no substance. We are to be onurished by the proper food, containing the essentials of the body, as well as the bread of life. If I were commissioned to search out the causes of our racial poverty which so very pronounced, I would find as the first reason the ease by which we can be defrauded out of our wages, our time, our possessions, and our money. Agents, pedlers, merchants, these comprise the business world, they get our earnings. We are easily persuaded to spend our last cent, a little blarney or jolly by a white person as to uor wealth and progress, and what you have, and oh! how easy we fall for that kind of stuff. I have been trying to draw you a picture of our racial condition, our satisfaction, our happy and sunny disposition, our composure and apparent contentment of our being boycotted even in large corporations and business where we spend most of our money. Do you believe the Gas Co. would do athriving business among the Polak, Italians, Swedes and Lithuanians if they did not employ their race? Do you think The Chicago City R. R. would do a thriving business if it did not employ their race? Do you believe the Metropolitan Insurance Co. would do a thriving business among them if it failed to employ their race? None of these organizations could be as great without the Negro and yet a Negro member of any of these corporation, and not a single Negro servant in any capacity, while our Negro preachers are telling you of the Golden Rule, and pointing you to the lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. We had better unite and move away some of the sins and stumbling blocks that lie athwart our race pathway. We had better throw off our easily adjusted cloak of pretense of being and having and doing, and unite our lives, our hopes, our aims, our hands, [Image of a man with a hat, wearing a suit and tie, crossing his arms.] HENRY (TEENAN) JONES The head boss of Elite No. 2, who extends the Christmas greetings to his many friends. The head boss of Elite No. 2, who extends the Christmas greetings to his many friends. our money and stop those fellows from pointing their fingers of disgust at us. We are continually insulting one or more of them who mistake us for one of you. We could have Negro millionaires just like the Chinese and the Japanese, but we won't even do a little business on a small scale. ness concern of the country. If the race should marshall all of its forces together, and by entirely co-operating from town to town through out the country that for three years we would not purchase a single hat or ladies coat. Banks would close, factories would shut down that won't employ us, there would be panics, and people would go hungry for lack I am firmly convinced that we should have an organization of Industry and Commerce having at its head an Executive Committee of live intelligent men, capable of interpreting our entire social and economical system, and wide awake to the things that promote our every race interest. I believe this Committee should ask for the entire race and should receive a salary, so that it could devote its time to things essential to our progress and development. This, I believe would be the nucleus or beginning of a stalwart movement of our people toward our physical well being. Industrially and commercially we are adding to the wealth of all other people, but our own. This is the very bed rock principle that engages The Board of Trade, The Ass'n of Liberal Arts and Trades, and numerous other organizations among white people in Chicago which are their determining factors of their racial thrift and the representation of their counting houses, banks, factories, etc. I am sure I say this without prejudice, and in all sober sincerity. There is to little thinking and doing among us that will give us a permanent hold on the serious life of our people. We must no longer remain ignorant and uninformed on the basic elements of commercial life. There is too much profession and pretense of satisfactory conditions among us as a people and too little effort being be made to operate along economical and commercial lines. We are leaving to other races the reaping and developing of large factories which lie within our grasp, and which continue to be within easy reach of us as a people. John Temple Graves spake truly when he said, "Much cannot be expected of that people, whose ancestors for centuries bruised their feet walking over diamond beds. We have to take note of values. The value of time may not be rated in, Bradstreet, but the commodity which required time to operate in its making is a positive value. So that value attaches to every appertainance to life itself. Our purchasing value as a race is regarded seriously by every busi- THE BEST OF THE WORLD extends the Christmas greetings to his ness concern of the country. If the race should marshall all of its forces together, and by entirely co-operat- ing from town to town through out the country that for three years we would not purchase a single hat or ladies coat. Banks would close, factories would shut down that won't employ us, there would be panics, and people would go hungry for lack of work. This is not in any manner over drawn. We must not let ur rating as consumers forever remain the sole concern of white merchants, and white commercial stock jobbers. Some day, I hope not far distant, we will learn to operate the power which money predicates and by a sober serious consideration of the business idea build for ourselves such corporations that we may need to bid for patronage, closely and keenly competing with those who scrupulously study the fluxuating market. At this age of our freedom there isn't any excuse to be made. Education is quite general among us. Experience is not altogether a stranger. We have made progress along humble lines, but we have not demonstrated our ability to handle large business in any measure on the co-operation plan. We make our own handicaps in the struggle for existence, and become a monopoly for certain kinds of trade and occupations purely on the grounds that no other people want to do. This is our bonanza. Performing all of that which is most laborious, less inviting, and certainly the most, arduous. Clad indeed, are we to get the labor crust of mankind, when all other races are restoring to every manner and form of device to facilitate the easy methods, regulating their operations to correlate with the value of time, while our diligent hands must handle the grosser elements of human produce rated for strength of muscle, heedless that it takes intellectual operations of the minds to move a world. THE OGDEN CAFE. Mr. Ben Rothhouse, the popular proprietor of the Ogden Cafe, 3700 South State street, has been in business at that corner for eighteen years and he has always been a friend to the Colored people. During the holiday season all bottle goods will be sold at cost. Mr. Rothouse wishes to extend a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to his many friends. PAGE SEVEN WILLIAM H. M. W. HON. GEORGE FRANKLIN HARDING, JR. President of the Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Co. M estate owner, one of the prominent leaders of the Rep who has been most favorably mentioned for Mayor of Ch and who presented Madam Bertha L. Hensley, with a che five dollars for the Phyllis Wheatly Home, for young Co President of the Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Co. Millionaire real estate owner, one of the prominent leaders of the Republican party who has been most favorably mentioned for Mayor of Chicago in 1919, and who presented Madam Bertha L. Hensley, with a check for twenty-five dollars for the Phyllis Wheatly Home, for young Colored women. Hon. George Franklin Harding Jr., president of the Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Company since 1905, was born in this city Aug. 16, 1868, at the beautiful old homestead of his foreparents, George Franklin and his mother, Mrs. A. M. Harding, 2336 Indiana avenue. He received his early education in the same city where he first beheld the light of day. Later on he attended Phillips Exeter Academy of New Hampshire, and after graduating from it with all the high honors in 1887 he entered Harvard, emerging from it in 1891 with his A. B. and with polished manners, which have never forsaken him unto this day. Dec. 29, 1896, Senator Harding was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Orborn Davis of Neenah, Wis., now deceased. After receiving from the effect of the loss of his first wife and after paying the proper amount of respect to her memory, he was married to Miss Katherine Fay of Peoria, Ill. Not long after returning home from college he started in to assist his father in conducting or managing his very extensive real estate business or holdings, and today Senator Harding is one of the largest real estate owners in Chicago, owning more than three thousand houses, flats and stores in the second ward or the south side. He is president of the Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Company; he is one of the di- [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. M. B. HON. JAMES H. LAWLEY One of most popular Trustees of the Sanitary De chairman of its Finance committee. One of most popular Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago and chairman of its Finance committee. PAGE EIGHT e Loan and Trust Co. Millionaire real ment leaders of the Republican party entioned for Mayor of Chicago in 1919, a L. Hensley, with a check for twenty- atly Home, for young Colored women. rectors of the Frederick H. Bartlett syndicate, the largest real estate dealers in the world. Senator Harding is a prominent member of the Unitarian church. He is also an honored member of the Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Illinois Athletic, South Shore Country and the Chicago Yacht clubs. In 1905 Senator Harding was after a hard battle elected to the city council from the second ward and for ten years thereafter he was one of its most valuable members; in that length of time he faithfully served on all of its most important committees. In 1914 he was elected to the state senate from the first senatorial district of Illinois, and he succeeded in making his presence felt in the upper house of the legislature of Illinois. His many warm friends feel that there are greater political honors in store for him and some of them are urging him to enter the race for mayor of Chicago in 1919. It must be said to the credit of Senator Harding that he never conducts himself in a swaggering manner for at all times he will bestow the proper amount of consideration upon all those who approach him, and it makes not the slightest difference to him whether they are of high or low degree, rich or poor, white or black, and that is one reason why he is so extremely popular with all classes of his fellow citizens. THE BANK OF NEW YORK Sanitary District of Chicago and: THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS OR THE HOLIDAY SEASON THE MEEK AND LOWLY JESUS OF NAZARETH WAS NOT THE FOUNDER OF A NEW RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OR DOCTRINE. WHEREVER THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION PREVAILS, RACE PREJUDICE, SLAVERY, BLOODY WARS, IMMORTALITY, MISERY, POVERTY, DEGRATION, DRUNKENNESS, VICE AND CRIMES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION HAVE ALWAYS FLOURISHED LIKE A GREEN BAY TREE. LET US, EMBRACE THE RELIGION OF THE FUTURE —THE RELIGION OF LOVE, REASON, AND HUMANITY! By JULIUS F. TAYLOR Once more all the people residing in all parts of the so-called civilized or the Christian world are in the midst of the holiday season for this coming Wednesday, December 25, is Christmas, and with joyful hearts and good feeling they will celebrate Christmastide in honor of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, who was born in the land of Judea more than nineteen centuries ago. extremely revengeful to those who refused to march under its banner. Tertullian, one of the Latin fathers of the church at that time and a devoted follower of the sainted Constantine, exclaimed, "I expect the greatest of all spectacles, the last the eternal judgment of the universe. How shall I admire, how laugh, how rejoice, how exult, when I behold so many proud monarchs and fancied From his great contemporaries, Philo and Josephus, we learn that Joseph, his father, and Mary, his mother, who was also the mother of three or four other children aside from the Son of God, according to the Holy Bible, "that they were extremely poor, and were unable to give Him any educational advantages; that all but eighteen months of His life was devoted to working at His trade—that of a carpenter." Consequently Jesus grew up to manhood totally unacquainted with any of the rudiments pertaining to an education, that he was simply human and was subject to all the diseases which have and which will continue to affect all the sons and daughters of humanity, that He came into this breathing and living world in the natural course of events and left it in the same manner; it is true that when he began to preach the people were attracted to him by the wonderful amount of magnetism which he possessed and the bold stand he assumed against the priesthood, for be it remembered that Jesus was the greatest socialist or anarchist or infidel of his day and generation. It is also true that Jesus was unlike Moses, Buddha, Zeno, Mahomet, Confucius or Socrates, for all of those great moral teachers or philosophers were the founders of new religious systems or doctrines, but Jesus did not give expression to one single new thought or truth during the eighteen months of his ministry. Even the golden rule which his followers claim he was the author of was promulgated by Confucius, the great Chinese lawgiver or philosopher, more than five hundred years before the Christian era; it was the mission of the meek and lowly Jesus to reclothe and re-voice those touching and enobling sentiments which had become dim in the hearts of the multitude at the time he walked and talked to those who had gathered around him. What Jesus desired principally to do was to reform the Jewish priesthood, and for endeavoring to perform that act the Jewish people finally succeeded in persuading the Roman authorities to arrest Jesus for violating the Roman laws. He was tried, found guilty, according to the Roman and Jewish laws and customs, and forty days after his death upon the cross the Church of Christ was established in the holy city of Jerusalem, and the elders of that church were all circumsized Jews. That new sect did not progress very rapidly, and at the end of two hundred years it had almost become extinct. Its adherents were at first meek and humble; they were very careful to refrain from impressing their religious ideas upon the gentiles and the pagans, but as time went by Constantine, the Great Emperor of Rome, who ruthlessly murdered his wife and children, became a convert to the teachings of the religion of the cross; then its adherents became bold, dogmatic and extremely revengeful to those who refused to march under its banner. Tertullian, one of the Latin fathers of the church at that time and a devoted follower of the sainted Constantine, exclaimed, "I expect the greatest of all spectacles, the last the eternal judgment of the universe. How shall I admire, how laugh, how rejoice, how exult, when I behold so many proud monarchs and fancied gods growning in the lowest abyss of darkness; so many magistrates who persecuted the name of the Lord; liquifying in fiercer fires than they ever kindled against the followers of Jesus; so many sage philosophers blushing in red hot flames with their deluded followers; so many celebrated poets trembling before the tribunal, not of Minos, but of Christ." To a greater or less extent the adherents of Jesus, in this, the twentieth century, entertain the same bitter ideas and hatred against those whose religious views are contrary to theirs, and to a large extent their sentiments are in harmony with the sentiments which Tertullian entertained against that same class in his day and time. It is, therefore, a remarkable fact that the five hundred million people who are scattered throughout the world who profess to have the name of Jesus encircled in their hearts will wrangle for their religion, fight for it, and die for it and endure any and everything for it, but they at all times utterly refuse or fail to live for it. Many of the theologians and the other followers of Jesus have for almost two thousand years continued to rail against the Jewish people or the Roman authorities for causing his death. They seem to lose sight of the fact that if he was sent to this earth from his heavenly father for the special purpose of judging the living and the dead, and to redeem mankind from sin and corruption, it made no material difference whether he embraced death upon the cross or died from some disease, for he was subject to all the laws of nature, and none of nature's laws were suspended when he entered nor when he left this world of pain and sorrow. Every rational being is willing to agree with the theologians that Jesus suffered intense agony while he was upon the cross, but that suffering or pain lasted only a few hours, and it was nothing in comparison to the honor and glory which has been and will continue to be heaped upon him by his five hundred million followers, for it must be admitted that Jesus is ten million times more alive today and a billion times more beloved since his death upon the cross. There is no disposition upon our part on this occasion to enter into a long discussion on the merits or demerits or the superiority of the religion founded by the followers of Jesus, who loudly boast that it excels in purity, morality and benevolence all the ancient or older systems of religion; suffice it to say on this point that wherever the religion of the cross has prevailed, race prejudice, slavery, immorality, misery, poverty, degradation, drunkenness, vice and crimes of every description have always flourished like a green bay tree, and more evil and injustice exist in the world today than existed prior to the advent of the Christian religion. For within the past four years Continued on Page 9) [Name] Ex-President of the Broad of Trustees of the Sanitary Dis one of the directors of the John M. Smyth Company, 703-721 W. Madison Street; who has been more than tioned for Mayor of Chicago, in 1919. Ex-President of the Broad of Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago, one of the directors of the John M. Smyth Company, Household goods 703-721 W. Madison Street; who has been more than favorably mentioned for Mayor of Chicago, in 1919. CITIZENS' COMMITTEE TO EXTEND A HEARTY WELCOME TO RETURNING SOLDIERS. Last Sunday afternoon a Citizens' committee was formed at Olivet Baptist church, 31st street and South Park avenue, for the purpose of looking after the interests and comforts of the returning soldiers. Hon. A. H. Roberts is chairman of the committee; Mrs. W. W. A. Buckner, vicechairman; Morris Lewis, secretary; Mrs. Edna A. Bunn, assistant secretary; Alderman Robert R. Jackson, treasurer. A reception committee will be formed, comprising over 100 ladies. The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the chair. HON. RUFUS M. POTTS, EX.-INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF ILLINOIS, AND ONE OF THE MOST EMINENT LAWYERS IN THIS CITY OR STATE. Hon. Rufus M. Potts, state insurance commissioner under the administration of Gov. Edward F. Dunne, is one of the best lawyers within the confines of this state. He maintains a suite of offices at Springfield, Ill., where he owns considerable real estate, and his quarters in this city are located on the ninth floor of the National Life building, 29 South La Salle street. 86 PEU 86 PEU HON. ROBERT M. SWEITZER The popular Clerk of the County Court who is still be a candidate for Mayor of Chicago. The popular Clerk of the County Court who is still being urged to become a candidate for Mayor of Chicago. es of the Sanitary District of Chicago; M. Smyth Company, Household goods, so has been more than favorably men- 1919. Mr. Potts states that he has been right up to his neck in law business the past year and he feels very grate- ful indeed to his many clients for so lovely standing by him. NEGROES CHARGE INJUSTICE BY U. S. IN CHICAGO JOBS Washington, D. C., Dec. 19.—(Special.)—Charges of discrimination against Negro employees of the quartermaster's department in Chicago and an appeal to Representative Madden of Illinois to call for a congressional investigation of the alleged injustice were contained in resolutions adopted today at a special session of the National Equal Rights league, which is holding a convention here. The National Colored Congress for World Democracy, which closed sessions here today under the auspices of the National Equal Rights league, elected eleven peace commissioners to go to Versailles and present a petition for "abolition of all undemocratic restrictions" against the race. Attorney Harris F. Williams, who occupies an extensive suite of law offices on the 20th floor of the Harris Trust Building, has been just as busy as he possibly could be the past year, looking after the interest of his many clients. V t who is still being urged to become 1 HON. MILES J. DEVINE Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, promising by the thousands and who would of Chicago, in 1919. cago, prominent lawyer who and who would make a stron 9. Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, prominent lawyer who can number his friends by the thousands and who would make a strong candidate for Mayor of Chicago, in 1919. W. T. GAINES, THE EXTENSIVE REAL ESTATE HOLDER AND CONTRACTOR WHO IS ALSO INTERESTED IN THE EXPRESS BUSINESS. W. T. Gaines, 5140 Wentworth avenue, who has for many years been successfully engaged in the contracting business, who has quite a number of houses, some of them being occupied by well-to-do white tenants, who never permits the grass to grow under his feet, has also become actively interested in the express business. He is the moving or the guiding spirit of the Johnson Express Storage & Van Company, Inc., main office, 1431 East 67th street; branch office, 444 East 39th street, near Vernon avenue. In every sense of the word Mr. Gaines reflects great credit upon the Afro-American race. James H. Ryan & Co., Real Estate Brokers, 6244 South Ashland avenue, one of the most enterprising and reliable real estate dealers in Chicago. See their ad in another column of this paper. --- P. A. Moffitt HON. HUGO PAM judges of the Superior Court come associate Justice of One of the honorable Judges of the Superior Court of Cook County who is well fitted to become associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. nt lawyer who can number his friends and make a strong candidate for Mayor HON. JOHN BAIN, PRESIDENT OF THE WEST ENGLEWOOD-ASHLAND STATE BANK, RANKS AMONG THE SUCCESSFUL BANKERS OF CHICAGO. Several years ago Hon. John Bain merged his West Englewood Bank into the Ashland State Bank, 1610 West 63d street, and from that day to this it has done a solid and rushing business. Its capital, surplus and undivided profits are now more than $300,000.00. The officers of the West Englewood-Ashland State Bank are as follows: John Bain, president; Michael Maisel, vice-president; William A. Moulton, vice-president; Edward C. Barry, cashier; W. Merle Fisher, assistant cashier. Dr. H. Franklin Bray returned from Milwaukee on Wednesday, where he has been for a three weeks' revival campaign. He will be in St. Paul tomorrow and in Minneapolis on Monday and will return to Chicago on Tuesday to serve a free Christmas dinner to the aged and infirm of the city. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 21, 1918 REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS OR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. (Concluded from Page 8) and almost right up to the present hour the whole Christian or civilized world has been engaged in bloody war the face of the whole earth (as it were has been drenched in human blood—not in the blood of heathens or savages, but in the blood of highly civilized Christians—who have clutched each other by the throats in the most deadly combat, the like of which has never been witnessed nor surpassed in the darkest and the bloodiest annals in the history of the world. On Wednesday, Christmas Day, no doubt the churches will be crowded to hear songs and praises chanted unto Jesus, but the religious exercises will be entered into more from formality than anything else. Loudly and over-dressed women will be in evidence, and they will be so busy in inspecting each other's big outlandish hats, diamond rings and very tight-fitting, rich silk hobble skirts, or so-called dresses, which will strike them just below or above their knees and fit their lovely and well-shaped forms to perfection, that they will be unable to inform anyone what the preachers were really talking about. With few exceptions the gentlemen who may happen to drop into the churches will be engaged in figuring up how to make ten million dollars the coming year by increasing the prices on all of the necessities of life, thereby squeezing the very life blood out of their unfortunate fellow creatures, and lamenting over the fact that the bloody world war came to a close too soon, causing them the loss of many millions of dollars which would have continued to roll into their capacious pockets for the munitions of war which they have been patriotically furnishing the United States government at excess profits for the past four or five years, that the remarks of the long-winded ministers, generally speaking, will not leave a lasting impression on their THE PROFESSIONAL AND POLITICAL CAREER OF HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN Hon. Charles Samuel Deneen, who would make an ideal mayor of Chicago, is to the manner born, having been ushered into this grand old breathing and beautiful world at Edwardsville, this state, on May 4, 1863. He was the dutiful son of Samuel and Mary F. (Ashley) Deneen, After finishing his common school education he entered McKendree college in 1882, and in time he graduated from it with high honors. After receiving his A. B. he taught school for almost three years. On May 10, 1894, he was happily united in marriage to Miss Bina Day Maloney of Mt. Carroll, this state, and Mr. and Mrs. Deneen are the very proud parents of four bright and highly interesting children, namely, Charles Ashley Deneen, Mrs. Doro'thy Deneen-Blow, Miss Francis Viola, and Miss Bina Day Deneen. For years Mr. and Mrs. Deneen and the other members of their family have resided in an elegant home at 457 West 61st place. Mr. Deneen was admitted to the bar in 1886 and he has very successfully pursued the practice of his honored profession in this city since 1890 to 1904. Mr. Deneen has always taken to politics as easily as a duck takes to water. He was elected to the Illinois house of representatives in 1892 and made his presence felt in that body in the most forcible manner; he honorably served as attorney for the sanitary district of Chicago from 1895 to 1896; he was elected state's attorney of Cook in 1896, and re-elected in 1900; during that period he successfully established banker's row in the pen at Joliet, Ill. In 1904 he was elected governor of Illinois and re-elected to that same honored position in 1908 serving with great honor and distinction until Jan. 1, 1913. As governor of this state, no scandal of any kind was attached to his two administrations as such, which speaks volumes for him, and at no time as the chief executive of this state was he fearful of his social standing. On Thursday, Governors' minds, and, like the women, they will be unable to tell whether the meek and lowly Jesus gave up his life one thousand or five thousand years ago for the everlasting good or benefit of humanity! The remainder of the holiday season, the theaters, the ballrooms and the banquet halls will be crowded, and the Christians, or those who pretend to reverence the name of Jesus, will vie with the ungodly, the Jew, the heathen, the free-thinker and the infidel in indulging in social excesses, eating, drinking and in celebrating his death upon the cross in grand Bacchanalian style. They, the Christians, will cling to the olden idea, "eat, drink and be merry today, for tomorrow you may die." In the midst of all these social gayeties, wealth and elegance, the needy, the poor widows, the little orphans, and the outcasts will be almost ignored and forgotten, for there are numerous homes and hovels throughout the Christian world where the bright sunlight never enters and hope has never been, where day follows day in never changing toil, and life leads only to the prison or the workhouse or the grave. Fully realizing the truthfulness of these reflections, let every one of us from henceforth embrace the "religion of the future—the religion of love, reason and humanity." Then, without any selfish motives we will feel that we cannot perform any holier or higher duty for the gods nor for suffering humanity than to cheer the faint-hearted, raise the fallen, administer to the sick and the afflicted—throw our protecting arms around the motherless and fatherless little children—scatter flowers and sunshine into every darkened home. In conclusion, from the bottom of our warm, sympathetic heart, we again wish the numerous friends and readers of The Broad Ax, a Merry Christmas! day in 1905, after he had reviewed the eighth regiment at Camp Lincoln and had trooped the line with his mounted military staff, that same evening he attended a banquet at the camp and very gallantly marched into the banquet tent with Mrs. John R. Marshall leaning on his manly and unprejudiced arm, and Mrs. Deneen was leaning on the arm of Col. John R. Marshall, and they both made themselves right at home while freely mingling with the Colored people from all parts of this state; since that time to the present no other chief executive of this state has attempted such a thing. Mr.Deneen as governor and as a private citizen has another manly trait, namely, whenever any Colored people call on him they always take their turn in being admitted into his private quarters, and they are never forced to stand around and wait several hours or until after his White callers have been admitted first, even if the Colored callers were two or three hours ahead of them. There are very few prominent public men who have the moral courage and the backbone to adhere to that plain and fair rule when it comes to dealing with Colored men. In winding up his official duties at Springfield, Mr. Deneen returned to Chicago and re-engaged in the practice of his life-long honored profession, meeting with the greatest success. For many years he has been president of the board of trustees of McKendree college, located at Lebanon, Ill. He is an honored member of the American, Illinois State, and the Chicago Bar associations, the Law club, etc.; he is a member of the following clubs: Union League, Hamilton, Exmoor, Beverly and Englewood Clubs. For our part we are perfectly willing to follow Mr. Deneen into the City Hall as mayor of Chicago, or on to the White House, Washington, D.C., as President of the United States in 1920. HON. PATRICK J. CARR One of the honorable and popular Chicago and chairman of its R honorable and popular Trustees of the Sanita and chairman of its Real Estate committee. One of the honorable and popular Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago and chairman of its Real Estate committee. One of the honorable and popular Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago and chairman of its Real Estate committee. JOSEPH O. LANE, THE POPULAR HIGH CLASS JEWELER. It can be stated with pleasure that Chicago has no better nor more expert jeweler than Joseph O. Lane, 76 East 31st street, near Michigan avenue, phone Calumet 6364. Mr. Lane has been established in business in this city since 1876. He makes a specialty of repairing fine or high grade watches and other jewelry. He has a fine varied stock of diamond rings and other useful and practical ornamentations, suitable for holiday presents. Mr. Lane desires to extend the season's greetings to his many friends and patrons.—Adv. CITIZENS' TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, OLIVEN M. SMITH, PRESIDENT, HAS MANY COL- ORED DEPOSITORS. Seven or eight years ago the Citizens' Trust & Savings Bank started M. J. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. CHARLES ALEXANDER McCULLOCH President and General manager of the Frank Farmelee Transf the most popular and high class business men in this city enough and big enough to become mayor of Chicago. and General manager of the Frank Farmelee Transit popular and high class business men in this city and big enough to become mayor of Chicago. President and General manager of the Frank Farmelee Transfer Co.; one of the most popular and high class business men in this city who is brainy enough and big enough to become mayor of Chicago. President and General manager of the Frank Farmelee Transfer Co.; one of the most popular and high class business men in this city who is brainy enough and big enough to become mayor of Chicago. ```markdown ``` in business in a small way, corner of 55th and State streets, but under the guiding and conservative influence of its president, Mr. Oliver F. Smith, the bank has become one of the very strong financial institutions of Chicago. The bank now owns its own building, and with the latest interior improvements the main banking room is more than 125 feet long. President Smith, who is mild mannered and unassuming, is at his desk most of the time to shake hands and to pleasantly chat with its thousands of patrons, including many Colored men and women. Mrs. Daisy Anderson, 6026 Aberdeen street, has been confined to her home the past week from the effects of a severe attack of neuralgia in the face. The severe pain is somewhat abating now and she expects to be able to eat her portion of the turkey dinner on Christmas day. ```markdown ``` Frank Farmelee Transfer Co.; one of business men in this city who is brainy the mayor of Chicago. PAGE NINE