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DOCTOR WALTER N. THOMAS SUCCESSFULLY HANDLED MANY PNEUMONIA AND "FLU" CASES LAST WINTER, AND THIS FALL SO FAR HE HAS NOT LOST ONE PATIENT SO AFFECTED. MRS. JULIUS F. TAYLOR FEELS VERY GRATEFUL OR THANKFUL TO HIM FOR SAVING HER LIFE. REV. I. N. DANIELS, PASTOR OF ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH, AND ITS MEMBERS OFFERED UP PRAYER FOR THE RECOVERY OF MRS. TAYLOR, WHO DESIRES TO EXTEND HER EVERLASTING GRATITUDE TO HER MANY WARM AND STEADFAST FRIENDS WHO SO LOYALLY STOOD BY HER DURING HER SEVERE SPELL OF SICKNESS. VOL. XXV DOCTOR WALTER N. THOM DLED MANY PNEUM LAST WINTER, AND T NOT LOST ONE PATIER MRS. JULIUS F. TAYLOR F. THANKFUL TO HIM F. REV. I. N. DANIELS, PAST CHURCH, AND ITS PRAYER FOR THE REC WHO DESIRES TO EX GRATITUDE TO HER FAST FRIENDS WHO HER DURING HER SE Friday afternoon, October 24, Mrs. Lottie Carter, who is the best and dearest lady friend of Mrs. Taylor in this city, who with her husband, Mr. Edward Carter, reside in their own lovely two-flat building at 5423 South Wabash ave., hurried to the bedside of Mrs. Taylor and remained with her until that evening which seemed to make her feel much better and when Dr. Thomas arrived that evening we reminded him that the twenty-four hours had passed on into history and that she was still alive and after carefully examining her he intimated that he was able to detect a slight indication that she would survive her hand to hand fight or struggle with the black angel of death and the only thing to do was to continue to pour the medicine into her and also the hot whisky toddy; that her fever was just a fraction over one hundred. Later on, on that same Friday evening, Miss Jennie Collins, sister of Mrs. Lottie Carter also one of Mrs. Taylor's best and warmest friends, entered our home accompanied by Miss Martha A. Cuff, a trained nurse graduate of the Provident Hospital Training School of the class of 1916, and for the next eight or ten days, aside from Dr. Thomas, she was in full charge of Mrs. Taylor and her word was the law in that respect. Miss Cuff who fell in love with Mrs. Taylor, is thoroughly trained, is up-to-date and understands her business in the minutest detail. Above all she is very practical and we take great pleasure in recommending her to anyone who need the service of a first class highly trained nurse. She resides at 4959 South Wabash ave. Saturday evening, October 25, will long to be remembered for after Dr. Thomas had arrived and examined her he began to smile with pleasure for the fever had been routed within 24 hours from a fraction over one hundred down to $92\frac{1}{2}$ and Dr. Thomas declared that unless some new troubles unforeseen arose that she would pull through safe and sound and there was great rejoicing on the part of those who were present at that time. Mrs. Lottie Carter was the only person to be apprised of the improved condition on Saturday evening and she was so overjoyed that she rushed out in the streets from her home that evening, bought a young spring chicken, stewed it to the queen's taste and on Sunday afternoon she brought half of it and a lot of real chicken broth out for Mrs. Taylor but as she was not permitted to ent anything solid it fell to our lot to cause the real chicken to disappear; Miss Jennie Collins and Mrs. Bessie Kemp, 5757 La Fayette avenue, also a warm friend of Mrs. Taylor, accompanied Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Kemp brought some grape fruit and oranges; those were the only three of her old friends who were permitted to appear by her bedside on that lovely Sunday afternoon or evening, Madam Bertha L. Hensley who sent Mrs. Taylor a dozen of fine fresh eggs; Mrs Payne, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Alexander all three members of St. John A. M. E. Church were among those who called on that same Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Davis, who brought a bottle of grape Juice called in company with Mrs. R. E. Cross, Rev. I. N. Daniels, Pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church, and Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, were among the callers shortly after Mrs. Taylor was on the mend. Mrs. Carrie Waner, 3822 Calumet ave., sent a beautiful bouquet of white and pink chrysanthemums, oranges and grape fruit. Mrs. J. Smith, one of our neighbors, presented Mrs. Taylor with a large bouquet of beautiful chrysanthemums and prepared a young spring chicken for her Sunday dinner, November 2, which she greatly enjoyed. That same Sunday, Mrs. Lottie Carter made her freezer full of delightful sherbert and she and Mrs. Bessie Kemp, lugged her freezer from her lovely home, clear out to the home of Mrs. Tay- THE BROAD AX lor, who got away with it without saying once, "My dear, would you like to try some of it." Later on that Sunday afternoon, Rev. I. N. Daniels called and he informed Mrs. Taylor that on Sunday, October 19, Sunday October 26 and Sunday, November 2, that he and all the members of St. John A. M. E. Church had offered up prayers for her recovery which seemed to please her very much and before he withdrew from her presence he eloquently called on his Lord and Master to stretch forth His strong and helpful arms and restore her to health again. While praying and talking he cut around at the editor right sharp and one of our dear lady friends who was present and assisted to prepare the Sunday dinner, was completely carried away with the prayer and remarks of Rev. Daniels. Sunday evening, November 2, Mrs. Thomas and her little four-months' old baby daughter, Miss Lorine V. Thomas accompanied Dr. Thomas when he called and Dr. Thomas informed Mrs. Taylor that he thought the baby must assist to cheer her up and he laid it on the bed right by her side and the little Miss Lorine kicked up her little feet and extender her arms to us to take her and then she clung to us much closer than she did to either her father or mother and we had the nerve to tell Dr. and Mrs. Thomas to go off and hunt up Dr. Stork and let him find them another baby that we would hold on to little Miss Lorine as we had fallen in love with each other, for she did not want to leave us to return home with her parents. Monday morning, November 3, Mrs. Rogers, the head Deaconess of St. John A. M. E. Church, who is Rev. Daniels' right hand aid and who's one of the most motherly women that can be found in all Chicago, called on Mrs. Taylor and brought lovely large bunch of California grapes and every day Mrs. Rogers runs in just to see how she is getting along and Sunday, November 9, Mrs. Daniels of Evanston, Ill., the dutiful and pleasant wife of the Pastor of St. John Church called with Mrs. Rogers and the visit of both of them was highly enjoyed by Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. David M. Manson, 4406 Grand Blvd., who is one of the noblest and most lovable women in this city, who is a warm friend of the Taylor family presented Mrs. Taylor with two big beautiful bouquets consisting of white and pink carnations and with some lovely oranges and in receiving them Mrs. Taylor declared that Mrs. Manson is the purest salt of the earth, that she is one of her very best and truest friends. In conclusion Mrs. Taylor and the writer, will ever feel thankful not only to those who have been mentioned in these columns but to the others who in any way assisted us during her hours of deadly illness and we want our friendship to last to the end of time. JUDGE HOLMES ADDRESSED THE AMERICAN LEGION. Last Tuesday afternoon a great patriotic meeting was held at the Lake View High School Building. The meeting was held for the American Legion. In fact it was a homecoming welcome to more than two thousand members of this new American order and Dr. Brown of the Grand Army of the Republic and Judge George B. Holmes of the municipal court were the leading speakers on that pleasant occasion. The Virginia Society will hold its regular meeting, Wednesday, November 19, at Bailey's Hall, 2638 S. State street. All members are requested to be present and all Virginians welcome. Meeting third Wednesday in every month. CHICAGO, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1919 Harvey A. Watkins, the Successful Real Estate Broker, Treasurer of Bethel Church and the Leading Republican Candidate for Committee of the Second Ward. For more than a month great pressure has been brought to bear urging Mr. Watkins to enter the race for Committeeman of the Second Ward and after carefully considering every angle of the political situation and response to the strong demand made upon him, he has decided to make the race and has cast his hat into the ring. Mr. Watkins is no doubt the best qualified man to represent the Second Ward in the County Central Committee. Few men have had his experience in dealing with the masses. He has been very active in political, civic, fraternal and church affairs for many years. His genius and success as an organizer is well known throughout the State. He is a Mason of high standing, being a member of the Royal Arch Chapter, St. George Commandery, Western Consistory and Mystic Shrine. He is an Old Fellow, Knight of Pythias, U. B. F., and Grand Lecturing Knight of the world of the Elks. He is Grand Treasurer of the Mosaic Templars of Illinois, Member of the Y. M. C. A., Urban League, N. A. A. C. P. and on the Advisory Committee of the Y. M. C. A. He is Treasurer of the Trustee Board of Bethel Church, Member of the Chicago Business Men's League and Member of the Executive Committee of the Regular Second Ward Republican Club. For a number of years he has been actively engaged in the Real Estate Business and today he has a large and successful business second to none on the south side, with office located at 3510 Indiana avenue. He has incorporated the Real Security and Loan Association, with a capital of $50,000 under State Supervision, of which he is President and has associated with him a number of prominent business and professional men in the community. He is also President of the Improvement and Protective Association, an organization with more than a thousand members. He is active in the establishment of a State Bank on the south side and has subscribed for a large amount of stock. Mr. Watkins is a large property owner and tax payer and has the community at heart. With these many qualifications it can be readily seen that he will make an ideal committeeman for the Second Ward. He is very popular and well liked by all and has many friends among all factions. He will use the office to promote harmony between factions in local city and county politics and he has pledged himself not to use the influence of the office to gain personal appointment or elective office and will do everything to advance the political interest of his constituents of the Second Ward. We take great pleasure in recommending Mr. Watkins to the voters of the Second Ward for the office of Ward Committeem. The annual report of the conduct of the business of the Phyllis Wheatley Home, 3256 Rhodes avenue, from October 20, 1918 to October 20, 1919, which report was issued by the authority of the Board of Directors, lies before us and it is contended that it is the first time in the history of the Home that a printed report has ever been furnished to its members and to those who are greatly interested in its success. Mrs. Eliza Johnson, President of the Home from October 20, 1918, to October 20, 1919, worked hard, early and at all times for its success and as chairman of the membership drive, she has the honor of securing new members than anyone else connected with it; the annual report shows that Mrs. Johnson secured nine regular members and forty-one associate members, the new members secured during the year amounted to 141, and twenty-seven renewals, one regular membership was paid for 1920. The report contains the following statement or announcement by the retiring President. To Our Friends and the General Public To Our Friends and the General Public: It has been a great pleasure to serve the institution of the Phyllis Wheatley Home during the past year and it has been our endeavor to place it upon a firm business basis, so that the confidence of the public might be held permanently. We feel that we have accomplished our purpose in a large measure, as will be shown by this annual report. One of our aims has been to eliminate the giving of the many small entertainments which has been the custom, and which reduce our receipts so materially on account of the large per centage taken by the cost of collection. As a result there has been but one entertainment given under the auspices of the Board of Directors of the Home. Our endeavors have been directed to the obtaining of funds from memberships and our annual Tag Day, which was brought to our attention by Mrs. Joanna Snowden-Porter, our Treasurer. Our receipts for the year fell off in the same measure as the Tag Day receipts. But this did not discourage us, as the report of the Treasurer of the Tag Day Association shows that this deficit in receipts this year was general, only three going over the top. Again, we were unable to have our Benefit Ball Game, so generously contributed by Mr. A. Rube Foster, before the war. Mrs. Porter brought this benefit to us also. Our Recording Secretary, Mrs. Ruth A. Smith, reports twelve sessions of the Board of Directors for the year, and two quarterly meetings of the Association. As the Treasurer also sets in the capacity of Financial Secretary for us, to conserve printing cost, the finances are recorded in the statement of the Treasurer. Mrs. Minnie Collins has held meetings each month for the Board of Managers and just at the close of the year this board has succeeded in perfecting plans for installation of electric lights in the Home, thus meeting a long felt need. Receipts of meeting $65.50. Mrs. T. G. Macon deserves credit for her management of the Directors' Meetings in such a way as to bring success to the business of the institution. Receipts of meeting $191.42. The Welfare Department, under Mrs. Carolyn Knight and Mrs. E. Johnson, raised funds to carry on the department work and greatly relieved the work of the Superintendent in the care of charity cases in the Home and helped others who were not eligible to enter. At the close of the year we find that we have been able to increase the Associate Membership from eight, as recorded last year, to 111 and our Regular Membership from thirty to sixty-two, associates becoming regulars at a later date and one paying twice. We leave the coal bin filled and the fuel paid for. All outstanding bills have been paid and the mortgage of $4,000 reduced to $3,500 during the year. Bedding and table linen so long needed to make our residents comfortable and clean has been provided. Our water taxes have been exempted for the main building and we turn over to the new administration the work on a sound business basis. We especially thank Mrs. Joanna Snowden-Porter for having guided us through this administration to this point. We also thank all who have contributed in any way to the administration's success. Mr. Charles S. Jackson, Mr. F. S. Harsh, Jr., and Mrs. Mollie Johnson, together with all who assisted us on Tag Day, 26, have our deep appreciation for their services. The House Committee deserves special mention for the splendid way in which they entertained our residents on Christmas Day. May the good work go on. The annual report of finances for the past year shows that the Home is in a healthy financial condition and if the Home prospers and progresses as well under the present management as well as it did under the management of Mrs. Johnson and her associates it will richly deserve the highest praise of all of the Colored people residing in Chicago. THE MOVEMENTS AMONG THE AFRO-AMERICANS IN NEW YORK CITY. Spicy News Items and Comments Furnished by The Newspaper Service Bureau, 305 Broadway, New York. The United Civic League, New York issued the following statement concerning the election results of November the 4th: "Bravo! We salute the Voters of Harlem for one colored Assemblyman and two colored Aldermen! The big, windy city of the West can no longer boast that Aladdin's wonderful political lamp can only be rubbed in Chicago. With Assemblyman John Clifford Hawkins re-elected to the New York State Legislature and Dr. Charles H. Roberts and Editor George W. Harris elected to the Board of Aldermen in the city of New York, Chicago must sit up and take notice and if she is not watchful New York will reach Congress first. Our slogan is: "On to Washington in 1920: Carry our fight for human rights, political justice and industrial freedom into the capital of the nation!" Our demand upon the Grand Old party should not be cut short of four Congressmen at least for the colored republicans' support in the presidential election of 1920. Insist upon it! Madden of Illinois is all right—but—what is the matter with a Race man from Chicago? One from New York, one from Philadelphia, and one from John M. Langston's old congressional district in the State of Virginia! In fact, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and Kansas ought to regenerate and rejuvenate themselves in our national political life. With the combined influence and efforts of organizations like the United Civic League, the Federation of Colored Organizations for the Colored People's Interest, the Lincoln League, the League for Democracy, the National Federation of Women's Clubs, the Equal Rights League and the N.A.A.C.P., the lost, strayed or stolen franchise of the Race can be reclaimed! Let every Race paper, every magazine, every church and fraternal organization in the United States help pave the way to Washington for colored Congressmen—help urge upon the Republican National Committee to encourage and designate colored congressmen wherever our voting strength will warrant the same. Though the pluck and courage of the United Civic League which has fought steadily for the last six years the Race has at last secured voice in both the State Legislature of New York and the Board of Aldermen in New York City, and, what has been accomplished locally in Chicago and New York can also be accomplished in the nation. Washington is not so far off and each ballot helps to buy a ticket for a congressman. Do not let us be excited or mislead by a few jobs or a little money and thereby lose the opportunity to protect our firesides and families with representation at Washington. Let every colored man and woman write and talk colored congressmen for our presidential support in 1920. The United Civic League at 184 West 135th Street and, the Newspaper Service Bureau, 309 Broadway, New York City, stand ready and willing to furnish information and literature to any desiring to urge the subject anywhere in this country." --- The surprise of last Tuesday's election was the heavy vote polled by the colored candidates on the Socialist ticket. A. Philip Randolph in the 19th Assembly district although in a sick bed and not able to campaign received 1600 votes mostly from white districts and Miss Grace Campbell in the 21st Assembly district polled over 850 votes in a contest with John Clifford Hawkins, Republican, and J. Frank Wheaton, Democrat, both colored. Both the Socialist candidates are persons of character and excellent reputation for ability in the community. Professor Herbert Cecil Millar, B. S., M. A., Oxford University, is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. The professor is an exponent of the art of extemporaneous elocution and contemplates rendering his sacred drama "The Resurrection" at one of Brooklyn's churches sometime before the January revivals. St. Mark's M. E. Church is going to have its annual fair commencing the week of November 24th. The fair is of especial importance this year as funds are to be raised to defray the expenses of the removal of the church uptown. In the Junior National Cross-country Championship held Saturday, No vember: the 8th, at Van Cortlandt Park, the St Christopher Club, colored, finished third in the team scoring to Syracuse University and the Finnish-American A. C. The order of the finish of the St. Christopher boys was J. Goff, 12th; S. Jackson, 13th; O. Mitchell, 15th; George Williams, 20th and W. Stokeley, 24th. The first grand re-union of the Butler Memorial M. E. Church was held Monday evening, November the 10th, at St. Mark's Hall. A fine crowd was present. The stars of the programme were Mr. Walter Hunter the famous baritone and Marie Jackson Stuart and Harold E. Simmelkjaer, the well known elocutionists. * * * The Clubmen's Beneficial League held a meeting on Friday, November the 7th for the purpose of stimulating enlistments in the 15th N. Y. Infantry. Speeches were made and resolutions adopted. Lt. Col. Charles Fillmore, Dr. E. P. Roberts, newly elected, Alderman Charles H. Roberts and Mr. Leon E. Mertins of the Newspaper Service Bureau were among the prominent speakers of the evening. Mr. Mertins and Dr. Roberts were appointed members of the committee of eleven to assist through publicity in helping out the recruiting. Mrs. Bertha Banks, 31, of 133 West 140th Street, was held in $2,000 cash bail on a charge of murder last Tuesday in the Washington Heights Court. Mrs. Banks, who is prominent socially, is alleged to have assaulted Elizabeth Hobson of 218 W. 141st Street with a blunt instrument, Miss Hobson dying in the Harlem Hospital a few days after the alleged assault. It is also said that the argument between the two women was over a prominent New York minister. Mrs. Maggie Walker of Richmond, Va., head of the I. O. St. Luke's, visited Harlem last week to attend the convention of the order which was being held at the St. Luke's headquarters, West 130th Street. * * * Three Colored Republicans were elected to office in the recent political campaign. They were John C. Hawkins for the 21st Assembly District, George W. Harris for the 26th Aldermanic District, and Dr. Charles H. Roberts for the 27th Aldermanic District. Roberts and Hawkins are both Lincoln men while the alma mater of Harris is Harvard University. The surprising features of the campaign were the defeat of J. Frank Wheaton, colored, by Hawkins, and the overwhelming vote cast by Negroes for James O'Malley on the Republican ticket for eurrogate. They voted heavily for O'Malley in spite of his record against Negroes in the famous Benjamin Thomas case and showed an utter indifference in wishing to elect a man who was an avowed enemy of the race and whose only qualification being that he was on the Republican ticket. * * * The big attractions at Manhattan Casino on Election Day were the Alpha P. C. C.'s matinee dance and the dance and basketball games of the Spartan A. C. in the evening. Both were very well attested. The game in the evining was between the Spartan Braves and the Owls of New Jersey. The Braves after an exciting contest were returned the victors. The play at the Lafayette last week was "The Invisible Foe" with Evelyn Ellis in the leading role. It played to fairly large houses being a melodrama of mediocre type which the best acting failed to completely save. Mr. R. S. Abbott, owner of the "Chicago Defender" was a visitor to Harlem last week. * * * The N. A. A. C. P. held a public meeting at Salem Lyceum last Thursday evening. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the "Crisis" and Mr. Walter White one of the field secretaries were the principal speakers. The meeting was for the purpose of arousing public sentiment-in favor of the elimination of segregation in the government departments at Washington. * * * * The new colored Y. M. C. A. opened or rather re-opened in a blaze of glory last Saturday. The previous opening had before the full programme was completed been postponed because of a strike of the electrical workers in the building. Sunday, November the 10th, Reverend C. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., "The Black Spurgeon" who was the founder of the Colored Men's Branch in New York, spoke to a crowded house. (Continued on page 2). In this city since July 15th, 1899 without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... $1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill Phone Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher DR. M. A. MAJORS Associate Editor 4700 South State Street Phone Drexel 1416 Vol. XXV. November 15, 1919 No. 9 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Ill. Under Act of March 3, 1879. NEW YORK NEWS LETTER. (Continued from page 1). On Monday, Citizen's Night was observed. Tuesday the Dedication Night, Dr. James Moorland, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. delivered the dedication address. Invitations were extended to all out-of-town young men to visit the new Y. M. C. A. and to make it their home when they are passing through the Big City. * * * Brigadier General Dyer addressed the officers and men of the 15th Infantry last Monday evening. He urged them to bring up the enlistments to the required number so as to enable him to be successful in his coming appeal to the Armory Board for an armory for the Fighting Fifteenth. \* \* \* Rose Carty, colored, 35, of 31 West 135th Street was painfully injured by being struck by an automobile last Sunday. The accident occurred at St. Nicholas Avenue and 135th Street. The car was owned by Mr. Joseph Eisenberg, of 568 Broadway. * * * c Professor D. W. Edmonds of Howard University was in the city last week as the guest of the well known literary man, Mr. George W. Allen of 258 West 131st Street. The professor was here to gather information concerning the methods in teaching accountancy employed by Columbia and New York Universities. * * * The Salem Men's Bible Class is still having crowded sessions every Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. B. Coleman president of the College of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia, is instructing the men during his visit here and large numbers come out to hear him every Sunday that he holds forth. *** The S. S. "Frederick Douglas" or the Black Star Line, instead of making the ocean trip that so many eagerly expected sailed to the drydocks across the river last week. She will be in the drydocks in Brooklyn until completely overhauled. \* \* \* The Manhattan Athletic Association, colored, is staging its first basketball game at Manhattan Casino on November the 20th. The Assn. will meet the Dunbar P. C. C. boys. * * * Last Thursday evening the 15th Infantry was out in full force to attend the Military Night Exercises at the Y. M. C. A. Col. Wm. J. Schiefelin was the principal speaker. * * * Dr. J. W. Lee, field secretary of the Freedman's Bureau, was a visitor to New York last week. He stopped while here at the Hotel Du-Van. --- The Colored Odd Fellows have started a campaign to erect a building for the use of their order on the site of their present holdings at 234-244 West 135th Street. $150,000 is the estimated amount needed. The building is to be a seven story structure and modern in every respect. * * * * The Young People's Forward movement held a public meeting last Sunday at the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Church last Sunday afternoon. Addresses were made by C. C. Allison, Jr., C. Bich Jones, and Prince L. Edwoods, State Secretary of Industries for Negroes. * * * * The fourth annual musicale of the choir of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church was given last Thursday evening. HON. EDWARD OSGOOD BROWN President of the National Association for the ment of Colored People, member of the Illinois Rac sion, who will at all times stand for right and just colored race. President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, member of the Illinois Race Commission, who will at all times stand for right and justice for the colored race. A large gathering was present. The operetta "Joan of Arc" was produced. Mme. Marie Barrier Houston sang Joan, Mr.T. Arthur Gainer was Philip; Mr. T. A. Nebbons was Robert De Baudricourt and Mr. Clifford Meyers was Jean de Novelonpoint. The singing was of an exceptionally high order. Some of the prominent white singers of New York heard the operetta and commented favorably on the ability of the colored artists. Lorenzo F. Dyer was the director and Granville Johnson was at the organ. Everybody seemed glad to help and ench one vied with the other in doing his bit for so worthy a cause. It is expected that a neat sum will be realized. Financial statement will appear in this paper next week. The following named artists took part on the program: Henry Ehridge Martina B. Anderson, Golde Guy, Ma vie Davis Marshull, Bertha Tyree, Drone Howard, Clara Hutchinson, Lawrence Loumx, Harrison Emmanuel, Willie Sleep, C. Theodore Taylor, Hugh Bu HARRISON PERRELL TESTIMON IAL A SPLENDID SUCCESS. Long before the hour set for beginning the program last Tuesday evening, people began arriving at Grace Presbyterian Church afloat and by taxi cab; so that when the first number was announced, a large audience had assembled and in a short time, what might be termed a capacity house greeted the Chicago Music Association in its first big effort at making somebody happy. The occasion was a testimonial to Harrison H. Ferrell, JR, one of Chicago's youngest and most talented musicians, who has been ill several months with infantile paralysis. There were seventeen numbers on the program, mostly classic and all contributed by Chicago's best talent. Time and space will not permit individual criticism, but suffice it to say that each one gave of his or her best; and as no encores were permitted, the program went off without in any way becoming tiresome. Each performer was greeted upon his or her appearance with a round of applause which left no doubt in the minds of any one as to the appreciation which Chicago holds for its own. At the close of the program, the audience seemed in no way to have lost its enthusiasm. During the intermission remarks were made by Miss Estella C. Bonds, Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements, thanking the audience, the artists and all who contributed toward the success of the affair. She introduced Miss Abby E. Lane, Principal of Carter School of which young Ferrell was a pupil. Miss Lane spoke in the highest terms of the love and esteem in which he is held by teachers and pupils and paid a high tribute to his excellent character and pronounced talents. A large number of tickets were disposed through the efforts of Miss Lane. Too much credit cannot be given Miss Bouds, and Mrs. Martha Mitchell, Chairman of the Program Committee for their uniting efforts in the interest of this movement. ```markdown ``` [Name] DR. WALTER N. THOMAS One of the very best and most popular docu who successfully rescued Mrs. Julius F. Taylor of death. One of the very best and most popular doctors in this city, who successfully rescued Mrs. Julius F. Taylor from the jaws of death. Everybody seemed glad to help and each one vied with the other in doing his bit for so worthy a cause. It is expected that a neat sum will be realized. Financial statement will appear in this paper next week. The following named artists took part on the program: Henry Ebridge Martina B. Anderson, Golkie Guy, Maurele Davis Marshall, Bertha Tyree, Trane Howard, Chira Hutchinson, Lawrence Lomax, Harrison Emmanuel, Willie Slogan, F. Theodore Taylor, Hugh Buchanan and the Umbrian Glee Club. MEREN MACK OUR TWO ELECTED REPRESENTA TIVES TO THE CONSTITU TIONAL CONVENTION. By the skin of our teeth we failed to elect Col. Franklin A. Denison and Lawyer Wm. C. Smith, both of whom are able lawyers. But while we bemoan our defeat in putting over the above able members of the bar, we are still blessed rather than dismayed. Hon. Edward H. Morris, perhaps our very ablest and best known lawyer, was elected overwhelmingly in the 3rd Senatorial district, and will see the rotten spots of legislation (if any) before it can be put over. He is blessed with the keen analytical mind of a statesman, and is a true and tried advocate of all those high principles that make for better citizenship. You may rest assured that the nation will hear the rumbling if any false or crooked step is made by anybody while Mr. Morris is on the job. Then there is Dr. A. J. Carey, who has never been known to dodge the edicts of duty and destiny. For years he has been in the limelight of politics and government and a champion of his race. The Constitutional delegation from Chicago ought to get together and outline a plan of action. With the two elected delegates from Chicago—Messrs. Morris and Carey—the Negroes of Chicago may rest content. Two of the ablest, two of the leading delegates, will belong to our race. UNEXPECTED Members of Grant's Memorial Church, gave a surprise party on Mrs. Irene Luecky, Clerk of the Church, at her residence last Saturday evening Mrs. Luecky has recently returned from St. Louis, Mo., where she spent some time in visiting relatives and friends. ```markdown ``` ost popular doctors in this city, Julius F. Taylor from the jaws THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 15, 1919 Charles E. Stump Continues to Tear All Over the Country Like Unto a Real Mad Man. It Will Do the Readers of This Paper Much Good to Read This Rambling Letter. Chiengo, IL—It is raining in Chiengo like it was in Texas, and the people can not stop it, but they have been able to stop some other things around and about this man's town that they could not stop in other places, and now things are normal here and every fellow is attending to his business. Of course you heard about an election recently, and Kentucky placed itself on record as a Republican state, and they will have a Republican Governor in the future. We will all take our hats off to Kentucky, and I shall not say more about it just now, but may have something to say about it in a few days. What have you been doing since I saw you last? What wind has been blowing your way without blowing your away? Whose life have you touched or good? Believe me, Honey, I have been going some and will go some more before this thing is over, for going to be a part of my name. Last week, down in Oklahoma, looking at some of the ballot battles being fought there in an annual conference where delegates were being elected to the next general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Where men will contend for the masters and where some will be elected and some will be left out. I told you some of the things which had happened, and some of the men have already been elected to the episcopacy, and to general offices so far as some of the votes of the conferences are concerned, but permit me to tell them that this is not election, and they will have a long ways to go, for it is "Long, long way to election, and long ways to go." It was a pleasure to get around in Tulsa, and to see the great things being done there for the race. There needs to be much done for this race and by this race, before it is ended, and as I see it now it is not going to end. Now perhaps you want to know where I have been and what I have been doing since I saw you last, and if you do I will tell you as much as I think you ought to know and what you ought not to know am not going to tell you. I left Tulsa, and beat it to Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. J. W. Hughes sent me a fine eating lunch by Miss Blanche Woodford, and believe me, honey. I certainly did get on the outside of it as I rode along the road, making it to town, and when I got to Wichita, Dr. J. R. Ransom had some duck cooked in the latest duck style, and, believe me, it found its way to my eternity. I had the pleasure of seeing that new temple which has been erected by the Rev. Dr. S. B. Butler, who is some man, believe me, honey. I was delighted to look upon it, and to behold the man. They have not furnished the auditorium, but when it is furnished it will be some pumpkin and don't you forget it. He has fine wife, who is some church worker her self, and an ideal woman for a preacher's wife. I believe she was made to order, just like Mrs. J. R. Ransom. I didn't get to see so many people I attended the service in the A. M. E. Church, and heard a sermon by Charles Stewart, and left that night with him for Topeka. Dr. Ransom rode the same wagon, and we enjoyed the time asleep. Topeka was reached and there I found two boys from the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, awaiting me, with the automobile. I was received by President Bridgeforth right into his home, and now you know I am getting to be some pumpkins, when I am received into the home of the president of a big school. He shook my lily black hand, and told me to be at home with him and his family, and was surprised when I told him I was going to leave that very day for another part of the world. He said then he would make good use of my trip there, and he did. I had to make some scattering remarks to the students, eat some, and talk with the president. I visited every class room, observed the work of the teachers, went into every department, and saw what was going on there, and I tell you this institution is going to be just what it was called in the opening—"Western Tuskegee." Prof. Bridgeforth is a good president, and is getting things well in hand. He has the confidence of the officials of the state, hence he is able to do good work, and is doing it. I feel like telling you many things at this writing, but will refrain from doing so. I feel like discussing each teacher and work done, and how they do it. I have observed. I wanted to get back to the Farmers' meeting, but things are not like they used to be, hence I could not get back. But I moved along, and perhaps some time there will be a change and I can make it. It is nice to see just how well these people are doing their work and how they are following their leader. I was delighted to have the pleasure of shaking hands with Mrs. Perry, the wife of Dr. Perry. She is down there doing extension work. Her position takes her all over the state. She was as busy as busy could be. She is polite, courteous, and knows how to treat even an old country jay like me, and I want to congratulate Kansas on being able to get such a woman. C is the right sigh in the right. She belongs in the Amen corner in emotional work. The day was spent there and in the afternoon, after talking with Mrs John M. Wright, over the hollo box I beat it to Kansas City, Mo., spending a few hours there, and took supper with Mr. and Mrs. Sinelear, and got on the wagon and rode down to Carrollton, Mo., where I had been invited by the Rev. L. W. Harris last September to come and meet the people. I went there and I met the people. First I visited the school, found three busy teachers, with Prof. Smith, as principal. He certainly did give me some fried chicken, which I got on the outside of, and Mrs. Coriune Bodine furnished me with a piece of smothered chicken, and then to meet the people. The crowd was small, but enthusiastic. The leading grocery of our people is run by Clarence Reed, and, believe me, when I tell you that he needs to go to some business school and learn a little about courtesy, politeness, and how to make good and to answer questions. So many of our people do not know this, and especially will it apply to this brother of the race to which I have the distinguished honor of belonging, and helping to make. I have not touched that little knowledge bump of his yet. Success, prosperity and money have gone to his brains, and he now has a bad case of the big head, but if he will take this prescription I feel that it will cure him, and he will have even greater success: "Take with care a large dose of common sense, three times a day." Back to Kansas City, where I spent a whole day, and had the pleasure of coming in touch with Pastor Griffin of the First A. M. E. Church, and found him to be a real busy man. Mrs. Norine Davis, Grand Worthy Conneillor, of the Calanthe was getting ready to make a trip to a board meeting, and Grand Chancellor Thompson, M. D., was a busy man. I took one meal with Mrs. Davis, and it was good. She is some cook. Her daughter is now doing work down in Oklahoma. She is at the Langton University, and I am told doing good work. I went to the undertaking establishment of Young Nathan W. Thatcher, who is fixed for doing business, and associated with him is one of the most noted men in the business in this country, R. C. Houston, Jr., and believe me honey, he knows his business. A few hours or minutes at least were spent in the High school, but I am going to give a whole letter to that. Took lunch with Dr. and Mrs. Griffin, talked with a number of friends, and then I took it over town, got myself together found me a bed car and beat it to Chi cage, but will soon be away from here. This is all I am going to say about things just now. CHARLES E. STEMP THE NATIONAL SITUATION By Beauregard F. Moseley. Recent Elections The election of Tuesday, November 4th resulted in a satisfactory gain for the Republican Party, and an indicator to all parties and persons, of 1920's results. Of course, there have been times in this country when all of these signs went awry by mistakes that are sometimes born of the conclusion that these signs produce, in the minds of party leaders, just as in the campaign previous to the election of Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson. Signs all pointed to a Republican victory, and so convinced the leaders, that they ignored the advice of the rank and file and foisted their will instead of the people upon the rank and file of party voters, resulting in defeat, bitter and devastating, from which we have not as yet recovered. Already there are symptoms of a recurrence of these errors. There are perhaps a dozen or more good men who might be nominated for the presidency, but can they win? Have they ever ran for office and had their lives exposed as they have lived them? Does the voter know all that will be told about them in the heat of a campaign, and when told will it affect their running qualities? How do they stand upon the great questions affecting the country, labor, League of Nations, the Negro voter and his so-called problem? These are questions that must be considered before a nominee is presented, that will command the support of the rank and file of the Republican Party in 1920. A vote was recently taken in Congress in which a certain military man secured, according to the announcement of the poll by the paper taking it; the Congressional choice for president, and no one, not even the Congressmen, know anything about the candidate other than his military record. He may possess qualities that over-shadow all other aspirants, but who knows how he stands on the great questions hereinbefore referred to? What is his attitude upon a budget system for the nation? What does he think about the rights of men, based upon the Constitution, when most of his duties require the suspension of ARGENT ARCHER PHOTO KENSINGTON LONDON MADAM E. AZALIA HACKLEY The noted musical director, who has been confined to the home of her sister, Mrs. Smith of Detroit, Mich., and just as soon as her health will permit she will start on a tour to Washington, D. C., and other cities in the east. constitutional rights? What is his known attitude toward the League of Nations? How does he stand with the colored vote, which will be a great fear in carrying the close north, west and middle west states? These questions had best be answered before the popular choice of Congress is presented to the electorate of the country, for, while Massachusetts re-elected Governor Coolidge, Kentucky elected Governor Morrow, Massachusetts was a Republican state; Kentucky, a Democratic one, Massachusetts voted to sustain the Governor in his attitude toward the right of labor to strike; Kentucky elected Morrow because of his attitude against the League of Nations; and put over with him, a referendum vote against any League, while Massachusetts supported the idea of a League with reservations. This shows the necessity of knowing fully, the man, his policies and attitude toward all men and measures affecting the life of the citizen, and the destiny of the country. A strong, well-known man is required, and we strongly suspect that he lives in Illinois, and is now presiding over the destinies of her citizens in a capitol not far removed from the tomb of the immortal Lincoln. Negro Bolshevists Some years ago Mayor Wm. Hale Thompson addressed a large compose of people at one of the colored churches in chicago and said: "I am convinced that no reception has ever been given to me by a greater bend of patriots than this one recorded me at this time by you men and women of the south side. Think of it; a flag in every hand, and every hand that of a patriot." This was no doubt true, and had been for many years before he uttered it, for up until that time, the Negro race had not succeeded in producing any I. W. W.'s, radicals, syndicalists, unarchists or Bolsheviks, and perhaps it is the production of some of these that is assisting to create trouble between the races for the Negro in this country. The Government seems to have given the question of Negro tendencies to ward socialism, radicalism and syndicalism some consideration, and in one of the daily papers of the country, a partial report was made revealing sedition among the Negro masses. Several Negro newspapers were mentioned as being extremely radical and against the existing rule of law and order. The Negro is making a sad, mistake, when he departs from the simple faith of the fathers, and attempts to secure greater rights by becoming actively or passively a believer in, or member of PROF. JAMES A. MUNDY Voice, Repertory, Aesthetics, Choirmaster Bethel A. M. E. Church, Director of Morris Glee Cub, Conductor of Community Singing, who will conduct the grand chorus of three hundred voices in the masque of Colored America at Orchestra Hall, Wednesday, November 19. Voice, Repertory, Aesthetics, Choirmaster Bethel A. M. E. Church, Director of Morris Glee Cub, Conductor of Community Singing, who will conduct the grand chorus of three hundred voices in the masque of Colored America at Orchestra Hall, Wednesday, November 19. any socialistic syndicalist or minor group, to rebel against the present law and order regulations of the country or the community in which he lives. Just as the Negro has become radical in proportion has grown his troubles trial and tribulations. Persecution rioting, the denial of nature rights and justice was never greater than they are now toward the Negro and the Negro was never more messy in demanding, nor more aggressive in fighting for his rights than now. His remedy must be wrong, or he must be a poor fighter, for he has made no headway whatever in securing the thing that ought to be his—pierce and respect in the community in which he lives. He had best try the formula of his foreparents and try by his conduct to merit just consideration for himself and his family, rather than at tempt to wring it out of another hands by force. We must win in this country by precept and example in the enforcement of the Golden Rule, and not by prowess, Bolshevism, anarchy and reprime. Let us, the Negroes our selves, see to it that there shall be no increase in our numbers of the Negro who believes in red propaganda, and give those who are among us to understand that they are their own, as well as our greatest enemy. The political situation has clarified somewhat, and we now find that most of the states are presenting candidate for consideration in the next presidential election. The recent election has disclosed a wonderful field of starters, and no doubt a free-for-all fight will ensue. Morrow, of Kentucky has shown wonderful possibilities for Kentucky, the home of Henry Clay and other notables for repudiating the League of Nations by a referendum vote, with Morrow leading the fight being the only state in which that is sue was put up to the people, making Morrow a strong possible entry into the Presidential derby. Illinois is standing by her first choice, however and will present to the Convention which in all probabilities will be held in Chicago, not only her favorite son but the favorite of all true Republicans who wish to see the nominee elected and the country redeemed, for a party has a greater asset as a candidate than in any other, so far mentioned. Every effort is being put forth by Rev. G. H. MeDaniels to make the Enterprise Institute, 516 Aldine Square one of the best of its kind. We join the Rev, in wishing him much success. Politics. 72 PEI HON. WILLIAM E. MASON Congresman at Large of Illinois, who may be induced to enter the race for United States Senator in 1920. Former U. S. Minister to Haiti Dies Journalist, Lawyer, Diplomat. Hon. John Stephens Durham, consul to Santo Domingo in 1890, later United States Minister to Haiti, is dead. He was at one time assistant United States district attorney in Cuba, preparing defenses against claims made before Spanish treaty claims commission following the Spanish-American war. He later resumed law practice. Mr. Durham once served as assistant editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin, was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and had been in Europe since the war. Some years ago when the writer resided in Philadelphia, Pa., he had the pleasure of meeting John S. Durham and he and James F. Needham, Secretary of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and ourself become close friends and for many years after coming west Mr. Durham and the writer managed to keep in touch with each other; he was a fine manly fellow and once a friend always a friend. -Editor REV. J. P. BRUSHINGHAM Replies to Those Who Have Attempted to Place Him in a False Light. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 1919. To the Editor, My attention has been called to a comment made by myself as a member of the race riot jury. The idea which I intended to convey was "segregation by agreement" the colored people taking the initiative. The colored people should insist on good housing, proper educational advantages for their children, and good living conditions. Then say to the larger race, "stay on your own side of the fence, if you so choose, we can get along without you very comfortably. What we want is justice, a square deal, proper environment, an equal chance in the race of life." Please set me right in this matter before you readers, and greatly oblige so that I shall not suffer misrepresentation by a partial report of what I said. Yours respectfully, J. P. BRUSHINGHAM. $500,000 TRUST COMPANY TO BE LAUNCHED BY COLORED MEN. Founder of Standard Life Insurance Company Confers With New York Capitalists—Ready to "Put Over" Big Financial Venture. (Special to The Broad Ax). Washington, D. C.—Fresh from New York City, where he spent a week or ten days in conference with Capitalists who control millions, Heman E. Perry, president of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Ga., stopped over in Washington this week en route South, and announced the formal launching of a campaign to put over a financial venture of tremendous importance to the colored people, to be known as the Citizens' Trust Company. This is the only financial corporation to be controlled by colored people favorably passed upon by the Capital Issues Committee of the Sixth Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Ga., and also by the Capital Issues Committee of the U. S. Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. The new financial institution is to be under national and state supervision. The institution is to have a capital of $250,000, and a surplus of an equal J. S. DURHAM DEAD. The Broad Ax. amount—$500,000. Aside from a regular banking and trust business, special emphasis will be given to assisting colored people in purchasing and building homes and in securing farm properties on long time payments and at low rates of interest. The development of colored business concerns and industrial corporations will receive special attention. The new concern will be national in scope with branch offices in many important centers. Mr. Perry explained his plans in full detail to the officers of one of the largest trust companies in New York and is to be guided in the formation and operation of the Citizens Trust Company by these trained experts. He has been assured substantial encouragement in the carrying out of his plans. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BLACK STAR LINE ARRIVES IN TOWN. Hon. Marcus Garvey, President of the Black Star Line, (of whom mention has been made in these columns) was in the city on Thursday conferring with his attorneys Col. W. E. Mollison who is representing the Black Star in the United States court against Col. Robert S. Abbott and the Defender, and Mr. Fred L. Barnett who is representing Mr. Garvey in his suit against the same defendants in the Superior Court of Cook County. The editor met Mr. Garvey who was accompanied by Mr. J. Walker, a member of his Board of Directors and they both appeared delighted with their trip to Chicago. Mr. Garvey spoke at Odd Fellows Hall on State Street Thursday night to a very good audience. He left after the address for New York to be present at the sailing of the first fleet of the Black Star Line. While in the city, Mr. Garvey gave his attorney Col. Mollison instructions to proceed to qualify his corporation under the Blue Sky Law of the state so that when he comes again he will be able to sell stock unmolested. HARVEY WATKINS RUNS FOR WARD COMMITTEEMAN. The Broad Ax: I have just learned that Harvey A. Watkins, one of the really big colored men of Chicago, has decided to give the Republicans of the second ward an opportunity to be represented by him as their committee man. Mr. Watkins, so his friends say, is in dead earnest. I do not know what the bosses may wish in this matter, but I do know that if Harvey Watkins puts into his race for this place the same zeal and energy he puts into his business and the same ability he displays in the support of political friends he will run first under the wire. His platform is: "I want no office; I want simply to do the greatest good to the people who honor me. I am a business man and my word is my bond." The people will hesitate a long time before losing this opportunity to honor a real man who is not a moss back and who is free from the prejudices gatheed up during a third of a century of selfish so called leadership. Elect Watkins by all means. CITIZEN. Passing through the city, enroute to Lake Forest, Ill., from Des Moines, Ia., Mr. George Rice, visited the offices of the Milton Merchant Agency, THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 15, 1919 ARRIVALS AT BEAUTIFUL IDLE WILD, 50 E. 33rd Street, Chicago Arthur D. Stevenson, Pittsburgh, Pa. S. Massey and wife, Huntington, W. Va. C. J. Holland, Grand Rapids, Mich. W. J. Jackson, Lexington, Ky. W. H. Johnson, Chicago. Wm. A. Watts, Omah, Nebr. William Ross, Chicago. M. Blaire, Tulsa, Okla. John Carter, Tulsa, Okla. C. M. Hirt, Chicago. E. A. Watson, Marion, Ind. Lawrence Harvey, Chicago. B. Williams, Indianapolis, Ind. Russell Jeikins, St. Louis, Mo. P. Taylor, Fargo, N. D. Wm. J. Lewis and wife, Joliet, Ill. Clyde Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind. Frank M. Waterfield and wife, Detroit, Mich. Butler Bowdre, Cleveland, O. C. E. Kendrick, New York. E. M. Smooth, Milwaukee, Wis. H. S. Thompson, Ann Arbor, Mich. Sergt. David Lane and wife, Atanta, Ga. IDLEWILD NOTES The Twentieth Century Art Club devoted to charity and hand embroidery and fine needle work, with Mrs. Geo. Terrell, President, Mrs. Wm. Smith, Secretary, and Madam Martha Roberts as hostess, held an enjoyable party at the Idlewild last week. They expect to repeat soon. Mr. K. Waterfield, wife and daughter were at the Idlewild the early part of the week, en route home from Iowa, where they had been on a ten days' visit. They report weather conditions good in Iowa, but were hastening home before winter set in. The new company, with Susie Sutton Brown and Abbie Mitchell of the Lafayette Stock Co. will arrive in Chicago on the 17th. Miss Brown will be at the Idlewild. Mr. Chas, McGooden made a pleasant call at the Idlewild Sunday, last The four Johnsons, who have been holding down a successful engagement at the Morrison Hotel Roof Garden left the Idlewild Wednesday, last, the west, where they will tour the Pacific Coast before returning east. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Blaine, of Tulsa, Okla., are at the Idlewild. They are well pleased with Chicago and are delighted with the hotel. Don't fail to eat your Sunday dinner at the Idlewild. Chicken and dumplings o'possum and sweet potatoes, and such foods as mother used to make are all your reasonably, for Mrs. Allen is a mother to those who are in need of home cooking. TO PLEAD CAUSE OF RACE Much comment is being made as to Rev. A. J. Carey contributing honor to himself and to the nation as well and especially to our race, because of his victory in being nominated and elected to be present at the Constitutional Convention which convenes in January, 1920, at Springfield, Ill. Just as the Rev. A. J. Carey has contributed honor to himself as Presiding Elder of the Chicago District of the A. M. E. Churches, so we believe he will do at the Convention. The A. M. E. Churches in St. Louis, Mo., are uniting to elect him as one of the Bishops there. RETURNS SOUTH SAD. Mrs. J. B. Powell, 3808 S. Dearborn street, has just returned from Pensacola, Florida, where she spent three weeks, while away she buried her daughter, Mrs. Alice Cole, arriving home Saturday just in time to see her mother, Mrs. Corriet Washington who died at the Dearborn street address Monday at the ripe age of 111 years. It was only February last that Mrs. Powell buried her brother, H. E. James 3853 Langley avenue. IN ALA Judge John Stelk of the Speeder's Court and Legal Advisor for the Pyramid Building and Loan Association has gone to Foley, Aln. While there, he will spend his time on his 3,000 acre ranch, on which he has 200 heads of hogs. It is also stated that he has also there 7,000 bushels of yellow yams. There are a number of other things there with these that will be of interest to the Judge. ALDERMAN LOUIS ANDERSON IN BETHEL LITERARY. On next Monday evening, November 17, Alderman L. B. Anderson will address Bethel Literary on a very important subject. Special musical program furnished by Prof. E. Grundy. Free admission. Everybody invited. Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor; Sandy W. Trice, president; Geo. T. Kersey, chairman, Program Committee; J. W. Bell, secretary. Mrs. C. L. Graves, is spending a bit of time in Minneapolis and St Paul, Minn. Mrs. Graves is Treasurer of the Virginia Society. GETS THE MONEY M. T. Bailey, Press, Bailey Realty Co., 3678 S. State street, sold the estate of Daniel J. Summon's to Thomas F. Mulech and his wife, which is located at Ada street and W. Marquette road, for a cash consideration. Attorney Walter M. Farmer represented the estate. LIKE BAILEY'S HALL Mrs. Elizabeth Keeling and Mrs. I. Simmons, Board members of Star of East Juvenile, No. 114, N. U. K. and D. of A., have located at Bailey's Hur 3638 S. State street and will meet the members the 2nd and 4 Saturdays of each month from 1:30 to 3 p. m. CHIPS. On Thursday evening, November 20 the Baptist Young Women's Congress will meet at Salem Baptist Church 30th and La Salle streets. They are planning a fine meeting. Mrs. D. J. Marion of Evanston, Ill., is President Mr. J. B. Street, of 3736 S. Wabash avenue, who has been ill for some little time, has improved. Mrs. F. Edgehill, who was confined to St. Luke's Hospital for some time is at home, 27 E. 44th street. Life Not Merely Lapse of Years. The mere lapse of years is not life. To eat and drink and sleep; to be exposed to the darkness and the light; to pass round in the mill of habit; and turn the wheel of wealth; to make reason our bookkeeper and turn thought into an implement of trade—this is not life. In all this, but a poor fraction of the consciousness of humanity is awakened; and the sanctities still slumber which make it most worth while to be—James Martineau. Medicine From Horns In China a large trade exists in deer, reindeer and wild sheep Horns for use in medicines, and Hongkong, as the chief center of trade in Chinese medicines in south China, imports a considerable quantity of such goods annually. For Dull Mirrors If mirrors be very dull and speckled, the following method is excellent: Take a small portion of whiting and add sufficient cold tea to make a paste; rub the glass with warm tea, dry with a soft cloth; rub a little of the paste well on the mirror and polish dry with tissue paper. Sea's Depth Told by Bomb For measuring sea depths a Massachusetts doctor has invented a dynamite bomb which explodes on striking the bottom, the distance being estimated by measuring the time it takes the sound to reach the surface of the water. How Starfish Eat. All the starfish fasten themselves to the matter they wish to devour, turn their stomachs inside out, and enfold their prey. It doesn't sound pretty, but it's effective, and that's all the starfish care about. "Zouave" From Algiers "Zonave" is the French name taken from that of a tribe in Algiers and this kind of light infantry was first employed in that country in 1821, the members being Algerians and dressing in semi-Moorish uniforms. Other countries, including the United States, have adopted the Zonave system since. In the Civil war, and the Italian assault upon Rome in 1870, they were conspicuous, in the latter case defending the papal supremacy. To Take Baby's Picture. Anyone who has tried it knows it is a difficult task to take an indoor picture of an active child. By placing the subject near a sunny window, but not in the direct sunlight, and with a sheet fixed at one side, high enough so that it reaches above the subject's head, good results may be obtained. If the child sits on the floor, the sheet will be high enough thrown over two chairs. Solitude. What period do you think I recall most frequently and most willingly in my dreams? Not the pleasures of my youth; they are too rare, too much mingled with bitterness and now too distant. I recall the period of my seclusion, of my solitary walks, of the fleeting but delicious days that I have passed entirely by myself, with my beloved dog, my old cat, with the birds of the field, the hinds of the forest, with all nature and her inconceivable Author—Rousseau. In the Days of Beaver Hats In the olden days in the United States soon after the Revolutionary war, a good beaver hat became a kind of family heirloom, and was handed down from father to son. For some strange reason it was considered to be rather frivolous and extravagant to be seen wearing a new beaver hat, and it was the custom when a man bought one to leave it out in stormy weather before wearing it, to "take the newness off." Times Have Changed It is said that the post office in Philadelphia will lose $15,000 a day as the result of going from the three-cent back to the two-cent rate for letters. That happens to be exactly the sum which Benjamin Franklin was able to turn over to Great Britain in annual revenues from the post offices in the colonies in 1774, after he had put in four years of hard work in creating a postal system. LATE STYLES IN GOWNS AND HATS Pannier Returns and Hoops About Hips May Be Seen—Sleeves at Vanishing Point. BLACK AND WHITE POPULAR Colors Form Favorite Combination at French Resorts—Stripes in Narrow and Wide Arrangements—Skirts Are Very Short. From all signs this will be a decisive season in Paris in so far as fashion creation is concerned. The designers seem to have taken on their old accustomed stride. They have turned their efforts unreservedly to leadership in the world of style. To aid them in this crucial moment there are arriving from the United States, from South America, and from England hosts of buyers and fashion experts to watch the latest developments. This is almost a new experience. At least it is a revived experience, for through the last five years only the most favored of buyers have been allowed to cross the water and only a few of the dressmakers have kept up their work with anything like pre-war vigor. American women during the war have developed a style all their own. They are dressing now as suits the climate and their life and their pursuits, which are quite different from the French woman's. And one sympathizes with the buyers, who wonder whether their clients at home will refuse to accept the wonderful things brought over from France. If their eyes are trained only for beauty they will be dazzled into letting all their accumulated notions of dress go by the board and the conservatives at home will not be suited. At this time of the year all of France, as all of the rest of the world, seeks a cool spot; and so it is at Deauville and the other resorts by the seaside that one looks upon the fashionably arrayed crowd of women and is able to gain some idea of the trend of the times as regards dress. They are wearing the very latest things from a French point of view, and, of course, the majority of the fall fashions will follow in some respects the lines favored just now. Skirts Are Very Short. Well, the tendency is all in the direction of the skirts that are shorter than anything America has ever worn or even dreamed about. You hear it said that the Parisians are wearing their skirts very long, but when you see them with their skirts actually extending just below their knees, so that when their arms are raised the skirt pulls above the knee, you know what a short skirt really is. It is easy on material and is extremely good looking when the figure of the wearer can stand the strain. The skirts are tight, too, but what matters that when their length is what it is? No trouble about taking a good, long step in a dress of this character. Then the coats, when it is a suit, reach almost to the bottom of the skirts, leaving, in fact, only about two or three inches of the skirt to be seen. The coats are either strictly tailored or they show a little fullness about the hips. That tells a story of forthcoming fullnesses of even greater volume. It is so with the dresses. Always there is a slight gathering of extra material where the hips join the waist. It is the pannier that is greeting us on the broad highway of fashion. As yet it is not large enough nor full enough to be alarming, though there are rumors of hoops about the hips and even about the bottoms of the skirts. The sleeves now in vogue can hardly be called sleeves. They actually are just a little strip of material over the top of the shoulder. In most instances that is all, and the Parisians wear them fearlessly for morning and afternoon. In the evening there is no sign to be seen of sleeves. Even the blouses for wear with tailored suits are scantily equipped as to sleeves. They will be quite high at the neck, buttoning up under the chin most uncomfortably on a hot day, and then they will have these little, inadequate sleeves—that is, they are inadequate for anything except setting off a good-looking arm. Indeed, a Frenchwoman's dress of the present mode is little more than two strips of material sewed together and cut kimono fashion, though the lines of her frock are not flowing; they follow the outline of her figure. Evening g wns, far from being an exception to this rule, carry things to an exaggerated degree. The economical use of material there extends to the neckline, which not only opens at back to the waist, but sometimes below that point. These gowns are low in front also. All that is used for the bodices are two pointed strips of material on either side of the front. In order to keep this on there are strings of jewels or beads attached to the points strung around the neck, and from the back of the neck strung to the waistline again. It is the fabric of the evening gown that counts for everything and its draping. Lalasez-Faire. Laissez-faire means letting alone; a general noninterference with individual freedom of action; the let-alone principle of policy of the government and political economy. The term was first used in France to designate the principle of political economy which would leave industry and trade absolutely free from taxation and restriction by government except so far as required by public peace and order. It has since been extended to include noninterference with any guillotine exercise of the individual will. CINEMAS DECORATION & MUSIC MADAME This is a charming creation in black satin with black-beaded chiffon bodice over lace blue silk. REVIVAL OF SEPARATE SKIRT Garment for Dressy Wear Promises to Hold Favor According to Fashion Correspondent. The season is marked by the revival of the separate skirt for dressy wear. Some novel forms of drapery and looped panels promise to play a prominent part in the autumn skirts, observes a prominent fashion writer. Lines of distinction characterize the models of recent importation, and the soft silks and satins lend themselves gracefully to the voluminous drapery. The newest skirts are long enough to cover the boot tops and quite wide enough for comfort. The widths at the bottom will vary from a yard and a quarter to a yard and three-quarters, with all widths between. Silk and satin models are inclined to be a bit wider. One smart skirt interpreting the autumn vogue was shown in supple black satin and pale gray crepe. It was draped low about the hips, but in great cascades at the sides. These drapes were turned inside out and faced with the gray crepe. A wide crushed girdle of the material wrapped itself snugly about the walst. To complete this skirt, one wears a lovely blouse of pale gray georgette embroidered with sparkling jet beads. For a pleasing change one might also choose a bodice of black satin with gray trimmings, to harmonize with the skirt. FASHION CALL FOR PAJAMAS Garment Gaining Favor for House Wear Instead of Room Robes; Got Over Footlights. The French fashion for wearing ornate and brilliantly-colored pajamas in the house instead of room robes has been taken up in America. The fashion was exploited by the stage and got over the footlights to the public. American women, however, are adopting the Chinese costume, which they call by the name of pajamas. The loose trousers are laced in to fit the ankles, and the feet are slipped into gay Chinese slippers. There is a short tuck. In the Chinese manner, worn over the full trousers and often there is a sash in brilliantly-colored Chinese tuxedo. There's not a gulf of difference fixed between the modern skirt, with its wide hips and tight hem, and the pajamas with their fullness at the hips and their faced ankles. These costumes are made in marten, crepe geogrette, and heavy white. Chinese sissi. FASHION NOTES Many little children wear car chiming in pure yellow frocks. An oilcloth motor coat in white and red has three buckled belts. red has three hairs. Long-haired frog like monkey and gray hare, are preformed for trimming. This trimming usually applied to wide-brimmed hats, and no other ornament is employed. Bead frogs are a novelty that forms an interesting trimming for chiffon and other sheer fabrics. They are frogs of the regulation shape, formed of beads strung and sewed into place. More and more use of lace, both as trimming and in combination as a fabric, is noted. The all-lace dress, blouse and hat are here, but the biggest acceptance is of models of lace and geogrette, or of lace and net or lace and volle. Evening Blousace Blouses specialty designed for evening wear are in pastel colors of georgette and chiffon, and hair net lace is an effective form of trimming Jade Favorite Gem in China. Light green jade is the favorite gem of China, and it is difficult to get the stone in uncut form even in that country. Sometimes a rich Chinaman's estate will consist in part of a lump of jade. Sometimes it can be obtained in pounds. But even the leading jewelers of Hongkong usually obtain it in cut form. THAT NEW SUIT FOR WINTER Advantages and Disadvantages in Having It Ready-Made or Made to Order. There are possible advantages in going to a tailor and having your suit made to order and just as many possible advantages in buying it ready made. With the ready-made suit there is always this: You can see the finished garment. There is never the possibility that you won't like it after it is finished, for it is finished to begin with. Moreover, if you are a person whose time is precious, the ready-made suit has advantages in that way. Even if it needs rather elaborate alterations you will need far less fitting than if you are having it made entirely to order. And of course, the ready-made suit, if you buy a good one from a smart shop, has probably been made according to the design of a very skilled and highly paid person, whose your tailor may or may not have the eye of a real designer and he may or may not follow skillfully the lines of the design you select for him. However, if you are blessed with a good figure the tailor will reveal the fact as the ready-made suit cannot possibly do, even if it altered, for it is necessary to make ready-mades according to designs that do not as a rule play up the figure. They must be built for the average figure and built according to lines that require the least possible fitting. If you do go to the tailor bear this in mind: That for this winter suits made of heavy men's suit fabrics are going to be extremely smart. Select such a fabric that shows a decided stripe—one that would probably not be the one you would choose for your husband or son, because the stripes should be quite far apart and quite noticeable. A suiting of dark slate gray with a lighter gray stripe is a splendid selection. Now have the bodice pieces of the pattern cut lengthwise of the stripe with a tunic on the jacket cut the other way of the material. Or in such such way as this make use of the striping to give the suit its only trimming. TO MAKE NEWSPAPER HOLDER Remnant of Narrow Stair Carpet May Be Easily Made Into Decorative Article. The sketch shows a good use to which a remnant of narrow stair-carpet may be put, in the way of making a newspaper holder with it for hanging upon the wall. If possible, the carpet should be selected of a color to match or harmonize with the wallpaper upon which it is to hang. The edges where the carpet has been cut are bound with colored braid. An Easily-Made Newspaper Holder, and at each corner a ring is sewn on in the manner shown in sketch B. Then nails are driven into the wall at a distance apart corresponding with the width of the carpet, and they should slant slightly upwards in the way illustrated in diagram A. The rings are placed upon the nails so that the carpet hangs downwards and forms a large loop, into which the papers may be slipped from either side. All tidy housewives like a 'place to keep papers in, so that they do not litter the room, and this is just the thing needed, 'as it is strong and practi- DRESSES NOW MADE OF KID Whole Sport Outfits Made of the Material and Some Have Leather Ornamentation. The increase use of kid and other soft leather for the making and trimming of women's garments is bringing up the question here as to what effect it will have on other lines. Latest fashion reports from Denauville say that whole sport dresses made of colored kid were worn at the recent races there, and the Paris cables tell of leather dewdaws on many of the new frocks, says the New York Times. In view of the reported general scarcity of kid, which there is no reason to doubt, the question has arisen as to just what effect this vogue will have on the supply available for the glove and shoe trades. It is also asked if the use of colored outer garments of kid will bring about a revival of the vari-colored kid shoes that were so much in vogue here a few years ago, and also serve to increase the color ranges of kid glove offerings in, the near future. Coats for Fall. Some Paris-designed models of fall and winter coats for 1919 and 1920 are in the showrooms of American manufacturers and tailors. The indications are that plains will be very much featured. Double-faced fabrics, plain on one side and plaid on the other, like golf cloths of several seasons ago, are used to develop some very modish coats. Fear in the Child. "There is a world of truth in Prof. Angelo Moso's emphatic declaration: "Every ugly thing told to the child, every shock, every fright given him, will remain like minute splinters in the Seah, to torture him all his life long." — "Psychology and Parenthood," by H. Addington Bruce. R. W. Hunter & Company, Bankers CHICAGO With whom do you do your Banking? Colored American Citizens, there is a great difference between doing your banking business with a bank that employees young Colored American Citizens as Clerks, Tellers, Cashiers and Investors, and one that does not. Do you know that there is some prejudice shown by white banks and bankers in Chicago that employ other nationality in their banks but Colored American Citizens? We have young Colored men and women who have graduated from some of the best schools and colleges in this country, and are as efficient as any other nationality? R. W. Hunter & Company, Bankers, employ sixty-two of the most efficient employees of any bank in the world. We do general-banking the same as any other bank in America, and have Savings Accounts and Checking Accounts. Checks drawn on our banks are honored all over the United States and our drafts are honored in all parts of Europe. Every Colored American Citizen in the United States should be a booster for such a business enterprise as the R. W. Hunter & Company, Bankers, Chicago. THE RIOT HAS TAUGHT THE RACE A LESSON Never before in the history of the Race has an incident displayed our business faults as did the recent riot in Chicago. Ninety per cent of the business houses in the Black Belt are owned by white people, and when they closed their doors the entire Colored population was nearly on the verge of hunger and had these conditions prevailed just one week longer, some of our people would have suffered from starvation, regardless of whether they had funds to purchase food or not. The most of our people had their money in white banks in the Loop District and other sections of the city, where our people could not get to the money. Let us get wise in this country like the white races and bank our money with our Colored banks and do business with one another, the same as the white races do. Let us boost our own business enterprises. R. W. Hunter & Co., Bankers, have handled over three million dollars of the people's money without a complaint or a lawsuit from a single depositor or investor. R. W. Hunter & Co., Bankers, have leases on property in Chicago that are worth over two million dollars, located in some of the best sections of Chicago, and these leases are netting the firm good profits. ATTORNEY J. P. HARDEN, General Manager R. W. HUNTER & COMPANY, BANKERS 4757 State St. 1801 W. Lake St. 3003 S. State St. Out-of-Town Banks: 1828 BROADWAY, GARY, IND. 801 WILEY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Stop Thief! THE "Jumbo" gas burner shown here at the right, (actual size) is a robber on any gas lighting fixture in Chicago. If you have one, get rid of it! It makes high gas bills and causes a great many of the complaints that come to us. Claims that a "Jumbo" will give more light without using more gas are false. Use mantle burners to get more light with less gas. Burning five hours a day for a month, the "Jumbo" consumes $2.30 worth of gas; a "Junior" mantle burner, in the same time, consumes only 39 cents worth, or $1.91 less, and gives much more light. ```markdown ``` TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 GE F. HARDIE GEORGE F. HARDING, JR. REAL ESTATE Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago Black's Blue Book Out Again The colored people's business and professional directory of Chicago and vicinity is just out. It is full of valuable information and is being distributed at 25 cents at newsstands and book stores. By mail 35 cents. 50 E. 33rd St., Chicago, Ill. 4 This Is the "JUNIOR MANTLE" We sell "Junior Mantle" lights complete for only fifteen cents, (which is less than "Jumbos" usually cost) or give one free, in exchange for a "Jumbo," at our main office or any of these stores: West Side 2142 West Madison St. 1709 West 12th St. 1641 Milwaukee Ave. 2221 Ogden Ave. 4033 West Madison St. North Side 3071 Lincoln Ave. 3643 Irving Park Blvd. 408 West North Ave. South Side 731 West 63rd St. 3478 Archer Ave. 103-5 East 35th St. 9051 Commercial St. 11025 Michigan Ave. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Michigan Avenue at Adams Street Telephone Wabash 6000 HARDING, JR. This Is the "Jumbo" Gas Burner THE BROAD AX CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 15, 1919 Franklin A. Denison, S. A. T. Watkins, James E. White Telephone Central 3142 CHICAGO PHONE MAIN 2214 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO Tel. Central 6583 Residence 3646 Grand Boulevard Phone Douglas 4397 J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY AT LAW 36 W. Randolph Street Corner Dearborn St. Suite 402 Delaware Building F. Dunn, J. B. McCahey, Trustees Tel: Oakland 1552, 1551, 1550 JOHN J. DUNN Established 1877 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COAL Fifty-First and Federal Streets CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Tel. Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-320 REAPER BLK. Clark and Washington Streets Phone Central 1239 CHICAGO Residence, 4533 Prairie Avenue Phone Kenwood 8520 WALTER M. FARMER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 708 Office Telephone: Main 4153 CHICAGO Residence 3419 South Park Ave. Phone Douglas 9354 WM. J. LATHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW Office Phone: Calumet 875 2 EAST THIRTY-FIRST ST. Suite 7 CHICAGO Residence 3855 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9183 Phones: Main 2017 Auto 32-395 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Bullding 84 W. Washington Street CHICAGO Telephone Oakland 246 E. K. CALDWELL 5057 South State Street Near 51st St. Not On the Corner CHICAGO "Exelento Will Make Your Hair Long, Too" EXELENTO FOR KINKY HAIR "Every woman can have nice, long hair." says Mary Gilbert. "My hair has grown 28 inches long by your wonderful EXELENTO QUININE POMADE Don't be fooled by fake Kink Removers. You can't straighten your hair until it's soft and long enough to wear without frocks or roots of the hair and makes it grow long and stiff. We make Exelento Skin Beautifier, an ointment for dark, sallow skin. Used in treatment of skin conditions. PRICE OF EACH 25. IN STAMPS OR COIN AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. --- "Sunny corner outside suite, five rooms. Can be seen by phone after 7 p. m. Bay 3161-L."—Vancouver (B. C) Province. Measure of Greatness Great men, great events, great epochs, it has been said, grow as we recede from them; and the rate at which they grow in the estimation of men is in some sort a measure of their greatness.-Principal Shairp. Our Different Worlds. I once stood in a dome with different colored glass in each window. Thus four men touching each other might each see a different scene; a red ocean, a green city, blue fields, and yellow mountains. A rare man might climb to the top of the dome and see the whole circle of the landscape under the white light of a pure atmosphere. But most of us look through one window, each upon a different world, each world colored by our own individuality.—Robert S. Barrett. Find Date Valuable Food Dates form the staple food of the Arabs in a large part of Arabia and are served in some form at every meal. Sirup and vinegar are made from old dates, and by those who disregard the teachings of the Koran a kind of brandy is distilled from them. The date pit is ground and fed to the cows and sheep, so that nothing of the precious fruit may be lost. Whole pits are used as beads and counters for the Arab children in their games on the desert sand. Bees Distinguish Colors Experiments have shown that bees distinguish different colors, but different colors acquire significance for bees when the insects have learned that certain colors are associated with certain nutritive advantages. The bees are not "reflex-machines"—they are not compelled by any organic chromotropism to prefer certain colors to others. They accumulate experience and remember that certain colors are associated with certain nutritive benefits. Evil Always to Be Fought Evil Always to Be Fought. There can be no compromise with evil. It never is right to license wrong, whatever golden returns it may offer or however difficult it may be to get rid of it. In our social life and in our personal life, wherever evil shows its hand there must be battle, not compromise.—Exchange. To Prevent Fire. Paint paper lamp shades with solution of alum. They will not catch fire so easily. Four Into One. Four into One. "A monthly holiday, closed all day every Wednesday is also to be observed from April to September."—Glasgow Evening Times. Two Fatalities. The freight train caused the explosion by hitting a truck loaded with acetylene tanks. The truck and driver was killed.—Buffalo News. Deadly Arablan Sirocco The sirocco or sand storm of the Arabian desert is exceedingly treacherous. It often digs pits two hundred feet deep, scattering the sand for miles around. Proof of Biblical Truth Perhaps the most impressive fact of record concerning disease in ancient times is found in the Bible, in the First Book of Samuel, where we are told that the land where the Philistines were overrun with a plague of rats or mice and that thereupon the people were smitten with bubonic plague to punish them for their seizure of the Ark of the Covenant. Thousands of years later our modern science discovered that rats are the chief disseminators of that pestilence —New York Herald. Office Phone: Douglas 8285 KERSEY, McGOWAN CHICAGO'S REP KERSEY, McGOWAN AND MORSELL CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE UNDERTAKERS Finest Establishment in the U. S. GEO. T. KERSEY D. A. McGOWAN WM. J. MORSELL Proprietors 3515 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. Love. Remember a reasonable price Love. Remember you RNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER PHONE - KENWOOD 455 Office-5028-5030 S. State Street Give Renewal to Acknowledge your Laws as They Apply to You In Your Telephone District Amount Court That You Need Your New Time Zone New Meter Records Steam. A recording meter has been invented to measure the amount of steam used in an industrial plant and check waste. Optimistic Thought. What a glorious creature was he who first discovered tobacco—Fielding. Few May See Her Face. The Mohammedan woman, may show her face only to men whom she may not marry. This means that a man may see the face of his mother, wife, sisters, daughters, aunts, and none other of the women of his class. New Way of Tinting Glass may be tinted permanently by immersion in the medicinal water of Bath, England, and this recent discovery is to be made use of in the establishment of a stained glass industry. "Good Night" Is Too Long The countryman's "How do?" or "How be?" is outclassed by the London printing trade's "Good" or "Good, George"—omitting the "night" and the "morning."—London Chronicle. The banana is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing from year to year from an underground root stock with a stem or stalk from 10 to 15 feet high above the ground. The plant has drooping leaves, but no branches like fruit trees of the north countries. Each stalk produces one large cluster of fruit. After fruiting, the stalk is cut down to the surface of the ground and grows up again from the root. Colorado's Wonderland The Garden of the Gods is a tract of land, about 500 acres in extent, near Colorado Springs, Colo. It abounds in weed and fantastic pinnacles of red and white sandstone, some of them more than 300 feet high. Among the chief features are the Cathedral spires, the Balanced rock, etc. The gateway of the garden consists of two enormous masses of red sandstone, 830 feet high, sufficiently far apart for the roadway to pass between them. Garden of Eden in Mexico? A prehistoric race that lived in Mexico centuries before Cortez ever arrived there to crush the power of the Aztec kingdom, was a civilized people who were flooded out of existence by a deluge that swept the valley of Mexico, as rellics picked up near the capital city prove, and some writers assert that Mexico was the site of the beginning of man and that it was in this valley that Noah set forth for his 40-tour of the flooded world. Red Tape Citadel "Circumlocution office" is a description used by the great novelist, Charles Dickens, in his book, "Little Dorrit," to ridicule official delays and indirectness. It is described as the chief of "public departments in the art of perceiving how not to do it." The name has come into popular use as a synonym for governmental routine, "red tape," procrastination and delay in transacting public business. When Holland Banned Orange When Holland Banned Orange. There was a time when Holland forbade the sale of oranges and carrots. Orange was the color of the stadtholder's family, and when the democratic feeling against this family was at its height the fruit or orange color was taboo. "Stay in School." Does it pay to continue your studies? Education means a successful and useful life; it pays the individual. Education means efficient workers; it pays the nation. Show this to your parents and ask them what they "think about it. Stay in school—Colorado Agricultural College News Notes. AN AND MORSELL PRESENTATIVE ARNEST H. WILLIAMS UNDERT PHONE - KENWOOD Office 5028-5030 S. S. --- 185 MORSELL NIVE U. S. VM. J. MORSELL CHICAGO, ILL. The Cra 30 The finest build Steam heat H. WILLIAM DERTAK KENWOOD 45 28-5030 S. State St The Cunningham Car Bananas James A. Mundy, Musical Director Masque of Colony ORCHESTER 216 So. Mich. Wednesday, Nov. Groups participating in the "M ford in charge; Y. W. C. A., Mrs. otic Service League, Mrs. Irene M gett, Assistant Director; Morris C Women's Amateur Minstrels, Mrs. and Dramatic Club, and other group Accompanists: Miss Cleo M. Di Sterling Todd. This mammoth musical and all Chicagoans who have an eye a fore has such a matchless array of Hear Miss Mary E. Jones, who honors two years in succession at Jones thrilled an audience of ten compelling power of her glorious Hear Mr. George L. Johnson (formerly of the Williams Jubilee voice, as it is heard n a captivating All main floor seats and f $1.10; balance of balcony boxes seating six persons Tickets on sale at the follow Wabash Ave.; Y. W. C. A., 36 House, 3637 State St., and fro of the chorus; 3834 Wabash A Proceeds to go to an institu better understanding between Masque of Colored America 300 years in the U. S.A. ORCHESTRA HALL 216 So. Michigan Boulevard Wednesday, November 19. 8:15 P.M. Groups participating in the "Masque": Y. M. C. A., Mr. H. R. Crawford in charge; Y. W. C. A., Mrs. L. H. Preston in charge; Girls' Patrotic Service League, Mrs. Irene M. Gaines in charge; Miss Marie Burgett, Assistant Director; Morris Gleeb Club, H. L. Estes in charge; Women's Amateur Minstrels, Mrs. Hall in charge; Englewood Musical and Dramatic Club, and other groups to be announced later. Accompanists: Miss Cleo M. Dickerson, Mrs. Willa Minor and Mr. Sterling Todd. This mammoth musical and dramatic spectacle should appeal to all Chicagoans who have an eye and an ear for the beautiful. Never before has such a matchless array of talent been assembled. Hear Miss Mary E. Jones, who has the distinction of having honors two years in succession at the Chicago Musical College. Mrs Jones thrilled an audience of ten thousand at the Coliseum, by the all compelling power of her glorious voice. Hear Mr. George L. Johnson, of New York City, tenor solo (formerly of the Williams Jubilee Singers). You will enjoy this golden voice, as it is heard a captivating repertory. All main floor seats and first five rows in the balcony $1.10; balance of balcony 83 cents; gallery 55 cents; boxes seating six persons $25.00 (including war tax) Tickets on sale at the following places: Y. M. C. A., 3160 Wabash Ave.; Y. W. C. A., 3541 Indiana Ave.; Griffin Musical House, 3637 State St., and from all participants and members of the chorus; 3834 Wabash Ave., phone Boulevard 10448. The Planet Carnegie Mr. Carnegie shared an almost unique honor with the Empress Eugenie in having a planet named after him during his lifetime. Two of the remarkable family of minor planets situated between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars were named Carnegie and Eugenia. -Westminster Gazette. Chicago Title and STATED IN OUR BUSINESS S that of showing the co titles. The millions upon build and rebuild Ch nished relying on the STRACTS AND TITLE No man has lost a This is our past. Wise men judge f behavior. CHICAGO TITLE AND 69 W. Washi Chicago Title and Trust Company OUR BUSINESS SINCE 1847 has been that of showing the condition of real estate titles. The millions upon millions required to build and rebuild Chicago have been furnished relying on the accuracy of our ABSTRACTS AND TITLE POLICIES. Wise men judge future action by past behavior. The Cranford A 3600 WABAS The finest building ever opened Steam heat, electric lights, Phone Main 263 J. W. Case 100 The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance Phone Main 263 J. W. Casey, Agt. 133 W. Washington St. --- Milago Title and Trust Co. STATED BRIEFLY: OUR BUSINESS SINCE 1847 has of showing the condition of real the millions upon millions require and rebuild Chicago have been and relying on the accuracy of our ACTS AND TITLE POLICIES. o man has lost a dollar by so re this is our past. raise men judge future action by vior. MILAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMM. 69 W. Washington Street Assets exceed $12,000,000.00 No deposits or demand liabilities. Mrs. Fannie Hall Clint, Dramatic Director 300 years in the U. S.A. FRED America SERA HALL Bagan Boulevard December 19, 8:15 P.M. "Que": Y. M. C. A., Mr. H. R. Craw- L. H. Preston in charge; Girls' Pat- te Gaines in charge; Miss Marie Bu- lee Club, H. L. Estes in charge Hall in charge; Englewood Musical apps to be announced later. Kersson, Mrs. Willa Minor and M. dramatic spectacle should appeal to and an ear for the beautiful. Never be maligned been assembled. He has the distinction of having the Chicago Musical College. Misc ousand at the Coliseum, by the all voice. of New York City, tenor soloist, angers). You will enjoy this golden repertory. first five rows in the balcony 883 cents; gallery 55 cents; $25.00 (including war tax) ing places: Y. M. C. A., 3300 441 Indiana Ave.; Griffin Musi- can all participants and members ave., phone Boulevard 10448. ion whose aim is to promote a the races. Remarkable Change Newspaper Article.—He allowed himself to be drawn, as if by some supernatural centrifugal force, toward the center. "Centrifugal force acted in just the opposite manner when we were studying—but, of course, everything is upset nowadays.—Boston Transcript. D Trust Company RIEFLY: NCE 1847 has been condition of real estate millions required to cago have been fur- accuracy of our AB- POLICIES. dollar by so relying. ture action by past TRUST COMPANY ington Street ---