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GOVERNOR FRANK O. LOWDEN HAS BLOWN IN MORE THAN FOUR-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS So Far In His Wild Effort To Secure the Nomination For President of the United States, and to Ride Into the White House in a Pullman Palace Car. Major General Leonard Wood Is Still in the Lead For That Exalted Office and all the Colored People in all Parts of this Country; are Hoping and Praying that He Will Be Nominated For President of the United States, By the Republican National Convention. THE CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE GAVE A DELIGHTFUL BANQUET AT THE Y. M. C. A. MONDAY EVENING, DR. GEORGE C. HALL, MASTER OF CEREMONIES, IN ITS TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR DRIVE. HON. VICTOR F. LAWSON, EDITOR OF THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, CONTRIBUTED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE LEAGUE, AFTER HE HAD FEASTED ON CHICKEN, ICE CREAM AND CAKE. MR. JESSE BINGA, THE BANKER, LAID HIS CHECK DOWN FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS; HON. S. B. TURNER. HON. OSCAR DE PRIEST, DR. GEORGE C. HALL AND ATTORNEY RICHARD E. WESTBROOKS FOLLOWED SUIT WITH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH; TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS WAS TAKEN IN IN CASH, CHECKS AND PLEDGES. MONDAY EVENING SHORTLY AFTER TWELVE O'CLOCK A SECOND BOMB WAS HURLED AT THE APPOMATTOX CLUB, 3632 GRAND BOULEVARD, SHATTERING ALL THE EXPENSIVE FRONT WINDOWS AND ALL THE MASON OR STONE WORK AROUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE, DAMAGING THE BUILDING TO THE EXTENT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS. MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON ROUTED GOVERNOR FRANK O. LOWDEN TUESDAY AT SPRINGFIELD AT THE MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE OF ILLINOIS, BY RE-ELECTING HON. FRANK L. SMITH CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE AND HON. HARRY B. WARD, SECRETARY, AGAINST THE BITTER PROTEST AND OPPOSITION OF GOVERNOR LOWDEN. The Investigating Committee of the United States Senate, which has been for the past week prying into the campaign expenditures of the various candidates seeking the nomination for President of the United States, both Democrats and Republicans and so far the investigation shows that Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, who seems to be strongly in disfavor with the colored people residing in every nook and corner of the United States, has like a half drunken sailor, wrecklessly blown in more than four hundred thousand dollars in his more than wild effort to become President of the United States and to ride into the White House at Washington, D. C., in a Pullman Palace car; more than three hundred and seventy-nine thousand dollars was according to the testimony of Hon. Louis L. Emmerson, his personal campaign manager before the Senate Investigating Committee, was dug up out of the pocket of Governor Lowden and out of the pocket of Mrs. Florence Pullman Lowden. It would seem that those two eminent and distinguished personages entertain the idea that the nomination for President of the United States is for sale to the highest bidder for cash; for already Governor and Mrs. Lowden have spent more money in unsuccessfully chasing wild or fast fleeting rainbows, than the salary of that high and honorable office amounts to in four years. It is true that the friends and supporters of General Leonard Wood and the friends and the supporters of other presidential candidates have also spent considerable money in the primary fights in the various states, but General Wood has not had the nerve nor the boldness to run his hands down in his pockets and dig up the money therefrom in a brazen effort to buy the nomination for President of this, the greatest Republic on the face of the broad green earth. Monday evening the Chicago branch of the National Urban League which has accomplished a great work in this city during the past three or four years gave a banquet at the Y. M. C. A. in the interest of its ten thousand drive, Dr. George C. Hall was the able and brilliant master of ceremonies and the THE BROAD AX [Name] MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD. The leading Republican candidate for the nomination for President of the United States, whose thousands of loyal friends and supporters in all parts of this broad land feel dead sure of his calling and election. sums out of the pockets of the others present: Victor F. Lawson, $1,000; Oscar Do Priest, $100; S. B. Turner, $100; Dr J. W. McDowell, $100; Jessia Binga, $100; Richard E. Westbrooks, $100; F. L. Gillespie, $50; Dr. M. O. Bousfield, $50; Chas. G. Martin, $50; Wm. Bottoms $50; Morris Lewis, $25; David Manson $25; Nina T. Tives, $25; Virgil A. Pumphrey, $25; John B. French, $25; and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, $25; Dr. Chas. E. Bentley, $25; Alonzo A. Thompson, $25; F. G. Trapp, M. D. $25; John W. Anderson, $25; E. E. Mary C. Clark, $25; Mona E. Ere $25; David A. McGowan, $25; Helen Eugenia Hagan, $25; Jessie E. Jones, $20; W. H. Eaves, $10; Dr. O. I. Hawkins, $10; Chas. S. Washington, $10; Geraldyne H. Dismoud, $10; Clarence H. Payne, $10; Dr. L. L. Shelton, $10; L. A. Branch, $10; Maudelle B. Bousfield, $10; Frank P. Waring, $10; T. Arnold Hill, $10; Samuel A. McGowan, $10; Wm. J. Morsell, $10; Chas. S. Johnson, $10; C. V. Dudley, M. D. $10; C. M. Washington, $10; Geo. F. Faulkner, $10; Ruth R. Pearson, $5; A. Tillery, Jr., $5; Chas. A. Wilson, $5; H. L. Harris, Jr., $5; Irene M. Gaines, $5; P. T. Lane, $5; Gertrude Balay, $5; E. E. Smith, $5; Chas. B. Burton, $10; Mrs. J. B. Wilson, $5; Mrs. Livern E. Harrison, $5; Julius N. Avendorph, Jr., $2.50; Julius N. Avendorph, $2.50; Wm. H. Washington, $2; Maude A. Lawrence, $5; Rencher N. Harris, $2.50; Mary R. Smith, $10; D. J. Smith, $5; total, $2,414.50. Monday evening not long after 12 o'clock a second attempt was made to entirely destroy the Appomattox Club, 3632 Grand boulevard, a bomb which struck it was almost all powerful, for the explosion was so great that it shook the whole earth for many blocks around it, the heavy front of the building and the expensive windows, clean up to the third floor, were all shattered into a thousand pieces at the most conservative estimate the building was damaged to the extent of three thousand dollars. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1920. The homes of many other colored people and the property of some white people residing near unto it was also damaged to a greater or less extent, the five hundred members of the Appomattox Club in the main are composed of the very best class of colored men in this city, the majority of them owning their own beautiful homes and flat buildings on the side; the exterior of the building is always kept in first-class condition and there is no earmarks whatever, to indicate that the building is occupied by colored people, and unquestionably the bombs are hurled at it for pure eudence on the part of some race prejudice whites who hate to see colored people force themselves to the front and conduct themselves like true or real men and women. The bomb tossed against the Appomattox Club building Monday evening was not hurled alone but it was thrown at the homes of each and every one of its five hundred members whose lives are in danger every time they enter or leave the building or even remain inside of it and it would have been a horrible thing if one or a half dozen of its members had been in the act of leaving or entering the club at the very time of the explosion for without one moments warning they would have been blown into eternity. No one more firmly believes in law and order than the writer, but if there is no law in this city to protect the property belonging to the Appomattox Club, so that its members can assemble in it and enjoy themselves in an orderly and gentlemanly manner, then it is up to its members themselves to secure two wide awake watehmen to guard the building night and day and instruct them to blaze away at the first person or persons who attempt to toss a death dealing bomb against the Appomattox Club. Mayor William Hale Thompson is again wearing his broad smile which will not fade away, for-on Tuesday he put to flight Governor Frank O. Lowden and his followers at the meet- ing of the Republican State Committee at Springfield and the forces of Mayor Thompson sent Governor Lowden down for the count and re-elected Hon. Frank L. Smith, Chairman of the State Committee and Hon. Harry B. Ward, Secretary and at the present time it is freely predicted that Mayor Thompson will be re-elected the Illinois member of the Republican National Committee. NEGEO EDUCATION A NATIONAL PROGRAM Baltimore Meeting of National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, July 28-31. Prominent Leaders Have Acepted Invitations to Speak—President Gandy Reaches State Teachers' Association. Baltimore, Md.-John M. Gandy, president of the Normal School at Petersburg, Va., who is also president of the National Association of Teachers' in Colored Schools, has been visiting the State Teachers' Association of Kentucky, Mississippi and Pennsylvania and outlining the program of the National Association meeting, which will be held in Baltimore on July 28-31. President Gandy has announced that the educational program will include the following sections: Colleges, John Hope of Atlanta, Chairman; Secondary Schools, Garnett Wilkinson, Washington, D. C., Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, R. S. Wilkinson Elementary Schools, Harry T. Pratt, Baltimore; Rural Schools, W. T. B. Williams, Tuskegee Institute; and Community Service, Mrs. Ida P. Liston, Washington. Well-Known Speakers on Program. That white and colored leaders are deeply interested in the improvement of educational facilities for the youth of twelve million Negro Americans, is shown by the fact that the following men and women have accepted invitations to speak: REV. DR. REVERDY C. RANSOM DELIVERED AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS AT BETHEL CHURCH MONDAY EVENING UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY. HON. JOHN G. DRENNAN ABLY SERVED AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES. REV. W. D. COOK, THE HONEST AND POPULAR PASTOR OF BETHEL CHURCH, IN THE MOST FLOWERY LANGUAGE AT HIS COMMAND, PRESENTED REV. RANSOM TO THE GATHERING. HON. PATRICK H. O'DONNELL, WHO IS ALWAYS MIXING UP WITH COLORED PEOPLE AND FEELS RIGHT AT HOME IN THEIR MIDST ALL THE TIME, ALSO DELIVERED ONE OF HIS GREATEST ORATIONS; REV. COOK HIGHLY COMMENDED PRESIDENT SANDY W. TRICE FOR SECURING SUCH ABLE SPEAKERS AS. REV. RANSOM AND MR. O'DONNELL TO ADDRESS BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY. Monday evening Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, Editor of the A. M. E. Church Review with headquarters in New York City, who is of the most noted orators and boldest and fearless writers belonging to the Colored race in this country, delivered a wonderful and most timely address, at Bethel Church, where at one time he held forth as its eloquent pastor; his subject was: "A Citizen of the Republic of God," he spoke under the auspices of the Bethel Literary Society, at which time the following highly interesting program was rendered. Song by Choir No.1, "Aemerica." Invocation, Rev. Francis Washington; Presentation of Judge John G. Drennan, Master of Cermonies by President Sandy W. Trice; Reading, Mrs. R. A Jackson; Baritone Solo, Mr. H. B Miller; Reading, Mrs. Mae E. Motley; Soprano Solo, Mrs. Ophelia Pulley; Introduction of Dr. Rev. Reverdy C Ransom by Dr. W. D. Cook, Pastor Tenor Solo, Mr. Claude Evans; Address, Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell; Alto Solo, Miss Helen Townley; Bene diction. Rev. Ransom and Mr. O'Donnel both drove many mighty good truths home to their hearers which were attentively received by them and as both of the eminent speakers are past masters in the high and rare art of oratory, in the language of the Hon. John G. Governor Ritchie of Maryland; Dr. P. P. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education; M. Bates Stephes, State Superintendent of Education for Maryland; Principal Moton of Tuskegee; Principal Gregg of Hampton; Major Broeming of Baltimore; Professor Woodson of Howard; Mrs. Bethune of Daytona, Fla.; Mrs. W. T. B. Williams of Tuskegee; Dr. J. E. Moreland of the International Y. M. C. A.; T. S. Settle of Community Service; Dr. George E. Haynes; President McKenzie of Fisk; Monroe N. Work of Tuskegee; Principal Hill of Ceyney; Dr. J. H. Dillard; Miss Eva D. Bowles; Arthur D. Wright of Virginia Department of Education; President Young of the Florida A. and M. College; Professor Higgins of Chicago. A musical program will be given on the night of July 30. Special cars will bring delegates from South Carolina and Georgia. George B. Murphy, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, is chairman of the local committee on the annual convention of the National Association of Teachers' in Colored Schools. SPECIAL NOTICE All matter or news items, intended for publication, in the current issue of this paper, must reach the Editor not later than Wednesday evening of each week. This applies to display advertising matter as well. Julius F. Taylor, 6206 S. Elizabeth street; Phone Wentworth 2597. No. 36 Drennan, who is an able orator himself, when he comes right down to it, "it was hard to tell which was which or which one of them can orate the best and the longest." Rev. W. D. Cook, the popular and honest Pastor of Bethel Church, just threw himself wide open while introducing Rev. Ransom to the audience and he highly commended President Sandy W. Trice for being able to secure the Rev. Ransom and Attorney Patrick H. O'Donnell to appear upon the platform in Old Bethel Church at the same time. Bishop H. B. Parks, Hon. John G. Drennan, Hon. S. B. Turner, Henry M. Porter, Major John R. Lynch, Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell, Hon. Edward H. Wright, Editor B. W. Fitts, President Sandy W. Trice, Rev. W. D. Cook and Julius F. Taylor were among those who occupied seats on the platform. The officers of the Bethel Literary Society are as follows: Sandy W. Trice, President; William P. Latham, Vice-president; J. Q. Adams, Chaplain, Mrs. Hattie Champion, Assistant Chaplain, Mrs. Mae E. Motley, Journalist; Mrs. R. A. Jackson, Oritie; Mrs. Lizzie Robbinson, Treasurer; J. W. Bell, Secretary; J. E. Jones, Assistant Secretary; P. G. Lewis, Sergeant-at-Arms; Geo. T. Kersey, Chairman, Program Cimmitee. BLUE EYED GIRL JUDGED COLORED. But Fair Damsel Insists She Is White. Omaha, Neb.-Thora McCree, aged 14, blue eyed, white skin says she is white. Dr. H. C. Seaman, white, dropped a bit of blood from Thora's ear on a microscope slide. He said it showed a trifling derivation from the corpuscles of a white person and in his mind there was no doubt that the child was colored. School friends of Thora McCree told her she was white and persuaded her to run away from home in order to appeal for the aid of Welfare Workers. Letters placed in the hands of the Welfare Workers show that one of the girls' parents was colored. Friends of Thora told her after the test not to pay any attention to Dr. Seaman because she could be white when she wanted to anyhow. Noah D. Thompson, who was prior to 1910, connected with the old United States Express Company and who was for a long time one of the civic and social leaders of this city, will arrive in it about June 15, and spend several weeks here in visiting with his relatives and friends. For some years past Mr. Thompson has been residing in Los Angeles, Cal., where he is connected with The Tribune and Express. THE BROAD AX In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholic, 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 2507 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher DR. M. A. MAJORS Associate Editor 4700 South State Street Phone Drexel 1416 Vol. XXV. May 29, 1920. No. 36. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago Ill. Under Act of March 3, 1879. BAPTISTS PLANNING FOR BIG CONVENTION AT COLUMBUS. EVANSTON, ILLINOIS The National Campaign Committee appointed, at Norfolk, Va., in last September was to-day called to hold the pre-Convention Session at Spring field, Ill., on Friday, June 18, at 12 M. This Committee numbers among its membership the most talented as well as influential ministers of the Baptist Denomination in America. At Spring field, plans will be presented to the Committee for their approval, which it is hoped will bring to the Denomination $2,500,000 for their general religious activities. "Now," said Dr Jones, "is the opportune moment for our efforts. Our school has just closed a successful session and if we are to open it satisfactorily in October, then it is up to the Baptists to organize and put over at Columbus, Ohio, not only the biggest program but the greatest financial effort in the history of the Denomination. After the Committee has assembled, plans will be presented to every church, Sunday school,Missionary Society, B. Y. P. U. Our Associations and Conventions, and all will be expected to move forward in the accomplishment of this effort, not only will these bodies be called upon but each pastor, deacon, Sunday School superintendent, Incentiement, Sunday School Teacher and every member of the Baptist church in good and regular standing will be reached by this Campaign. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, in accepting the management of the Publicity department, declares his intention to place information with regard to the movement in the hands of every man woman, and child of the Baptist persuasion. "It is time," said Dr Boyd, "that we were all opening our eyes to the opportunities about and now that this movement contemplates assisting every phase of the work, there can be no question that this general call will be heard. The meeting at Springfield, Ill., will seek, first the guidance of the holy spirit and then, will so conform their efforts as not to conflict with the various efforts of the many states. Dr. F. H. Cook of Little Rock Dr. .Wm. Johnson of Dallas, Texas, and Dr. Ralph P. Russell of New Haven, Conn., have each consented to give at least thirty days in advocating the necessity of the movement. The splendid work already accomplished under the directorship of Prof H. B. P. Johnson, it is pleasing to note will be continued. SPEAKING AT THE PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT CLUB SUN-DAY APTERNOON. At the People's Movement, 3140 Indiana Avenue, Sunday, May 30th, at 4:30 p. m. We desire that all members and friends be present and also extend this invitation to others. Many delegates and disinterested visitors will be present. Musical program by Proof Johnson; special solos by Robert M. Ford. Announcement of program will be made for Convention Week. Captain Marshall Field has been invited to speak. Short addresses by Ex-Congressman John R. Lynch, Presiding; Prof. R. T. Greener, "Signs of the Times"; Col. P. A. Denison, "Fallen Heroes." Speaker, Oscar De Priest. Morris Lewis, See'y. 1910 Ex-City Attorney of Chicago and one of its most eminent lawyers and popular citizens, who would make an ideal candidate to succeed the late Charles M. Walker as Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The special drive for recruits for the 8th Regiment was very satisfactory during the past week and more than 100 recruits were inducted into the regiment. The strength of the Chicago Unites is now more than 800 and a letter has gone forward to The Adjutant General, State of Illinois, requesting the appointment of an Inspection and Mustering Officer to induct into the military service of the State of Illinois, the Machine Gun Company, Captain Lilburn Jackson, Commanding; the Detachment, Medical Department, Major James B. White, Commanding; Company D, Captain Devere J. Warner, Commanding; Company F, Captain Robert L. Chavis, Commanding; Company G, Captain Robert P. Hurd, Commanding; and Company H, Captain Harry L. Allen, Commanding. These companies have filled their quota and the formal muster-in has been fixed for the evening of Wednesday, June 9th, at 8:00 p. m. The remaining Chicago Companies A, C, and E are expected to be ready for muster within the next two weeks. The officer in charge of the Arsenal at Springfield, Illinois, has informed the Commanding Officer that clothing and equipment for Headquarters Company, Supply Company and Company B, have been shipped and these will be issued to the members of those companies at 9:00 a. m., Monday, the 31st instant. Memorial Services for the dead of all Chicago Regiments will be held at the Armory at 2:00 p. m., Sunday, May 30th. Colonel Duncan, Colonel Marshall and Colonel Denison will speak and Chaplain Braddan will deliver the Memorial sermon. Members of the American Legion will assemble at the Soldiers and Sailors Club at 1:00 p. m., and will be escorted to the Armory by the 8th Regiment Band. The public, and especially the relatives and friends of the heroic soldier dead of every Chicago unit serving during the late war are urged to attend the services. An elaborate program has been arranged and the 8th Regiment Band will furnish the music. The 8th Regiment will participate in the Memorial Day Parade and the members will assemble at the armory at 12 noon, the 31st instant (Monday) and march to Grant Park via the Soldiers and Sailors Club, where the members of the American Legion will join the column. As the only Companies to be issued uniforms and equipment will be Headquarters Company, Supply Company and Company B, the members of the other companies are scouring the city borrowing and buying uniforms in order that they may turn out for the parade. The funeral of the late Band Leader William E. Berry, was held at the Armory at 2:00 p. m. Sunday the 23rd instant. The services were very impressive and more than 2000 people assembled in the spacious drill hall to pay their last respects to our late comrade. The services and procession were conducted by his Masonic Order, assisted by many other orders to which he belonged, as well as by the Officers and men of the 8th Regiment. On Tuesday, June 8th, the 8th Regiment will give a grand Military Ball in honor of the delegates and visitors to the National Republican Convention. This affair promises to eclipse the 17th Annual Military Ball given February 12th, last. All former soldiers have been requited to attend in uniform. Under the present supervision, Trinity Sunday School, 1940 Archer Ave. is growing larger in attendance each Sunday and it may become necessary to seek larger space. THE PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT. Hon. R. Emmett Stewart of Muskogee, Okla., will be the speaker at the People's Movement, Sunday, June 6, at 4 p. m. Others in attendance at the Republican National Convention will speak. The National Convention Reception Committee met last Tuesday night and perfected its organization with Morris Lewis as Chairman. Arrangements have been made for a grand public reception for delegates and visitors at the People's Movement Club, 3140 Indiana avenue, on Tuesday evening June 8, the day of the opening of the convention. Speeches will be limited on that evening, the Welcome Address being extended by the President, Hon. Oscar De Priest. The entire club house will be thrown open decorated for the occasion, Miss Jennie E. Lawrence being in charge of decorations. The second floor of the club will be at the disposal of the ladies receiving party will take place in the ladies parlor on the first floor. The main auditorium will be turned over to the dancers, Prof. Elgar in charge of the floor. An abundance of refreshments will be served for the guests, including france sims sims gifters etc. During the week the club house privileges will be extended to the guests in our city and on Saturday, June 12, the wind-up will come with a "stag." W. H. Riley is Chairman of this sub-committee, ably assisted by James A. Scott, Jim Nesbitt, G. W. P. Brown, S. J. Fountain, Jake Tijper, Col James H. Johnson, H. A. Taylor and Thomas Jefferson. The Receiving Party Committee is composed of the following: H. A. Taylor, Chairman, Mrs. P. C. Gould, Mrs. James H. Johnson, Mrs. Oscar De Priest, Mrs. Morris Lewis, Mrs. J. H. Zedrick, Mrs. G. W. P. Brown, Mrs. James A. Scott, Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, Mrs. Nona Keiser and others. The musical numbers on the program will be arranged by Prof. B. Emanuel Johnson. THE DELEGATES ATTENDING THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVEN VENTION WILL BE ENTER TAINED BY THE AFPOMATTOX CLUB. The remodeling of the Appomattox Club is nearing completion. The beautiful club house has been redecorated throughout; new electric lights have been installed as well as new furniture, tapestries and a set of war pictures by a celebrated Negro artist. Everything is in readiness for the formal opening of the club Monday, May 31. The committee on arrangements for the entertainment of delegates and visitors who will be in the city during the National Republican Convention have completed the details of their work. Guest cards will be issued to the delegates and visitors and they will be given the privileges of the club during their stay in the city. A reception will be tendered them, Monday evening, June 7, and an automobile tour of the city will be made during the week, the club acting as host. The Public Service Committee, Morris Lewis, chairman, has arranged for the installation of an information bureau, in charge of a competent stenographer who will be at the service of the visitors free of charge. Benj. E. Mitchem, the club's efficient secretary, who is also chairman of the Housing Committee, is calling for more accommodations in the homes of Chicago citizens as requests for reservations are coming in by every mail. Miss Helen Eugenia Hagan, the queen of the piano, will give a recital at the Park Street Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday evening June 1. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, MAY 28, 1920 Articles pertaining to music and musicians will be found in this column each week. Matter intended for publication must be in not later than Tuesday. Address all communications to the Music Cabinet, 6450 Champlain Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. THE PASSING OF "DAD" BERRY Funeral services over the remains of William E. Berry, musician and handmaster, were held Sunday at I o'clock p. m., at the 8th Regiment Armory. Chicago turned out en masse to pay the last tribute of respect to one who has for a number of years held a unique place in the musical and fraternal life of Chicago. Mr. Berry was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, April 23, 1860, and came to Chicago when he was eight years of age, where he made his home until his death. He was twice married, both wives having died some years ago. There were also two children who died in early childhood. He was connected with the soldiery of Illinois for forty-two years, being a member of the old 16th bat., the first colored company formed in Illinois; served with the old 9th bat., under Maj. Jno. C. Buckner, and was bandmaster of the 8th Inf., for a number of years prior to his death. It was a sore disappointment to "Dad" as he was familiarly called by the boys of the band when he was not permitted to go over seas with the band in the last World War, but his health did not permit it so Dad was forced to remain on this side. "Dad Berry was a member and general adviser of Local Musicians Union No. 208 A. F. M., P. G. P. of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois, and belonged to all the masonic branches, being a 33rd Degree Mason. All bodies turned cut Sunday for the funeral services which was impressive. The funeral cortege was headed by Col. Otis Duncan and staff of the 8th Inf., led by Local 208 A. F. M. with a band of 125 pieces. Floral offerings were in great profusion; resolutions were read from all the various bodies of which he was a member. "Dad" had been in failing health for several years and once before was in the hospital in a serious condition but rallied and was able to be about his duties. His friends were much shocked and grieved when they learned of his second attack some two or three weeks ago when it became necessary again to remove him to Provident Hospital, where he seemed to improve and they became hopeful of his recovery. He was then removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Reed, of 3609 Dearborn street, where he passed away Thursday evening, May 20. Religious services were held from St. Thomas Episcopal Church of which he was a member. Monday morning, Father Simon officiating. Musical numbers rendered Sunday by the band were as follows: Funeral March, Chopin; Asa's Death Grieg; and a saxaphone solo by Sargeant J. B. Tucker, A. T. Stewart and A. C. Elgar, conducting. The following events are scheduled for June: Tuesday June 1, recital by the pupils of Mme. Anderson at Bethesda Baptist Church. Friday, June 4, Miss Cleota Collins and Mr. Harrison Emanuel in recital at Grace Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, June 22, Blind Boone at Trinity A. M. E., 30th and Prairie avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner of Engle- wood have issued cards to the mar- riage of their daughter, Arnette, with Mr. Curtis Young. The ceremony is to take place at Shiloh Baptist Church, Wednesday, June 16. The Eva C. Hopper Waitress Class (have you heard of them!) held a Roll 1920 P. A. DR. GEORGE C. HALL One of the head or the shining lights of the vision in the United States, who presided as banquet at the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening One of the head or the shining lights of the medical profession in the United States, who presided as toastmaster at the banquet at the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening. and Cake Content Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Ida Gould. 3631 Calumet avenue. Prizes were awarded for the best rolls and cakes. Mrs. Eva Hopper is the president and Mrs. S. Turner is the secretary. William ("Billy") Plummer of 5744 S. Wells street, is confined to his home with pneumonia. Hiram Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M., held their annual May festival at Union Masonic Hall, Thursday evening, May 27. This is the annual event and is always looked forward to with great delight and interest by its members and friends. Needless to say that the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and sweethearts of Hiram were much in evidence and beautifully gowned. An excellent program was rendered and a sumptuous banquet spread. The members and guests departed at a late hour (or I should say an early hour for it was in the wee sma' hours) voting the palm to Hiram as the master entertainer of the season. We were not at all surprised, for we knew that some thing splendid was to be expected when we received the invitation printed on the finest of blue stationary in gold letters. Samuel Mathews is the M. W. M., and Herl S. Lewis is the efficient secretary. John Trott, prominent club man died Friday the 21st at Oak Forest. Funeral services were held Sunday evening from Charles Jacksons' Chapel and the remains were shipped to Memphis, Tenn., his former home, for in- terment. Miss Emma McGowan, prominent in Eastern Star circles, died suddenly last Saturday at the home of R. H. Porter, 7228 Wentworth avenue, where she had been in attendance on Mrs. Porter who has been ill for a long time. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from Bethel A. M. E. Chureh. ALDERMAN JACKSON SUCCESS FUL. The efforts of Alderman Jackson assisted by Alderman Anderson and Ward Committeeman, Hon. Edward H. Wright, to secure the largest playground in Chicago have proven successful. The following is taken from the official report of the proceedings of the Board of Education at its regular meeting Wednesday, March 24, 1920. (A-1632) Acquire Additional Land for Play ground Purposes—Wendell Phillips High School The Superintendent of Schools reports that the Wendell Phillips High School has no facility for carrying on games or athletic events. The Superintendent further reports that the remainder of the block in which the school is located has been improved with buildings of inferior character and recommends that the remainder of this block be acquired for playground purposes. The foregoing orders, motions, resolutions and reports hereinafter set forth, from No. 1641 to No. B-1652 both inclusive, except as hereinbefore shown to have been otherwise disposed of by special action, were by unanimous consent ordered to final vote as finally modified or amended with the recommendations contained in the same as finally modified or amended, and were, on motion of Mr. Hansom, approved and adopted, such approval and adoption being declared to have been the action of the Board on each thereof by vote on roll call of its members as follows: Yeas: Mr. Arnold, Dr. Adair, Mr. Croarkin, Mr. Hansom, Dr. Klarkowski, Mr. Renzy, Mr. Severinghaus, Mrs. Snoigrass Mrs. Thornton and President Edwin S. Davis—10—“C.” Qn ing lights of the medical profes- presided as toastmaster at the day evening. Hiram Lodge Entertains ORITUARY [Name] One of the founders of the far-famed Appomattox Chie who was one of its first presidents, one of the attorneys for the Traction Commission, who feels positively sure that Mayor William Hale Thompson will be re-elected member of the Republican National Committee of Illinois. "HIS DARLING FLO." By Marion Reider Adams. An old man bending over with the weight of many years, Had traveled foreign countries to relieve his mind of cares, But a face would always haunt him, no matter where he'd go, The dearest face in all the world; his darling little Flo,— His darling little Flo. How well does he remember the day when first he spied His bonnie little sweetheart at the glorious Christmas tide, How her hair in sunny ringlets, and her eyes of violet blue, Seemed to whisper to fondly— Darling, yes, I love you too! Darling, yes, I love you too! The cry of war was sounded between the grey and blue, He hastened to his sweetheart to say a fond adieu. Oh! Jack, don't leave your Flo,—'twill break my heart, she cried, A fond caress, a sad goodbye—and he had left her side— And he had left her side. And when the war was over, his heart beat with delight, For soon he'd see his girlie, to claim her as his wife, Her mother gently told him, when she met him at the door, That death had claimed his sweetheart, his darling little Flo, His darling little Flo. All rights protected APPOMATTOX CLUB NOTES. By Othello W. Collins The grand opening of the Appomattox Club will take place on Monday evening, June 7, at 8:30 to 11 o'clock. Great preparations have been made by this organization, to make this affair the grandest ever undertaken in the history of our race. The affair will be confined with a few exceptions, to the members and their families. The handsome club building is being decorated with flags, palms and flowers. Delegates and visitors in Chicago, during the convention, are invited to make our Club their headquarters. Arrangements have been made to secure accommodations for such persons whom may desire to have same reserved in advance. Parties desiring to accommodate one or more guests, please send their names to our visitors' committee giving the number of persons desired. A grand reception will be given at the club in honor of visitors and delegates. H. E. Stewart, Pastor There will be important services held at the church all day. At 10:45 a. m. a special program. Dr. Stewart, the pastor, will deliver a sermon from the subject, "The Voice of God and the Present Crisis." There will be a special musical number prior to the sermon. A pew service at 3 p. m. Rev. Tantsie of South Africa will speak to the congregation at 3 p. m. He is a native of South Africa. A special sermon Sunday night, illustrated, "A Message from the Foreign Fields." "C." WHITES BURN NEGROES' HOME AFTER RIOTING. Fayetteville, N. C.—One white man was killed and another wounded during a clash between whites and Negroes late Saturday night, following an attempt to arrest a Negro. The Negro's daughter had been arrested on the charge of assaulting a white man. The police were fired on while in the Negro settlement. H. C. Butler was killed and Deputy Sheriff W. G. Moore wounded. Citizens latter invaded the Negro settlement and burned three houses, a call was sent to the governor for troops. HEAR ANNUAL SERMON Hundreds of officers, members of friends of both U. B. F. and S. T., heard the annual sermon lodges delivered by Rev. T. L. Sait at Salem Baptist Church, Sunday ternoon. The U. B. F.'s married full-dress parade to the church flowed by more than one hundred and mobiles filled with S. M. T.'s through the streets. PRESIDENT BAILY LEAVES M. T. Bailey, 3638 State St. president of the Alumni Association of the V. N. & I. I., Petersburg, Va. for sixteen years, left the city the first of the week for Petersburg when he will attend the biannual meeting of the association. Mr. Bailey will remain in Virginia about ten days with friends. MRS ALEXANDER AWAY Mrs. J. B. Alexander, 3729 Elmwood Ave., who attended the A. M. E. Zoo conference at Knoxville, Teen, will stop with relatives and friends at Glen cinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana route home. Mrs. Irene Lucky, 3638 State St. who attended the A. M. E. conference at St. Louis, Mo., in company with Miss Martha George, is back. Mrs. Lucky and Miss George spent some time with friends at Alton, Ill. MAKES TALK W. A. Wallace, president, Walter Backery Co., 3600 State St., made an interesting talk on the prospect of Africa out of the present developments of the Negro before an enthusiastic audience at Quinn Chapel, Sunday evening. RETURNS Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor of Grant's Memorial Chapel, has returned from attending the A. M. E. conference held at St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Scott was very instrumental in helping to elect Rev. A. J. Carey bishop and is pleased with the session. MRS DELAWARE AWAY In company with her son, Foster Delaware, Jr. Mrs. D. L. Delaware, Prairie Ave., left the city the first of the week to tour Canada with Prof. G. R. Garner's Chorus. AT ST. LOUIS Mrs. Catherine Cowden, 4328 Prairie Ave., is still with relatives and friends at St. Louis, Mo., where she went to attend the A. M. E. general conference. REV. W. D. COOK. nit Pastor of Bethel Church, who is always working very hard a eee DORSEY CHAMBLISS AND MRS. + Tempora Mutantur. EMMA ROSS FOUND GUILTY. First century A. D.: “And now abié- te jet tutte nape, charity, theme three; Late Thereday evening a jory io great these is charity.” oe ‘Twentieth century A. D.: “And now Judge Harry Lewis’ Court returned | siigetn b wale aguest ememiduaa Der laoet ue tenoae cme sey Chambliss and Mra Emma Ross, ioe eee ne finding them guilty of assisting to ‘Strong Light Kills Lobsters. bring about the death of Bertha Wie-| Lobsters are very sensitive to cold ek and light, being aecustomed to the J. B. Street, worthy master of North Star Lodge, No. 557 U. B. F, is in Mil- waukee, Wis, where he was called the first of the week'on fraternal bus- ae. . ‘The Editor of this paper has been honored with an invitation to attend the thirty-ninth anniversary exercises of the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala, Robert T. Morton, Principal which wound up at the end of the pres- cat week. Mra. Willis V. Jefferson, who with her husband, Willis V. Jefferson, As- sistant Attorney of the Sanitary Dis- trict of Chieago, is a warm sdmirer and supporter of this paper nad every week it wends its way into their lovely home at 3424 Onlumet avenue. Mr. Jos S& McLane, 2460 Seventh enue, New York City, who will have charge of the Grand Union Hotel din- ing room, Saratoga Springs, who al- ways spends his winters in Jackson: ville, Fla, has beeome a regular reader of The Broad Ax and when it comes down to money matters, there is no ‘end to his honesty. it ts Just about impossible to eay where the largest orean in the world fs, because t ere is always one being built that is bigver then the last, ‘There are many aarge organs in Bng- land, and in the United States. Syd- ney, Australia, claimed, some years ago, to have the largest organ ip the world, but, lke ships, they are always increasing in size. Air using many Ot ‘of recovering tin from old cans, there Js now, according to La Nature, 8 re turn to the old-fashioned metho& of boiling the scraps (well cleaned) tm & solution containing an excess of free alkali and saltpeter. The tin is recow- ered as @rystals of stannate of soda, and the alkali and saltpeter cam be ‘used over and over again. Break the Matches. ‘The woodsmaa always’ breaks fn two 2 match after use. The habit Prompts the thought “Be careful.” re- quires handling the hot end, takes up Ucte time, and If the match is not ex- tinguished, the half which burns on the ground is not #0 likely to generate ‘beat enough to ignite the litter. Get ‘the habit. i Odors of Plants ‘The odors of plants reside in differ. ent parts of them—sometimes in. the roots, a8 in the iris and vitivert; the eaves in mint and thyme. the stem or ‘Tred im colar nd. sabgal. the Seve in the roses and the seeds ia ‘the tonquin bean and caraway, the bark in imnamon, ¢te-—Brookiya Earle. ‘The observation has been made in the Engtish courts that 90 per cent of the children brought up for triat were accused of stealing sweets. This corroborates the assertion of Judge Henry Nefl that whenever there is an tnerease in Juvenile crime it is due to 8 scarcity of suger. The children must hive sugar and they will steal tt if they must. ‘Topey Turvy Bird. ‘The famingo, because of the shape of tts bill, ts obliged, in feeding, to tum tte head upside down, in order to tke mate ‘The Cape cansry is the only native ‘bird of Afrien that is well known for ‘his sweet and continuous song. He ts to be found even in the colony, which ts otherwise at song birds. oe z IN MILWAUKEE. CHIPS. Larcest Organ. Boilina Tin Canc. Break the Metehes. Odore of Plants. ‘Sugar and Crime. Teoaer Turvy Bird. First century A. D.: “And now abid- eth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” ‘Twentieth century A. D.: “And now abideth muscle, brains, money, these three; but the greatst of these is—.” Strong Light Kilis Lobsters. Lobsters are very sensitive to cold and light, being aecustomed to the ‘comparatively steady temperature and the obscure light of the ocean bottom. Exposure to strong sunlight ts soon fatal to them. Town With No Streets. ‘The smallest dependence of France is Isle @'Hoedie, situated at the east of Bella Isle. Its population is 238. They do not speak French. but Celtie. Fishing is the principal: industry, and they are provided with food at an inn managed by the women. The town has no streets. Genuine Nutmeg. Nutmegs are kernels of the fruit of a tree cultivated in Sumatra, Java, and the West Indies. The shape and size of this fruit resembles 2 peach and, ‘when ripe, It easily splits in two parts, showing the Kernel (or nutmeg) and mace, which surrounds it. Gee at Gains In some of the cities of this country the fire loss amounts to eight or ten Gollars per capita while in other cities, where proper precautions are taken, the loss on this account has been reduced to 32 cents per capita, Detroit Frge Press. Why “Leap Year.” ‘The name “leap year” is supposed to have grown out of King Henry's proclamation making February 28 and ‘29 legally one day, Father Time being conceived of as leaping the gap from the 28th day of February to the first of March. Bull Enough There, Too. ‘When a bull gored « man the other @ay the first telephoned report set Gown that the victim was “bored by & fool” and died. The police theory at the time was that he bad perished at ‘a political meeting.—London Opinion, Land of Beulah, In the Piigrim’s Progress, the greatest allegory in English Uteratare, written by John Bunyan from 1660 to 1670, Beulah is the name given to & land of rest and quiet, represented as lying on the hither side of the river @f Death in which the pilgrims tarry (ill their summons comes to cross the stream and enter the Celestial city. ‘“Chariey, deer,” said young Mrs. ‘Tomkins, “Tm going to read poetry ‘after this” “What for?” “It saves ‘so much time. There are so many open spaces in poetry that the time required to read a page is materially shortened Cornstarch in Turkish Delight. ‘The only corn product used to an ap- pr gk stgreh. ee Te ee Tait, a dear jeliylike confection popular in the Bear East. = A Word for the Dogs. Jud Tupkins says the affection of 6 dog tor a man i beautiful and 1r9.s eae So ay FS. | nave hoon cumpleted new one | ype of tirpane earine which wil be et. Al Sem aie too Senet ‘fire in the alr has beea removed. } ‘incteedine nak ‘We not infrequently hear the first kiss of love very highly spoken of, but 2 great deal may be said also for the good-by Kiss of a wife's relatives ‘Ohio State Journal. . Robbed of His Support. ‘With reference to the road mender who fell down last week and injured bimself an explanation has now been given. It appears that the colleague ‘ext to him must-have moved—Lom ‘don Punch. . In Preferred Position. Jud Tunkins says one reason why his life is a comparatively happy one Js that he can quit work end go to the movies without bothering to write & letter of resignation. Control That te important =~ ‘Tr ts easy to forget a Kindness and to remember a kick. Yet controlting ‘our recollections is almost as impor tant 2s controlling our temper Tempora Mutantur. Genuine Nutmeca. Why “Leap Year.” Lend of Beulah. Time Is Money. Fer THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, MAY 29, 1990. a CHARLES E. STUMP, WHO WILL NEVER LEARN TO BECOME. A REAL LIVE NEWSPAPER CORRE- SPONDENT, IS AWAY DOWN IN FLORIDA AND. ‘THE FIRST OF THIS WEEK HE WILL BE HEADED. ‘THIS WAY, BUT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HIT CHI- CAGO BEFORE THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. ea ae Soe. ee ae vee you read this letter, bat I am sure that I will be some where between this and eternity, but I will not be in ‘Florida you can just put down your ‘ast dollar on that. I find that heaven is my home, yet I am not very home jsick, but I am waiting on the Loni and if he should call me, I will answer to the call. If you recall I was mingling with them big Baptist brethern up in Vir- ginia and I was looking at them put dollars on the table. Put it- down that I told “you honey, that they cer- ‘tainly did put dollars on the table and when they got through counting what had been placed thereon they had about $23,604.10, and they were not through giving when I left. They de- jsided to go to Washington next year for the next session of the convention aud perhaps that wotld be a good place to go. That them people down or up in Virginia are interested in their own development has clearly been shown to me, and I want'to cov- igratulate them. I wish others would ‘take courage, do more work and less talk. We are living in an age o do ‘things; and things are going to be do- ing after next month. I am now try ‘ing to get to Chicago to see the big convention pulled off, and if I am ‘not there, I will be around and about there and see as much as I can and when I get through seeing I am going to leave for other parts. I stuck jaround in Staunton until the conven- tion was almost ready to come to a stop, and I got myself together, bowed jand left with the crowd for another part of the world and that pleco was jealled Richmond, but believe me my stay there in Richmond was short, and when I got myself together I left for Petersburg, when and where I /had the pleasure of spending the night }with the Rev. Dr. S. A. Brown, pastor of the Gilfield Baptist ehureh. He is a fine preacher and worker. He is just a straight forward Baptist preach: er, one worthy of a place in the hearts lof his people. I got up bright and carly Sunday morning, toted myself over to the stable and got on the wagon headed for aleigh, N. C., where it was my pleasure to call at the home of Rev. Cc. E. Askew, bat he was out, that did not discourage me, for I sat on the front porch with his cat and when I was about to leave his bride came up and I had already been talking [with Prof. and Mrs. Logan. She furo- ished me with 2 fine dinner, with jehieken on the side and I sent it down in my eternity, and left on the mis- sion to start for this place. I was not at the stable long before that great man, Berry O'Kelly: drove up and wanted to shake my hands, which I was glad to have him do, and he was indeed a thoughtful man, for he brought along with him « little box im which was some chicken and other jgood things ready for my eternity. ‘They went there and don’t you forget it, I had the pleasure of meeting the daughter of Bishop Delaney of the Bpoiscopal chureh. I should have said one of them for he is the father of more than one daughter and they are doing something, but I am not going to discuss her just now, but I may get la chance to tell you about her in an- other letter, but not just now. Sh is Miss Delaney, bat will 20 always be Mins, but some day she ii going to become the wife of some goo: man and when it happens I shall kee] my eyes and ears open and will tel you all about it. This world is just fall of changes and every good woma: is going to be a wife and I hope th wife of some good man. I would jus have it that way all the time if | jeould do 20. “Well, I am away, for I got on the wagon and heard that old Iron \horm lof the Seaboard Air Line just gram jand grove and belch, like he was go jing into the olie or some other pain {ful trouble. I just rode and rods jand rode until I got off in Jackson ‘ville, Fla, visited around fora littl [bit and then found my way beck * [the stable at 1:15 and started fo this place. ay ee ‘The Grand Lodge ef Knights higs are in session here, and hone; ‘people and little people, fat an: a, bankers, lawyers, professors, col hants of S ee [eestor tebe ahem ta ‘a fie ranch of people Ps ee Se ne eee ee eee ee place to stay. I walked over there and looked as wise as I could, because this was the home of a doctor. I met Mr Ponder, who is indeed « refined cul- tured young woman, but has a queenly bearing. I thought that it was neces. sary for her to know that I was im- portant and that I had been to college, so I just threw out a few jaw break- ers at her. Saying, ‘‘Doctoratus, said- ibustas givertum merus a placitom to staytoli.’” She looked at me for a fe minutes, and told me to come in, and make myself at home, and the next thing I saw her with a Dictionary try- ing to leeate what I had said, but it was impossible. They have a lovely home, and it would be of imterest to you to know that Dr. Ponder is one of the leading physicians of Florida, and he went over in Prance to help to save all Europe and Ameriea at the same time. He answeréd the call of President Wood row Wilson to cure the sick here and went to help to whip the Huns and he was successful, and now he is right back on the job. That man can just smile and eut you wide open and put you together again, and do it with a much ease and grace as he can sit down and eat a good chicken dinner. Well I got my stopping place, and wus with good people, and enjoyed it to the highest. I have met many friends of Joseph & McLane, and be- lieve me he is a man who has reached the hearts of the people, and he is go- ing to do mighty things down here next year. I had the, pleasure of shaking hands with Grand ‘Chancellor Col. W. W. An drews, and some of the other people down here, and then I turned my at- tention to meeting Mra E. J. Colyer, the Grand Worthy Counsellor, of Calanthe. She is an educated woman, cultured and refiied, but I am not able to tell you all the good that she is do ing for herself and race, and I am not going to try this time. You must not expect me to tell it all. Col. W. W. Andrews is one of the finest men I have ever met, and then he is doing something for our people I am delighted to have had the pleas ure of meeting him. I tell you they have made it so, that in this state if you are to be a member of the order you will have to pay your poll tax ,an¢ be a voter. They do not take in idlers in men who have no home pride o1 race are not wanted among the Florids Pythians. I don’t blame them myself Man should be a man, and we are now ‘at the place where we must make mer and not things. ‘They have had a great time here al the week, and I wish you could hav: been here on the closing day wher they had that big street parade, bands men in fine dress goods, looked like sol diers and another man telling them what to do and how to do it. I jus looked and looked until my eyes wer sore. ‘Supreme (Chancellor 8. W. Green, wai there, and he was in good trim. He i ‘a delegate to the National Republica: Convention and I am proud to say tha he is a man of our people and truly : representative. He will havé a say ® to who should be the nominee of th party for President for the man wh is nominated will be elected, and hi will owe much to President Woodrow ‘Wilson, for his blunders will help ou vietory next fall. We are just goin to give the Democrats a little rest for they have worked so hard, and w ‘will say, ‘‘well done thy tried servant rest from thy labor for your work ‘will follow you."" Just s line at this time. I would ps: respects to Dr. G. W. P. Jobnson ‘the grand medical examiner for th Court Calantbe. He is a fine physicia: ‘and sticking strictly to his professios I admire this physician, on commend the peat for havin; ‘him. Just « fow figures from the r [port of the Grand Chancellor, W. W Andrews and I will bring this lette {to 2 stop. “Number pf lodges in goo standing 239; memberabip, 16,000; rep resentatives present, 392; application {for membership spproved by Gran [Medical Director, 6,502; rejected, 142 value of death claims paid, $52,721.62 [received past chancellor's degree, 204 lodges, 32; cash received from 2 disbursements fo the ee ‘ens. balance sae oa 950,000; Wi Stamps Zz $28,650; Btoe im. eight Real Estat 0 = ‘Real Estate i (git), | m ‘total inveate $106,225, Interest as CHARLES E sTUMpP. Mh Ne > se ‘ | | Father and author of the Anti-Mob Law of Illinois, who may enter the race this fall for the Legislature from the Firat Senatorial District of Ilinois. ~~ ‘The Soy Bean. ‘The soy bean, almost since its intro @uction into America, has been ex- Ploited at different times as “coffee berry,” “coffee bean,” “new coffee plant,” “domestic coffee berry,” and “new domestic coffee berry.” For many years the soy bean has been used to @ slight extent in Europe, especially Switzerland, as a substitute for coffee. im Japan and southern Russia the soy bean is prepared as a coffee substitute ‘and placed on the market. This prod- ‘uct is ground very fine and has much ‘the same appearance as coffee. Mahogany. Sir William Raleigh Introduced ma- hogany into England In 1507. He had used the timber to repair one of his ships. While the wood found many admirers at that time, It did not be come of commercial value until 150 years later. Different varieties of ma- hogany are found in Africa, Japan, United States, Philippine islands, Ie- dia and Australia. Ink Stains. Dip the ink spot in pure melted tal- low, says a correspondent, then wash ‘out the tallow and the ink will come out with ft. Milk will remove ink from linen or colored musiins, when ‘acids would be ruinous, by soaking the goods until the spot is very faint and then rubbing and rinsing in cold wa tor. Man-speed. ‘The speed of the runner and skater fare about the same, contrary to the general belief that the skater is the faster. ‘The record is about 32 feet [a second. By running on skis a speed jot 72 feet a second has been made ‘and in leaping on skis a rate of 100 feet per second has been recorded. Lumberjack’s Appetite, ‘We heard some time ago that the managers of the lumter camps hed Gecided to refuse fret feeds to the vagrant lumberjacks, rifting from amp to camp, but not till we saw & Jumberjack eat did we understand the fine impulse that led to the decision. After eating bis All, if one of the tek Jows should try to push his way down © logging road, he would get stuck be- tween the trees and probably stay there unt!l be starved.—Detrott News When Birds Return. ‘When birds begin to come back in early spring, they may be attracted to trees near the bome by placing near the trees a sbelled cocoanat, with some suet. @i:tettet Maviesters. ‘The world has never produced great er navigators than the early Poly- ‘nesians, whe in their big outrigger ‘canoes traversed the Pacific north and south, east and west. Without map ‘or compass, they pushed north to the equator and south to the ice pack. The ‘white explorer came in the tracks of their canoes. Want Stronger Windmills, ‘Windmills are not used in any great lextent in Mexico, because the “north- jers” blow them over. It is thought that a windmill of low construction with a wide base would overcome this Jand might prove very popular. Beginning of Spring. Spring begins when the sun enters the sign of Aries of the zodiac, or the ‘constellation of Pisces, and the exact time of this event varies # littie from year to year, The dates of the com- Mencement of the seasons may be ‘ag sbout March 21, June Zi, Sepeemner 22 ana December 22 Qeund Waves, ‘The term “sound” is often mistaxes- ly restricted to the sensation Involved ia hearing. The term sound is actual- ly applied to those serial or other vibrations which, were they to reach the ear, would be eudible. Sound is wade of waves in material things of Jearth. like air, metal, water, or wood. ‘A falling tree produces sound waves which vibrate symmetrically about tt in much the same way as en a lake caused by . bie on its surface 3 Fte HON. EWARD D. GREEN. Peculiar Will Upheld. An elderly Frenchman was found dead in his house at Doumely in the Ardennes. A search among his pe- ers fulled to reveal any will until, ‘under his bed, piece of sheetiron was discovered. with these words written on it In white chalk: “I bequeath all my property to the borough of Ar dennes on condition that the mayor gives £12 to the local fire brigade for & beanfest. (Signed) —." The rel- atives disputed this queer and very brief will, bu; the local court decided that ft was valid. Detectives in the Orient. ‘There are 1,000,000 blind and at Teast 400,000 deaf in China. India has 500,000 blind. Nearly 5 per cent of the Population of Cairo is said to be phys- feally defective, usually blind or halt blind. The natives of the African jun- gle, instead of being the lusty sav- ages of imagination, are for the most part physically below par. The ma- jority of them are malnourished and Giseased and marked physical defects ere common, SR ae ner ee oe It Is to the Japanese women that the Japanese language owes much of the progress it has made during the last century. She was of old forbidden to study the Chinese language, which was considered the exclusive monopoly of men. The Japanese women took hold of their native tongue and were soon ‘at the head of the literary movement ks thelr country. Presidential Powers. ‘The president of the United States Is by Article II, Section II of the Con- stitution, commander-in-chief of the ‘army and navy and of the militia of the several states when called into the nctual service of the United States, Under his general power as comman- der-in-chlef he can order the army aud navy anywhere he will, when neces- sary, to protect the rights of Ameri can citizens and their property, or to see that the laws are executed falth- fully. Markets In China. China ts a land of markets. They “are held in every city and town, and even in the small villages. Where "there is no regular market piace, much of the buying and selling Is done out of doors. But there is hardly a village that haso't fts regular market plot fn the larger towns and cities there are several. Remarkable Flight of Pigeon. ‘A homing pigeon bearing the name ot Ben Bolt was announced as having estadl'-" <a new long-distance flight tee r* of 2200 miles in the summer of 1915, from Norwalk, Ohio, to Los ‘Angeles, Cal. The bird made the trip in five days nine hours and thirty. one minutes, arriving at Los Angeles August 30. ‘an hei Ret Groce. Manners are the creament oF Of tion; and there is a way of speaking kind word, or of doing a kind thing, which greatly enhances their value. What seems co be dove with a grudge, or as an act of condescension, Is scarcely accepted as a favor. Yet ‘there are men who pride themselves ‘upon their graffness; and though they ‘may possess virtue and capacity, thelr ‘manner is often such as to render ‘them almost insupportavle—Samuel Smiles. Found Out What Aled Him. Billy's mother had bought some ap- ple tarts for company, and when Billy ‘pled them he sald to Ms mother: “I ‘Rave such a funny feeling in my stom- ‘ach. I dou't know whether I am ‘thirsty or hungry.” His mother said, “Take 2 drink of water,” after which be said, “No, that isn't it. I still feet that way.” Whereupoo his mother gave him one of the tarts, and after ‘eating it he suid, “That was it, mother, was hungry.” 3 Dangers to Be Avoided. ‘Wrong eating brings disease and pre- mature aging. This is obvious to all ‘unprejudiced uiinds, And there ere two principal styles of eating which Sioa ibe ma erty prepared. —J. M. Tilden, MD. ‘There's ne monopoly of soul vision [t's not particular about the residenes of its beneficiary. It finds the simple Maid of Orleans and makes her @ arent factor in history. It takes the youth, Luther, and makes him the re former of religion. It has taken mem from the plow, the garret, the scub lery and raised them to eminence. It has also used the son of the mansion. It knows men as fit expressions of its purpose and not as individuals. It ts limited only by the power of the soul to match iteeif with the great need— Exchange. Spontaneous Combustion. Because the hollow fibers of cotton fare loaded with oxygen they burn with a quick flash. When you add to cot- ton, which is already loaded with oxy- gen, oll, which is also loaded with oxy gen, the excess of oxygen is likely sooner or later to make the cotton burst into flame. That is how spon taneous combustion occurs among olly rags.—Youth’s Companion. 2 ‘The Young Spurn Advice. One peculiar thing of life is that when we grow old we cannot make the younger generation take our advice om matters of life. ‘They say: “That may have been all right when you were young, but that was many years aga. ‘Times have changed since then.” It ‘would be fine if we could have the younger generation start where we Teave off instead of committing the same foolish mistakes that we our selves have made, and yet it seems that this cannot be—Dean Shailer ‘Mathews. And He Had Only One Way to Gol” ‘There 1s at the entrance of the church of San Salvador in the Spanish city of Oveldo 2 remarkable tomb, erected by a prince named Silo, with a curious Latin Inscription which may be read 270 ways by beginning with ‘the capital “S” in the center, You should get the new songs Composed by Marion Reider Adams. “Love’s Waiting,” a i pathetic ballad, and “Only Gol Word” (Love), a brilliant waltz ASK YOUR MUSIC DEALER. How Very Easy It Is to Spend Money Money carried about you is easy to spend for unnecessary things. How much safer to keep your spare money in our bank. We pay 3% om Sav- ings Accounts. Start Saving Now! [Bae | 9amto2p.m 7 Saturdays 9 a.m. to $ p.m ILLINOIS TRUST @ SAVINGS BAN” JESSE BINGA, BANKER FIRST REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED AND FOR SALE Houses, Apartments, Buildings and Stores' For Rent and For Sale If there is anything you need in the Real Estate line on the South Side, call or consult Mr. Binga for Real Bargains. 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Look them over at our "Exhibition Hall & Customers Rest Room." People's Gas Building, or any of our Neighborhood Stores: North Side 3071 Lincoln Avenue 3643 Irving Park Blvd. 400 West North Avenue South Side 231 Bainbridge Blvd. St. 2142 W. St. 3248 Archer Avenue 1709 W. Rosemary Rd. 1833 E End Thirty-fifth St. 1641 Milwaukee Ave. 1738 Commercial Avenue 3724 W. Twenty-fifth St. 1185 Hoboken Avenue 4033 W. Madison St. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company Telephone Wabash 6000 Michigan Avenue at Adams Street Telephone Central 5832 Residence Douglas 2616 Mrs. Warner Painless Chiropody 15 Years' Experience Opposite Palmer House 120 So. State Street CHICAGO Warblers of All Kinds Not taking into account the man beings who are sometimes ref to as warblers, you will find that there are many kinds of warblers. If you had a collection of them all together they would take in about all the colors of the rainbow, yellow, orange, chest- nut, black, white, green, gray, brown and other colors, with numerous shades entering into their beautiful plumage. Beliefs Concerning Sapphire. To the sapphire has been ascribed wicked thoughts; that it is such an enemy to poison that if put in a glass with a spider or venomous reptile it will kill it. St. Jerome in his exposition of the nineteenth chapter of Isaiah says that the sapphire procures favor from princes, pacifies enemies, frees from enchantment and obtains release from captivity. This gem was sacred to Apollo and was worn when inquiring of the oracle at his shrine. It was esteemed a remedy against fire. TELEPHONE GEORGE F. H REAL Insist on Recognition. Insist on Recognition. The best ideas in the world will not work themselves. Usually the best things have to be impressed upon folks. There's something in human nature that seems willing to fall for the nonsense of life much more readily than it takes on life's responsibilities. Call it what you will. The name you give it won't alter the facts. So the only thing left is to get under the load and carry it to success. You must not get tired. Let others grow weary and quit. As the leader and reformer you must trudge on and by your dogged zeal compel recognition for yourself and what you stand for.-Grit. The Movies of 1713. On another page of this paper was printed recently an alleged newly discovered manuscript by Aristotle philosophizing on the movies. Mr. Walky was joking, of course; but there is no joke about this extract from Swift's "Journal to Stella," dated March 27, 1718: "I went afterward to see a famous moving-picture, and I never saw anything so pretty. You see a sea ten miles wide, a town on 'other end and ships sailing in the sea and discharging their cannon," etc.-Boston Transcript. The Alban Calendar. In the ancient Alban calendar, in which a year was represented as consisting of ten months of irregular length, April stood first with 36 days to its credit. In the calendar of Romulus it had 30 days, while Numa's twelve-month calendar assigned it to fourth place, with 29 days; and so it remained until the reformation of the calendar by Julius Caesar, when it recovered its former 30 days, which it has since retained. His Drawing Powers. "Can you draw?" an applicant for a private tutorship was asked. "Certainly," replied the candidate; "at ten years of age I could draw clder; at twelve, a picture; at fifteen, a hand-cart loaded with cabbage; at sixteen, an inference; at twenty, a bill of exchange. If I were an actor I believe I could draw the largest house; but, being a teacher, I am content to draw a small salary!" Beautiful Birds There are about fifty different kinds of birds of paradise, which are among the most beautiful of the world's feathered creatures, and their home is in the South seas, on the continent of Australia and islands and countries nearby. These birds live in forest treetops and are very lively and active, jumping about and hanging from the limbs of the trees. Cost of Producing a Diamond. To produce a diamond in the rough costs approximately $7 a karat, according to estimates of various students of the diamond industry. If this diamond properly cut were sold at $30, it would not a profit. In the South African mines' it is said the diamonds are distributed so evenly that 100 tons of the blush clay yields about 100 karats of diamonds. The production cost of a five-karat diamond is $35. If it is flawless and of good water it will easily net $3,500. The supply of diamonds is unlimited. Almost all of the world's supply comes from South Africa and complete control of it is in the hands of one British concern. DOUGLAS 1 HARDING, JR. ESTATE Corn Houses, Apartments to Rent E GROVE AVE. street, Chicago R. T. Kirby, Shoe Shining, Hat Cleaning Parlor and News Stand, 20 E. 35th street, near L Station. F. Bishop, Cigars, Tobacco and News Stand, 8 W. 27th street, near State. A. D. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, Notion, Stationery and News Stand, 3640 S. State street. Dodson's Shoe Shining Parlors and News Stand, Southwest corner 35th and State streets. A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO Residence 1829 Wabash Ave. Telephone Boulevard 188 JAMES G. COTTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 145 NORTH CLARK STREET SUITE 407 Telephone Central 8894 CHICAGO Formerly Assistant Attorney General State of Illinois Res. 3646 Grand Boul. Doug. 4397 ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 129 E. 31ST STREET Suite 16-17 Phone: Douglas 6351 CHICAGO F. Dunn, J. R. McCahey, Trustees Tel: Oakland 1552, 1551, 1550 JOHN J. DUNN Established 1877 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fifty-First and Federal Streets CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Macallister Place Tel. Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-320 REAPER BLK. Clark and Washington Streets Phone Central 1280 CHICAGO Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue. Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3419 South Park Ave. Phone Douglas 9354 WM. J. LATHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW Office Phone: Calumet 875 2 BAST THIRTY-FIRST ST. Suite 7 CHICAGO Acidence 3855 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9128 Phones: Main 2017 Auto $2-395 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 84 W. Washington Street CHICAGO Telephone Oakland 246 E. K. CALDWELL Successor to C. E. KREYSLER DRUGGIST 8087 South State Street Near 51st St. Not On the Corner CHICAGO "Exaltate WILL Make Your Hair Long, Two." EXELENTO FOR KINKY HAIR "Every woman can have kinky hair says May Gilbert. 'My hair has grown 28 inches using your wonderful' EXELENTO QUININE PORADE Don't be faded by fake Kick Routers. Too long, then your hair will it's soft and smooth. Our solution is the roots of the hair and make it grow long and thin. We make Exelento Stain Remover, an elastomeric for dark, oily skin. Used in treatment of skin conditions. PRICE OF LACE 20 IN STAMPS OR COIN AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Wants for Portland EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. ```markdown ``` THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, MAY 29, 1920. Sensations of Heat and Cold. The feeling of cold or warmth is caused by sensations in the skin and has little significance as to the body temperature. On a hot day one may feel very hot when the body temperature is quite normal. Again at the beginning of a fever one may feel cold as in the case of a chill. This chilly feeling is caused by the contrast between the higher temperature of the internal organs and still normal temperature of the skin. A Terrifier. An artist was sketching from the river bank near two friends who were fishing. The/artist was at one time surrounded by cows which interfered with his view, and he tried to drive them away by throwing things at them, but they would not budge. At length one of the anglers cried: "Show them your sketch, old man!" He did so, and the offenders fled. West En- Ashland S CAPITAL AND SU 1610 West 63rd Street COMPARATIVE STATEMENT LAST SEVEN November 18, 1912 November 17, 1913 November 17, 1914 November 17, 1915 November 17, 1916 November 17, 1917 November 18, 1919 November 17, 1919 OFFICE JOHN BAIN, President MICHAEL MAISEL, Vi EDW. C. BARRY, W. MERLE F. ARTHU Largest Labor of Negroes Every Craft of Railro West Englewood Highland State B CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $300,000 West 63rd Street ATIVE STATEMENT OF DER LAST SEVEN YEARS November 18, 1912.....$ 836,60 November 17, 1913.....988,38 November 17, 1914.....912,00 November 17, 1915.....1,059,40 November 17, 1916.....1,132,75 November 17, 1917.....979,37 November 18, 1919.....1,284,08 November 17, 1919.....2,359,63 West Englewood Ashland State Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $300,000.00 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS FOR LAST SEVEN YEARS JOHN BAIN, President MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice President EDW. C. BARRY, Cashier W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier ARTHUR C. UTESCH, Asst. Cashier. AIN, President HAEL MAISEL, Vice President EDW. C. BARRY, Cashier W. MERLE FISHER, Assista ARTHUR C. UTESCH, Best Labor Organ Negroes in the W by Craft of Railroad Work Repr Largest Labor Organization of Negroes in the World Every Craft of Railroad Work Represented OVER 20,000 MEMBERS OVER 150 LOCALS OVER SIX YEARS OLD This association has done more for the railroad man of o than all other labor agencies combined. Association has done more for the railroad over labor agencies combined. This association has done more for the railroad man of color than all other labor agencies combined. ASK THE MEN WHO KNOW Now housed in the magnificent the Appomattox Club—recently ters. Railway Men's Benevolent Industry General Headquarters Appomattox Club housed in the magnificent home form attox Club—recently purchased as o Halway Men's International Solvent Industrial Assoc General Headquarters, 3441 Wabash Club CL Now housed in the magnificent home formerly used by the Appomattox Club—recently purchased as our headquarters. Railway Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association General Headquarters, 3441 Wabash Ave. Appomattox Club CHICAGO, IL. Office Phone: Douglas 8285 KERSEY, McGOWAN CHICAGO'S REP SEY, McGOWAN AND MOR CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE 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. King's University Responsibly run Johnson Avenue Dr. Herbert Johnson RNEST UND PHONE 020-302-5022 Kirra Hewitt's Possible new Journals in New Journals in New RNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER PHONE-HENWOOD 455 CALL 5020-5030 S. STREET STREET The Cunningham Car Train Pointer. You can't make your face. Perhaps if you could, you would make it different; perhaps not. But you can make your voice. You can make it gentle or harsh, you can make it pleasant or quarrelsome, you can make it common or refined, you can make it appealing or repelling. Many a job has been refused because of an unpleasant voice, many a friendship rebuffled because of tones that grate harshly on the ear. A "common" voice slams tight the shut of many social and business opportunities—Indianapolis Star. Devices on Old Playing Cards. In the seventeenth century English cards were embellished with heraldic des.gns. The king of clubs bore the coat of arms of the pope of Rome. Spades, diamonds and hearts were adorned respectively with the armorial devices of the kings of France, Spain and England.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Englewood State Bank RPLUS $300,000.00 MENT OF DEPOSITS FOR BEN YEARS $ 836,605.23 988,386.38 912,005.69 1,059,400.64 1,132,750.71 979,377.47 1,284,084.24 2,359,636.62 CERS The President The Cashier ASHER, Assistant Cashier C. UTESCH, Asst. Cashier. e for the railroad man of color tabined. International rial Association 3441 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. AND MORSELL PRESENTATIVE WEST H. WILLIAMS INDERT PHONE - HENWOOD CALL - 3020-5020 S. S OFFICERS Chicago Phone Douglas 8628 The Missi Billiard Ha GEO. W. HOLT, Prop The Mission Billiard Hall GEO. W. HOLT, Propr. 3504 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. [JAMES H. RYAN] Real Estate, Rent Loans, Insurance [JAMES H. RYAN & CO. Real Estate, Renting Loans, Insurance 6244 SO. ASHLAND AVENUE CHICAGO Tag Your Books. Many book lovers with large and precious libraries keep a small book with the name of each book lent, the date and the borrower. After a reasonable time, when the book has been lent, it is no discourtesy to write and remind the borrower that you miss your book friend and are waiting to welcome it home. Get a bookplate. That is the very best way to tag your books. And don't forget that the golden rule applies in books as in other phases of life, and return the ones you borrow yourself. Champion Meanest Man. A peculiar case which recently came before a London magistrate was that of a woman who applied for a separation from her husband, whom she denounced as the champion mean man of all England. She complained that her husband during the sugar famine kept his supply in a separate bowl, in which he imprisoned a fly. If the fly was still there when he returned home nobody had tampered with his hoard; if it was not, a lump or two had been taken. Cut out this Subscription THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, III. JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Please e JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Please enter my name as a subscriber to THE BROAD AX. I enclose herewith Two Dollars, the subscription to same, or One Dollar for six months. Mission d hall MOLT, Propr. RYAN & CO. te, Renting Insurance An Apt Illustration **APT illustration.** The teacher was quoted when we to the class and getting their copies about them. She said: "A dis silence is better than the truth and en without charity. Can any boy be a practical interpretation of that im?" Somewhat to her consternation a freckle-faced lad made this home application: "If you see a coockin on the table, don't say anything at it."—From the Outlook. Sickening Discovery The teacher had read a chapter from "The History of the American Revolution" and Raymond had then heard the word "breastworks" for the first time. Telling his mother the story when he got home, he said: "When the British got up in the morning and saw the Americans on the opposite side of the hill, they threw up their breakfasts." Boston Transcript. Odd. A British firm bears the name of "English & Irish." The funny thing about it is, however, that Mr. Irish is English and Mr. English is Irish—Boston Transcript. on Blank and Mail it to $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS $2.00 PER YEAR e enter my name as a subscriber herewith Two Dollars, the amo lar for six months. CHICAGO, IL Odd.