The Broad Ax

THE HIGH PRIESTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ILLINOIS Have After Much Wise Deliberation Selected Hon. James Hamilton Lewis to Make the Race for Governor and Hon. Peter A. Waller of Kewanee Who Is a Swedish-American, to Hit the Trail for United States Senator Mayor William Hale Thompson's Wing of the Republican Party, Have Started on the War Path after Governor Frank O. Lowden, Lieut. Governor John G. Oglesby and their Followers. Monday Evening; Hon. Frank L. Smith, Candidate for United States Senator; Hon. Len Small Candidate for Governor; Hon. William H. Reid, Candidate for Secretary of State; Hon. Richard J. Barr, Candidate for Attorney General; Hon. Julius Johnson, Candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts and Hon. Arwin E. Price, Mayor of Elgin; Addressed a Big Meeting in that City and they all Predicted Defeat for the Lowden State Ticket and Victory for the Thompson State Ticket. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis Pleasantly Entertained at a Coming Out Party In Honor of Their Highly Accomplished Daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph Conducted the Affair in a Most Up-to-Date Manner. Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, 3633 Forest avenue, who rank among the best, most highly respected and most progressive citizens residing in Chicago, gave a highly enjoyable coming out party in honor of their popular and highly accomplished daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. Shortly after 10 o'clock the reception ended and dancing began in full blast in the main auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis led the grand march, which was conducted by Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, master of ceremonies, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were followed by several hundred of the best and most richly costumed ladies. The Leading Democrates in this city and throughout the State of Illinois, seem to be growing wiser and wiser each day, and to think of it, they are getting away with their wisdom and are making it count right along, for lately Hon. George E. Brennan, Hon. Robert M. Sweitzer, Hon. William L. O'Connell, Hon. Dennis J. Egan, Hon. John E. Treesger, Hon. Henry Stuckart, Hon. Patrick J. Carr and many of the other real high chiefs of the Democratic Party met at Springfield, Illinois and after sitting around and looking very wise at each other in one of the large parlors in the St. Nicholas Hotel, they all pulled their cards up from under the table and laid them down flat on the top of the table face up with care, and they then and there hatched out the following state ticket to be voted for at the state wide primaries Wednesday, September 15th. For United States Senator—Peter A. Waller, Kewanee, For Governor—James Hamilton Lewis, Chicago, Lieutenant Governor—Walter Williams, Benton, Secretary of State—Arthur W. Charles of Carmi, former chairman of the State Committee, State Treasurer—William Ryan Jr., Danville, State Auditor—James J. Brady of Oak Park, Attorney-General—James T. Burns, Kankakee, Clerk Supreme Court—W. E. Johnson, East Moline, Congressmen at Large—C. S. Schneider, Paxton; W. M. Voltz, Millstadt. Through the far-sightedness and the long-headedness of Hon. George E. Brennan, who is as smooth as fish oil and who is ever ready to extend the glad hand and a pleasant smile to all comers, the Democrats have selected some very good men to make the race for the various state offices and the ticket is well distributed over the state, and if the Republican bosses continue to fight among themselves like so many mad dogs and cats, the Democrats are liable to walk right back into power in this state at the election in November. Hon. Peter A. Waller, the Democratic candidate for United States Senator from Illinois, was born in Sweden, and he come to this country with his parents when he was 16 years old. At that time he was unable to speak very little English and he worked for $1.25 per day, and that $1.25 per day was the beginning of the foundation of his present fortune, for today he is the "Cotton Glove Magnate of America." At the present time, and for some time past, he has been Vice-President, General Manager, and the second largest stock holder in the Boss manufacturing Company of Kewanee, which makes those Canton flannel gloves which every worker wears, which you find in every automobile, and which you put on when you tend your furnace. Mr. Waller makes more gloves annually than there is population in the United States. He sold before the war to every nation in the world. His concern has twenty-four factories scattered throughout the country. It was a 10 cent glove which laid the foundation of his fortune. But let Mr. Waller tell most of this story. "I started making radiators like you see over there," said the candidate for the United States Senate, as he pointed to one of the familiar radiators in the lobby of the St. Nicholas Hotel. "I shall never forget the introduction the foreman of the shop gave to fellow workers when he said 'Boys here's an Irishman who talks Swedish,' continued the millionaire, "'that's how I began in Kewanee thirty-five years ago, and I have been in Kewanee ever since. "I worked in that shop until 1880, then decided there was more money in the commercial line. I got a job as a clothing salesman in a department store. Marries on $25 month. "My galaxy was $25 a month." THE BROAD AX "I got married on that salary. It took nerve, but nerve wins. "In three years I was drawing more pay than men who had been in that store for twenty years. "Then they started me out on the road. They had a little factory, a building about 20x20, where they manufactured corn husking pegs. That's the little instrument which harvests the greatest crop of the world, which husked 3,000,000,000 bushels of corn in this country annually." There was the flash of the salesman in the description which could so magnify and describe the importance of the humble corn husking peg, an instrument of which we city folks who listened had never heard. "Well, in 1893, came on the world's fair year and the following years of panic and depression. Our concern did not do well. Few did. "The campaign of 1896 started. Nearly all of my people were Republicans; few Swedes are Democrats; practically all of Kewanee's business men were Republicans—and were wearing Mark Hanna's gold buttons. But I did my own thinking. I decided the right lay with the Democratic party and I have been a Democrat ever since. It took courage to be a Democrat in Kewanee in 1896. Men predicted that. would lose my head in business, they talked the gold standard. I introduced Bryan when he came to town." Then Mr. Waller told of the start of the cotton glove business in that 20x20 factory in Kewanee. The first cotton glove was made by a convict, he said, in the penitentiary at Columbus O. His little corn peg concern launched into the cotton glove business. Mr. Waller went on the road for the 10-cent glove. It was a hit. Every one who worked, whether in factory or field, whether in husking corn or digging coal, wanted the cheap, soft, pliable glove, which gave warmth while it did not impede or cramp the hand. Mr. Waller was the biggest salesman for the concern, and as the big business getter it was an easy road to ownership, and an executive position. Today he is the active head of the concern. He is reputed to be worth millions, but it was only recently that his concern did any extensive advertising, and it was only this year that he was heard of outside of his own town, although he had served on the Illinois centennial commission by grace of Governor Dunne's appointment. Until this year, he had had but one elective office school trustee. He mixed in local politics, and was largely responsible for the election of the present mayor of Kewanee, J. H. Andrews, on a labor ticket. Nearly all the other business men were against Andrews. Without any question about it the Democrats made a wise move when they hit upon Mr. Waller for that honored position, for many Swedish-Americans in this state will support him in his race for United States Senator from Illinois. Monday evening the Republican candidates for the nomination for the various state offices, who are friendly to Mayor William Hale Thompson, held forth at Elgin, Illinois, where they started on the war path after Governor Frank O. Lowden, Ident. Governor John G. Oglebsy and the other silk stocking millionaire gentlemen who train with them, who desire to continue to control the public affairs of this state, rule the people with an iron hand, lord it over them, rob and plunder them through the public utilities commission. The meeting was in reality the opening of the 1920 campaign in Illinois. Hom. Frank L. Smith, the Thompson candidate for United States Senator, Hon. Len Small, candidate for Governor, Hon. William H. Reid, candidate for Secretary of State, Hon. Richard CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1920. [Name] In an interview with James G. Cotter, formerly Assistant Attorney General of Illinois, a reporter for The Board Ax, obtained from him the following formal announcement of his candidacy for the Legislature from the Third Senatorial District: "For the past six months or more, a large number of the citizens of this District have called on me and expressed their views as to candidates for the next General Assembly, and the principles which should guide the people in their selection of these men. I asked them to give me the benefit of their best judgment and understanding of the sentiment, and I gathered from what they say that it is as follows: "That the State Legislature is essentially a place for lawyers; that in this crucial period of economic and social unrest, the people demand only men of courage and ability to fight their battles; they want something done to reduce the high cost of living; they hear too much about the enforcement of the 18th amendment and too little about the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution; they want equality of opportunity in industry and commerce; they want personal liberty within the law, and whenever it is proposed to abridge the personal rights or confiscate the private property of the citizen, they want a referendum vote of the people upon such propositions. They believe that labor is entitled to share with capital. J. Barr, candidate for Attorney-General, Hon. Julius Johnson, candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts, and Hon. Arwin E. Price, Mayor of Elgin, finished the red hot and fiery oratory for the occasion, and every time either one of the speakers would mention the name of Mayor William Hale Thompson, the five hundred people present in the hall would shout out real loud and go on to beat the band. JUDGE BERNARD P. BARASA MADE A FINE IMPRESSION- DURING HIS TALK AT TRINITY M. E. CHURCH, MONDAY EVENING. Monday evening, August 2nd, a big Republican meeting was held at Trinity M. E. Church. The Speakers were as follows: Hon. Robert E. Crowe, Republican candidate for State's Attorney, Hon. Bernard P. Barasa, one of the judges of the Municipal Court, and Republican candidate for State's Attorney of Cook County, James G. Cotter, candidate for State Representative from the Third Senatorial District, Rev. J. W. Black- well, candidate for Congress, First Congres- sional District of Illinois. Rev. Barber, pastor of Trinity Church, was chairman of the meeting. As the meeting wound up a resolution was passed in favor of the nomination and election of Judge Barasa for State's Attorney of Cook County. a higher degree of prosperity and profits. They want the Public Utilities Act repealed, and the public utilities corporations placed under municipal control, and they demand that every element of the taxpayers be given equal opportunity to be employed by such corporations. They want a jury system under which every person accused of crime may be tried by a jury of his peers, in the true sense of the term 'peers.'" "The committee then asked me if I felt that I could support the foregoing views and principles in the State Legislature. I said I may be counted on to support the sentiment of my district. They then pointed out that my record of loyalty to the party organization; the sacrifice of my position as Assistant Attorney General of Illinois in my fight against segregation; my appearing in the courts and defending without pay colored victims of mob violence in the race riots of last July entitles me to the confidence and good will of every fair minded citizen of this community, and that upon such a record of service and sacrifice, I now deserve every consideration at the hands of the voters of the Third Senatorial District. And it is upon the demand of this committee and the request of hundreds of citizens of this District, that I now announce my candidacy. I am a regular Republican and stand firmly for the principles and policies of Mayor William Hale Thompson. I am STARS HEIRESS; STEALS $40,000 GEMS IN -MANSION. David L. Luke, West Virginia woodpulp and paper manufacturer, sat in the detective bureau Thursday and described how Leroy Green, a Negro burglar now in the county jail, had forced his way into his mansion at Tarrytown, N. Y., early on July 17, locked him in a room, wounded his daughter, terrorized his wife, and forced her to unlock the family vault containing $40,000 worth of jewels. On one side of him sat his daughter, her arm still bandaged as a result of a dagger wound inflicted by the Negro. On the other was his wife, against whose head Green held a revolver while she worked the combination of the safe and handed over to him rare pieces of diamond studded jewelry, the work of expert platinumsmiths at Tiffany's. The robbery was committed at 4 o'clock in the morning. The same day Green caught the Twentieth Century Limited for Chicago. He was arrested July 20 at Randolph and Dearborn streets when a pawnshop proprietor to whom he sold a diamond became suspicious and called the police. Jewels worth $10,000 and $400 in currency were found in his pockets. A key to a a member of the 2nd Ward Regular Republican Organization, and if this is a fight among Republicans it was precipitated by certain party leaders who refuse to allow the people to have proper representation in the private councils of the Republican Party; if it is a fight among Republicans, it is one within the family for the great principle of free speech, free assemblage and the right of the people to participate in the selection of their candidates for public office; and if the result of this Primary contest be now uncertain, the responsibility must rest where it belongs." "I announced my candidacy for the office of State Representative on March 6, 1920, through the public press, and was the first candidate in the field. I then declared myself in favor of Edward H. Wright for Ward Committeeman and for Oscar DePriest and George Harding for Delegates to the National Convention. I supported them and the Mayor's candidates in every ward of the City of Chicago." "This is the sight of the people for fair play and I am in it to the finish. If I be defeated in the Primaries, I shall take my medicine like a man and support the nominees in the election of November. If I be nominated, I shall expect the same consideration. After I am elected I shall have only one master to serve—the people of the 3rd Senatorial District. I want to thank all my friends in advance for your vote and your support." box in the National Safe Deposit company led to the discovery of the rest of the loot, a dazzling mass of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and pearls. The maker's name on the jewelry and the stub of a railroad ticket in Green's pocket were the clews on which Detective Sergeants Brophy, O'Donnell, and Dettman worked. They sent a description of the jewelry to Tiffany's and learned it had been made to order for Luke. He was notified. The Lakes arrived Thursday. All three positively identified Green as well as the jewelry. WHITE LADY WANTED TO MARY A COLOREER MAN WHO WAS ALREADY MARRIED. Frederick, Md.,—Miss Lou Warfield, white, was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction for committing an assault on Mr. Frank Sewell whose home is in New Market, last Friday. $^8$ The testimony in court showed that the Warfield woman came to the colored man's house about 3.30 or 4 o'clock Wednesday morning and asked him to pull her automobile out of the mud. He refused to come down stairs at first but finally went down after she called him a second time. Miss Lou, it is said, asked him to marry her and made other unusual proposals. Mr. Sewell ordered her off his place and finally pushed her away. It Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis Pleasantly Entertained at a Coming Out Party In Honor of Their Highly Accomplished Daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. Mr. Julius N. Avendorph Conducted the Affair in a Most Up-to-Date Manner. Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, 3633 Forest avenue, who rank among the best, most highly respected and most progressive citizens residing in Chicago, gave a highly enjoyable coming out party in honor of their popular and highly accomplished daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. The affair was held at the Unity Club House, 3140 Indiana avenue. It was attended by more than five hundred of the best and leading citizens of Chicago. The reception was held in the main parlor, which was profusely decorated with rare and beautiful flowers, from 8 to 10 o'clock. The receiving party was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis Mrs. George C. Hall and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott. Miss Ruth Thompson, St. Louis, Mo., assisted the invited guests to record their names on the register for perservation in honor of the occasion. Shortly after 10 o'clock the reception ended and dancing began in full blast in the main auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis led the grand march, which was conducted by Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, master of ceremonies, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were followed by several hundred of the best and most richly costumed ladies and gents in this city. The editor and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas joined in the grand march and we easily showed the other marchers how to do some real strutting or marching. Choice cooling refreshments were served throughout the evening or during the dancing, and at the close of the festivities the host and hostess received the hearty congratulations of their friends and guests for staging such a delightful and brilliant coming out party in honor of their lovely and dutiful daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. was then that the vamp, using a pen knife cut him on the arm. Mr. Sewell is a respected citizen with a wife and family here. JACK JOHNSON The Advocate holds no brief for Jack Johnson who is now a federal prisoner. Who, because of his reckless, daring lawlessness, made his race to suffer untold injustice through increases of race prejudice, discrimination and perhaps lynching and burning. However, Johnson is no better or no worse than other prize-fighters who have become champions, made and lost fortunes and won fame. And, if Johnson were a white man, we dare say his relations with that woman would have never resulted in his arrest and conviction as a white slayer. Johnson left his race for a class of sporting white men and women, and now he is paying the price which all colored men must do sooner or later who take the leap. Johnson is young, hale and vigorous and a year in the penitentiary will work no hardship on his giant form, and when he is again a free man perhaps he will realize that his greatest and truest friends are to be found among the members of his own race.—The Advocate, Portland, Oregon, July 31, 1920. APOMATTOX CLUB NOTES. By Othello W. Collins. Dr. S. C. Dickersen, chairman of the entertainment committee, announces the following program for the month of August.—14th, progressive whist. Matinee dance every Saturday, 3 to 6 P. M. Ladies whist 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Hayward Stewart, one of our youngest directors, has returned from his vacation very much tanned. The Krazy Kellyites are preparing to stage another Krazy Kontest. Krazy Krayton, exking will make an attempt to regain his krown. Horace Bronston, Lewis Berry, Robt. Hardin and "noisy" little Binford are also hot contestants for the Krazy King Krown. Among the visitors are: Mayor Walcott of Tuskegee Institute, Henry H. Lawrence, Okla., Dr. J. A. Moore, Macon Ga. MRS. BERTHA L. HENSLEY ENTERTAINED IN HONOR OF MRS. MARGARET WYCHE OF Bloomington. Tuesday afternoon Madam Bertha L. Hensley, 3528 Vernon avenue, delightfully entertained informally from 2 to 4 o'clock, in honor of Mrs. Margaret Wyche, of Bloomington, Mrs. Jones of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Stearls of Decatur, Ala., Mrs. L. W. Coleman of Greenville, Miss., Mrs. Gertrude Moore, Mrs. F. Mason, Mrs. Olivia W. Banks, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, Mrs. Purifoure, Mrs. Helen Sayre, Mrs. C. L. Stevenson, Mrs. Barlow, Mrs. Krizer Cooke, who gave several selections on the piano. Miss M. Burgette delightfully read several choice selections for the guests. Choice refreshments were served in abundance, after which the guests departed, with expressions of pleasure for enjoying such a pleasant afternoon. Shortly after 10 o'clock the reception ended and dancing began in full blast in the main auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis led the grand march, which was conducted by Mr. Julius N. Avendorph, master of ceremonies, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were followed by several hundred of the best and most richly costumed ladies and gents in this city. The editor and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas joined in the grand march and we easily showed the other marchers how to do some real strutting or marching. Choice cooling refreshments were served throughout the evening or during the dancing, and at the close of the festivities the host and hostess received the hearty congratulations of their friends and guests for staging such a delightful and brilliant coming out party in honor of their lovely and dutiful daughter, Miss Caro Elizabeth Lewis. NEWS ITEMS FROM BILLINGE MONTANA. Bishop—W. Alfred Fountaine, of Atlanta, Georgia, enters new charge via Billings. He was met by Presiding Elder J. Logan Crowe and preached to a large and appreciative audience at the Mission Hall, 26th street and Minnesota avenue, Wednesday evening last. Bishop Fountaines is Dean of one of the largest and best schools in the South. After visiting his charge throughout the West he will return to his home in Atlanta, Georgia, and arrange to tour Africa. * * * Billings was fortunate in having Prof. Kelly Miller as a visitor last week, but owing to disagreements of committees and manlagements, his lecture was heard by only a few citizens * * * Recent visitors to Billings: Mrs. J. W. Bush of Lincoln, Nebraska, visiting her brother, Mr. George Curtis. Mrs. F. H. Curtis, Alliance, Nebraska; J. Renick, Mason City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. G. Malone, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Holt spent several days in Denver, Col., visiting relatives. Ernest Brown has gone to Red Lodge, Montana. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Starley are occupying the E. E. Major residence, south 26th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whittington, of Sheridan, Wyoming, are occupying the, J. S. Harris flats, 514 N. 25th street. D. H. Harris and son, Jr., spent a few days in Yellowstone National Park lately. BIG DOINGS AT THE BETHEL LITERARY. Hon. Wm. Monroe Trotter, under the auspices of Bethel Literary Society, Wednesday evening, August 4th, delivered a remarkable address to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Trotter received much applause Reading by Mr. M. E. Bryant Peck Solo by Mrs. L. D. Reeves of New Orleans, La. On next Monday evening, August 9th, at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Literary, Mr. Trotter will fish telling the most interesting part of his story, namely: 1—Crossing the ocean, 2—Escaping from the ship, 3—Slipping into Paris, 4—Reading Peace Conference, 5—Putting it up to Wilson, 6—Getting back home, also, reading by Mrs. Mae M. Motley, Musical Program by Prof. Brown. Admission Free. Dr. W. D. Cook, Pastor. Sandy W. Trice, Pres. Geo. T. Kerser, Ch. Prog. Com. J. W. Bell, Sewr. In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republican, Democrat, Catholic, Protestant, Single Taxeer, 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. 8006 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. August 7, 1920. No. 46. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 18, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Ill., Under Act of March 8, 1879. TOILERS, SANCTIFY YOUR VOTES! By President Samuel Gompers, in American Federationist. The most virile movement in political life today is the national nonpartisan campaign being conducted by the American Federation of Labor Eloquent testimony to that effect is heard wherever the political situation is intelligently discussed. There is no mistaking the influence which is being exerted for the defeat of candidates who have shown themselves to be antagonistic to the best interests of the working people and to our citizenship generally. The records show that in the primary elections which have been held thus far, the national non-partisan political organization of labor has played a decisive part in more than 15 contests. In that many districts those who have been hostile or unfriendly have been defeated. A number of primary elections remain to be held and in these there is certain to be additional achievement for the welfare of our people. Three months remain before the final day of the present political struggle and these three months will constitute the vital portion of the campaign period. The issues of the campaign are now in full before the people everywhere. The records of candidates for the senate and for the house of representatives have been sent to all labor organizations throughout the country. The political party platforms have been written and labor's anaysis of them has been placed before the people. By comparison of the records the voters everywhere may determine whom to support and whom to defeat. There is no ambiguity about the records of either candidates or parties. Politicians who fear retribution at the hands of an outraged electorate have made the charge that labor in some cases has abandoned its non-partisanship and has become partisan. But in no sense is 'his true. There is no labor vote to be delivered and there is no labor partisanship to any political party. There is, however, a vote of working men and women and of those citizens generally who are forward looking and who are determined to guard the principles of freedom and justice, who will vote more unitedly than ever before for the retirement of those who have be- HON JAMES HAMILTON.LEWIS 71 T.P.E. Member of Congress, from the Fifteenth Congressional District of Illinois; Chairman of the Republican State Committee of this State; Banker and Extensive farmer at Dwight, Ill., and Republican Candidate for United States Senator from the Sucker State. trayed the trust placed in them and for the election of those whose principles and records indicate that they may be trusted to uphold the rights of the people in public office. American people will lead them to determine which platform more nearly conforms to their desires and which expresses more nearly their ideals and aspirations toward free The interest that has been manifested in labor's non-partisan campaign surpasses anything ever known in an American political effort. In response to suggestions from the national campaign committee local unions, central bodies and state federations throughout the country have appointed campaign committees and these in turn have formed compact central organizations through which the efforts of all might be organized and coordinated for the purpose of securing the most favorable results. It has recently been requested that local labor campaign committees hold congressional-district meetings for the purpose of more effectively organizing the work in each congressional district. Out of close co-operation of this character much good is certain to result. In order to further increase the enthusiasm and the effectiveness of the campaign work the national campaign committee has requested that the executive councils of all state federations of labor be called together in special sessions at an early date. The purpose of these meetings is to make clear the program in each state and to harmonize and organize all efforts with one object in view. The staff which has been organized by the national campaign committee at A. F. of L. headquarters in Washington is giving every possible assistance to local campaign committees, and there should be no hesitancy on the part of any local committee in asking for such counsel and assistance as may be deemed necessary. One of the most encouraging features of the entire work of the campaign thus far has been the tremendous demand for literature published by our national committee. It has been impossible to keep abreast of this demand, largely owing to difficulty in securing sufficient quantities of white paper, but every effort is being made to meet as fully as possible the needs in this direction. It will be noted that in this issue of the American Federationist the platform planks on labor's proposals are published as they appear in the democratic and republican platforms, together with the comment of labor thercon. The intelligence of the HON. FRANK L. SMITH American people will lead them to determine which platform more nearly conforms to their desires and which expresses more nearly their ideals and aspirations toward freedom, justice and democracy. The forces of greed and plunder, the proiteers and the autocrats of our political and industrial life leave no doubt as to what they desire and where they will mass their support. The challenge of these forces to the citizenship of the nation is brazen and blunt. That the right thinking men and women of our republic can afford to allow this challenge to reap a harvest of political power in the coming election is unthinkable. More than in any political contest since the days of the civil war the issue is clearly drawn between reaction and progress. The wish of the enemies of labor and of the people generally is not merely to stand pat for what is; is to go back to what was. Against this concept of darkness the people must mass themselves solidly and invincibly for progress. There-burns in the hearts of the American people a great and noble ideal. The spirit that made of our war. a great crusade and that made of our wonderful army a host of crusaders sworn to fidelity to human rights and human freedom lives in everything that is truly American and demands expression in the acts of our representatives and of our government. In wanton denial of this nobility of thought and concept, the Hessians of greed and plunder seek to ride down the rights of the people and destroy their liberties. The enemies of labor have given to their servants the mandate that labor must be crushed, its rights denied and its liberties destroyed. With the freedom of the working people the whole destiny of democracy as understood in American life is involved and entwined. If labor could be turned back from its onward march the great torch of liberty would cease to burn for the millions. The masses of the working people of the nation understand the great issue that faces them. The one supreme issue is whether liberty shall live. Profiteering, the denial of free speech and the press, the despotic use of the injunction—all of these are manifestations of the same determination, the same drive to crowd labor back from the road of progress and to take out of millions of homes that light which has come into them as the harbinger of a higher and better civilization. Let America make no mistake about what is involved in this campaign. Let no man or woman take lightly the duties involved. Let none undervalue by a fraction the solemn obligation that is laid upon all to bring decisive defeat to enemies of human progress and to crown with victory the candidacies of those who stand as friends of liberty and justice and progress. The dim eyes of the helpless are upon the hosts of labor in this great struggle. May the manhood and the womanhood of America vindicate now the hopes and the truths out of which our great nation had its birth. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forest Ave., an executive officer of District Household together with a large delegation of officers and members of Household, left the city the first of the week for Danville where they will attend the grand lodge in session. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 7, 1920 QUINN CHAPEL NOTES. For the first time in recent years Quinn Chapel will be the center of great activities for at least a month. A special invitation is given to all railroad man and women to worship at the church Sunday morning at 10:45. The pastor will preach a special sermon. All railroad men and women are especially invited. A card will be presented at the door. Sunday night—subject: "What Is In Thine Hand?" Sunday, August 15th, invitation to the barbers at 10:45 a.m. Mayor Thompson has been invited to speak at 8 p.m. Also the Hon. Adelbert Roberts—"C." JACK JOHNSON MUST STAY IN JAIL TILL SEPTEMBER. "Jack" Johnson, former champion heavyweight pugilist, will have to remain in jail at Geneva, Ill., until Sept. 14, the opening of the Fall term of court, according to reports in the Federal building. Johnson is waiting arrangement before Federal Judge Carpenter and re-sentenced to federal prison for a year and a day upon his conviction seven years ago for violation of the Mann act. Through the seven years he was a fugitive, practically exiled from the United States. CROWDS IN SUBURB Many people from the city spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday in Morgan Park, the beautiful-suburb of the city, where they looked over the property for sale and made other arrangements for building. Among them were Mrs. Anna Lee, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Johnson, Mrs. Maggie Parish and Mr. Fletcher Wynn. BAILY BUSY As usual M. T. Bailey, pres. Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State St. will spend Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday in Morgan Park where he will be at 111th St., and Racine Ave. selling all vacant property. Morgan Park is within the city limits and the new operations being made will put hundreds to work in the various plants and mills around. RETURNS TO VIRGINIA. After taking a special course at the University of Chicago, Prof. C. W. Boyd, supervisor of colored schools at Charleston W. Va., has returned to his home. Prof. Boyd was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Seames, 4339 Forestville ave. during his stay in the city. MRS. PAGE BETTER Mrs. Lillian Page, of 310 E. 31st St., who has been confined for several weeks at Provident Hospital seriously ill, is much better and she may be able to return to her home in a few days. IN CITY. During the week, Mrs. Cora Franks and her sister, Mrs. Eater Norwood, both of Lake Forest, spent considerable time in the city on matters of business. REMAINS IN VIBGINIA Mrs. Anna L. Edwards of Evanston is still spending a pleasant visit with relatives and friends as Staunton, Va., where she will remain another month. BACK Mrs. Bettie A. Givins, 27 E. 44th St., past princess of Ruth Temple 72, is back from Springfield, Ill.; where she attended the grand lodge of the Court of Calanthe and was elected a grand officer. IMPROVING Mr. John J. Lively, 4344 Evans Ave., who has been quite ill for several weeks, is able to be out again. VISITS MORGAN PARK Mrs. Celeste Carter and her sister, Mrs. Zenith Patton of Philadelphia, Pa., who are visiting friends in the city, spent the day in Morgan Park Sunday, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Agee. Conclusion Another reason why it would be impracticable for a man to carry a fur muff is because he would soon ruin it by wiping his mouth on it—Arkansaw Thomas Cat. Record Piece of Jade The largest piece of jade known is a block of this stone which is seven feet long, four feet wide and weighs three tons. It came from South island, New Zealand, and forms the base for a statue of a Maori chieftain on exhibition in the Museum of Natural History, New York city. Back to Its Roost Nightly. Although sometimes seen 400 leagues from land, the frigate bird is said to return every night to its solitary roost—Brooklyn Eagle. Their Greatest Menace. Somebody has discovered that tobacco smoke is not injurious to frogs. The most injurious thing we know of is the fact that they have edible legs. --- LEAVES FOR SOUTH. Mr. A. D. Brown, a prominent business man and well known in fraternal circles, left during the week on a business trip south. While away, Mr. Brown will visit Millington and Memphis, Tenn., as well as Earl, Ark. TO WARD OFF SUN Varied Array of Parasols and Shades for Summer. Every Sort of Material Is Brought Into Use—Plainness of Handles Is Noted. The ways of the parasol are as many and varied as those of any other item of our wardrobe, and, glancing into the shop windows today, we can see it disporting itself in as many different moods as the dresses with which it is intended to be carried, observes a fashion writer in the Christian Science Monitor. There is the fussy little Victorian affair, a thing of rushed and frilled chiffon which is small and very bombe when open, with a long slender ferrule and a stick terminating in a pear-shaped crystal handle. Another shape has a great number of spokes, and opens out very flat something like a Japanese umbrella. It is covered with printed ninon with a plain border and the handle is also covered with the same material. A variation of this same shape is one covered with plain ninon with a border of contrasting color, and dotted about on it are embroidered butterflies on upstanding wings, looking as if they had just alighted there. Yet another whim of the moment is the fat parasol. Its stick is short and thick, and its ferrule stumpy, and even its spokes have fat white tips; in fact one would imagine that its ambition was to look as much like a "gamp" as possible and it succeeds very well. It is quantily attractive, however, and it has the advantage of being "different." One particular specimen has a black stick with a carved ivory handle and round it is wound a sealing-wax red cord and tassel to match the red silk with which it is covered. It dangles from the wrist, be too short to be carried comfortably in any other way, but when it is put up its thick handle is very comfortable to hold. Besides these there are many other parasols made of every sort of material. Metal fabrics are used a good deal and one imagines that they will look very pretty glistening in the sunlight. Then for the beach and the U Attractive Parasols and Sunshades. river there are the patterned and striped cretones and linens made in many different shapes. One of these had three very wide stripes going straight across the parasol, a change from the stripes going round. We may be pretty certain we shall not go far into the world of parasols without meeting organdile, and, sure enough, there is one of pale pink silk with a border of white organdile looking very cool and dainty. One is glad to note the plainness of the handles. BUSTLE DRESS WITH BODICE Skirt Is Caught Up in Distended Effect, the Drapery Being Held by Roses. A bustle dress of American Beauty taffeta has a Victorian bodice cut to a long point in the front, but ending in a normal waistline at the sides and back. The skirt is caught up in bustle effect, the drapery held by roses of a darker red. Another model is one in which the bustle is worked out in Pompadour silk with an ecrum background strewn with plink and blue flowers. The silk skirt puffs somewhat in the back, but the bustle effect is accentuated by a sash of ecrum tulle ending in a huge bow. A striking effect is obtained in this dress by edging the bottom of the skirt with narrow black Valenciennes lace and finishing the bodice in like manner. Still another frock of this character is worked out in black taffeta and a square mesh white lace. A plain straight bodice with short set-in sleeves has a collar of the lace falling in the effect of a bib to slightly above the waltshire. As in the other dresses, the drapery of the skirt forms the bustle. The lace is used to make a rather large apron. At the bottom of the bodice is a double peplum of the taffeta, which continues to form the bustle at the back. This is accentuated by a bow sash of the silk. Dressmaking. To cut tihn silk lay it between two pieces of tissue paper and cut with very sharp scissors. HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN Member of Congress from the Illinois, Who is one of the Race that has ever Stood In With the United or Solid Residing in his Distict he and Re-Elected to Congre CHIPS. Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, Who is one of the Best Friends of the Colored Race that has ever Stood Up in the Halls of Congress and With the United or Solid Support of the Colored People Residing in his District he will Again be Re-Nominated and Re-Elected to Congress. Mr. John B. Hart, 4841 Federal street, will leave Sunday evening for Quincy, Ill., where he will attend the session of the Court of the Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Hart is one of the most prominent Masons in this city or State of Illinois. * * * Col. Cary B. Lewis has severed his connection as managing editor of the greatest weekly newspaper in the world and in the future he will devote all his time to managing the Idlewild Hotel. Mr. Lewis is one of the best known newspaper men in this country and the craft in general, very much regrets to learn, that he is on the retired list, so early and so young. J. H. Blackwell, Ph.D., secretary of the Smallwood-Corey Industrial Academy, Richmond, Va., is in the city visiting with his son, Attorney George W. Blackwell, 3240 Ellis avenue. James A. Quinn, City Oil Inspector, under Mayor Carter H. Harrison, and for many years the head Democratic boss of the Twenty-first ward, feels dead sure that Governor James M. Cox, of Ohio, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, of New York, will be elected President and Vice-President of the United States. Mrs. 'A. H. Crutchfield, 2348 S. Dearborn street, will leave this evening for Louisville, Ky., where she will spend one month in visiting at the home-of her husband's relatives. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley, 3849 S. State street have bought a fine new home at 4801 Champlain avenue, which they will not occupy until the first part of May, 1921. * * * * * Mrs. Nora Keiser, 3857 S. State street, is meeting with wonderful success as an artistic hair dresser, and she makes her own harmless preparations for cleansing the hair and HON PETER A WALLER HON. PETER A. WALLER One of the Wealthiest and one of the Best a nent Business Men of Kewanee, Illinois Candidate for United States Senator from One of the Wealthiest and one of the Best and most Prominent Business Men of Kewanee, Illinois and Democratic Candidate for United States Senator from Illinois. CHIPS * v * The First Congressional District of the Best Friends of the Colored Up in the Halls of Congress and Support of the Colored People we will Again be Re-Nominated press. beautifying the complexion. Mrs Keiser is a warm admirer and supporter of this paper. Mrs. Carrie J. Blakemore, who recently moved to this city from Detroit, Mich., where she and her husband, Mr. Blakemore, were held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, has almost become completely settled in her new home at 3553 Grand boulevard, where they own an elegant three-flat building. Speaking of politics and elections, we knew a man once who announced that he would vote for a certain candidate for office. When asked for his reason, he replied that the candidate was his friend. And when they asked him if he had no other reasons he said no; he said he didn't need any other reason. We have liked this man ever since. Unwoven Persian Rugs The author of a book called "When I Was a Boy in Persia" says that certain rugs used in Persian houses have not yet found a place in the American market. These are large felt carpets called lumta. They are made, not by weaving, but by beating the wool together and then pressing it. They are very thick, warm and noiseless, with red, cream and white borders, and with a field dotted with red, black, green, blue, and golden circles of wool—quite a Joseph's coat in color—The Outlook. Sunlight for Malaria Dr. G. Viale reports to Policlinico (Rome) that cases of long rebellious malaria improve rapidly when the nude trunk is exposed to the sunlight for several hours after each dose of quinine. Head Grows Till Man Is 40. Speaking generally, a man's head, particularly if he is a thinking man, continues to increase in size until he is forty or fifty years of age. Federal Prisons Federal civil prisons are located at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Atlanta, Ga. and McNell Island, Wash. of the Best and most Promi vanee, Illinois and Democratic Senator from Illinois. His Reason. eB So) ae ae “5 HON. PATRICK J. CARR The Peoples Candidate for Re-Nomination and Re-Election, as One of the Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago. Both Men and Women can Vote for Him at the Pri- maries, Wednesday, September 15. aan Flexible Language. | ‘The White House. v's is a flexible language. For th- | John Adams was the first president stance, according to a headline writer, | to occupy the White House,-in 1900. “Grain Elevators Come Under Fire at |In those days it was gray, having Probe."—Toronto Mafi and Empire. | been built of Virginia free stone. Aft- ‘Tt ts a fairly general opinion that Mary Magdalene derived her. name frm the town of Magdala, to which she belonged. Some scholars think that they have found her name in an old Hebrew root, and from that deri- vation they call her Mary: of the em- broidered hair. Nobody really knows why she was called Magdalene; but she is described in the Gospels as that oman out of whom Jesus Christ cast seven devils There is no scriptural reason for identifying her with = woman of Ushe shane Marine glue is prepared by dissolw tng one part of India rubber in crude benzine and mixing with two parts of sheliae, by the aid of heat. ‘The wa- terproof character of this cement in connection with its elastic fexibility makes ft a aseful substance in many applications to house construction and to furniture, ‘This give is applied with ease when warm, and cools with Prompmess. It was originally inteod- ed to te used chiefiy on board ship and is well known in Burzpe. Novel Gen tir ek. An ensinver has inveated the follow- Ing metho ‘or making hollow concrete blocks. Hitherto it has been difficult to make large cavities In -eoncrete, but {tcan Ie done, the engineer points out, by enlwdiding Mocks of fee im the mass of concrete and introdueing small out- lets for the escape of the water after ‘Melting. This method also makes rn ‘Decessary the constant motstening usu- a1 in concrete work, af it Is auto ‘Mavcally supplied by the melting k + Biblical Information. ‘The Lookout prints the foliowing in- formation about the Bible: “The Bible Contains 2.506480 letters, 810,607 Wonls. 31,175 verses, 1,189 chapters, 08 books. The longest chapter is Psalm 119. and the shortest is Psalm 117. This Is also the middie chapter. ‘The wile verse, however, is Psalm ISS. The longest mame is in Isaiah chamer 8” Tt 1 Uve another couple of years T ouch to be able to hold’ out for the Test of my Ufe—Christianfa Tyrihans, % Republican candidate for re-nomination and re-election to the Legislature from the First Senatorial District of [linois who feels dead sure of his calling and election. _ - ‘Mary Magdalene. Marine Glue. Philosophy. ‘The White House. ‘John Adams was the first president to occupy the White House, -in 1900. In those days it was gray, having ‘been built of Virginia free stone. Aft- er the British burned it in 1814, white paint was teed to cover the marks of ‘the fire, and since that time this paint has been renewed regularly. The White House grounds within the iron fence contain 18 acres, while the ad- Joining White House lot has 70 acres. ‘An Actual Lottery. Marriage lotteries are still in vogue uring October in some parts of In- dia. ‘The names of both sexes eligi- ble for marriage are written on slips of paper and put into separate earth- enware jars. The local wise man draws one of each kind and the youth whose name is drawn obtains a letter of introduction to the young women swhose name accompanies his, after which the courting commences. Help for ironing Day. Do not discard old mats and car pets. Cover the mats with the best part of the carpet. and make into & pad to stand on while froning. This will be found very restful to the feet. One of these pads placed at the bot- tom of the cellar steps. on which to wipe the shoes, will help to keep the steps clean and thus save much labor. Proposing in Siam. In Siam a declaration of marriage is very simple. It is considered a pro- posal merely to offer a lady a flower, ‘ to take a light from a cigaret if she is holding it in her mouth, so that even the most timid of youths need ‘Bot fear the ordeal. + Velocity of Wind. When wind travels at a speed of ninety miles an hour it becomes a hur- ficane, but it is on record that in trop- {cal countries storms have been knowa during which the wind reached a veloc ity estimated at more than 000 miles ‘an hour. . See One Proper Pride. Pride is one of the seven deadly ‘sins; but it cannot be the pride of a mather in her children, for this is a ‘compound of the cardinal virtucs— faith and hope.—Charles Dickens. Furs and Climates. ‘The fors of animals whose habitat 4s in Warmer countries is not so dura- ‘bie, does not form as good leather and 4s less supple than the furs from the ‘enimals Hving in colder climates. oo getccee ee Si ae ee Poa a eerie eS £3 gee eles Sc se oe Race es i Brean od os ; pee e gee oe eee , THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 7, 1920. SSS ee , E in His Effort to Dish News ae, South Land. i , He Visited Lexi ewe . Lately, I oer ee Leading jx Sot neta Oia ait na. khan ee to know about it and when I get {through I will just stop and you can’t [make me say any more, I care not what you may say or do, but here I jam -away-here this week, and I have been through several places since I ‘wrote you that letter from Asheville, uC, When I got through at Ashville, I beat it to Knoxville, sending word to Editor W. L. Porter, but he did not get the message, hence I struck town fabout midnight with no nail upon which ‘to hang. I got in touch with Dr. Green lover ‘the speaking trumpet called phone, and he had me on the go. He was filled ‘up, but told me where to go. I could have gone to Dr. Seymore’s or Dr. Henderson's, but both were out of town, hence I dropped in at Dr. Wat- king, and his door flew open wide al- though it was about 2 o'clock in the morning. He told me to come in and be at home, and believe me that I was in one of them big dreaming beds of [gis and went it at the rate of 10 miles ‘@ minute, and I wish you could bave heard my engine steaming and puffing. I desire to express to Dr. Watkins, my ‘sineere thanks for opening his door. He had often told me to make myself at home with him, and this time I took him at his word. Tt was a pleasure for me to get around in Knoxville, for a few hours only calling at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alston, where I sent away some lemonade, which I sent into my etero- ity. I ealled on Mrs. Henderson, shook hands with her, and then paid # pledge whieh I had made for the church, toted myself together and in Editor Porter’s automobile, with seats for two, made it to the L. &. N. stable where I beat it out of town, spending one night in Cincinnati, the next night on the road, the next night in Chieago, taking some good eats there, and then beat it with a box full of chieken to Hutchison, Kansas. As I passed thru Kansas City, Mis- youri, I found Grand Chancellor Loly and his staff awaiting the arrival of General Robert R. Jackson from Chi- pago, and in a few minutes this young military genius appered, and they were of. I got in company with Grand Chaneellor 8. H. Thompson, of Kansas City, Kansas. He was en-route to the place where I was going, for I was to be his guest and the guest of his Grand Lodge. Soon Buitor Thomas Kennedy, gf the Kansas City Advocate was on pand. Now “these men had purchased their authority to ride over the Santa Pe, but changed in order to ride with me, and we had a delightful ride, for we got behind a freight wreck and were four hours late getting to Huteh- son, Kansas, the seat of the big meet- ng. You sce I was in -good company, drand Chancellor 8. H. Thompson, M.. D. and Brigadier General Thomas Ken- nedy, and we had two meals in the eat- ng car, and Dr. Thompson was so mych yumpkins, what we had to be squash, nd he paid the eating bills. Wonder- ful man to fill my breadbasket. ‘We got to town, and soon were as- igned to places to sleep and eat, and | had mine in a wifeless house, and I was ready to say ‘‘Parewell Brother | nd Sister Watkins.’’ but I contented myself and we cight men had a big ime. This was the meeting of two of the yrightest and most intelligent organiz- tions in the country. It is just made p of brains, and connected with the Irder in Kansas are some brainy men nd women. “Men who graduated from ch institutions as the University of Kansas, schoo! at Manhattan, the Emp- | rin school, high schools and other col- ges, - : ‘Dr. ‘Thompson is one of the leading yhysitians in this country and don’t mind you telling ‘the world I told you 0. I know just a little something bout men, but not too much, and per- aps not enough. At the head of the Calanthe is to be jound Mrs. Norene Davis, of Kansas} sity, Kansas, I have told you about jer before, and I hope that you will! all attention to her. She is a gradu- te from the Western college, Macon, Mfo., under the Dr. E. L. Scraggs, who s now pastoring in Jefferson City, Mo., nd 2 man of -great ability, and you may expect Mrs. Davis to be up to the tandard, and right by her side is her yushand, Tillford Davis, who is the em-| joidiment of inspiration and work, and | am proud of him, as well ax his wife.| Sa serene ts Grek Ore Siate of Kansas, although th = some strong women right by her t eur Ttell you that a tent eieeaiaieaeh dlegted for om 2 ee ee a ee ee ination. In this the doctors look you over and tell whether any disease is creeping up to you. These doctor men can do some wonderful things. He passed me aftor giving me a high ball where I sit down, and I was permitted to go on about my business with the injunction, ‘Hold yourself in readiness for when we want you we are going to haye you, I eare not what the eost may be? Now they hed a great mecting in Kansas, and believe me honey when I tell you Dr. Thompson, spoke right ‘on from the Amen corner and Mrs. Nor- ‘ene Davis had her say about the same time. He told Ameriea that there could be mo wide democracy until he had got- ‘ten himself im straight, and listened to the wonderful progress made and the putting away money for the days that are to read. I beat it to the Grand Lodge, heard ‘the strong reports, and was looking right in the mouth of Dr. Thompson and heard him when he said that there could be no true democracy in Amerien as long as human beings are lynched, mobbed and burned at the steak. He spoke right out, and the world has heard his voice. He is doing things and doing them in an orderly way. This is what I like to see, and this is what I like to shout over. After listening to the wonderful ad- dresses, and touching flesh with Dr. J. R. Ransom and ‘some others who desired to talk about Pythianism, and about having to go before the affair was all over, and I returned from the grace with another subject . Every minute of the time was used in Knoxville, and I beat it to Louis- ville, Ky, where I had an order which was a member of you, but you fix up the chicken. I am not saying all I desire to say, but nevertheless I want you to be pleased with what I have seen and heard. They had some more big meeting. I think I told you that Kansas will entertain the supreme lodge in a few days, and I hope that you will be able to attend this year. August 1920, they will be there from all parts of the coun- try. They brought their own outfit and the like. But now coming back to it. In Chi- cago I went down to the Republican headquarters in the Auditorium, and be- lieve me honey all men are treated alike down here, and if you have the price you can get meals and « dining room. You eamget @ place to sleep. [ found Phil Brown, pushing publicity; Perry W. Howard, secretary to some- thing, and there was Young Latties, a graduate from Morris Brown, and a fighter of the typewriter. Believe me honey he ean fight some battle. I believe the Republicans should win, and they are going to win,” although chere may be # close margin, but they must. There are two good men ,I an fold from Ohio, wants me to vote for chem. I am down for Harding, and I chink most of the sensible people will be. He is going to be the President of the United States, and you may look for him to ride in next November and in March ride in the golden chariot. [ expect to be there to help him take his seat and crown. You are going to be able to get some good information from our papers. Keep posted, and then prepare to help 10 retire the Democrat from the White House and all other houses. They have won their places, and the like, so you will just wait for me. I shall have a| few things to my to you later. Get ready spell binders and get ready to isten to me. I am going ‘to shut my ay off and have them boil you another ‘ime. I will have to bring this letter oa stop. Charles E. Stump. Hotel Kitchen Occupies Acre. The kitchen of one of the big he tels in New York is an acre in extent, Valuable Discovery. A California chemist is said to have discovered a process by which plati- num is extracted from the ore which also yields gold and silver. The re sult is that cre company which for- merly worked the material for gold apd silver alone, recovering $40 a ton of material, is cow getting $2,400 a ton in gold, silver and platinum. Beyond Temptation. Junior, who is quite a mischief, was left in the kitchen alone while baby was being put to bed. A few minutes later he was discovered, with a toy in his little fist, up on top of the kitchen cabinet. When asked what he was doing, he said: “Tm putting this up where I can't get it” ‘Travels of the Potato. It 1s believed that potatoes were first crown In South America and that the Spaniards took them back to Bu fae ag alge Rate hen ‘were later introduced to Italy, Korth hei in er same. “ia the order named. poten eer a eee ee ‘The United States commercial at- tache in Rome reports that imported pitch ploe mow costs more than ne- tive Italian walsut, and that builders save money by making stairways of ‘matic instead of yellow pine: Florida’s Exceptional Climate, Proeies Pesta teers 1s more in the than in the ‘ter. The rainy séason begins + 1 fends a little earlier in the we a Dart than in the eastern part of 2 ‘The dryness of the winters is jan Important factor in making Plor- ida an ideal winter resort. “By far the reatest part of the summer rain ‘comes in the daytime in the form of ‘eriet showers, which cvol the air. righ wing Velocity. ‘The highest wind velocity ever ob- jserved below ten kilometers’ altitude Was §3 meters a second or 186 miles jaa hour, observed from a pilot balloon over Lansing. Mich. at a telght of about four and a half miles, on Dee. 17, 1919, Ancient Lighthouse. ‘The Pharos of Alexandria, one ot the seven wonders of the world. and the prototype of modern lighthouses, cost Ptolemy Philadelphus, its build fer, $1,000,000, ‘Though tt cast rays for 16 centuries, its site is now @ mat- oe / ta ‘The head of the firm had secretly ¢alled im an expert accountant to check up the cashier. “Have you dis ‘corered any evidence of dishonesty?” asked the expert accountant. “Well, T've noticed that he carries a differ jent umbrella every time it rains,” ex- plained the head of the firm. Her Sad Farewell. A very dignified man. whom I had known only a short while, came one evening to say good-by, as he was Jeaving on a long trip. When I ush- ‘ered him Into the parlor 1 discovered ‘that my young brother had hung crepe on all the furniture !—Chicago ‘Tribune. : New Idea for Ladder. A vew ladder has no rounds, only itwo steps. one for each foot, which ‘itp up and down tn slots along the ‘sides of the Indder. Ascent is made by dragging one foot after the other. Ratchets hold the steps in whatever Position they are pressed. ———— How to Petrity Wood. Take gem salt, rock alum, white ‘Vinegar, chalk and peebles powder, of each an equal quantity. Mix well to- gether. If, after the ebullition is over, you throw Into this liquid any wood of Porous substance it will turn the sub- ‘stance into stone in four or five days, Infringement Resented. In New Guinea ench tribe has its ‘own particular system of tattooing the body, and should a member of any ‘other tribe fmitate the pattern, it is Sevan aces for a declaration of war between the two tribes. ‘The Useful and the Beautiful. ‘The obeful encourages itself: for the multitude produce it and no one can dispense with it; the beautifal must be encouraged, for few can set ft forth, and many need it—Goethe, Poison in Bee's Sting. ‘Tre secretion of a honey bee's sting fs about six-thousandths of a grain, two-thirds of which is water, The rest Is the poison. Pavement of Human Skulls. ‘There ts said to exist a pavement at Gdawfa, Africa, in the making of which thousands of buman skulls are alleged to have been employed. Keep Up Fighting Spirit. Be patient with every one, but above all with yourself. I mean, don’t be disturbed because of your imper- fections, and always rise up bravely from a fall—Francis de Sales. CHARLES A. WILSON, ATTORNEY has moved his LAW OFFICES to 451 MICHIGAN AVENUE Room 6 Tel. Douglas 4177 _ Where’s Your Bank? Most every man, woman or child can point with pride to some bank that safeguards their funds and say “That's My Bank.”"—Can you? If not, why not start a Savings Ac- count with us. Even if you can only spare $1.00 a week, you will soon have developed the Good Habit of Thrift. START NOW! iG HOURS BOR . SAVINGS DEPOS! Samto2? pm | Saturdays 9 a m. to $ pm | ee TRUST La Salle « Jackson: oe . Fr cui use 4 Co Nae as 2 , we . Rag Ee B,. ee eae ae ee a UG ge : ae. oe.) 4 a i ‘ 8, Ee HON. LOUIS B. ANDERSON Valuable Member of the City Council, from the | Who is Extremely Popular with Each and ber of that Body; for he Always Condu Like a First-Class Virginia Gentleman and Willing and Ready to Uphold the hands ¢ . liam Hale Thompson. aa Valuable Member of the City Council, from the Second Ward; Who is Extremely Popular with Each and Every Mem- ber of that Body; for he Always Conducted Himself, Like a First-Class Virginia Gentleman and He is Always Willing and Ready to Uphold the hands of Mayor Wil- liam Hale Thompson. Married life will never be a com plete success until the baby and tte Parents get sleepy at the same time Boston Transcript. Gruesome Paving. ‘Tombstones have been employed tm Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincoln shire and Lancashire, England, for purposes of paving, ang some years ago the inhabitants of the Vale of Bel volr raised a vehement protest agninst such stones being used as a pathway leading to the parish church. ‘The 1o- cal authorities, however, sought to Jus tify the measure on the ground that there were plenty of old gravestones on band. which, if used, might result in a saving of taxes. A Three-Century Wink. ‘Spies, which is placed a few degrees to the right of Mars. and has « dis- tinetly blulsh tinge. Is so remote that its light takes three and a quarter centuries—325 years—to reach us Thus the light which we now see is suing from the star left it towards the close of the reign of Queen Eliza- beth! Celluloid, from which many tollet articles and imitations of ivory are made, is composed from the cellulose found in cottdn cloth or raw cotton, It is treated with a solution of nitrie acid which forms It inte a pulp very much like paper pulp It is them washed with water, wbich removes most of the acid. It ts partially hard ened and camphor gum mixed with tt, when it is rolled into sheets and thor oughly dried. To manipulate it. it is softened by steam and then hardened by drying. “The Vicious Circle” ‘Most people conclude that this phrase, which we hear $0 often nowa- days, is of recent origin, but Amiel, the Swiss philosopher, who died in 1881, said, “T turn in # vicious elrcle.” There is also evidence that the phrase Was in use as long ago as 1702, so we have not even the comfort of « new discovers. Kissing Once Custom at Dance. Down to the middle of the Victoriam era it was considered quite the proper thing In England for a mm. to exe change kisses with bis falr partner at the end of & dance. a “MEN AND WOMEN CAN Ne VOTE TO RE-ELECT sel P. J. CARR fl Democratic Candidate for | ‘ SANITARY DISTRICT ‘ : TRUSTEE 4 Primary September 15, 1920 Election Day Novenber 2, 1920 a. 4 2 Synchroneity Cellulcia. During Siam’s intercourse with China for many centuries in the past unknown quantities of the finest china. were brought over for the noble and royal households of Siam, and ocea- sionally some of these pieces may be ‘found and bought. | ‘The Stingy Man. He was known as the stingiest mam fm town. The Sunday schools were pian ing a pienic and every one wondered what he would bring. The leader rend ‘off the menu and the different members ‘offered to bring this or that. ‘Then one Young man said as he didn’t have any~ one to cook for him, he would bring the coffee. Then the stingy man spoke Up and said: “I will bring the water for the coffee.” Scandinavia. a ‘Scandinavia is the classic name of the great peninsula of corth Europe which comprises the kingdoms of Nor way and Sweden. In a historical sense the term Includes Denmark and Teeland, and in a literary sense the writings of all these countries and those of the Swedish race to Finland. A Scandinavian may, therefore, be ‘either 2 Norwegian or a Swede. ‘Te Destroy Red Ants } ~ Soak & sponge in sweetened water, "Wring and place where the ants have easy access to it. They will swarm over it and through it. Drop the Sponge In bolling water and repeat the ‘operation until the colouy becomes alarmed at the loss of its workers and abandons the premises. a “MEN AND WOMEN CAN VOTE TO RE-ELECT P. J. CARR : : ‘Phone Boulevard 1555 | FIRST REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED AND FOR SALE gent ee Houses, Apartments, Buildings and Stores, For Rent and For Sale Cetera If there if anything you need in the Real Estate line on the South Side, call or consult Mr. Binga for Real Bargains. Southeast Corner 36th Place and State Street, Chicago _ tobe Scetaped DIAGRAM SHOWING RELA’ N sp ne car ae NGAS PRODUCT . “= z ; sed A exhaustive recenth eee ni Ss omy re cee : ‘months 5 Sono ore Sache met a ee on Poesia z= = = epic cold Ti cman — ae been ii ore wing at of gas has been a ree ae tts are ce sal = = = rr ———. salt py Fn ety vey alicia eeoe rs Sv eer s Sea aeease fies most careful survé : = =e ne te tt ey of all the facts Sat and sb is z Lppaicee bees ie STaeeeeereas er oes # In onder that this See NEE ey lightly as possible ay a s: posble on al cons may cecaicenass eres ear eee eee = ce - ___ New Gas Rates Zs See eeeeee pean Soca see sanaaiice = ts sna auee . Epoaieon 3 os Spa 2 sie . ==] SHS i =| & Sees === 8 RES | The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. ‘Telephone Wabash 6000. ‘Michigan Avesve at ‘Adame Street ‘Friends No Longer Needed. ‘@hy is it that after a man has care 24 out his future he begins to cut his Dest friends?—Dallas News, Woods That Resist Decay. ‘The use of woods in airplanes has ‘exused experiments to be made regard- ‘ing the resistance to decay of various woods. Spruce. which has been ex- tensively used in airplane construc ‘tion, is not.particularly durable. Port Oxford cedar. Southern cypress and California redwood are very resistant te decay. FROM THIS DATE ONWARD, THE BROAD AX CAN ALWAYS| C BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE|E FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS: Eéward Felix, Notions, Cigars and] News Stand, $002 S. Dearborn street | © George W. Boyd, News Stand, Laundry Office and Shoe Shining| Parlors, 3620 S. State street. ‘ — 3 Mrs. IL. Myers, Notion Store, Laundry Office and News Stand, 5012 & State street. ce — , ‘Thomas Bell, News Stand, Ice/ ‘Cream Parlors and Laundry Office, 12 W. Sied street, near State. - Sani ae ‘an Waeg Woden Gabe of | same enone Sl roe ee, ee = Seceee seem 3 ii See ao sia Agriculture First. At the head of all science and arts, ‘at the head of civilization and prog Tess, stands—not militarism, the science which kills; not commerce, ithe art which accumulates wealthy ‘but agriculture, the mother of all im (dustry ond the maintainer of human te—James A. Garfeld. The Age of Death. One quarter of the people on the earth die before the age of six, one- half before the age of sixteen and only about one person of each 100 bore Lives to the age of sixty-fve. RT. Kirby, Shoe Shining, Hat}- Cleaning Parlor and News Stand, 20 E, 3th street, near L Station. F. Bishop, Cigars, Tobscco acd News Stand, 8 W. 2th street, near State. A. D. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, No- tion, Stationery and News Stand, 3640 'S. State street. Dodson's. Shoe Shining Parlors and News Stand, Southwest corner 35th and State streets, News items left with any of the ‘mornings of each week, will find| ‘their way into the columas ef The ‘Broad Ax am ; eee rs S84 = or THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 7, 1920. ‘United States Well Watered. ‘There are 205 navigable streams % ‘United States, ; = It ts possible to change the color of precious and semiprecious stones by exposing them to the action of radium ‘A Frenchman who bas devoted him self to this study bas obtained re ‘markable results. He bought sap hires of different kinds and put them fm a bor with 2 small quantity of radiom. At the end of s month the transformations were as followst White sapphires had become yellow: Biue, green; violet, blue; wine-colored stone, red; dark dive. violet PRONE MAIN 2314 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO Residence, Telephone $823 Wabash Ave. Boulevard seaa7 JAMES G. COTTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW ‘6 NORTH CLARK STREET SurTE <r ‘Telephone Central S384 CHICAGO Formerty Assistant Attorney General State of titincle ee —=————— Res. 3646 Grand Boul. Doug. 4357 J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 129 E. 31ST STREET Sulte 16-17 Phone: Dougias 6351 CHICAGO . F. Dum, J. B. MeCahey, ‘Trustees Tel: Oskiand 1552, 1551, 1550 JOHN J. DUNN Established 1877 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COAL Fifty-First and Federal Streets CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Macalister Place ‘Tel Meuree 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW ‘SUITE 318-328 REAPER BLE. Clark and Washington Streets Phone Central 1239 CHICAGO eee ae oa Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue. Phone Kenwood 5611 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AND COUN- SELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Recidonce 3855 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9183 Phones: Main 2017 Auto 22-396 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Getto 706 Firmenich Balidiag 06 W. Washington Street CHICAGO ‘Telephone Oakland 246 E. K. CALDWELL ’ Boccessor to C. E. KREYSSLER DEUGGIST (07 South State Strest Near fist Bt. Net On the Corner ‘CHICAGO, EXELENTO SSS CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $300,000.00 1610 West 63rd Street Chicago SR a ale orale iene COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS FOR LAST SEVEN YEARS November 18, 1912.......$ 836,605.23 November 17, 1913....... 988,386.38 November 17, 1914....... 912,005.69 November 17, 1915....... 1,059,400.64 November 17, 1916....... 1,132,750.71 November 17, 1917.....-. 979,377.47 November 18, 1919....... 1,284,084.24 November 17, 1919....... 2,359,636.62 ————— OFFICERS : JOHN BAIN, President MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice President EDW. C. BARRY, Cashier W- MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier ARTHUR C. UTESCH, Asst. Cashier. | | TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 : 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 ; | Office Phone: Douglas 8285 KERSEY, McGOWAN AND MORSELL CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE UNDERTAKERS Finest Establishment in the U. 8. GEO.T. KERSEY D.A.McGOWAN WM. J. MORSELL E Proprietors ‘ 3515 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. Easy to Change Name in England, ‘In England ao legal formalities are mecessury for a change of name. A person may call himself by any name ‘be pleases, and may change his name 2 etten a0 be likey, provided sock ‘ehanges are not from fraudulent er improper motives. Why He Couldnt. Jones dismally: “I simply can't meet my creditors! His friend: ‘Why should you? What tm the world @ you employ a secretary for?” ‘Through Difficulty to Triumph. ‘Many men owe the grandeur of thelz ae ae ee semebores meter) Spurgeon. Rowing In Top Hats. | Oarsmeo in the early days of the Oxford-Cambridge boat races wore top bats, Enter the Coliapelble Drum. A folding drum for orchestra must ans has been invented that is extend 4 to full size by © -ed ribs between the heads. Potting Planta, In repotting a plant put a layer of ‘@inders in the bottom for drainage. Recieace Douglas 2616 Mrs. Warner Painless Chiropody ; 15 Years’ Experience Opposite Palmer House (20 So. State Street CHICAGO Hotel for Dogs and Cats. A hotel for dogs and cats was opened @ short time ago in London to care for the pets of persons leaving the city tem porarily. Felony and Citizenshico_ ‘If a person who has lost his citizen ship as a result of conviction for a felony receives a pardon from the go @rnor of the state or the president of the United States, his citizenship may be restored and he is again eligible for office; otherwise he is ineligible, Getting Set. ‘The way some men arrange thelr ‘apkins when they sit down at a table, yen would thnk they were going to et @ shave instead of a meal.—Arkansag er Jud Tunkine Jud Tunkins says it might be better for the world if tombstones were more reliable. No matter what kind of life a man leads, he’s almost sure of @ complimentary epitaph. Ph Douglas 6302 and Douglas 653 Nights’ call Douglas 70/8 J. §. DORSEY a Reliable +. ' i . | [Druggist |{: Full Line of Fresh Drugs and Toilet Articles Preéeriptions Filled ‘With Accuracy. : 434 East 3ist Street Chicago, Ii. > Phone Douglas 8629 The Mission Biliard hall GEO. W. HOLT,,Propr. 3504 SOUTH STATE STREET ; Phone Prospect 487 JAMES H. RYAN & CO. Real Estate, Renting Loans, Insurance 6244 SO. ASHLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to THE BROAD AX $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS. (6206 S. Elizabeth St, Chicago, Il. $2.00 PER YEAR JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Please enter my name as a subscriber to THE BROAD AX. I enclose herewith Two Dollars, the annual subscription to same, or One Dollar for six months. Date ........5.....0-00--2-181... State ......0-- eee The Cranford Apartment Bldg. 3600 WABASH AVENUE The fmesx buildin s ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric lights, tile beths, marble entrance Phone Main 263 J. W. Casey, Agt. 133 W. Washington Si. How Mint Buys Gold. ‘The mint buys gold in any form, ‘whether coined or not, when presented im sums to the value of $50 or more, ‘The face value of coins is not com sidered, only thelr weight and purity. ‘An equivalent amount of lawiful money ts given in exchange. Theoretically, the gold 1s coined and handed back to ‘the owner without charge. In practice, ‘as a matter of convenience and to [save time, the mint simply buys the jgold and pays its full coinage value— {that is, what tt will be when coined. Japan Taught by China. ‘The arts of printing and writing ‘were introduced into Japan from Ching fn the year 284. In 673 the Emperor ‘Temmu directed the publication of the first Japanese books, “Kojjiki,” or An lent Legends. ‘They Guessed It. ‘When the band played “How Dry & Am” at the league ball park at Port. land, Ore., three Japanese fans stood in thelr box with hats raised, thinking it the national anthem. World's Largest Opal. Proclaimed as the largest uncut pre ious stone in the world, an enormoay, Absolutely flawless black opal. receap ¥ discovered in the United States, tow in the office of a government of ial in Washington. The gem containg ‘approximately 21 cuble inches ang weighs 2,572,382 carats. It is valued ‘at $125,000 by the owners. The te ‘mous Viennese opal, which vas with ut an equal until this specimen wap found, weighs 1,658,927 carats, Can Always Find a Kicker, Jud Tunkins says the oldest man he Jever met couldn't remember 2 ting when everybody agreed that busines ‘was fine and things were as cheap could reasonably be expected. Franklin's Queer Vision. ‘When Benjamin Franklin became the first American postmaster ceneral the wheelbarrow was prominent in mall transportation, That Franklin expect ed something better was shown by his active interest in the first balloons and in electricity. He was not for ove se Sek Sor ol eames, 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. Southeast Corner 36th Place and State Street, Chicago Friends No Longer Needed. Why is it that after a man has carved out his future he begins to cut his best friends'-Dallas News. Woods That Resist Decay. The use of woods in airplanes has caused experiments to be made regarding the resistance to decay of various woods. Spruce, which has been extensively used in airplane construction, is not particularly durable. Port Oxford cedar, Southern cypress and California redwood are very resistant to decay. Why Gas to be In Thy Gas Rates h to be Increased DIAGRAM SHOWING RELATIVE INCREASE IN THE COST OF LABOR & MATERIAL USED IN GAS PRODUCTION M20 M20 M20 M20 SUPPLIES GAS OIL LABOR COAL A thorough and exhaustive by the State Utilities Commission the Gas Company had been operational loss, averaging more than ten million was due, of course, to the low rate fee without the consent of the Commission increasing cost of everything—labor to manufacture gas and deliver it to the For some years past man has been increasing by leaps and leaps of gas has been fixed at a figure equivalent to about the average and rigid economy in every direction pany has been steadily losing money Stockholders since August, 1917. Su to the welfare of Chicago, if for the erly every individual citizen would be After a most careful survey after hearing the testimony Commission has permitted an increase is approximately forty per other word, pany will be $1.40—and a bill that was $2.00 will consumer and the company will both In order that this very fall as lightly as possible on utmost economy in the use of gas for the purpose of keeping the family gas making materials are scarce as the haul to maintain a supply equal to more rigid economy on the part of in this difficulty. through and exhaustive inquiry recently the State Utilities Commission revealed the fact Gas Company had been operating for many months per year, averaging more than ten thousand dollars a day. This figure, of course, to the low rate fixed for gas (which could not be put on the consent of the Commission.) and the rapidly and inexpensive cost of everything—labor, material, supplies—that are manufacture gas and deliver it to the public. Some years past manufacturing costs in increasing by leaps and bounds, but the selling price has been fixed at a figure entirely too small to pay. A rigid economy in every direction affects economy was possible because has been steadily losing money, and there has been no dividend holders since August, 1917. Such a condition of affairs is de welfare of Chicago, for if the gas industry could not fund every individual citizen would be very seriously affected. A most careful survey of all the facts hearing the testimony of numerous expert commission has permitted an increase in the price of gas use is approximately forty per cent higher than the previous year. The increase in gas prices will mid- and a bill that was $2.00 now will be $2.00. This is a fact a facter and the company will both have to face. Under that this very necessary increase is lightly as possible on all consumers we use in the economy in the use of gas. This request is made, a purpose of keeping the family gas bill as small as possible, but making materials are scarce as well as expensive and we are not able to maintain a supply equal to the demand. A lessened demand is right economy on the part of the consumer would materially diffuse. A thorough and exhaustive inquiry recently held by the State Utilities Commission revealed the fact that the Gas Company had been operating for many months past at an actual rate of $1.00 per gallon. The company was due, of course, to the low rate fixed for gas, (which could not be changed without the consent of the Commission), and the rapidly and constantly increasing cost of everything—labor, material, supplies—that are necessary to manufacture gas and deliver it to the public. For some years past manufacturing costs have been increasing by leaps and bounds, but the selling price of gas has been fixed at a figure entirely too small to pay running expenses or allow the slightest margin of profit. In spite of retrenchments and cost cuts, the company has been steadily losing money, and there has been no dividend paid to Stockholders since August, 1917. Such a condition of affairs is detrimental to the welfare of Chicago, for if the gas industry could not function properly every individual citizen would be very seriously affected. After a most careful survey of all the facts and after hearing the testimony of numerous experts, the Commission has permitted an increase in the price of gas. This increase is approximately forty per cent higher than the previous rate. In addition, the company has paid $1.00 a month now will be $1.40—and a bill that was $2.00 will not be $2.80. This is a fact which the consumer and the company will both have to face. In order that this very necessary increase may fall as lightly as possible on all consumers we urge the utmost economy in the use of gas. This request is made not only for the purpose of keeping the family gas bill as small as possible, but because gas visiting materials are scarce as well as expensive and we are taxed to the maximum a supply equal to the demand. A lessened demand due to more rigid economy on the part of the consumer would materially help us in this difficulty. New Gas Rates: The Peoples Gas Telephone Websah 6000. Peoples Gas Light & Coke the Webbsh 6000. Michigan Avenue at Adams Agriculture First. At the head of all science and arts, at the head of civilization and progress, stands—not militarism, the science which kills; not commerce, the art which accumulates wealth; but agriculture, the mother of all industry and the maintainer of human life.—James A. Garfield. The Age of Death. One quarter of the people on the earth die before the age of six, one half before the age of sixteen and only about one person of each 100 born lives to the age of sixty-five. ive inquiry recently held mission revealed the fact that operating for many months past at an thousand dollars a day. This condition fixed for gas (which could not be changed mission.) and the rapidly and constantly w, material, supplies—that are necessary to the public. manufacturing costs have had bounds, but the selling price is entirely too small to pay running gain of profit. In spite of retrenchments in where economy was possible the com- , and there has been no dividend paid to such a condition of affaia is detrimental the gas industry could not function prop- very seriously affected. vey of all the facts and any of numerous experts, the increase in the price of gas. This percent higher than the previous rate. In an amount of $1.00 a month now will be now be $2.00. This is a fact which the have to face. necessary increase may in all consumers we urge the gas. This request would not only gas bill as small as possible, but because well as expensive and we are taxed to to the demand. A lessened demand due the consumer would materially help us For meters larger than 400 light feet, for batteries of meters, there shall be a net change for the price per foot, or jum, per month at the rate of $1.00 for each 100 light capacity. For such size meters, or batteries, the minimum monthly bill shall be rendered at the rate of $3.00 for each 100 light capacity. Primary Rate The primary rate shall be one dollar and fifteen cents ($1.15) for each 100 light feet used in any one month in excess of the first 400 cubic feet in one month within a total consumption of more than fifty thousand and cubic feet ($3,000). Secondary Rate The secondary rate shall be one dollar ($1.00) and fifteen cents for each 100 light feet the first fifty thousand cubic feet ($3,000) used in any one month. Light & Coke Co. Michigan Avenue at Adams Street THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, AUGUST 7, 1920. United States Well Watared. There are 205 navigable streams in the United States. Changing the Color of Gems. It is possible to change the color of precious and semiprecious stones by exposing them to the action of radium. A Frenchman who has devoted himself to this study has obtained remarkable results. He bought sapphires of different kinds and put them in a box with a small quantity of radium. At the end of a month the transformations were as follows White sapphires had become yellow; blue, green; violet, blue; wine-colored stone, red; dark blue, violet. A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO Residence 3829 Wabash Ave. Telephone Boulevard 10307 JAMES G. COTTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 146 NORTH CLARK STREET SUITE 407 Telephone Central 8384 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. 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 Macallister Place Tel. Menroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-320 REAPER BLK. Clark and Washington Streets Phone Central 1230 CHICAGO Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence 4751 Champlain Avenue. Phone Kenwood 5611 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Accidence 3855 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 6128 Phones: Main 2017 Auto 82-395 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. KREYSSLER DRUGGIST 8057 South State Street Near 51st St. Net On the Corner CHICAGO "Exelento WK Make Your Hair Long, Too" EXELENTO FOR KINKY HAIR "Every woman can have a kinky hair. Mary Gilbert. "My hair has grown 20 inches long by using your wonderlift." EXELENTO QUINNIE FOR ADEM Don't be fooled by fake Kinky Hair. You can't stimulate your hair until it soft and smooth of the hair and makes it grow long and silky. We make Exelento Skin Treatment, an elittment for dark, anwid skin. Used in treatment of skin troubles. PRICE OF EACH 25 IN STAMPS OR COIN Advertise with Exelento Treatment for Your Furniture. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Milton, Ga. --- COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS FOR LAST SEVEN YEARS IN, President HAEL MAISEL, Vice President EDW. C. BARRY, Cashier W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant ARTHUR C. UTESCH, A JOHN BAIN, President MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice President EDW. C. BARRY, Cashier W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier ARTHUR C. UTESCH, Asst. Cashier. TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 GEORGE F. RGE F. HARDING REAL ESTATE Up-to-Date or Moder and Store 3101 COTTAG Corner 31st S Office Phone: KERSEY, McGOW CHICAGO'S RE Date or Modern Houses, Ap and Stores to Rent COTTAGE GROVE Corner 31st Street, Chicago Office Phone: Douglas 8285 SEY, McGOWAN AND MOR CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago KERSEY, McGOWAN AND MORSELL CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE UNDERTAKERS Finest Establishment in the U. S. GEO. T. KERSEY D. A. McGOWAN WM. J. MOR Proprietors 3515 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO RSEY D. A. McGOWAN WM. J Proprietors ANA AVENUE CHIC GEO. T. KERSEY D. A. McGOWAN WM. J. MORSELL Proprietors Easy to Change Name in England. In England no legal formalities are necessary for a change of name. A person may call himself by any name he pleases, and may change his name as often as he likes, provided such changes are not made from fraudulent or improper motives. Why He Couldn't Why He Couldn't Jones dismally: "I simply can't meet my creditors!" His friend: "Why should you? What in the world do you employ a secretary for?" Through Difficulty to Triumph. Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous difficulties. Spurgeon. Rowing in Top Hats. Oarsmen in the early days of the Oxford-Cambridge boat races wore top hats. Enter the Collapsible Drum. A folding drum for orchestra must clans has been invented that is extended to full size by 'red ribs between the heads. Potting Plants. In报otting a plant put a layer ofinders in the bottom for drainage. Telephone Central 5832 Residence Douglas 2616 Mrs. Warner Painless Chiropody 15 Years' Experience Opposite Palmer House 120 So. State Street CHICAGO ARNEST UND ARNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER BLOOM - KENWOOD 455 Officia 5021 - 5020 S. STATE STREET The Cunningham Car 12..... $ 836,605.23 13..... 988,386.38 14..... 912,005.69 15..... 1,059,400.64 16..... 1,132,750.71 17..... 979,377.47 18..... 1,284,084.24 19..... 2,359,636.62 VICTERS Vice President LY, Cashier FISHER, Assistant Cashier UR C. UTESCH, Asst. Cashier. OFFICERS HARDING, JR. E GROVE AVE. Street, Chicago Douglas 8255 MAN AND MORSELL PRESENTATIVE Hotel for Dogs and Cats. a hotel for dogs and cats was opened a short time ago in London to care for the pets of persons leaving the city tem porarily. Felony and Citizenship. Felony and Citizenship. If a person who has lost his citizenship as a result of conviction for a felony receives a pardon from the governor of the state or the president of the United States, his citizenship may be restored and he is again eligible for office; otherwise he is ineligible. The way some men arrange their napkins when they sit down at a table, you would think they were going to get a shave instead of a meal—Arkansas Thomas Cat. Jud Tunkina Jud Tunkins says it might be better for the world if tombstones were more reliable. No matter what kind of a life a man leads, he's almost sure of a complimentary epitaph. Phones Douglas 6302 and Douglas 653 Nights call Douglas 7078 J. S. DORSEY Reliable Druggist Full Line of Fresh Drugs and Toilet Articles Prescriptions Filled With Accuracy. 434 East 31st Street Chicago, Ill. NEST H. WILLIAMS UNDERTECHNICIAN PHONE: 5628-5620 X CHICAGO, ILL. Getting Set. Phone Douglas 8629 The Missi Billiard Hall GEO. W. HOLT, Propr. 3504 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Prospect 487 JAMES H. RYAN Real Estate, Rent Loans, Insurance JAMES H. RYAN & CO. Real Estate, Renting Loans, Insurance 6944 SO. ASHLAND AVENUE CHICAGO. How Mint Buys Gold. Now mint buys Gold. The mint buys gold in any form, whether coloured or not, when presented in sums to the value of $50 or more. The face value of coins is not considered, only their weight and purity. An equivalent amount of lawful money is given in exchange. The theoretically, the gold is coloured and handed back to the owner without charge. In practice, as a matter of convenience and to save time, the mint simply buys the gold and pays its full coinage value—that is, what it will be when coined. Japan Taught by China. The arts of printing and writing were introduced into Japan from China in the year 284. In 673 the Emperor Temmu directed the publication of the first Japanese books, "Kojijiki," or Ancient Legends. They Guesed It. When the band played "How Dry I Am" at the league ball park at Portland, Ore., three Japanese fans stood in their box with hats raised, thinking it the national anthem. Cut out this Subscription Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Please e to THE BROAD AX. I enclose her subscription to same, or One Dollar Name ... Town ..... JULIUS F. 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