The Broad Ax

The Twentieth Anniversary of Poro College and Opening of Poro Annex Professor Aaron E. Malone, President of Poro and Mrs. Annie M. Malone, Its Founder, Lavishly Entertained Many Distinguished Men and Women from All Parts of the United States THE MAIN SPEAKERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CELEBRATION AND DEDICATORY EXERCISES WERE MRS. IDA M. BECKS, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY EVENING; MRS. PHIL H. BROWN, CHICAGO, ILL., THURSDAY EVENING; MISS HALLIE QUINN BROWN, WILBERFORCE, OHIO; COL. OTIS B. DUNCAN, SPRINGFIELD, ILL., AND HON. HENRY W. KIEL, MAYOR OF ST. LOUIS, FRIDAY EVENING; HON. HIRAM LLOYD, LIEUT.-GOVERNOR (ELECT) OF MISSOURI, AND AT-TORNEY WILLIAM C. HUESTON, GARY, IND., AND KANSAS CITY, MO., SATURDAY EVENING. COL. GEORGE L. KNOX, EDITOR OF THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.; JULIUS F. TAYLOR AND OTHERS ALSO DELIVERED SHORT ADDRESSES ON SATURDAY EVENING. PORO COLLEGE ELABORATELY CELEBRATED ITS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND THE DEDICATION OF ITS NEW ANNEX. THREE HUNDRED MEN AND WOMEN ARE EMPLOYED AND THE PAY ROLL AMOUNTS TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER WEEK. By Mrs. Mittie Foulks-Johnson, Keokuk, Iowa. Two years ago this very day, Poro College had its beginning in its new quarters on St. Ferdinand and Pendleton avenues. Then it was that its employees numbered 150; today they number 300; its agents then numbered 25,000; today they number 75,000. During these two years the business done within the confines of both the new building and the old building on Pine and bread mixer, a steam box, supply rack, cabinet of materials, a cereal bin and many other necessary articles. Everywhere is found the latest designs and most convenient way of doing things. Expense has been of the least consideration. Encouragement for industry along various lines par excellent and 100 per cent achievement is the motto. ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER ADDRESSED THE WHITE AND COLORED BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE ROOMS OF THE JUVENILE COURT BUILDING. INTERVIEW AND PLEASANT VISIT WITH HON. HENRY W. KIEL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ST. LOUIS, WHO HAS FINALLY DECIDED TO MAKE THE RACE FOR THE THIRD TIME; BY JULIUS F. TAYLOR. MEMBERS OF THE FOURTH ESTATE HELD SEVERAL IMPORTANT CONFERENCES AT PORO COLLEGE AND PASSED RESOLUTIONS HIGHLY COMMENDING PROF. AND MRS. AARON E. MALONE FOR THEIR LIBERALITY IN ENTERTAINING THE NEWSPAPER EDITORS WHO WERE PRESENT ON THAT LONG-TO-BE-REMEMBERED OCCASION, FROM MANY PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. VOL. XXVI 1900 The Twent Professor Aad Enterta THE MAIN SPEAKERS PAPERATION AND DEDICATION MRS. IDA M. BECKS WEDNESDAY EVENING CHICAGO, ILL., THE HALLIE QUINN BROTH COL. OTIS B. DUNCAN HON. HENRY W. KIRK FRIDAY EVENING; HE GOVERNOR (ELECTORNEY WILLIAM C AND KANSAS CITY, COL. GEORGE L. KNOX, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. OTHERS ALSO DELIVER ON SATURDAY EVEN ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON PAPER ADDRESSED TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN VENILE COURT BUILD INTERVIEW AND PLEASE HENRY W. KIEL, O LOUIS, WHO HAS FILLED THE RACE FOR THE F. TAYLOR. MEMBERS OF THE FOURTH IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AND PASSED RESOLUTION MENDING PROF. AND FOR THEIR LIBERAL NEWSPAPER EDITOR THAT LONG-TO-BE-FROM MANY PARTS Last Wednesday evening at 11:45 o'clock the writer boarded the finest and the fastest train running between this city and St. Louis, Mo., over the Chicago and Alton Railroad, "the 'Only Way'" headed for the city which had always in the past been famous for its larger beer, the long train consisting of Pullman Palace cars had scarcely gotten under good headway before we had curled up or down in our berth and had become absolutely dead to the world, its troubles and its sorrows and we slept sound all night long while the engine filling the long train of solid steel cars went puffing, panting and tearing out over the country at the rate of almost fifty miles per hour, like unto a mad demon. Promptly at 7:30 a. m. on Thursday morning the train pulled into the Union Station at St. Louis and a big touring car was in waiting on the outside of the depot ready to convey us and our suit case to Poro College for it seemed that all road lead to "Poro Corner" as we approached within three or four blocks of Poro we observed that all the people had their neat and tidy looking homes decorated with the American flag gently swinging to the breeze in honor of the big and history making celebration. On entering the grand promenade which loads into the spacious lobby, the first person to warmly greet us was Mrs. Annie M. Malone, founder of Poro College, Mrs. Malone is a lovely woman and ever so charming, she is always so modest and unassuming, she is plain and very simple in her manner and she always has a pleasant smile for every she comes in contact with and just as we had informed Mrs. Malone that "she was looking ever so charming and beautiful" up rushed Prof. Aaron E. Malone, President of Poro College, he grabbed us by both hands and "exclaimed Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Malone and myself are both awfully glad to see you and we want you to enjoy yourself and have a delightful time as one of our special and honored guests." Prof. Malone, who was for some years Principal of the Colored Schools of Quincy, Ill., talks very sharp and right to the point and he is fully capable of transacting a large volume of business in a short space of time. Shortly after enjoying our morning repast all the visiting newspaper editor and other visitors attended Thanksgiving morning services at St. James A. M. E. Church which is almost a part of Poro, for its Pastor, Rev. W. H. Peck, is the superintendent of Poro. --- THE PORO COLLEGE EDITION OF THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX and each morning before the employees begin their labors for the day he conducts religious services in its home like chapel or auditorium which will seat almost eight hundred people, Rev Peek delivered a splendid Thanksgiving discourse which left a lasting impression upon the minds of those who sat under the sound of his voice, at its conclusion almost thirty dollars was lifted which was to be used to buy fruit and other good things for the inmates of the Orphan's Home, then Rev Peek invited all the editors and the others to stand up so that the members of his church could gaze upon them, then he called on Col. George L. Knox and John H. Murphy whom he classed as the two oldest editors present to briefly address his fine congregation and their remarks are very pleasing to all present, Col. Knox, who is straight and as tall as an Indian and his thick head of hair is as white as lamb's wool, before resuming his seat poked a little fun at the writer on account of our bald head. Thursday afternoon all the editors and other visitors were present at the spirited foot-ball game between the Summer High School team and the Lincoln High, East St. Louis, and in the final count or score the Lincoln High licked the living life out of the Summer High School team, Hon. Fred R. Moore, Editor of the New York Age; Hon. Benjamin J. Davis, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Walton, New York City and Mr. Julius F. Taylor, composed a jolly auto party who witnessed the foot-ball game and rooted long and loud for the Sumner High School team. On Wednesday evening prior to our arrival in St. Louis the following program was rendered in the Auditorium of Poro which was filled every evening: 1900-1920. Twentieth anniversary of Poro College and opening of Poro Annex, Wednesday evening, November 24, 1920, 8:15 p. m., Prof. Edward S. Williams, presiding. Mme. Florence Cole Talbert, Detroit, Mich., soloist; Simm's orchestra. Program: Invocation, Rev. Geo Stevens; "Rondo Capriccioose," Mendelssohn, Miss Mabelle Clark; Remarks, Prof. Edward S. Williams, Benneker School; "Summer," Chaminade, mme. Talbert; Address, Madame Idm A. Becks, Kansas City, Mo.; "Love's Messenger," Chopin-Buzzi-Peccia, Mme. Talbert; Presentation of Agents and Visitors, by Prof. Aaron E. Malone; Aria, "Ah, Forselin" (La Traviata), Verdi: Benediction. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1920. [Name] Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, who has proven himself to be the best and the most progressive chief executive that that city has ever had; he is one of its most enterprising business men; he does not hesitate in letting the world know that he owes his first election in 1912 to the ten thousand colored voters residing in that city at that time; that they politically made him what he is today, and he is one of the true friends and champions of the colored race in this country. Hon. Henry K. Kiel, Mayor of the City of St. Louis, was born in that city on the 18th day of February, 1871. His parents emigrated to this country from Germany, his father serving in the Union Army. His boyhood days were spent in and around the place of his birth, in the neighborhood of 3627 Clark avenue. He attended the public school and Smith Academy. On September 21, 1892, he was happily invited to Miss Irene H Moonan, his neighborhood sweetheart. To this union have been born four children, Mrs. Granville Hogan, Miss Edna and Elmer and Clarence Kiel. He began his business career as an apprentice to his father who was a bricklayer. He afterwards became a journeyman bricklayer, then a building contractor. He is at present President of the Kiel & Daues Construction Company who have constructed many of the large mercantile and business houses and schools in this section of the country. He became interested in ward politics as precinct committeeman, then city committeeman from his ward, treasurer of the Rejublican City Committee and afterwards chairman. He was presidential elector and designated to convey to Washington the Missouri electoral vote of 1908 for Wm. Howard Taft for President. Was defeated for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket in 1912, afterwards receiving the nomination for Mayor at the hands of his party and winning by On Thursday evening prior to the dinner hour and to the evening exercises the newspaper men met in the reception room and passed resolutions highly commending President and Mrs. Malone for entertaining them so royally on that grand and history making occasion. The program on Thursday evening follows: Prof. R. H. Cole, presiding; Mrs. Emma Collins Payne, Kansas City, soloist; Simms' Orchestra. Program: Invocation; Remarks: Prof. R. H. Cole, Simmons School; "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," Saint Seen, Mme. Payne; Address, Mrs. Phil H. Brown, Chicago, Ill.; "Since You Went Away," J. Rommand Johnson; "Go Down Moses," H. T. Burleigh, Mme. Payne; Presentation of Agents and Visitors, Mr. Aaron E. Ma- HON. HENRY W. KIEL. St. Louis, Missouri, who has pre- and the most progressive chief ex- had; he is one of its most enter- is not hesitate in letting the wor- election in 1912 to the ten thous- that city at that time; that they is today, and he is one of the the colored race in this country. twenty-five hundred majority. Was re-nominated four years afterward and elected by twenty-five thousand majority. At the present time there is a city-wide movement on foot petition- ing him to seek re-election because of the fact that the business community believes much of the success, growth and new business spirit of St. Louis is due, in a large degree, to the efforts of Mayor Kiel. St. Louis has made rapid progress since he has been Mayor. Largely under his leadership St. Louis adopted a new charter that has done away with much of the old red tape; made possible greater progress and growth; made the merit system apply to municipal employees; completed the municipal Free' Bridge; established a City Plan Zoning Commission which has worked out a plan of city zoning considered by many as the most advanced plan of this character in operation in the country. Under his administration the "Keep Off the Grass" signs have been removed from the parks and the great public parks of the City of St. Louis have been made into the people's playground. The great municipal open air theater has been established in Forest Park where hundreds of thousands were entertained last year; also the municipal swimming pools were established; many dangerous grade crossings were eliminated and general improvements made in all branches of the city government; construction of many miles of hard surfaced roads; building lone; "My Heart Is Weary," Thomas; Benediction. All the newspaper editors and distinguished persons who occupied seats on the platform during the evening were called upon to stand up straight when it came their turn to be presented to the audience by Prof. Malone. On Friday morning the visiting editors and the other especially invited guests of the Malone's visited the Sumner High School at 11 o'clock where they witnessed a lively little play rendered by the Red Domino Dramatic Club after the play had come to an end the platform was cleared and all the editors were invited to it including Miss Hallie Q. Brown and short talks were delivered by Hon. Harry C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio, and by Miss Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio, Prof. Frank L. Williams, Principal of the Sumner High of sewers; completion of the first section of the river docks at the foot of North Market street that is in reality the first step of river transpiration which will eventually make St. Louis the great inland sea port city of the world. It is doubtful if ever a man was Mayor of a large city in the United States who had the general support from the many different elements of society as has Mayor Henry W. Kiel. He has been absolutely fair and just in his dealings on all race questions and has labored to aid the Negro in his endeavor to gain a higher sphere of civic life. Under his administration much has been done in the interest of the Negro directly, such as the purchase of property for playgrounds; the establishment of City Hospital No. 2 which is controlled by Negroes with Negro doctors and nurses and visiting staff. Many of the race have been given lucrative positions where merit alone was the test. In fact, he is a “doing” Mayor and not a “promising” Mayor. He is willing to go out and do whatever he asks any of his subordinates to do and his great slogan is: “Let's do everything we can to make St. Louis a better place in which to live, a better town in which to raise our children, a better city in which to do business,” and try to impress all outsiders and visitors with the importance of St. Louis, industrially and socially, and endeavor to persuade them to love this old town as he loves it. School, who is one of the best and most progressive educators in this country, had charge of the highly enjoyable affair and Prof. Gerald Tyler, Supervisor of the Music Public Schools of St. Louis, ably and interestingly conducted the musical end of the program. Friday evening the following was the set program: At 8:15 p. m., Prof. Jas. L. Usher, Presiding; Mrs. Ruth Minor Madena, St. Louis, Mo., soloist; Miss Sybil Hammond, Oberlin, Ohio, pianist; Simm's Orchestra. Program: Invocation, Rev. J. K. Parker; Remarks, Prof. Jas. L. Usher; "The Swallows," Frederick Cowes, Mrs. Ruth Minor Madena; Address, Miss Hallie Quinn Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio; Instrumental, Solo, Miss Sybil Hammond; Presentation of Visiting (Continued on page 2) PORO COLLEGE ELABORATELY CELEBRATED ITS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND THE DEDICATION OF ITS NEW ANNEX. THREE HUNDRED MEN AND WOMEN ARE EMPLOYED AND THE PAY ROLL AMOUNTS TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER WEEK. By Mrs. Mittie Foulks-Johnson, Keokuk, Iowa. Two years ago this very day, Poro College had its beginning in its new quarters on St. Ferdinand and Pendleton avenues. Then it was that its employees numbered 150; today they number 300; its agents then numbered 25,000; today they number 75,000. During these two years the business done within the confines of both the new building and the old building on Pine street has trebled, yea quadrupled it self and conditions became so congested daily that more spacious quarters have become a real necessity. Another building is the outgrowth of this demand. It has been erected at the cost of $118,000 with fixtures and machinery at a similar cost. This Thanksgiving Day, the first one in this, the age of reconstruction, has an add-meaning. Representatives from every section of the country have vied with each other in attending this dedication or opening exercises and are receiving inspiration which in turn they will carry to their several homes, and we are fully assured that more will be accomplished for racial uplift than ever been attained by our people in this or any country. This beautiful addition contains 25,000 square feet or has an area of two acres built of reinforced concrete and steel and absolutely fireproof. It is known as Poro Annex. The first floor front will be used as the mailing room with a refrigerating room, lavatory, drinking fountain and a storage room in the. In the rear of the basement is the laundry, with the front used for storage. The Mezzanine floor is the clerical and filing department and a private store room for materials. The second floor has the filling, finishing and mixing departments; also it contains two private chemical laboratories—one Mrs. Malone's and the other for the workmen, one vault, private stock rooms and a drinking fountain. The third floor contains the publicity departments, bake shop, private living rooms for workmen and a refrigerating room. In the bake shop is found a revolving oven, bread and meat slicers, a cake THE FOLLOWING WERE AMONG THE MOST PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN FROM ALL PARTS OF THIS COUNTRY WHO ATTENDED THE PORO OELBELRACTION IN ST. LOUIS, MO., LAST WEEK. Mrs. Mollie Murphy, Columbus, Ohio Miss Ethel Murphy, Columbus, Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Phil H. Brown, Chicago Ill.; Miss Lucille C. J. Willis, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Byrdale M. J. Williams, Minneapolis, Minn.; Miss Emily J. Robers, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Celi Sutherland, Boston, Mass.; Miss Marion Hall, Quincy, Ill.; Mrs. Isabell Dunlap Padueah, Ky.; Mrs. Eleanor Hewlett, Boston, Mass.; Mrs Bita Harper, Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Wm. Moody, Peoria, Ill.; Mr. Wm. Moody, Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert, Detroit, Mich.; Miss Mabell Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Emma C. Payne, Kansas City; Mo.; Mr. J. H. Murphy, Baltimore, Mo.; Mrs. Dolly R. Brown, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Ida M. Becks, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. R. L. Logan, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Geo. W. Harris, New York City; Mr. L. Geo. Murray, Boston, Mass.; Mr. Geo. L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. G. Stanley, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. J. B. Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. W. L. Brier, Knoxville, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Peyton, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. A. Clement MaeNeal, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. Wm. Warley, Louisville, Ohio; Mr. W. M. Hueston, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. W. J. Wooden, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Sallie Dennis, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Heard Pierce, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Tillie Crow, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Thomas Green, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Monroe Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Allen, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. J. W. Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Mittied and bread mixer, a steam box, supply rack, cabinet of materials, a cereal bin and many other necessary articles. Everywhere is found the latest designs and most convenient way of doing things. Expense has been of the least consideration. Encouragement for industry along various lines par excellent and 100 per cent achievement is the motto. There are five ways to enter this building, three tram ways and two door ways; one back door and one side door for heavy merchandise. The elevator is the largest west of the Mississippi River and will carry 5,000 pounds. There are three elevators for the two buildings. Phone service, dressing rooms and other modern conveniences have been installed. Poro Annex Synopsis 1. Basement—Front for storage, rear for laundry with modern machinery. 2. Main floor—Front mailing room with 16 individual tables for packing and wrapping goods, 12 for addressing the mail, stamping and other elerical work, 4 each containing one pair of government seals, one private desk for forelady, four racks of mail pouches, one cart for transferring supplies, drinking fountains and lavatory. Storage room in rear. 3. Mezzanine—Desk for filing and elerical work. 4. Second floor—Private chemical laboratory of Mrs. Malone, laboratory for workmen, one private stock room, one refrigerating, lavatory and drinking fountain. Rear—filling and finishing department, 12 tables for finishing supplies, 4 tables for filling supplies. 5. Third floor—Storage room, private living room for workmen, publicity department with minigraph, paper cutter and other printing materials, bake shop, Majestic coal range, private desk, supply rack, five tables, mammoth revolving oven, steam box, cabinet of materials, cereal bin, refrigerating plant, ice cream cabinet, mixing machine and drinking fountain. Columbus, Ohio; Dr. R. M. Tribbitt, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. Wm. H. Steward, Louisville, Ky.; Mr. Richard E. Pete- ferd, Springfield, Ohio; Mr. Jerry Turno, Decatur, Ill.; Mr. H. S. Dunbar, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Ormond H. Forte, Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. Cary B. Lewis and wife, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. B. W. Fitts, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Geo. Stewart, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. Chas. H. Stewart Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Mittie Foulks- Johnson, Keokuk, Ia.; Mr. J. Willis Cole, Louisville, Ky.; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio.; Mr. H. C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio; Col. Otis B. Duncan, Springfield, Ill.; Mr. J. Finley Wilson, Washington, D. C.; Mr. James Ewing, Quiney, III.; Mr. Edgar Kelley, Quiney, III.; Mr. Jimmie Sidner, Quiney, III.; Mr. Roy Johnson, Quiney, III.; Mr. Fred R. Moore, New York City! Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Walton, New New York City; Mr. Charles E. Stump, Chicago, Ill., traveling correspondent For the Broad Ax. HON. JAMES A. SCOTT TO BECOME ASSISTANT STATE'S ATTORNEY OP COOK COUNTY. Hon. Robert E. Crowe, who will become State's Attorney of Cook County the first of this coming week, has selected Hon. James A. Scott, as one of his aids. Mr. Scott honorably served in that capacity under the late John E. W. Wayman. It is understood that he will draw down four thousand dollars per year and if thousands of the colored people residing in the Second Ward would have worked and voted for him as they should have done at the primaries September 15, he would have been elected one of the judges of the Municipal Court and would be pulling down nine thousand dollars per year instead of four thousand dollars. In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... $1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communication to THE BROAD AX 6206 So. Elizabeth St, Chicago, Ill. Phone Wenworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher DR. M. A. MAJORS Associate Editor 4700 South State Street Vol. XXVI. No. 11. DECEMBER 4, 1920. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago Ill. Under Act of March 3, 1879. HISTORY MAKING CELEBRATION AT PORO COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS MO. (Concluded from page 1) (Conecluded from page 1) Agents, Mrs. A. M. Malone; Presentation of Visiting Y. M. C. A. Secretaries Mr. David Jones; Instrumental Solo, Miss Hammond; Presentation of Visitors, Mr. Aaron E. Malone; "The Little Clouds," Frederick Knight Logan, Mrs. Ruth Minor Madena. Aside from Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Col. Otis B. Duncan and Hon. Henry W. Kiel, the best, most popular Mayor that St. Louis has ever had, delivered eloquent orations. The four days' celebration wound up Saturday evening with the following program and short talks by Col. George L. Knox, Editor of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.; Julius F. Taylor and many others including Mrs. Amie M. alone 8:15 p. m., Prof. J. Mereer Langston, presiding, Quincy, Ill., Quartette; Simms' Orchestra; Mr. Arthur Allen, soloist. Program: Invocation; Remarks: Prof. J. Mereer Langston, Marshall School; Selection, Quincy Quartette; Address, Lieutenant-Governor (Elect). Hon. Hiram Lloyd; "Wonderful Mother of Mine," Mr. Arthur Allen; Address, W. M. C. Hueston, Attorney, Gary, Ind.; Selection, Quincy Quartette; Presentation of Agents, Mrs. Malone; Presentation of Visitors, Mr. Malone; "Good-bye" (Tosti), Mr. Allen; Benediction. It was really amusing how Hon. Henry W. Kiel, Mayor of St. Louis, who is a high class broad or liberal minded gentlemen who ranks with the best and most practical friends of the colored race in this country and the writer came in close contact with each other, on that evening we occupied a seat on the platform on its west side and while sitting quietly listening to the wonderful address which was then being delivered by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the comment on it appearing in another column of this paper, a tall wall built and handsome white gentleman dropped into a chair right by our side and a fly cop eased into a seat right behind us, the gentleman by our side asked us in a low voice if we could give him the name of the lady speaking, we informed him that that was Miss Hallie Q. Brown of Wilberforce, Ohio, President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, he replied in a low soft voice "that she P. A. MISS HALLIE QUINN BROWN. President of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs of America and Canada, who delivered an eloquent lecture on "Our Women—Past, Present and Future," at the dedicatory exercises at Poro College, Friday evening, Nov. 26. 2 The founder of the world renowned Poro College; one of the keenest business women in the country, president of the Colored Orphan's Home of St. Louis, Mo., who is greatly beloved and held in the highest esteem by all the citizens of that city. is a very brilliant woman, then he requested us to give him the name of the lady accompanist on the piano and that information on the piano and by asking Prof. Jas. L. Usher, Principal of the Dessalines School, who whispered in our ear that she was Mrs. Evans, the highly accomplished daughter of Prof. R. H. Cole, whose husband is connected with the Summer High School, then we secured two programs for the gentlemen and requested the one sitting by our side for his card he responded that "he did not have a card with him," then we handed him our program and politely requested him to write his name on its back, which he did and pressed it back to us and in glancing at it it simply said, "Henry W. Kiel, Mayor of St. Louis, Mo..." at that point we came mighty near falling from our chair and after catching our second breath we presented him with our card, then Mayor Kiel warmly grasped us by the hand and bid us welcome to St. Louis. Mayor Kiel was warmly received when he rose to address the large number of prominent men and women present. He is a very pleasing speaker. He did not start in by telling any funny stories at the expense of any race or anybody. On the contrary, he talked plain, common horse sense right from the shoulder. He paid a high tribute to Prof. and Mrs. Malone and declared that they ranked among the best and most progressive citizens in this country; that they are a great honor to their race and to America; that they are living examples of what the colored race is fully capable of accomplishing in such a short space of time while on the road to absolute freedom; that he and his fellow white citizens of St. Louis are proud of the Malones. Among the many other good statesmen stated by Mayor Kiel was that he had come up from the ranks of the laboring classes, that he was a brick layer by trade, that he had always been able to lay as many bricks as any man in St. Louis, that he had always been friendly disposed toward worthy, respectable and law abiding colored people, that the young colored boys and girls constantly strive to drink in all the education that they possibly can, thereby fitting themselves to occupy the most responsible positions in life; that with plenty of free education for all classes of American citizens that from now on it is up to the present and coming generations of colored people to make good for themselves; that they must save their money, buy homes which will at all times cause them to become more self-respecting and law-abiding. In winding up his splendid soul-inspiring oration, Mayor Kiel exclaimed that at any time that any of his colored friends wished to see him they could come right down to the city hall, that he had no lock or key on the door [Image of a woman seated in a meditative pose, wearing a white dress with a patterned bodice.] MRS. ANNIE M. MALONE. leading into his private office, that it always swings both ways for everybody from the highest to the humblest citizen of St. Louis, white or black, as well as for the stranger within its broad walls, that he felt highly honored to be present on that most pleasing ant history making event or occasion; that if the host and hostess of the evening, Prof. and Mrs. Malone, would have failed to send him an invitation to be present that he would have been there just the same, as he always felt right at home among colored people. The writer was the first one to congratulate Mayor Kiel at the conclusion of his timely remarks. Then he desired to know how long we would be in St. Louis and when we had informed him he requested us to call and see him on Saturday morning, and shortly after eleven o'clock on that morning we strode into his outer office in the city hall, his gentlemanly private secretary, Mr. Wm. T. Findley who is the right man in the right place stepped forward to pleasantly greet us requesting us to be seated, stating at the same time that Mayor Kiel would be in very shortly, and within a few minutes in rushed Mayor Kiel with his overcoat bedecked from head to foot with Red Cross tags, for it seemed that all the beautiful looking ladies in St. Louis endeavored to tag him at the same time. He greeted us very warmly and invited us to follow him into the other large reception room, where he requested us to remove our overcoat and make ourself right at home, and just as soon as we he had finished conversing with several prominent white gentle men, with the wave of his right hand he invited us into his private office and after sitting down in his big easy chair he pulled open a drawer and brought forth a box of cigars, requesting us to join him in a friendly smoke As we never smoke, we successfully ducked Mayor Kiel along that line by promising to smoke the cigar after dinner. In our pleasant interview with Mayor Kiel he went on to state that the colored people in St. Louis have made rapid progress within the past ten years, that they are fast moving into finer and far better homes, that they have better churches, that they are living better in every way, that they have better schools, with far better teachers, that he always stands ready and willing to assist them in every way that he possibly can, as he can always count on them as his true friends. Mayor Kiel, who is a hale fellow, well met, stated in conclusion that after carefully considering the matter he had finally decided to lead the Grand Old Republican Party onto another glorious victory at the forthcoming election in that city. In bidding us farwell, Mayor Kiel extended his hand to us and said: "Friend Taylor, every time that you blow into St. Louis, breeze in and see me," and we thanked him very heartily for his invitation to call on him at any time in the future. In conclusion we must pause for a few moments to state that it pleased us to meet two of our warm lady friends at the big celebration, namely, Madam Emma Collins Payne of Kansas City, Mo., who has blossomed out as a sweet voiced soprano song bird, and she held forth before the footlights on Thursday to the great delight of those who heard her warble on that glorious occasion, and the other lady was Mrs. Ruth Anderson of St. Louis, who looked ever so loving and charming. Last Saturday morning little Melvin Smith, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, 6210 S. Elizabeth street, passed away from the effects of a severe cold. Funeral services were held over his remains Monday morning. Rev. Bryson, of Mt. Carmel Church officiated, Mr. Riley, was funeral director, he was laid to rest in Oakhill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have the deep sympathy of their many friends and neighbors over their unexpected bereavement. THE BRILLIANT CELEBRATION OF THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PORO COLLEGE WAS A HISTORY-MAKING EVENT AMONG THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES. ITS FOUNDER, MRS. ANNIE M. MALONE, AND ITS PRESIDENT, PROF. AARON E. MALONE, RANK AMONG THE BEST BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN AND THE WEALTHIEST THAT THE COLORED RACE HAS SO FAR PRODUCED IN THIS COUNTRY. THE BROAD AX, DECEMBER 4, 1920. (Special to The Broad Ax.) St. Louis, Mo.—In the midst of the profusion of beautiful flowers, folklore music and fitting decorations, the new annex to Poro College was joined to the mother plants this week. The dedicatory exercises occupied the final four days of Thanksgiving week and were attended and participated in by the flower of racial endeavor and accomplishment from all over the country. The event brought so many of the outstanding members of the race to St. Louis that Prof. Aaron E. Malone, President, and Mrs. Annie E. Malone, Founder of Poro College, anticipated in as a signal for the arrangement of various conferences looking up to the welfare and advancement of colored people. Five Acres of Floor Space. Admiring visitors inspected the different departments of the institution and were greatly impressed by the magnitude of the undertaking, the almost flawless system of administration and the abiding evidences of its success. It is truly a unique organization, with its compact combination of industrial, commercial, educational, philanthropic and religious features, and probably has no counter part in all the world. With the added 20,000 square feet in the newly completed annex, floor space in the Poro establishment aggregates five acres, every inch of which is devoted to teaching some useful lessons to the youth of the race. The spectacle of 230 young women and young men engaged in the manufacture, shipping and clerical addenda of Poro products; the array of hundreds of girls uniformly intent upon acquiring the culture to fit them for useful occupation; the gentle Christian atmosphere that starts with the chapel assembly in the morning and pervades the discipline of the entire day, suggesting an iron hand in a velvet glove, the elegant simplicity of mural decorations, often by colored artists; the curriculum that provides for culture by contract and example; the essence of applied business science reduced to its lowest terms, gives Poro College first rank among useful and successful financial undertakings and a singular place for Mr. and Mrs. Malone among the leaders in constructive efforts. Cost $500,000. Rapid evolution of the Poro enterprise necessitated the erection less than two years ago, of a building that cost $350,000. As soon as the plant was installed it was discovered that even with the most careful economy of space the new building did not meet the demands of the business, and one of the first plans set to work in its new home was to project additional floor acreage. This was accomplished two weeks ago when the annex was completed at a cost of $150,000, bringing the building investments of Poro College during the last two years up to $500,000, absolute bookkeeper's figures. The annex adjoins the mother plant and, like the first, is built of the finest and most secure of fireproof materials and is connected with sunry tunnels and bridges, the arteries of the economic system. Every improvement in equipment that is available has been installed; mechanical carriers that bring the Poro products from the laboratories to the shipping tables; labor-saving office appliances; clearly young women diligently operating in serupulously clean factories, flooded with light from hundreds of windows—that is the new home of Poro College Neighborrood Center. And this splendid monument to racial achievement is in the very heart of a colored neighborhood, facing one of the leading churches and within a stone's throw of two of the principal school buildings. "But why," we asked Mr. and Mrs. Malone, "did you not erect this magnificent racial enterprise down in the center of the business district?" "Wouldn't it be a revelation to the white people to see daily what you are doing?" "We have the answer," smiled little Mrs. Annie Malone. "You know we are not working among the white people. We are striving for our own. Poro College is an industrial effort of the colored people, by the colored people, for the colored people, and the education that we have to offer is the education of example. Undismayed by the century or more of handleap that we labor under, we mean to catch and then keep up. You cannot help the Jews by dwelling among the Gentiles." 12 the rear of even the humblest homes. All with a healthy growth from an inspired planting of racial small business enterprises. Then we realized the Poro purpose. Philanthropic Scope. Are the Malone activities confined to the fireproof walls of Poro College? We should say not—positively not! To those who cannot help themselves and to those who are endeavoring to help themselves, the Malones have always extended a ready and a willing hand. Paraphrasing a bit of popular vernacular, their lives are one good thing after another. Here follows a sample calendar: Interesting themselves in the election of Senator Harding, Mr. Malone accepted a place upon the Executive Committee of the Republican Party in Missouri, and seconded by his wife, aided in a material way fro his office down-town in making the state hand over its electoral vote to the man from Marion. The tumult and the shouting of the victory had scarcely subsided before the Malone staff was transferred to Quiney, Ill., where they raised $10,000 for a colored social center, themselves contributing nearly $4,000 to the amount. Right back to St. Louis, where the need of a colored orphan's home was a crying one, they pulled off their cots and rolled up their sleeves to secure $100,000 for this worthy purpose. And, would you believe it? In one week, ending November 22, they raised $67,000 for the orphans, $10,000 of which they themselves contributed in cash. And then, without hardly taking a breath, they advanced into the dedication of the new building, entertaining at their personal expense hundreds of race men and women. Not a lazy bone in the bodies of the Malones. The new annex is equipped with a laundry with all the latest improved machinery, a bakery that has a capacity not only for the demands of the institution, but its a boon to the neighborhood; a refrigerating plant and other useful and advanced features. Large Personnel of Visitors. Large Personnel of Visitors. Among those who attended the ceremonies from various parts of the country were: Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Allen and Dr. Woodland, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Ida M. Becks, Kansas City, Mo; Mr. A. C. McNeal, Chicago; Miss Susie A. Brent, Quincy, Ill.; Dr. Joseph A. Booker, Little Rock, Ark.; Miss Hallie Q. Brown; I. Willis Cole, Louisville, Ky; B. J. Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; Col. Otis B. Dunean, commanding officer of the famous Eighth Illinois Regiment, Springfield; B. W. Fitts, Chicago; Ormond A. Forte, Cleveland, Ohio; George W. Harris, alderman, New York City; M. M. Hall Quiney, Ill.; Miss Emma Harper, Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Elnora Hewett, Boston, Mass.; W. H. Jackson and wife, Indianapolis, Ind.; Thomas Kennedy, Kansas City, Kan.; George L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.; Cary B. Lewis and wife, Chicago; Prof. R. L. Logan, Kansas City, Mo.; W. H. Moody and wife, Peoria, Ill.; Fred R. Moore, editor of New York Age, New York; L. G. Murray, Boston Chronicle, Boston, Mass.; John H. Murphy, editor Afro-American, Baltimore, MD.; Mr. and Mrs. Peyton, Chicago, Ill.; Madam Emma C. Payne, Kansas City, Mo.; W. L. Porter, Editor of the News, Knoxville, Tenn.; M. J. Sleet, Editor of New Age, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Harry C. Smith, Editor of the Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio; Wm. H. Steward, Editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; Charles Stewart, newspaper corresponden, Chicago; George P. Stewart, Editor of the Recorder, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Florence C. Talbert, Detroit, Mich.; Miles F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, Chicago; William Warley, Editor of the News, Louisville Ky.; J. W. Williams, Columbus, Ohio; J. Finley Wilson, Editor of the Eagle Washington, D. C. Mrs. Carrie Warner, 3822 Calumet avenue, and her son, Captain Joe Warner, spent their Thanksgiving in St Louis, Mo., and in company with her sister, Miss Betty Ray, visited Poro College on Friday evening, where they enjoyed an elegant dinner. Mrs. Warner departed for Chicago that same evening. [Name] PROF. AARON E. MALONE. President of the far-famed Poro College, St. Louis, Missouri who easily ranks among the best and shrewdest business men in the United States. His word is his bond in all business transactions with the leading and most prominent white business men in that city. MRS. ANNIE M. MALONE IN A MOST QUEENLY MANNER ENTERTAINED THE LADIES FROM AFAR, WHO ATTENDED THE GREAT CELEBRATOIN AT PORO COLLEGE. with the Commission on Inter Co-operation: (8) recommends the mation of local inter social commission whose object will be the conservation of peace and justice for all. (9) quests the official ratification Last Saturday Mrs. Annie M. Malone entertained exclusively for the ladies visiting St. Louis. About thirty of them on that afternoon attended receptions at the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. buildings and were also present at many receptions held in the elegant homes of the leading lights of that city. They wound up by visiting Shaws Gardens and other places of interest. The following ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Malone, were conveyed from place to place in the three big touring cars belonging to Poro College; Mrs. Sallie Dennis, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Heard Pierce, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Thomas Green, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Monroe Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Folks Johnson, Keokuk, Iowa; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O.; Mrs. Lester Walton, New York City; Mrs. William A. Method, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Tillie Crow, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Mollie Murphy, Columbus, O.; Miss Ethel Murphy, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Phil Brown, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Lucie Willis Winnipeg, Minn.; Mrs. Emily Robins, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Celia Sutherland, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Isabel Dunlap, Padueah, Ky.; Mrs. Eleanor Dewlett, Boston, Mass.; Miss Rita Harper Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Ida H. Beeker, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. David V. Brow Peyton, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. W. H. Jackson, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Nimrod Allen, Columbus, Ohio. WHITE SOUTH ENDORSES INTER RACIAL CO-OPERATION Declares "Lynching a Crime"—Legal-Aid Societies Needed—Both Bases Need Protection—"Ignorance Breeds Disorder, Vice, and Crime"—Churches Must Teach the People—Inter-Racial Committee Needed—Denominations Face Serious Problems. Hampton, Va.—"The real responsibility for the solution of inter-racial problems in the South rests directly upon the hearts and consciences of the Christian forces of our land." The Christian Leaders' Conference on Inter-racial Co-operation, held at Blue Ridge, N. C., under the auspices of the Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, summarized in these words its appeal to the Christian people of the South. The Christian Leaders' platform (1) declares lynching to be a crime against the Nation's honor and calls upon the South for an uncompromising opposition to all mob violence; (2) urges laymen throughout the South to keep in close touch with the administration of justice, particularly in the petty courts, and to form legal-aid societies for the benefit of the poor and unprivileged of all races; (3) urges that adequate and equitable arrangements be made for the safety and comfort of Negro travelers; (4) deplores the insanitary and bad housing conditions among Southern Negroes and calls upon Christians for active co-operation in righting such conditions; (5) holds that ignorance breeds disorder, vice and crime; (6) urges ministers to teach people to apply Christian principles to their treatment of the colored race; (7) calls on all the Christian forces to co-operate DIPLOMA DAY AT PORO COLLEGE. with the Commission on International Co-operation; (8) recommends the formation of local inter-racial committees whose object will be the conservation of peace and justice for all; (9) requests the official and denominational organizations of both races to make thorough study of inter-racial problems and work out adequate inter-racial programs. Among those who attended the Christian Leaders' Conference were: Earl W Odum, University of North Carolina; Bishop T. D. Bratton President of the American Sociological degree; President F. A. McKenna of Fisk University; President R. E. Black well of Randolph-Macon College; Dr. S. C. Mitchell, President of the Southern Sociological Congress; Rev. John Little of Louisville; President W. L. Potter of Wake Forest College; W. D. Weatherford and J. L. Kesler of Suville; Rev. Dr. M. Ashby Jones of Atlanta; L. M. Favot of New Orleans; W. W. Alexander of Atlanta; Mrs. W. Bickett of Raleigh, N. C.; Bishop T. Demby of Little Rock, Ark; and Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gannett Theological Seminary. There are present some seventy representatives from the following organizations: Protestant Episcopal Church; Methodist Episcopal Church; South; Methodist Episcopal Church; Southern Baptist Church; Southern Presbyterian Church; Presbyterian Church; U. S. A.; Disciple of Christ Congregational church; Y. M. C. and Y. W. C. A. EGYPT COUNCIL ENTERTAINS The Egypt Council, 112 Ancestor United Knights and Daughter of Africa of which Mrs. Eliza Jackson is the Most Excellent Queen, celebrates its 3rd anniversary at Harmony Hall Tuesday evening, November 23, at number of friends and friends tended, a fine program was readen. Among those who spoke were in Dora Cornion, N. G. Q. Mrs. Lee Dixon, N. G. P. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, S. G. Q. of Ill. Drs. W. B. Buchanan and M. R. Bibb, M. T. Bailey of M. S. State street, W. H. Fields of M. M., St. Louis, Mo., and many other Mrs. Lula Eddington acted as Mistress of EXPECTED FOR CHRISTMAS Miss Alice Baxter, who is treating in Southern Illinois, will spend the holidays with her parents at Lake Forest, Ill., with friend also in this city. BAILEY ADJUSTING AOUNT LATED MATTERS. M. T. Bailey, 3638 S. State Street head of the Bailey Realty Co. and the Milton Mercantile Agency, is in good demand in adjusting matters for the many clients throughout the country on account of having been away from the office three weeks. Mary Foster, 342 41st street, spent Sunday in Robins Illinois, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cole. **LEAVES HOSPITAL FOR HOME** James Washington, Macomb CO. Miss., who spent 3 weeks at the Purdue Hospital, has covered suitable to return to his Mississippi home, spending some days with relatives. PORO COLLEGE BUILDING, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. It is four stories high, basement and summer roof garden, extending over its entire top; it is two hundred feet one way frontage by two hundred and fifty feet. It cost five hundred thousand dollars and it is strictly modern in every respect. The equipment installed in the building cost five hundred thousand dollars additional, which makes an outlay of one million dollars, and Mr. and Mrs. Malone state that no one has a claim against it in any manner, shape or form to the extent of one dollar. ONE SHAM JUMBLE OF ENVY AND GOSSIP. By Dr. M. A. Majors. The fool has said in his heart there is society. He riset up with his pay check and straightway he goeth to the tailor shop or clothes merchant to buy himself a suit and overcoat. He gets himself all fixed up and goeth in quest of it and finds it. Does he like it? Well, maybe. All you can make, and often more than can be honestly made, makes the thing some call society, something very expensive. Then after you spend everything trying to reach that spot of light, you find you have been disappointed by much of the crude and unbecoming audacity both in spirit and character of those you thought were difficult to swim with in the turbulent social sea. Later you admit that your mistake was worse than cruel disappointment, it was downright disillusionment, and if you were honest you'd see that the lesson you've learned has taken a lot of conceit out of your heart. Society has always cost a good deal of money, the poor man or woman need not make pretensions that they can afford to keep up with its gallop. Then after all, what is accomplished? All of us have to greatly depend on the honor of parents who were somebody. Eligibility to association with a respectable set is another thing, altogether, one need only be decent and intelligent, certainly to be a dressed up fob, or frimp is to be out of place when it requires goodness and brains. And yet respectable ones with money need not be excluded if they have brains in the bargain. Respectability has little to do with society of the present day. The big social meet, the big feed, and the big extravaganza of expensive parapharmaia does not mean deceency, nor eligibility. The fellow who has the most money may make the biggest splurge, but it does not determine society, for where is assembled the biggest bunch of social beauties and dressed up men there may be the least proportion of eligibility, and perhaps no respectability. There are very grave doubts of anything like society being found, or even expected in the large cities. Veneer, garnish and tinsel, fine raiment and all the accomplishments of the modiste and the milliner, paints, powders and corn cures do not make women nor men eligible, nor respectable. Being written about, being talked about, and having dinner here and there, giving this fete, or big reception is all blarney and you find after all is over that you are simply fooling yourself, and worshiping at a shrine made almost sacred by P. T. Barnum, only now one is born every half minute. Your social status does not depend upon others, but upon yourself. To be eligible to the decent reaches of respectable association does not make society. You have left society in the discard when once you choose with a certain finesse the real friends whose hopes and aspirations are forward and upward and tawdry non-essentials can have no claim upon your attention. We frequently see the impossible attempted by some poor fool with a few dollars. Do not be cheap. You are not a social lion, you are a fool. The crazy woman killing her husband by spudding all he can make working himself to death, fuiming and sweating to be smiled at by a bunch of little grinning black and white and yellow iabeccles who are not near the women their mothers were and can never be. And then there is the gossip that is manufactured by society that develops every woman who undertakes it into an iron-jawed phenomena. Gossip will be treated next week. Education, culture and refining traits of character are attained by hard and close application of the highest attributes of being. They cannot be bought by him who has money—borrowed by him with a slick tongue, nor begged for, and they cannot be stolen. If you who like to shine in the graces and splendor of the social muck would reach further into a realm of social charm and rest determine in your hearts first that the game is not worth the flame and settle down in the calm and rest of your home and read the best books and throw around you that mental halo where strength of character and determination of purpose will commingle to arouse in you a new spirit, to rise to the heights of real splendor and real grace. The gaudy gloss only strikes the vulgar eye, the praise that is worthy ambition is attained by sense alone and dignity of mind. HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING The Princess Council, S. M. T., help a pleasant meeting at Bailay's Hall Thursday afternoon. They are devising big plans for the New Year. ENTER BAILEYS HALL Thebes No. 136 Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa of which Mrs. Elizabeth Rachon is M. E. Q., has moved to Bailey's Hall, 3638 S. State street. ENJOY TURKEY. Attorney and Mrs. Walter M. Farmer, 4751 Champlain avenue, entertained a few friends at Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 25. Among the guests present were Attorney Fred McKinney and M. T. Bailey. CHIPS Mrs. Beatrice Lee-Cooper, one of the popular school teachers of this city remembered the editor with a card last week, from London, England, and before returning home she will visit Switzerland, France, Belgium, England, Ireland, Scotland and Italy. . . . Miss Stella Zimmerman of Hadley Ill., is pleasantly visiting with Mrs Charles Stewart, 5922 Aberdeen street . . . Dr. Stork, recently presented Dr. and Mrs. Walter N. Thomas, 2359 S. State street, with another beautiful little baby girl. . . . Mrs. Irene M. G. Maines, 3262 Vernon avenue, has returned home from New York City and Jersey City, N. J., where she spent the past month. . . . The Relief Committee organized last year with Alderman Jackson as president and Chas. B. Travis, secretary, is endeavoring to provide Christmas baskets for needy families. If you know of a family who is in need, kindly send their name and address to the secretary, 3333 South State street, who will investigate the same. All cases must be reported before and not later than December 18. "Clyde Crown" This was merely a wreath of oak leaves with pendent accents and one of the most highly valued honors a Roman could attain. It was given for saving the life of a citizen in battle, at the same time killing the opponent and maintaining the ground upon which the fight took place. One to whom it was given had a right to wear it always. China's Mail Service in the interior of China, except in a few districts, there is no regular letter delivery, and consequently no postmen. But many of the officials maintain semipalmic services of their own and keep their runners up to the mark by simple expedients known best to the Chinese. One of Nature's Acrobats The weasel has been called the acrobat of nature, and performs every kind of acrobatic feat. The bloodthirsty little villain is no coward. It will attack human beings. The weasel can climb as easily as run and is at home on any surface. Spaces Between Words The custom of separating words by a blank space in writing was not employed until the Tenth century To Clean Brass. To clean brass cut lemon in halves dip it in kitchen salt and rub over the brass till the stains disappear. Then rinse in warm water and polish with a duster dipped in powdered whiting. Yes, Herman, it is a true saying that if you put the two men in the same bed, one with the toothache and the other in love, the man with the toothache will go to sleep first.—Hamilton Herald. Width of French Roads In France all roads not less than 33 33 feet wide are required to have a single line of trees on each side, at distances apart varying from 16 to 32 feet. Painting on Spider Web. Painting on spider web is done in Norway and the pictures are framed like any other drawing. The webs employed, which are of a very dense weave are found only in few localities difficult of access and the supply of them is limited. Sunday Her Unlucky Day. Empress Eugenie is said to have been haunted by a dread of Sundays. September 4, 1870, the day the mob invaded the Tulieries, was a Sunday; it was on a Sunday that she learned the news of the death of the prince imperial, and she herself died on a Sunday. Taking Nothing Along The womanly woman's idea of traveling light, as we have learned from actual observation, is to crowd everything else into a steamer trunk and then carry all her hats in separate boxes.—Grand Rapids Press. Can't Be Hid. Impatience is the only thing in the world that cannot be concealed. Reading. The reading which has pleased, will please when repeated ten times.— Horace. Save Telegraph Poles. Of 1.558 telegraph poles in the Montgomery-New Orleans line, which were pressure-treated with a light creosote oil, 1.040 poles were still sound after 16 years, says the American Forestry Magazine. In 91 per cent of the cases of decay, the fungi had entered the wood through checks and shakes. Wealth and Happiness. "A man who says wealth doesn't bring happiness," said Jud Tunkain "never saw a small boy who found a quarter in the street just as he was passing a candy store."—Washington Evening Star. Ghouliah A set of small dice supposed to have been cut from the molar teeth of a notorious French criminal and professional gambler, who died by the gullotine, together with a dice box made from a toughened piece of his skin, was one of the curiosities disposed of by a Paris curio dealer. Ain't It the Truth? "Clothes do not make the man," observed the Sage. "Maybe not," commented the Fool. "But you'll notice how other men dodge you when you are looking seedy."—Cincinnati Enquirer Stop That "Croaking." A "frog in the throat" soon quits croaking when the patient partakes of the palatable and soothing home remedy of equal portions of honey and lemon juice. It has been found invaluable in relieving acute hoarseness and irritation of the throat and larynx. Tobacco Pine Worth $500,000 What is said to be the most expensive and valuable pipe in the world is owned by the shah of Persia. It is the official pipe of that country and is smoked only on special state occasions. It is so bedded with rubles and diamonds its value is said to be over $500,000.-Ohio State Journal. Women Succeed as Foresters In the conventions and gatherings of persons identified with the lumber industry which have taken place recently women have played an important part. They are said to make excellent foresters where the pursuit is congenial. The Bushel as a Weight. A bushel is now regarded as a definite weight rather than a measure of cubic contents. Various products, however, have different weights to the bushel. Wheat, according to the bureau of crop estimates, weighs 60 pounds to the bushel. On Solid Foundation. Certain world-old principles are the basis of every form of representative government, and each succeeding era but proves the soundness of these fundamentals. The clock may strike thirteen, but this is no proof of anything other than that it is in need of repair—Exchange. CHARLES E. STUMP, TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, ELUCIDATES ON THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PORO COLLEGE AND THE OPENING OF ITS ANNEX. THE BROAD AX. DECEMBER 4. 1920 St. Louis, Mo.—One more time we are called upon to rejoice with Prof. Aaron E. and Mrs. Annie M. Malone, of Poro College in this city, and to say that 'The Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad.' Yes, he has done great things and I am happy over the results, so happy that I can hardly keep my feet from jumping over my head and you must not blame me for this kind of rejoicing. Perhaps you want to know what has happened to me now, and since you want to know I will just have to open up and tell you all of it, and when I am through I think you will feel like joining in the shout. We are here celebrating the 20th anniversary of Poro College, and in addition to this there is a dedicatory exercise going on, which is the opening of the annex for business, and will make one half million dollars in one building owned by Poro College, and not a dollar due any living soul on it. Now you will think of it, a business operated by my people able to put up a building costing half a million dollars in twenty years and paid cash, and then there is so many other things they have done for our people. They have contributed to charity up in the thousands of dollars, saying nothing about other little things they have done for those in need. The institutions which had for their object the saving of men and women appealed to them and they have contributed liberally to them. There comes the Y. M. C. A. of St. Louis, something like $10,000 has been given to that institution by them, and I would speak of other etenprises. A few weeks ago there was a drive in Quiney to raise $10,000 and they gave about $3,000 in that and in a drive for Orphan's Home in St. Louis just pulled off, the Ma-lones gave $10,000 in that. They have made large contributions to schools, churches, worthy students. They do not make much talk but go right on doing things. They have consecrated their lives to God and their people. Instead of piling up wealth on earth, they are giving to the poor. Now I come to you this week with the dedication of that annex and the celebration of the 20th anniversary. For this purpose they were here from all parts of the country. Perhaps you would like to know just a few of them, and since you do, I will accommodate you to the information: Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brown, Chicago the publicity man for the National Republican Committee; Mrs. Mollie Murphy; Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod B. Allen Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Woodland, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs Susie A. Brent, Quincy Ill; A. C. McNeal, Chicago; Mrs. Ids M. Becks, Kansas City, Ohio; Fred R Moore, Editor of the New York Age New York City; Miss Hall Quinn Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio; William H Steward, Louisville, Ky.; Col. Otis B Duncan, Springfield, Ill.; Ormand A Forte, Cleveland, Ohio; Harry C. Smith Cleveland, Ohio; Julius F. Taylor, Chicago, Ill; Cary B. Lewis, Chicago; George L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.; R. L Logan, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moody, Peorin; W. L. Worter, Knoxville, Tenn.; Charles Stewart, Chicago, Ill.; George P. Stewart, Indianapolis, Ind.; Chas. Stewart, Indianapolis, Ind.; J. W. Williams, Columbus, Ohio; J. Finley Wilson, Washington, D. C. I have mentioned only a few of the visitors, and there were many others whose names I will not be able to write, but this will give you a slight idea of who were there. Of course I did not put my own name down, but I was there, and as a result you have this letter. Now what went on? I will never be able to tell you all the things, but mention a few of them for your consideration. The exercises opened Thursday, Thanksgiving day, and it would have done your soul good to have been there. The visitors went to St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. H. Peck, pastor, which is just across the street and heard the sermon, but I have discovered that there was a program Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock when Prof. Edward S. Williams presided, and the prayer was offered by Dr. George E. Stevens. Mrs. Ida M. Becks, of Kansas City, Mo., was the speaker, and she made some speech. I enjoyed listening to this speech, and then I had the pleasure of hearing many good things, but will not be able to repeat them all. There were two editors at this meeting who attracted my attention, Julius F. Taylor, of The Broad Ax, Chicago, who was never known to attend a meeting of this kind before. He is a home man, and the other is W. L. Porter, of East Tennessee News. Editor Porter was looking glad and all smiles, and I learned the cause. He had just taken unto himself a bride, Miss Drusilla E. Tandy, social service worker at Raleigh, N. C. She is no more her own, but is now Mrs. W. L. Porter, and I want to congratulate that editor. There are two speakers whose addresses claimed special attention from me and one of them was made by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, one of the great women of our race, and one who has been doing things for years. She is now at the head of one of the most important organizations in the world among women, and she was elected president last year in Tuskegee. I mean last summer. Sensational FUR SALE and she is filling the honor. She knows women, and those who have made their way in history. While she is one of them she did not speak of herself. "Our Women—Past, Present and Future." was the theme under which she treated her subject, and under which she said many things about Mrs. Annie M. Malone, the modest woman of St. Louis, who is doing things. She spoke of the early period in which women was regarded inferior to man, but how she had step by step proven the assertion untrue until today she takes her place where God intended she should be, by his side. She spoke of her in every period, and in speaking of the dark days of bloodshed, she said: "When the low mutterings of Fort Sumter were heard, her faith was quickened, her vision enlarged, and when, by an eternal flat, the chains on her wrist and ankle were snapped asunder, she stepped forth scarred by slavery's relentless lash, her intellect dwarfed and shrunk into piteous ignorance, without money, without clothes, without a home, without a name, but a free woman." She reminded the people what freedom's light meant to her, a desire for knowledge, and how she went about to get it. She spoke of woman in art and literature. Special mention was made of Frances E. W. Harper, Mary Ann Shad Carey, the first woman to graduate in law; Dr. S. Maria Stewart, and many others, whose names I do not recall, but then she came right home to the practical woman, the genius of our race, Mrs. Annie M. Malone. I was glad to have heard this wonderful speech. I listened to her, and then on Saturday night there was a great meeting presided over by Prof. J. Mereer Langston, and there was some real music by a quartette from Quincy, Ill., and Arthur Allen, of St. Louis. Each received encores. Prof. Langston made an address in the opening, and later introduced Prof. Frank L. Williams of Sumner High School, who after making some remarks introduced the following for three minutes talks: George L. Knox, Editor of the Freeman; A. C. McNeal, Editor of the Whip; Harry C. Smith, Editor of the Cleveland Gazette; Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax; J. W. Williams, Columbus, Ohio; Nimrod Allen, Secretary Y. M. C. A., Columbus, Ohio; W. H. Jackson, Editor of the Ledger; Brown, Hon. William C. Houseston, Kansas City, Mo., representing the Chicago Defender; Cary B. Lewis, George B. Stewart, Recorder; John H. Murphy, Afro-American; Dr. R. Milton Tribbitt, and these were followed by the principal speaker of the evening, Hon. Hyrom Lloyd, Lieut. Gov. elect of Missouri. He expressed pleasure on seeing so many present and being with the editors and other distinguished men and women of the race, and to join in Sensation $150,000 STOCK OF FUR C one-half former prices. Even and examine our stock of fur prices elsewhere and you will Kit and Brown Coney Coats 36 in length; full flare and belted; regular value $100; sale price ..... 54.50 Hudson Seal Coats 36 inch length; finest quality skins large cape collar, wide sweep; regular value $500; sale price ..... $295 French Seal Coats Extra large collar of Australian opo sum, select skins; 36 inch length; regular value $275; sale price $145. $295.00 AUSTRALIAN OPOS $275.00 FINE BAY SEAL CO $ 20.00 HUDSON SEAL MU $ 85.00 SKUNK CAPES $125.00 SCOTCH MOLE STO $195.00 NATURAL SKUNK $250.00 RUSSIAN PONY CO AND CUFF $975.00 NATURAL SQUIRRE $ 40.00 PLUSH COATS, CO AND BOTTOM' $125.00 KOLINSKY CONEY SKINS COL. MILTON T. BAILEY. Successful real estate deal circles, who has completely re severe sickness. real estate dealer, prominent th completely recovered from h Successful real estate dealer, prominent in secret society circles, who has completely recovered from his recent spell of severe sickness. congratulating Prof. and Mrs. Malone on the great work they were doing. He said that the only thing to be desired of the law was equal rights and protection, "and you should enjoy the same rights as any other people in the world," he said, "and each individual must work out his own destiny. I must not forget to tell you that the city father was present and made a telling address. It means much when the mayor will join in our celebration, and his speech was not mere buneum, but a real heart to heart speech to the people. I am real proud of him, and would like to see him some day in the United States Senate. He deserves the highest place in the gift of the people, and I can see in him presidential timber. I shall have to bring this letter to a stop, for I could just take a whole paper to tell about this wonderful achievement for my people. CHARLES E. STUMP. Wicker Weaving. The art of wicker weaving, a hand industry for 5,000 years, has been started recently by machinery. Three Results. Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.—Lacon. Sometimes! Sometimes makes the heart grow fonder"—of absence.—Cartoons Magazine. But It's Less Popular. Doctors are fond of sending their patients for a rest cure. In the majority of cases a work cure would so them more good.—Dean Inge. Flavor tor Wines. Greeks and Romans flavor their wines by steeping the leaves of violets and roses in the liquor until it acquires the odor. Appalling Thought. What a miserable old world this would be if retribution were dealt out. Clothes and Cleanliness It is true that clothes were more picturesque in past ages and that men as well as women gloried in gorgeous apparel. The nobleman was as fond as his "ladye love" of rich fabrics and ruffles, and the clasp that held the floating plume to his velvet hat fashed with real gems. But here is where civilization takes a hand. Compare the cleanliness of the men of the past with those of the present. In the Sixteenth century French gentlemen changed their linen once in two weeks, and even at that were deemed recklessly extravagant by the English for so doing. H FRIENDS 32-SO. STATE National FUR COATS, COATEES AND FU very fur garment included in the cars and fur coats. Get our price will be convinced. Marmot Coats Trimmed with French seal c and cuffs; finest pelts; regular value $175; sale price ... Moline Coats Selected skins; flaring mod- el; belted; reverse border; $125 value; sale price..... END STATE ST. FUR SALE FEES AND FURS sacrificed included in the sale. Be her get our prices and compare hot Coats French seal collar stel pelts; $88.50 175; sale ine Coats offlaring mod- erse border; price..... $65 Sealine Coats 36 inch length, full flare, be large collar; exceptional value; only a few of these coats in stock. Special at ISSUM COATS ..... $195. COATS ..... $175. UFFS ..... $ 12. $ 49. HOLES ..... $ 65. SETS ..... $138. COATS, RACCOON COLLAR ..... $175. REL WRAP ..... $550. full flare, belted, exceptional low of these Special at $195.00 $175.00 $ 12.50 $ 49.50 $ 65.00 $136.50 COLLAR $175.00 $550.00 er, prominent in secret society covered from his recent spell of Wicker Weaving. The art of wicker weaving, a hand industry for 5,000 years, has been started recently by machinery. Three Results. Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.-Bacon. Sometimes! Sometimes "absence makes the heart grow fonder"—of absence.-Cartoons Magazine. But It's Less Popular Doctors are fond of sending their patients for a rest cure. In the majority of cases a work cure would do them more good.—Dean Ingle Flavor tor Wines Greeks and Romans flavor their wines by steeping the leaves of violets and roses in the liquor until it acquires the odor. Appalling Thought What a miserable old world this would be if retribution were dealt out to each of us according to our fool deserts.-Hamilton Herald. Gymnastic Stunt Director—"Now I will open the window and I want you all to throw your chests out."—From the Junior World Why Buffaloes Wallow The water buffalo of China has few sweat glands in its skin, and for this reason cannot endure hard work in the sun for a long period unless its body is wet with water. This accounts for the desire of the buffalo to wallow in mud or water. The animals are easily overcome by heat if worked hard in the sun, and sometimes they go crazy and become very dangerous. 8 Wicker Weaving Three Results Sometimes! 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The major portion of the stock has been subscribed by representative people, many of whom are owners of Real Estate, knowing that their interests will be served by this Bank, For the purpose of offering 2n opportunity to others and providing a broad distribution of stock the Board of Direc- tors has set aside a block of shares to be sold in lots of from one to five shares at $120.00 per share. ante oa emrenestroe BINGA STATE BANK, 3633 So. State Stree C. N. LANGSTON, Cashier banscrons — ms eer Rae {eee Bac SEE rceoe naan Me TnthosoN Ako ca Porpoise a Fast Swimmer. ‘There is another mammal that is 80 fast no one has ever been able to find eut how fast he is. This is the por poise. The porpoise can do stunts tn front of the fastest boat tbat travels the bounding wave and when he is through after several hours of clown- ing he flirts his tail and nonchalantly ‘speeds beyond the horizon. The por Poise will do his tricks under the bow ef © nine-knot cargo tramp or a 22 ‘knot ocean greyhound. He is like the antelope in that he sets his pace ac- cording to the speed of the pursuer. Or a “Situation.” ‘When a statesinan runs into s brick wall and sees no way to get over or ‘under, he emits a few sharp yelps and alls {+ = crisis Baltimore Sun “HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. Bo: uple con't even Duild castles fe th. Sr without adding wings te hem. Cartoon Magazina, . ‘A man tp our neighborhood recently + | became independent by receiving @ y| good position and at the end of the -| first week's pay his father presented r| him with a bill containing the expense -| of the young man ever since he was »| born, including the expense of the at- *] tending physician when he came into the world; this was all added up and compound Interest was charged. The boy without a murmur has begun to '| pay it ‘all back to his father. ‘The ‘amoun: would buy a nice home.—Chi- ago American. 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Coons den up for the winter, like bears, sometimes singly, sometimes several together as tf for company, in a hollow tree oF ether convenient place. PHONE MAIN 2514 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO PS eles Residence Telaphene ‘$823 Wabash Ave. Boutevers Wal JAMES G. COTTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 446 NORTH CLARK STREET surre @ ‘Telephone Central 6504 CHICAGO Fermerty Assietant Attorney Qenera! tate of titinele | Res. 3646 Grand Boul. Doug. «397 J. GRAY LUCAS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 129 E. 31ST STREET Suite 16-17 Phone: Douglas 6351 CHICAGO EES F. Duna, J. B. McCahey, ‘Trustess Tel: Oakland 1552, 1551, 1550 JOHN J. DUNN Eetablished 1877 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COAL Fitty-First and Federal Streets CHICAGO Residence, 1262 Macalister Place ‘Tel Menree 3714 MILES J. DEVINE | ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 318-329 REAPER BLK ‘Clark and Washington Strests Phone Centra] 1298 CHICAGO Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue- Phone Kenwood S611 Walter M. 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DORSEY Reliable | Druggist Pull Line of Fresh Drugs and Toilet Articles Prescriptions Filled ‘With Accuracy. 4% East ist Street Chicago, IL : Ashland State Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $300,000.00 1610 West363rd Street Chicago COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS FOR LAST SEVEN YEARS November 18, 1912.......$ 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. 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: Dougias 8235 KERSEY, McGOWAN AND MORSELL CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE UNDERTAKERS Finest Establishment in the U. 8. GEO. T. KERSEY D.A.McGOWAN WM. J. MORSELL Proprietors 3515 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. e e "=e i) | aa a. 2s oe ea 4 2 ox =) a ‘ i ee 1 @ I). : : ba eee Che Commagion Car THE BROAD AX, DECEMBER 4, 1920. Why Not Save Now? We have been asking you to save since the “year one.” In these days of plenty saving aes You may open a Savings Ac- count here with $1.00 or more —we pay 3% interest. Don't put this off—start now! Your Savings Are Safe [Sees | SAVINGS DEPOSITS. Sam to2p.m Saturdays 9 a. m. to 8 p.m es ILLINOIS TRUST & SAVINGS BAN” La Salle «: Jackson: -Chicago Color Note, “The sound of a trumpet ts scarlet,” sings 2 poet. Not the nasal trumpet, that's blew.—Roston Transcript. i fem SOFT | yy HAIR | as ete ore eo eae falling hair, "removes | dandraff. Snes a QUININE POMADE eee ee in stampe or coin foe fall peer Tee Se | ieteeesscrcenne aerate So EXELENTO EDICINE C0, Athonta, Georgie Coral Islands. I a coe ee Satan oc own, and pleasant-sounding names are Used to describe it. The island itself is called an atoll (pronounced at-oll easel eee urea ana pe An atoll is a ring-shaped island, with ere cates the Iazoon. een “Look at that fellow in there with @ loaded revolver.” sald our waggish friend at the beach sesterday—and when, somewhat startled we gazed tm through the doorway what we saw was merely a biz merry-go-round full of young folks and in the center the Proprietor thereof.— Roston Tras acs Phone Douglas 8629 The Mission Biliard hall GEO. W. HOLT, Propr. 3504 SOUTH STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Prospect 427 aa JAMES H. RYAN & Co, Real Estate, Renting Loans, Insurance @244 SO. ASHLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, 1 | 4 ll ce fe Bam. ree o oboe ‘i 1 = = T we a Cee a eeree [oem - ae ‘ane Ee St +. Some i a ee ri Seve eet : The Cranford Apartment Bldg. fi 3600 WABASH AVENUE The fmesx buildin s ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicas* « Steam heat, electric lights, tile beths, marble entrance Phone Main 263 J. W. Casey, Agt. 133 W. Washington & Almost Paradise on Earth. Tn the fortunate Bermudas there fare no reptiles to alarm: the Indig- enous small lizard is not even dan- gerons in appearance, and the green turtle {s translatable Into delicious soup. Of birds and fish the islands have a splendid store; Bermudians Would not starve to death even should the importation of meat from this country cease, i Beetles’ Blood for Warts. Dr. E. Escomet deserthes in Analis 'de in Facultad de Medicina (Lima, Pern) certain psendo beetles the blood of which bas from time immemorial been used by the natives for curing warts, Under it these growths turn white, as if cauterized by an acid. Flower Is Image of Bird. Hungary grows # wild flower which fs the exact floral image of a hum ming bird. The breast is green. the throat yellow, the hend and heak ale most binck. Where We Get Pineapples. Singapore was formerly the chief | source of the world’s supply of pine apples, but our fresh fruits now come mainly from the West Indies—espe- efally from Cuba, Porto Rico and the Bahamas—and our supply of canned fruit from Hawall. The first attempt to grow the pineapple in the United States was made at St. Augustine tn 1850. Florida, however, can never hope to compete with her more favored rivals In this Industry. Preamble of the Constitution. | Here ts the preamble to the Constt- tution of the United Statex: “We. the People of the United States. in order to form a more perfect union. estab- sh justice, insure domestic tranquil- Uty, provide for the common defense, Promote the general welfare and se cure the blessings of liberty to our selves and our posterity. do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Long Thumbs, Strong Wily Tf the top joint of site than y Tong. it shows that yon have gmt Bower. Welle. meeanp faculties are pisses hs thn papk who have thumbs. the sect joe Of whieh are tong. Thums th sap easily are owned hy cron, tage Ro-lncky. spendthrift istividuale StI, firm-foinedt shox, bog Shows that the person is keen, ate Self-possessed. anid e\tions—ihe at Of man who wont zt on in the wang ieee a a, The credit for the taste discomp Of the electric lizht is probably dare Sir Humphry Davy. who in isos served the electric are and prefont tncandescence of 2 fine platinen sim fo connection with is exermag. with 9 2.000-cell batters. fe ist a are lamp was installed In the lee house at Dungeness. in 187) the Elim Incandescent lamp was exhibited it fm 1882 the Peart «treet Eilon sation to New York was jut in service Clung to Coats of Arma. George Washinzton vxed, on his seal and bookplate. the English arms that had been In his family for generations apen tae Goatees sosen te arly st Hers, although thes advorated simple austere living, and sbantosed plume for thelr hats and lace for cut eleeves, would have considered It am Bunelation of an inherited right. le Felinguishing their family names @ glve up the coats of arms granted their ancestors. Distinctly Up to Date “Tm negotiating for the sercim a @ hired man.” seid Me. Cobhin “tow are you getting along?” “Fist mi He seems to like my motorcar prety Well. and the table board and the iat Fecords we bought for our paw Eraph. All we've got to do 00m 88 decide on the wages and the nunhe of hours a day he thinks be cao st without injuring his health."—Be mingham Age-Herald.