The Broad Ax

Hon. Len Small, in the Midst of Much Pomp, Brilliant Ceremony Great Enthusiasm and Thunderous Applause Was Inducted Into Office as the Chief Executive of the Great State of Illinois THE INAUGURAL PARADE THROUGH THE STREETS OF SPRINGFIELD WAS WITNESSED BY MANY THOUSANDS OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED AND NOTED MEN AND WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. BRIG. GENERAL JAMES E. STUART, COL. ANSON BLOTE, BRIG. GENERAL MILTON J. FOREMAN, COL. HENRY J. RILEY, COL. JOHN V. CLININ, COL. W. C. SWANSON, MAJOR NELSON MORRIS, COL. JOSEPH C. WILSON, COL. OTIS B. DUNCAN, COL. S. O. TRIPP, BRIG. GENERAL JOSEPH B. SANBORN, LIEUT. COL. JOHN H. PATTON WERE AMONG THE LEADING MILITARY CHIEFTAINS WHO PROUDLY AND GALLANTLY MARCHED IN THE FRONT RANKS OF THE MILITARY END OF THE PARADE. BRIG. GENERAL FRANK S. DICKSON, WHO IS ONE OF THE GREATEST MILITARY TACTICIANS IN THIS COUNTRY, WAS THE HEAD AND FRONT NOT ONLY OF THE PARADE, BUT ALL THE MINUTEST DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE INAUGURAL CEREMONES AND THE RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION, WERE PLANNED AND WORKED OUT BY HIM. THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS ADMINISTERED TO GOVERNOR SMALL BY CHIEF JUSTICE CARTWRIGHT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS—GOVERNOR SMALL SOLEMNLY SWORE ON THE HOLY BIBLE, WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE COLORED A. M. E. MINISTERS OF CHICAGO THROUGH BISHOP ARCHIBALD JAMES CAREY, THAT "BY THE EVERLIVING GOD THAT HE WOULD UPHOLD THE LAWS AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. BETWEEN FOUR AND FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED THE RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION ON MONDAY EVENING WHICH WAS BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED AND THE LARGE DRAWING ROOMS WERE LAVISHLY DECORATED WITH AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AND FOILAGE—TAYLOR'S STRING ORCHESTRA FURNISHED THE MUSIC DURING THE EVENING—NO COLOR LINE WAS IN EVIDENCE ANYWHERE. GEN. DICKSON INTRODUCED THE GUESTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND MRS. SMALL AND TO THE OTHERS COMPOSING THE RECEIVING PARTY. PANORAMA VIEW OF THE PARADE, INAUGURAL CEREMONIES, AND THE RECEPTION. By JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Sunday evening the writer boarded train No. 17, better known as the Diamond Special, which is one of the cask trains running over the Illinois Central Railroad between this city and Springfield, Illinois, and it was loaded down with many of the leading politicians who were bent upon hitting Springfield in time to witness or to take part in the inaugural parade and the other festivities. The long train arrived in that city promptly on time at 3:45 o'clock and, owing to the crowded condition of the train, we were forced to forego the pleasure of curling down to sleep in a Pullman car berth, and just as soon as we struck that town we made a bee line to a hotel and by 4 o'clock we were fast asleep and slept sound until nearly 9 o'clock, and after finishing our morning's repast we wended our way to the Leland Hotel, which was one seething mass of big and small fry politicians, and, like a great gathering or convention of Colored people, it seemed that they all were attempting to talk or shout at the top of their voices at the same time. son was in charge of “Platform.” Just as a photographer was getting ready to take a flashlight picture of the state officers, their wives and lady friends, we came in contact with Hon. Edward J. Brundage, Attorney-General of Illinois, and inquired of him if Mrs. Brundage was present and he informed us that Mrs. Brundage was seriously sick and confined to her home at Evanston, Illinois, and that it would be absolutely impossible for her to be present at the inaugural ceremonies and at the reception in the evening. We expressed the hope to Mr. Brundage that his lovable and very charming wife would soon be restored to good health and be able to join him in Springfield and resume her high social duties there and in her home town. It will be recalled that four years ago when Mrs. Brundage first went to Springfield, that she was freely pronounced the most beautiful lady of all the wives of the state officials and her many friends very much regret to learn of her sickness. It was well on to 11 o'clock before In time we finally landed on the parlor door of the hotel, where Mayor William Hale Thompson, Hon. Fred W. Lundin, Col Frank L. Smith, Hon. Len Small, all the other state officers and many other prominent statesmen were present. "Platform," Mayor Thompson's prize dog, which he picked up on the streets of Springfield May 10, 1920, at the time that Governor Frank O. Lowden and his hosts tossed Mayor Thompson's platform out of the windows of the hall where the state convention was held, and "Platform," who is now well fed, well groomed, was dressed up in a brand new brass color and other trappings, and he walked around as though he owned the whole earth; that no other dogs had any rights which he was bound to respect, and that he was living on the fat of the land all the time. Sergeant Ande THE BROAD AX son was in charge of "Platform." Just as a photographer was getting ready to take a flashlight picture of the state officers, their wives and lady friends, we came in contact with Hon. Edward J. Brundage, Attorney-General of Illinois, and inquired of him if Mrs. Brundage was present and he informed us that Mrs. Brundage was seriously sick and confined to her home at Evanston, Illinois, and that it would be absolutely impossible for her to be present at the inaugural ceremonies and at the reception in the evening. We expressed the hope to Mr. Brundage that his lovable and very charming wife would soon be restored to good health and be able to join him in Springfield and resume her high social duties there and in her home town. It will be recalled that four years ago when Mrs. Brundage first went to Springfield, that she was freely pronounced the most beautiful lady of all the wives of the state officials and her many friends very much regret to learn of her sickness. It was well on to 11 o'clock before we emerged from the Leland Hotel and landed out in front of it to witness the imposing parade, and on leaving the hotel we ran right square into Hon. Joseph F. Haas, Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, and Hon. John F. Devine, Clerk of the Probate Court of the same county, and both of them wanted to know at once if we had our ticket to admit us on to the floor of the House and we responded that we were headed right then for the State House, where a ticket of admission was waiting for us, and they replied, "Never mind about walking down there and back again. Here is a ticket right here," and if we were going to be hung right now and in order to save our life we could not tell which one presented us with the ticket, so we desire to thank both gentlemen for it. As stated before, the parade was the A platoon of police from the Springfield police force, headed by Sergeant Healey, led the parade. The University of Illinois band of one hundred pieces followed. Then came three hundred and fifty University of Illinois training cadets, in Khaki uniforms, the officers carrying swords and the men rifles. They marched in perfect formation and were applauded all along the line of march. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1921. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. The Capitol City band, with Henry Bolte, former fire chief, as drum major, was next. One hundred and fifty officers of the Illinois National Guard followed the band, and presented a brilliant array in uniforms. The Hamilton Club, the Chicago republican club, with flags and banners, was next in line. One of the prettiest parts of the parade was the band and cadet corps from the Morgan Park Military academy. This institution was represented by a fifty piece band and two platoons of cadets. Their bright blue uniforms and stripes and decorations made a dazzling display. It filled our true American heart with pride to witness the young cadets as they proudly marched through the streets of Springfield with Old Glory floating to the gentle breeze; every step taken by them plainly indicated that they are being well trained or drilled and that those young, full-blooded, husky 100 per cent Americans are full to the brim with bright hopes for the future as they approach manhood. Col. Otis B. Duncan and thirty other officers of the old Eighth Regiment, with their breasts bedecked with all kinds of medals which they had honorably won on the battlefields of France attracted a great deal of attention and were heartily anplued. A line of automobiles carrying the new state officers, with Governor-elect Small and Mrs. Small leading, brought up the rear. Governor Small was cheered by the crowd along the streets, and after the parade had stopped at the executive mansion to pick up Governor Lowden and Mrs. Lowden, who rode with Governor-elect Small, the cheers were redoubled, as the retiring governor and the newly elected one rode past. HON. LEN SMALL. Disband at State House. Discount at State House. The parade starting from the Leland Hotel, went north to Adams street, west to Fourth street, south to the executive mansion, west to Second street, and up Second street to the driveway at the northeast corner of the state house grounds. The parade marched up the driveway through a guard of honor made up of soldiers and officers of the Illinois National Guard, and disbanded at the north entrance to the capitol building. One of the features of the celebration was the display of day-light fireworks staged in the grounds next to the arsenal by the North American Frieworks Company. J. Saunders Gorden, a representative of the company, is a close personal friend of Governor Small, and donated the display as his contribution toward the celebration. Bombs that exploded high in the air, releasing huge flags hanging from parachutes and smaller parachutes from which streamers hung were part of the display. As the governor's car reached the state house, a number of bombs that exploded like shmpel several hundred feet above the ground were fired, with a noise like a gun salute from a battleship. At 12:21 p. m. Monday, Jan. 10, 1921 Hon. Len Small, President of the First National Bank of Kankakee, extensive farmer, former state treasurer of this state and newspaper publisher, succeeded Hon. Frank O. Lowden as Governor of Illinois. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice James II. Cartwright of the Illinois supreme court, in the presence of hundreds of friends, admirers and supporters of the outgoing and incoming administrations, that jammed every nook and corner of the hall of representatives in the state capital. Session Started at 11:45. The joint session convened at 11:45 a.m. m. after individual sessions of the house. Speaker Dahlberg presided while Rev. S. Willis McFadden, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, delivered the invocation. A joint resolution was adopted providing that when the two houses adjourned today it be to 10 a. m. Tuesday, January 18. Senators Essington, of Streator, and Duvall of East St. Louis and Representatives Mooneyham, Sonneman and Arthur Roe were constituted a committee to visit the supreme court and invite Chief Justice Cartwright to come to the hall and administer the oath of office to the incoming state officers. Next Representatives Shanahan, Rowe, Mornassay and Senators Turnbaugh and Carlstrom were appointed to notify the new state officers of their election and to request their presence to take the oath of office. Chief Justice Cartwright and other members of the supreme court except Justices Farmer and Thompson entered the hall at 11:42 n. m. The joint legislative inaugural com- mittee entered at 11:50 at the head of the inaugural party headed by Mrs. Lowden and Mrs. Small. They were greeted with applause. Mayor Thompson Cheered. Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago was given a big ovation when he led the party of prominent guests to the platform. Bishop Archibald James Carey followed close behind Mayor Thompson when he entered the hall. Representative Shanahan then presented the incoming and outgoing state officers in the following order: Governor Lowden and Governor-elect Smallen, Lieut. Gov. Oglesby and his successor Fred Sterling; Secretary of State Emerson, Auditor Andrew Russell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Francis G. Bhair, and the State-transfer-unit Edward E. Miller of East St. Louis. Governor Lowden said farewell to the legislature after his introduction by Speaker Dahlberg. He told the assemblymen that he had had their cooperation and reviewed Illinois' part in the World War. "I believe I have experienced an unusual comradship with you and the officers with whom I have been associated." Governor Lowden said. "Every department was crippled, but every one measured up to the new crisis." He referred to the depression in the ranks of the state charitable institutions by the taking of trained officials, and to the wonderful work of those who were left behind. He also thanked the citizens of Springfield and of Illinois, for their co-operation and the many kindnesses shown him. Hard to Leave. "It is a little harder than I thought it would be to say goodbye," he continued. "I would speak for my successor the same courtesy from the general assembly and the same kindness from the people of Springfield which I have received. I bespeak for him a most successful administration." Just as Hon. Gotthard A. Dahlberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives, was in the act of introducing Chief Justice Cartwright to administer the oath to Governor Small. Bishop Archibald James Carey, delegate to the Constitutional Convention of Illinois arose and stepped forward towards the Chief Justice and in a very brief address presented the Holy Bible upon which the oath was taken. Bishop Carey declaring that Governor Small had shown his esteem for the colored race by permitting the ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of the state to furnish the Bible. The Bible bears the following inscriptions: "Presented to Hon. Len Small on THE FULL OR COMPLETE INAUGURAL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY GOVERNOR LEN SMALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1921. AT ITS CONCLUSION HE WAS LONG AND LOUDLY APPLAUED BY THE MOST PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE GREAT STATE OF ILLINOIS. "Gentlemen of the Fifty-Second General Assembly, Representing the People of the State of Illinois: "I am deeply sensible of the responsibility as well as the great honor which has come to me with the office of governor. Realizing my own limitations and the magnitude of the task ahead, I appeal to all citizens of Illinois and to all state local officials for their support in fulfilling the trust our people have reposed in me. Resolutions of the Republican State Convention held in Springfield on May 10, 1920, I supported in committee and on the floor of the convention, and voted for, the minority report of that committee embodying certain principles effecting the liberties and rights of our people and the lives and well-being of every man, woman and child in our commonwealth. In the announcement of my candidacy for governor, I reiterated my stand for those principles and The powers of our state government, like those of the national government, are separated into three branches—legislative, executive and judicial—neither one empowered to intrude upon the functions belonging to either of the others. This separation provides wisely for the stability of our republic and should be repentently emphasized and inviolently maintained as a guarantee of responsible representative government. "I shall in no manner assume to exercise any of the duties devolving upon the legislative and judicial branches, and, my official relations therewith shall be only such as the constitution contemplates and the law prescribes. However, I earnestly solicit sincere and cordial cooperation among all branches and departments of our state and local governments in order that the people may be better served and protected; and I urge all officials and agencies to exchange advice and counsel for the common good. "In my candidacy for the office of governor, I stood for principles which the people endorsed in those contests, and as governor, I shall stand for the self same principles, the achievements of which, I believe, will insure to the people a determining voice in their own government." "Majority rule is the fundamental basis of American government. Obedience to the lawfully expressed will of the people is one of the great safeguards of our country and makes for liberty, prosperity, peace and good order. Let us then recognize the supremacy of the people's mandate and facilitate the enactment of measures and the development of policies of which they have unquestionably voiced approval. "In political contests, principles and policies are at issue on which it is proposed the government shall be conducted, and, as a result of those contests, authority is obtained from the mass of the voters to carry out the policies believed to be right and rational. Announces Fidelity to Chicago Platform. As a member of the Committee on the occasion of his inauguration as governor of Illinois by the A. M. E. ministers of Chicago." The Honorable Chief Justice also administered the oath of office to the following other state officials in the order named: Lieutenant-Governor Fred E. Sterling, Rockford. State Auditor Andrew Russel, Jacksonville. State Treasurer Edward E. Miller, East St. Louis. Attorney General Edward J. Brundage, Chicago. On Monday evening the reception was held at the executive mansion which was attended by more than four thousand people and no color line was in evidence anywhere for many colored men including all of the officers of the Eighth Regiment were observed in the line, but our eyes only fell upon two colored women who passed by the host and hostess, Governor Small and Mrs. Small and all the colored people who did attend were treated just the same as other American citizens, the receiving party consisted of Governor and Mrs. Small, Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Fred E. Sterling, Secretary of State and Mrs. Louis L. Emmerson, State Auditor and Mrs. Andrew Russel, State Treasurer and Mrs. E. E. Miller, Attorney General Hon. Edward J. Brundage, State Superintendent of Public Institutions, Francis G. Blair and Mrs. Blair, and Speaker Dahlberg and Mrs. Dahlberg of Chicago. The writer arrived at the executive No.17. Resolutions of the Republican State Convention held in Springfield on May 10, 1920, I supported in committee and on the floor of the convention, and voted for, the minority report of that committee embodying certain principles effecting the liberties and rights of our people and the lives and well-being of every man, woman and child in our commonwealth. In the announcement of my candidacy for governor, I reiterated my stand for those principles and appealed for popular support on the basis of my attitude. Now as governor I again announce my fidelity to those principles and give notice that I shall rely upon them as a constant guide in determining administrative and political policies. "We are faced with important problems of state in Illinois as in the nation. It is a waste of valuable energy to spend time in regretting closed events. We need concern courses about ast history only that we may learn lessons for the future. "We should not forget that every dollar taken from the state treasury comes from the pockets of the tax-payers, most of whom have to toll for a livelihood. These funds are trust funds and it is our duty as elected officials to guard against waste and extravagance in the expenditure of the people's money. I trust the general assembly will exercise care in making appropriations, and I believe you will. I on my part, shall endeavor to see that every dollar appropriated will secure a dollar's worth of service. It will be the fixed policy of my administration to oppose the payment of any salary or expense account which has not been duly authorized by law. Urgces Repeal of Utilities Act. "I plodged the people of Illinois that I would do all in my power to secure the repeal of the state public utilities act, thereby abolishing the state public utilities commission, and that I would recommend the enactment, in its stead, of a law giving to all cities in Illinois the right of home rule in the regulation and control of their public utilities. I therefore urge the general assembly to repeal the state public utilities law and thereby abolish the state public utilities commission. I further urge the passage of a law giving to all cities in Illinois the right of home rule in the regulation and control of their public utilities. "In cities having gan elected city council or an elected commission exercising municipal functions wherein the regulation and control of public utilities was vested prior to the adoption mansion near half past eight o'clock and remained until the brilliant function ended at 11 o'clock—and freely mingled with the best and the leading men and women throughout the State of Illinois. General Frank S. Dickson, who is past master in the art of conducting such swell affairs in his most pleasing manner, presented the guests to Governor and Mrs. Small and to the other members of the receiving party. Most of the time we stood close by the side of Col. S. O. Tripp, Assistant Quartermaster General and he introduced us to all the distinguished military men whose names appear in these columns, and right here we desire to heartily thank Col. Tripp for the courtesies extended to us on that delightful and history making occasion. Mayor William Hale Thompson, Hon. George F. Harding, Hon. William B. McKinley, United States Senator elect from Illinois, Mr. J. J. Ellias, Hon. Virus C. Rhom, Hon. S. B. Turner, Hon. A. H. Roberts, Hon. W. B. Douglas, Hon. Samuel A. Ettelson, Hon. Hugh Norris, Hon and Mrs. James W. Breen, Judge and Mrs. Frank S. Righheimer, Hon. Edgar T. Davis, Capt. Perey B. Coffin, Mr. Gregory T. Van Meter, Hon. Harry B Miller, Hon. Morris Eller, Hon. James H, Lawley, Hon. Harry B. Ward, Col. John R. Marshall, Bishop Samuel Fallows, Bishop Archeibald James Carey, Hon. Fred W. Laudin, Hon. Charles W. and Mrs. Vail, Hon. and Mrs. Edward J. Hughes were among the many hundreds whom we met during the long to be remembered reception at the executive mansion. In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communication to THE BROAD AX 6206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill Phone Wenworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Associate Editor DR. M. A. MAJORS 4700 South State Street HON. LEN SMALL BECOMES THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE GREAT STATE OF ILLINOIS. (Concluded from page 1). on the state public utilities act, the regulation and control of public utilities in such cities should, by a provision of law, revert to such bodies immediately upon the taking effect of the repeal of the state public utilities act, and until such time as the people of such cities may by a referendum vote indicate their desire to submit the regulation and control of their public utilities to a newly created state body or agency as hereinafter proposed, or until they may decide upon some other method. "There should, no doubt, be some state body or agency exercising governmental authority, with powers and jurisdiction similar to the railroad and warehouse commission which was sup planted by the present public utilities commission. This may be necessary in cases where two or more communities are served by the same utility. The law should expressly prohibit such body or agency from setting aside, modifying, or in any manner impairing any contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between a public utility company and the corporate authorities or people of any municipality, unless mutually agreed to by the parties to such contracts and approved on a referendum vote by the people affected. Such law should also provide for allowing any municipality, through action of its corporate authorities, or by referendum vote of its citizens, to subject itself to or withdraw from the jurisdiction of such state body or agency, either permanently or for a definite period of time to be fixed by statute. "I earnestly urge that this subject receive the immediate attention of the general assembly and that appropriate legislation be enacted, with the expressed will of the people uppermost in mind, and with a just regard for the rights of the public service companies, their actual investments, and the well being of their employees concurrently in mind. Asks Home Rule for Chicago. The people of the City of Chicago have repeatedly voted in favor of public ownership of the street car lines, but the desire of the people for a voice in the management and control of their local transportation has been thwarted. "The inadequate service under private ownership and operation, and the increase in rates authorized by the public utilities commission in violation of the terms of the contract-ordinance providing for a 5 cent fare intensified the dissatisfaction with private ownership and led to the appointment by the Mayor of Chicago of a "commission on local transportation," authorized by an ordinance passed by the City Council at the request of the Mayor. "This commission, after mature deliberation, recommends the enactment of a law authorizing the creation by vote of the people, of local transportation districts under which the people shall own and operate local transportation systems through trustees elected by the people residing in such districts. "Believing that the people should have the power to create such transportation districts if they so desire, I respectfully urge the general assembly promptly to enact legislation to permit the citizens of Chicago and vicinity, or of any other contiguous territory in the state, if they so elect, to establish such transportation districts, and to provide for people's ownership and operation of local transportation systems. Urges Completion of Hard Roads. "One of the pressing needs of the present day is to find means to bring our city and country populations into closer relationship to the end that the advantages enjoyed by one may be applied to the benefit of the other. The United States census of 1920 reveals the fact that more than one-half of the population of the entire country resides in incorporated cities and towns." 72 HON. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON. Mayor of Chicago, the great or the fighting champion for the rights of the common people, who seemed to be at the height of his glory while witnessesing his friend, Hon. Len Small, sworn in as Governor of Illinois. These cities possess advantages in the way of water, light, heat and transportation services which are not generally furnished in the rural districts. Illinois cannot afford to have its rural population enjoy less of the comforts and conveniences of life than the rural population in sister states. The surest means of bringing city and country together is the only way, that is the highways which bind our towns and communities to each other. development of co-operative buying and selling in order to place at the disposal of the country districts just as effective organization as are found in the cities and towns. Co-operative buying and selling, intelligently conducted and free from dishonest or grasping tendencies, will insure to the country producer a fair price for his labor and commodities, and to the city consumer the saving of the exertionate profits of corrupt combines, speculators and profit "The state wide system of hard roads provided for under legislation passed in 1917 was approved by the people of Illinois o na referendum vo in November, 1918, by a majority of over two hundred thousand. This vote authorized the issuance of bonds to the amount of sixty million dollars for paying the cost of the system. The validity of this act has been upheld by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The forty-six routes proposed for the ronds are described in the law and extend throughout the State of Illinois from boundary to boundary and provide for connections with each other. "In my opinion, the greatest economic good that can be accomplished for the country districts of our state is to push this road system to completion. Good roads will tend to level the inequalities, both financed and real, between the country and the city. Good roads will help harmonize political or economic misunderstandings existing between the people of metropolitan centers and suburban and rural centers. Good roads will safeguard the producer and the consumer against extortionate transportation rates, and will insure the people of the cities and of the country districts an uninterrupted interchange of their products at all seasons of the year, regardless of congestion or other conditions prevailing on other means of transportation. Good roads will minimize the opportunities for monopolists to corner the city markets, especially on foodstuffs produced in nearby sections. "As these roads are extended throughout the state, grade crossings over railroads should be avoided as far as possible, and the general assembly should provide for the protection of human life at the points where the highways cross the railroads. During the past year, the toll of the life taken at these grade crossings averaged more than one per day, for our state, and to this list must be added the lesser casualties where many victims escaped death but were seriously injured. "These roads in order to be always available, at all seasons of the year, must be permanently maintained by the state in much the same manner that the steam railroads are kept up. For this reason I recommend that our state aid roads be subdivided into sections of reasonable lengths, each section to be in charge of an employee of the state whose duty it would be to constantly keep his section in repair and in a passable condition. "Immediate construction of the hard road system approved by the people was one of my platform pledges and I shall exert every coeffr to push the work to early completion. Should it develop that additional legislation may be unnecessary delay in the completion of this most important improvement. Favors Speed on Waterway Project "The construction of the Illinois waterway will be continued without delay in accordance with the mandate of the people and the laws enacted by the general assembly. "I desire to call to the attention of the general assembly to the fact that there are in the state vast areas of rich lands along its water courses which are not under cultivation because they are subject to overflow. These should be reclaimed for cultivation, and I recommend legislation to encourage the reclamation of this valuable addition to our natural resources. "As a farther means of aiding our agricultural resources, I favor the de- at or the fighting champion for people, who seemed to be at the messes his friend, Hon. Len of Illinois. development of co-operative buying and selling in order to place at the disposal of the country districts just as effective organization as are found in the cities and towns. Co-operative buying and selling, intelligently conducted and free from dishonest or grasping tendencies, will insure to the country producer a fair price for his labor and commodities, and to the city consumer the saving of the extortionate profits of corrupt combines, speculators and profiteers. Wants Law to Nab Tax Dodgers "A more than even distribution of the burdens of state and municipal taxation should be attempted without delay. Rich tax dodgers who concern millions of dollars worth of property from state and local assessment officers should be forced to schedule, under oath, all their wealth and pay their just share of the expense of government. With an honest scheduling of property in Illinois, the tax rate for all purposes could be materially reduced and millions of dollars added to state and local revenues, thus relieving the burdens now borne by the taxpayer of moderate means. "I therefore recommend the amendment of our revenue laws so that all tax dodgers would be compelled to fill honest returns, just as they are compelled under federal laws to make timely and accurate returns of their income, and I further recommend that the state inheritance tax be materially increased. "The state tax commission erected by the general assembly in 1919 possesses power over the assessment of all real and personal property, railroad property, capital stock and franchises in this state superior to those delegated to any local assessor or boards of assessors or boards of review. It is the function of this commission to see that M. [Name] Popular public official, who thousands in all parts of this state Public Accounts that Illinois has Popular public official, who can count his friends by the thousands in all parts of this state, who is the best Auditor of Public Accounts that Illinois has ever had. THE BROAD AX JANUARY 15, 1921. ic official, who can count his friends by the parts of this state, who is the best Auditor of that Illinois has ever had. all assessments of property be made relatively just and equal. "I direct the commission to avail its self of the ample powers granted it by the general assembly for the purpose of bringing to light the extensive holdings now hidden from local authorities, but accessible to federal agents for the purpose of relieving the injuices now prevalent in the assessment and collection of state and local taxes. "The redistricting of the state into senatorial and congressional districts on the basis of population as shown by the 1920 federal census is a matter requiring urgent attention. Sueh lines should be established with reference strictly to the equal representation of the people and their convenience in choosing representatives who reflect their will without regard to partisan or factional considerations. Requests Revision of Parole Laws. "The penal institutions of the state should be operated, first, to protect society against the deprudations of the criminally inelined, and, secondly, to bring about, if possible, the reformation of those confined there. It was this humane idea that was responsible for the indeterminate sentence and the parole law, under which offenders committed to penal institutions might be released when, in the opinion of parole officials, there had been sufficient reformation of the prisoner so that it would be safe and advisable to allow him to make a new start in life under the watchful eye of parole officials with power to recommit him in the event that experiment failed. "While such an experiment be justifiable in the ease of the first offender, I do not believe habitual criminals should be released repeatedly to commit further crimes. It has been found in our populous centers a great deal of the crime committed is by experienced and seasoned criminals who have been released under the provisions of the parole law again to prey upon the public. "I recommend a careful survey of this situation by the general assembly with the view of denying to those convicted of previous delinquency the benefits of the parole law. The starting incense in robberies at the point of a revolver suggests the enactment of more drastic penalties for this form of crime, and I request the careful consideration of the general assembly of this problem. Opposes Freedom for Insecure Patients "The care of the wards of the state in our charitable institutions must be in the hands of managing officials of the highest standing, and they will be held to a strict accountability of their stewardship. "Cases have been brought to my attention where I regret to say, helpless patients in our hospitals for the insured were subjected to cruel and brutal treatment by attendants. Coroner's inquests have disbelieved that patients in our insane institutions have sustained at the hands of other patients, serious injuries resulting in death. Such a condition is shocking and intolerable." "Patients are sent to these hospitals for the protection of the public and for their own protection because they are unable to care for themselves. They should be suitably gloved and supplied with an abundance of good, wholesome properly prepared food, and given the best medical attention, and made as comfortable as their physical and mental conditions permit. Upon being committed to the institution, the state owes an obligation to the public and to the patients to see that patients shall not be allowed to roam at large, as has been a common practice, exposing themselves to injury or to death and to public to possible violence. In case where the condition of patients justifies freedom it should be only under strict observance. "Another practice which will be discontinued is that of placing young, in experienced girls in charge of disturbed make patients, where the attendants are subjected to the indelicate language and acts of men who do not know what they are saying or doing. "I believe in reasonable physical exercise, light labor, athletic games and sports, as well as band concerts and other clean entertainments for the patients, in order to make their surroundings as pleasant as possible, thereby assisting in removing from their minds their real or imaginary troubles. "I fully believe the above suggestions if carried out will cause the patients of our state hospitals to respond more readily to medical treatment and hasten recovery where recovery is possible. "We should make it known that real service and merit, and careful, considerate treatment of the wards of the state will be rewarded. We now have many faithful men and women in the service who are conscientiously devoting their lives to this worthy calling. Those so engaged in the care of the inmates of the institutions should be paid a sufficient salary to justify them in making this work their business. "I shall devote my time and energy to the best of my ability, to the service of the state, and I shall require all appointees or employees in places under my control to do the same. Every appointee and employee is expected to give his best and most efficient service to the state. No lazy, incompetent or beutal employees will be retained in the service under any pretense. Urgens Increase in Teachers' Salaries. "It was ordained in the first Amer' can charter for the government of the territory in which we live that schools and the means of education should for ever be encouraged. This sentiment was echoed in our state constitution which declares that "The general assembly shall provide a thorough and efficient system of free schools whereby all children of this state may receive a good common school education." "Our state has never failed in its duty in this regard, and it will not fail now. On account of the importance and bigness of this subject, I shall not attempt here a discussion in detail of particular changes, and shall reserve definite recommendations until the developments of the session, particularly with reference to the amendment of the revenue laws, shall show how far we can go in the adoption of further legislation required by our advancing civilization. "The position of the teacher in our social fabric is one that needs thorough readjustment. Underpay and ingratitude on the part of the public for the invaluable service rendered to the state by the teaching force employed in our public schools has been, too often, the common lot of those faithful servants engaged in the basic work of true Americanization. There should not be an underpaid school teacher in the State of Illinois. "Salaries and school equipment should be such that the very best and highest types of men and women are attracted to the profession of teaching "The common schools, the normal schools and the state university are all seeking to enlarge their respective fields. If we are to extend their usefulness, we must be prepared to increase their appropriations. I say now as I said before my election, that our educational institutions are the foundations of good government and of the well-being of our state. Their improvement should be constantly sought and their growth should be encouraged, for with them lies the future stability of our commonwealth. "The worthy additions requested could be granted without increasing the tax rate if the general assembly gives favorable consideration to the recommendations made in that portion of my message devoted to the subject of taxation. "The upbuilding of healthy citizens, the prolongation of life is one of the purposes of good government. The physical well-being of the mothers, fathers and children of our commonwealth is worthy of the highest consideration. Sound preventive measures and adequate relief provisions are the essentials of a healthy state. "Sanitation, good housing conditions, wholesome surroundings of employment, healthful recreation, pure water and milk, efficient food inspection, all make for clean, red blood coursing in the veins of our people, sound, vigorous bodies and clear, industrious minds. "I stand for a strict enforcement of the laws of Illinois directed toward the prevention and remedying of physical or mental ills which produce disease and epidemics and underlie insanity and crime. "The recent epidemic of influenza in our country has served to call the attention of our people to the need of greater health supervision. I recommend to the general assembly that full time medical health officers be provided for each county in the state such as are now provided for in Chicago, Springfield, La Salle, Bloomington and other cities. I further recommend that every city in Illinois have local health organizations qualified to cope with disease. These health organizations should have under their supervision trained visiting 83 HON. FRANK O. LOWDEN. Ex-Governor of Illinois, who with tears in his eyes bade farewell to his friends and followers in the House of Representatives, Springfield, Monday noon, declaring that it was a hard and difficult task for him to relinquish the duties of his office. nurses, and doctors and nurses should comes up for consideration, and thereby be provided for the medical inspection prevents the forces of organized war at all our schools. "I am reliably informed that at least 20 per cent of the inmates confined in the insane asylums of the state are there as a result of paresis due to venereal disease. Such contagion should be wiped out of Illinois and the United States, and more rigid provisions made for its prevention. Illinois should go further and abolish all places where such diseases have their inception and whence they are spread." This will be true economy for it is cheaper to prevent than to build and maintain institutions to care for the criminal and the infirm. "The registration of births is vital. We have the standard law. We should enforce it. It is essential to the legal and health interests of our newborn. It prevents much blindness, nids the feeding and mothering of babies, helps future citizenship and facilities such rights as are involved in the inheritance of property, securing working age certificates, and traveling unmolested in foreign lands. Recommends State Care for Sick. "We are not with a woeful shortage of trained women to care for our sick not only for times of epidemic, but normally. Illinois should train them sands of women as a health militia preparing them to render first aid in their own homes and enabling them to care for their neighbors in times of sickness, the same as has been so successfully done in Chicago. Such training need in no way interfere with the hospital training schools for professional nurses. I recommend that the general assembly study ways and means to provide proper care for our sick especially the 90 per cent who can neither secure nor afford the services of professionally trained nurses. "I heartily favor the upbuilding of the Illinois state militia and the national guard and naval militia into voluntary organizations of the highest possible efficiency. I shall give my sincere support to all measures and policies, which seek to benefit in proper proportion the military forces of this state. I shall aid and encourage the officers and men of our militia organizations to attain proficiency in their avocations, and quarters and equipment in keeping with the importance and dignity of their generous service to the state. "The affairs of the State of Illinois are inseparably linked with the affairs of the nation, and we have a right to express ourselves upon national policies to which we may become perpetually bound. I feel that I would be remiss in my duty to the people of Illinois if I did not take this occasion to direct their attention to threatening policies confronting the country of which we form a part. "We have emerged from the actual conflict of a great world war. The strain and soreness of that conflict still bears heavily upon most of our people. On top of the grief and distress of our people over the shedding of American blood has come their resentment and anger toward the rich and powerful interests that in the nation's most sorrowful hour and exacted merciless tolls of profits on the necessary and essential commodities for the sustenance of human life. # Opposed to Any League of Nations. "These interests that oppress the people never were and are not now partisan. They operate with equal facility in either the Republican or Democratic party. They are not American, though intensely patriotic in all outward manifestations. They are predatory in character and worldly in their aims and objects." "It is our duty to ourselves and to the people to investigate closely the interests back of every measure that comes up for consideration, and then prevents the forces of organized mass and greed from continuing to rob the massacre. "The so-called covenant of the league of nations advocated by President Wilson was submitted to a senate referendum in accordance with its dictum in the recent election and as solently rejected by an overwhelming vote of the American people. Nevertheless we hear whispers of a proposal for a league of nations or association of nations for the protected guarantee of world peace. If I interpret aright the sentiment of the people of Illinois as well as other states they are in no mood to have their sovereignty subjected to disregard by discredited old world powers or to pool their issues with other states when liberty and the right of the people determine their own political status is more restricted in the own country. "Under no circumstance should the American congress forsake the policy laid down by George Washington by entering into any League or Association of Nations which would violate this country in foreign entitlements or alliances, without first obtaining the proposed covenant of the League or Association of Nations to vote of the American people. "The congress of the United States should again adopt for the approval of the incoming president a resolution declaring our country at peace with the world, that his proclamation may follow lawfully terminating the present war, that, obnoxious wartime legislation may be summarily repealed and that American soldiers now in Europe and Asia in the theater of foreign strife may be returned to our shores forthwith. Urges Bonus for Soldiers. "The soldiers, sailors and marines who responded to their country's military and naval needs, jeopardizing and sacrificing their lives, relinquishing their home ties and foregoing their income-earning opportunities are entitled to every honor and consideration that may be bestowed. My platform favored the payment of a liberal bonus to those men and I urge upon our senators and representatives in Congress the consumption of plans that will bring this about. "And especially do I urge that immediate relief be provided for those who, because of injuries received in the service of their country, are suffering in body and mind, to the end that no American soldier shall become an object of charity." "Compulsory military service or conscription defies the opinion of a free people. It is the ancient instrument of kings and princes and of despotism and tyranny and inevitably induces war. I recommend to the general assembly the presentation of a memorial to the congress of the United States protesting against compulsory military service and conscription for foreign service. "The military policy of the United States directly concerns the people of Illinois. They must bear its burdens and share its benefits with the people of other states. 'To insure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense' are principles on which our system of government is founded. Our national army should be so organized, equipped and disciplined as to serve the fundamental principles of our government comprehensively and should extend no further, and thus help reduce present oppressive taxation. "The American people are now burdened with an amount and variety of federal taxes, due to the war, which is without precedent in the nation, largely owing to unparalleled waste and extravagance practiced by those entrusted with administering expenditures during the period of the war and subsequent thereto. To reduce this oppres- 1 BISHOP ARCHIBALD JAMES CAREY. One of the many warm friends of Governor Small, who presented him with the Bible on which he solemnly swore to uphold the constitution and the laws of the United States and the laws and the constitution of the State of Illinois. and maintain the honor of the nation's just obligations is one of the first problems that should engage the efforts of the new president and congress. "I am pledged to the proposal of exempting from federal taxation income of American citizens of less than $5,000 per annum. The United States government is now collecting in the state of Illinois more than the cost of ships in the Co-operative Society of America and considering the public welfare with reference to the methods adopted by it to accomplish what you claim for it should be thoroughly discussed and analyzed so as to make it clear to the interested public whether it is a benefit or a detriment to the many people who are being solicited to co-operate along the line it advocates. My object is to clarify the situation so that interested persons may enter into its cause, if at all, with a thorough understanding of the methods used and the results likely to be achieved. With this object in view I take the pleasure of extending to you, which either of you can accept, an invitation to enter with me in joint debate at the Wendell Phillips High School, 39th and Prairie avenue, Chicago, or such other place of like capacity on the South Side, on Wednesday, January 26. A. D., 1921, at 8 p. m., or such other convenient time during the month, the subject for discussion being: Resolved. That the Co-operative Society of America is operating in violation of the State Laws of Illinois and is not a safe and sound investment. There shall be five judges. One stake or investment broker and one lawyer, chosen by each side, the fifth judge to be chosen by these four, or by the audience in the event that the four fail to select the fifth judge, said Judges to render the verdict. I take it that if your case is just and beneficial to the public you will have no hesitancy in accepting this challenge and hereby let the searchlight of public scrutiny disclose the merits or demurts of your widespread undertaking. I have therefore sent copies of said challenge to the press and shall expect an acceptance from you not later than January 15. Respectfully yours, JAMES HALE PORTER.—Adv. [Name] [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing forward, with a neutral expression.] HON. EDWARD D. GREEN. igislature from the First Sena- of the "Anti-Mob and Lynch Hon, Len Small will make an of this state. Formerly member of the Legislature from the First Senatorial district of Illinois, author of the "Anti-Mob and Lynch Law," who feels positive that Hon. Len Small will make an exceedingly fine chief executive of this state. sion and maintain the honor of the nation's just obligations is one of the first problems that should engage the efforts of the new president and congress. "I am pledged to the proposal of exempting from federal taxation incomes of American citizens of less than $5,000 per annum. The United States government is now collecting in the state of Illinois more than the cost of administering the state and the counties and municipalities therein. This excess is entirely disproportionate to necessities. "I shall nim to execute the laws fairly and equitably toward all, and accord to the people of Illinois their inherent rights of free speech, free press and prosecute assembly as provided for in our federal and state constitution. It has been well said that justice is the end of all government" and justice reflects the greatest desire of the overwhelming majority of the masses of the people. I shall at all ages and under all circumstances renounce any individual allegiance to the constitution of the United States and the state of Illinois, and hold myself in respect the decree to the laws of our state and country and to my oath of obedience." A GALLENGE TO HARRISON PARKER, TRUSTEE AND W. W. LUCS. GENERAL AGENT, RESPECTIVELY. OF THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MAIN OPFICE. 17 N. LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO, ILLS. James Hale Porter. January 10, 1921. Harrison Parker, Trustee and W. W. Luens, General Agent, of the Co-operative Society of America, Chicago. Gentlemen—In view of your activity toward promoting the sale of Member- ALDERMAN JACKSON SEEKS TO HONOR THE RACE AND MEM- ORY OF LLEUTENANT GILES. At the meeting of the City Council last Wesnesday, Alderman Robert R. Jackson, introduced an ordinance to change the name of Forest avenue to Giles avenue in commemoration of the memory of Lieut. George L. Giles, of the 370th Infantry (Old Eighth) who was killed in France and who fell in the line of duty in the world's war. This is a deserved honor and a tribute to the life and character of a splendid young man who made the supreme sacrifice and paid the price of a soldier's service to his race, his country and his flag. THE ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Chicago. Section 1. That the name of Forest avenue lying between E. 31st street and E. 39th street, be and the same is hereby changed to Giles avenue. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts or ordinances conflicting with this ordinance, be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. WHIST AND DINNER PARTY IN HONOR OF MRS. LOTTIE MERE- DITH COOPER OF NEW The most brilliant and swellest affair of the season was the whist and dinner dance given in honor of Mrs. Lottie M. Cooper by Mrs. Julia Gieger Johnson of 4800 Champlain avenue Mrs. Johnson was a girlhood friend of Mrs. Cooper. The magnificent residence was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being pink with roses and carnations in profusion. As the guests approached the palatial residence they were much impressed with the canopied entrance and long line of motor cars. There were twelve tables of whisk and guests were entertained with muslie. The first prize, a cut glass fern dish was won by Mrs. Mame Carrol; the booby, a lovely silk hand bag, was awarded to Mrs. George C. Hall. Mrs. Cooper was presented with a beautiful silver soup ladle. Among those present were: Mesdames Belle Patton, Sib Bell, Florence Brent, Rose Hardin, De Pannie Emanuel, Dollie Smith Jennings, Mrs. Goo, C. Hall, Maude Lawrence, Bee Shoackwil, Jessie De Priest, Florence Jones, Marie Wheeler, Jean Shaw, G. Shreves, Jillia Martin, Euk Wilson, Mattie Thompson, Julia Thompson, Mabel Washington, Alberta M. Smith, Etta Shoackwil, Gentledu Bay, Mame Oden, Edna Burn, Irene Lewis, Ernestine Brown, Florence Leary, Carrie Shanklin, H. Hill, Le Jackson, W. McIntyre, Garnett, Mame Doolson, Hazel Turner, Leont Gee Riley, Misses Laura and Nettie French, Elizabeth Clark, Edith Hill, and others. At night Mrs. Johnson served an elaborate course dinner to about twenty-five guests, after which dancing was inudged in, Mrs. Johnson was the recipient of much congratulation upon the success of the party. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MOSES RATCLiff. Wednesday, January 5, Mr. Moses Ratcliff, 3739 Elmwood avenue, passed away at the Illinois Central Hospital, for some years Mr. Ratcliff had faith fully worked for the Illinois Central Railroad at the Twelfth Street Station and by his straightforward conduct he had won the respect of all of its head officials. Funeral services were held over his remains Monday morning, January 10 at St. Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church, Thirty-seventh and Langey avenue, Interment Lincoln cemetery. Revs. Hendricks, John W. Robinson, and T. A. Roach conducted the funeral services. Rev. J. W. Blackwell, pastor of Walter's A. M. E. Zion Church was also present. The members of St. Mark M. E. Church contributed some of the beautiful floral oeffrings, and one of its members read a contribution in behalf of Mr. Rateliff. Mr. Rateliff was the leader of Class No. 5 of St. Catherine and Mr. Fox read a paper touching upon that fact. He was also a local preacher and was a preacher steward and Mr. Carter read a paper setting forth that fact. The Stewardess Board of St. Catherine Church presented some beautiful floral oeffrings. The Progressive Club of the same church donated a handsome sum of money to Mrs. Rateliff, who was devoted and faithful to him to the end. Mr. Rateliff is survived by his good wife, Mrs. Rateliff, other relatives and numerous warm friends to mourn his death. MRS. ELIEABETH LINDSAY DAVIS RAN DOWN AND SERIOUSLY JURED BY A FAST SPEEDING AUTOMOBILE. Wednesday morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, 3710 Indiana avenue, was run down while she was in the act of crossing Michigan avenue at Thirty-seventh street, by a fast speeding automobile. Her right limb above the knee was broken in one or two places. She was conveyed to the Fort Dearborn Hospital, where she is receiving the best medical attention. The doctors are holding out strong hopes that she will survive the terrible shock and injury which she sustained. THE BROAD AX JANUARY 15.1921. --- HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The officers and stockholders of the W. A. Wallace Bakery Co., Ine., 3600 State street, met Saturday evening, Jan. 8, in their annual meeting. Plans for the development of the business were adopted and a new Board of Directors elected for the term. OUT IN SUBURBS A large number of people from the city visited Morgan Park during the week inspecting property for sale and many making purchases. A few seen were Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Nettie Anderson, 3234 Vernon avenue. CONVALESCING Mrs. M. Isabella Chapelle who has been confined for three weeks at Fort Dearborn Hospital, is slowly convalescing at the home of her sister, Mrs. Burtwell, 5760 Grove avenue. LEAVES CITY. Attorney A. Morris Williams of Springfield, Ill., who spent the week end in the city on important business has returned to his home. Attorney Williams stands well in fraternal circles. OPENS GROCERY Ike Rhymes, a salesman of Morgan Park property for the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street, has opened a first-class grocery store at 11156 S Ashland avenue, adjoining his residence. DEVISING PLANS M. T. Bailey, President, the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street, is trying to devise some plan or plans by which he and others might be able to build for every purchaser of lots in Morgan Park through the Bailey Realty Co. by early spring. Mr. Bailey is enjoying the hearty co-operation of many of these people. INTO LARGER QUARTERS Johnson, Gaus and Scurry, huber dashers, who were formerly located at 3007 State street, have moved into the large and spacious store on the northeast corner of State and 36th streets where they hope to do a larger business. CHIPS Miss Irene Hodlin attended the meeting of Alpha Phi Alpha at Kansas City, Mo., during the Christmas octave. Mrs. Julius Jackson, 614 E. 46th street, has returned to the city after a plausent visit with Mr. and Mrs. James Simms, Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Clarice Chappel, formerly of Chicago, has returned to her home in Toledo, Ohio, after spending a joyous fortnight with old friends here. When seen at the Avenue Theatre last Saturday, Miss Chappel said that Chicago had lived up to its reputation of knowing how to entertain, as Chicago alone knows how. Mrs. Maggie Mai Huggins-Jones, 446 E. 46th street, was a charming dinner hostess to Miss Clarice Chappel during the latter's recent visit to Chicago. The Phyllis Whettley Club will meet at the Home, Wednesday afternoon Jan. 19, at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Ida Mingle of the Unity Church, will be the speaker. Subject: "Suffrage and Its Relation to Religion." The public is invited. Refreshments. NEWS ITEMS. The Travelogue by Dr. Mary F. Waring at Grace Presbyterian Lyceum on last Sunday was highly interesting. Dr Waring will be the speaker at St Mark's Lyceum in the near future. The Arbor Vitae Club met at the residence of Mrs. Maude Samuels, 504 E. 33rd place, on Friday, the seventh, for election of officers. Mrs. Ambrose Gordon was elected President, Mrs. Thos. Jefferson, Vice President; Mrs. P. Charles Downs, Secretary; Mrs. Maude Samuels, Treasurer; Mrs. Fred P. Greene, Club Reporter. On last Sunday, January 9, 1921, Pilgrim Baptist Congregation, formerly at the Stone Church, 37th street and Indiana avenue, moved into their beautiful new Church Home at 33rd boulevard and Indiana avenue. The Recital at Lincoln Center on the evening of the 12th inst., given by Maude Cuney Hare, Pianist, assisted by William H. Richardson, Baritone, afforded a treat to music lovers. The oation given the participants at each appearance attested the high appreciation of the audience. As manager, Mr. Avendorph has a faculty for selecting the best in music and literary fields which goes to develop our artistic consciousness. If you like our News Items, TELL YOUR FRIENDS; if you don't like them—TELL US. THE MEMORIAL HALL The above flashlight picture of the opening of the Binga State Bank, Monday, January 3, 1921, was taken exclusively for The Broad Ax by R. M. Bradach, Photographer, 1145 W. 63rd street. Reading from left to right: First, Mr. Julius F. Taylor; second, Mr. T. J. Johnson; third, Miss Marvelyn Cantey; fourth, Miss Inez Cantey; fifth, the silver loving cup presented to Mr. Binga by his former employes; sixth, Mr. Jesse Binga, President of the Binga State Bank of Chicago; seventh, Miss Violet Galloway; eighth, Miss Lucile Adams; ninth, Mr. Harry Gaines; tenth, Mrs. Lucile Farmer; eleventh, Mr. William Jones; twelfth, Mr. John Bell. MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WAS DEPOSITED IN THE BANK ON THE OPENING DAY AND WITH THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS PAID IN ON THE CAPITAL STOCK THE BINGA STATE BANK HAD MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FLASH UP BEFORE THE EYES OF MR. HERMAN, REPESENTING HON. ANDREW RUSSELL, AUDITOR OF STATE. ONE WHITE BUSINESS MAN DEPOSITED SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ON THE OPENING DAY, UNIVERSAL LODGE NO. 65, MASONS, MR. EDWARD HILL, SECRETARY, DEPOSITED TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND MANY OLD COLORED MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAD NEVER BEFORE PLACED ONE DOLLAR IN ANY BANK DUG UP THEIR MONEY AND DEPOSITED IT IN THE BINGA STATE BANK. MR. JAMES P. McMANUS, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, WAS PRESENT AND INFORMED JULIUS F. TAYLOR THAT THE BINGA STATE BANK WOULD CONTINUE TO CLEAR THROUGH THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. THE FORMER EMPLOYES OF PRESIDENT BINGA PRESENTED HIM WITH A BEAUTIFUL SILVER LOVING CUP, AND MANY BASKETS OF RARE AND BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WERE PRESENTED TO HIM BY SOME OF HIS WARM FRIENDS. Monday morning the Binga State Bank, State street and 36th place threw its doors open to the public, it has the honor and the distinction of being the first bank in this state to be under state control, to be run or managed by colored people, the Binga State Bank becomes the lawful successor of the Jesse Binga private bank which had on deposit at the time it was merged into the Binga State Bank well onto one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and the old and new depositors now amount to more than five thousand and all day long on Monday the opening day thousands of men and women, both white and colored, were in evidence in the bank depositing all kinds of money right and left, some of them for the first time in their lives opened savings accounts. The new Binga State Bank was beautifully decorated with many rare and beautiful flowers, ferns and potted plants in honor of the history making occasion. The most beautiful token of friendship presented to President Binga was a richly engraved gold lined, silver loving cup, it being the gift to him by the following young women and men who have honestly and faithfully worked for him for many years and who will continue in their various positions with the Binga State Bank: Miss Bessie Cantey, Miss Lucille Adams, Miss Inez Cantey, Miss Violette Galloway, Miss Marvine Cantey, Mr. Wm. Burney and Mr. Harry Scott. Among the others who assisted to make the occasion one long-to be remembered in the way of contributing lovely or exceedingly beautiful flowers, was Mrs. C. J. Mozee, large basket of mixed flowers; Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jackson, basket of American beauty roses; Mr. and Mrs. William A. Robin- son, ladder, which was made up with many kinds of lovely flowers and the three rows of letters wished President Binga good luck, success and continued prosperity and that exquisite floral design cost more than fifty dollars and we have never beheld anything more beautiful; Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott, flowered wreath; Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Langston, large vace of American beauty roses and carnations, aside from the beautiful flowers sweet music gushed forth all day long from a photograph which was just the thing for the happy and joyous occasion. The main banking room is well onto one hundred and twenty-five feet long; the private office of President Binga is located in the rear along with the Directors' room and the safety deposit vaults which are steel constructed fire and burglar proof. Mr. C. N. Langston, Chashier, is located right in the front part of the bank which enables his eyes to fall on everyone just as soon as they enter the bank. Mrs. Lueile Farmer is located in the same inclosure with him as his private secretary and stenographer. The Binga State Bank opened at 9 o'clock and remained open until 8 o'clock in the evening in order to give all a chance to deposit their money and right up to the last minute the people continued to pour their money into the Binga State Bank, white and colored, rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, one Jewish merchant doing business in the neighborhood deposited six thousand dollars and he felt very happy to be able to transact his banking business right under his own eyes, showing that he has absolute faith in the soundness of the Binga State Bank. Mr. Edward Hill, Secretary of Universal Lodge No. 65 Masons, deposited twelve hundred dollars belonging to that lodge and many old colored men and women who in the past had never attempted to transact any banking business brought forth their hard earned savings and placed them for safe keeping in the Binga State Bank. Near 6 o'clock on that evening while the writer was eyeing each and every one who entered the bank in rushed Mr. Herman, representing Hon. Andrew Russel, Auditor of Public Accounts for the State of Illinois and without waiting for one minute he ran right into one of the money eagles and assumed a cold attitude "I am from Missouri and you must show me" and then President, Binga, Mr. Langston and Miss Inez Canvey got real busy for a few moments and in less time than it takes to count 20 they had over three hundred thousand dollars stacked up in front of Mr. Herman, showing that the money for the one hundred and twenty thousand dollars had all been fully paid in for the capital stock, then Mr. Herman drew on his over cost and before departing he declared that the Binga State Bank had more than conformed to all of the laws of the State of Illinois governing or controlling banks and that it was O. K. in every respect. It so happened that Mr. James P. McManus, 2nd Vice President of the 1st National Bank of Chicago, caused into the bank just about the time that Mr. Herman struck it and while Mr. MeManus did no doubt that President Binga did not make good although he wanted to be in a position so that he could inform the head officials of the First National Bank just what he had beheld with his own eyes; then Mr. MeManus extended his hand to President Binga and heartily congratulated him over the success which had followed in his foot steps on up until he had become the President of the first colored bank to be under state control within the confines of the great State of Illinois. In departing for his home Mr. McManus informed the writer that the Binga State Bank in the future as in the past would continue to clear through the First National Bank of Chicago. The officers and Directors of the Binga State Bank are as follows: Jesse Binga, President; Chas. S. Jackson, Undertaker, Vice-President; R. S. Abbott, Editor Chicago Defender; W. A. Robinson, Attorney-at-Law; H. R. Smith, Physician; Col. John R. Marshall, Member of State Board of Pardons; U. G. Dailey, Physician and Surgeon; C. N. Langston, Cashier. Mrs. Jesse Binga, whose face was wreathed in pleasant smiles all day long, assisted by Mrs. C. N. Langston, was on hand to warmly greet her many lady friends and the people in general and President and Mrs. Binga feel very grateful indeed to their hosts of friends and to all others who have so loyally rallied to the support of the Binga State Bank of Chicago. INSPIRED TO PUSH ON. Rev. W. A. Blackwell, Pastor of Walter's A. M. E. Zion Church, 3800 Dearborn st., is highly pleased with the work accomplished by the church since he has been in charge. A few evenings ago the mortgage was burnt and other indebtedness paid in full. Rev. Blackwell has been inspired to go on in the work. A GREAT REVIVAL A great revival is being conducted at Grant Memorial A. M. E. Chapel, 4000 Evans avenue, of which Rev. T. L. Scott is pastor, by Rev. David Johnson, D. D., of Lexington, Ky. Already sixty additions have been made to the church. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forest avenue, head of the Households of Capital Stock( $100,000 Binga St OF CH inga State Ba OF CHICAGO Binga State Bank OF CHICAGO FULLY ORGANIZED BINGA STATE BANK, 3633 So. State BINGA STATE BANK, 3633 So. State BINGA STATE BANK, 3633 So. State Street C. N. LANGSTON, Cashier JESSE BINGA, President CHAS. S. JACKSON, Undertaker, Vice-President R. S. ABOTT, Editor Chicago Defender. W. A. ROBINSON, Attorney-at-Law. HOWARD U. WASHINGT J. STANLEY DURKEE, EMMETT J. SCOTT, A.M., Collegiate and Prof. Junior College, covering the Fresh- leading to the Senior Colleges. Senior College, consisting of the Sec- Journalism, and Commerce and degrees. A. B. or B. S.; A. B. or nalism; B. S. in Commerce. School of Applied Science, four year C. E.; B. S. in E. E. B. S. in M. in Agriculture, and B. S. in Hous. School of Music, four year course, g School of Religion, three year course, g ploma and Correspondence Course School of Law, three year evening co School of Medicine, including Medi- leges. Four year course for Me- years for Pharmaceutical studu M. D., D. D. S, Phar. C. Students may enter for Collegiate quarter. REGISTRATION: Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter For Catalog and Information wri- t DWIGHT O. W. HO Howard University, BOOKS ASTROLOGY A COMPLETE EXPOSITION ASTROLOGY. 2001 Also 6th and 7th Books of Moses, Magical Ancient Hebrew. 19 Rev. J. M. Webb's famous books, Civilization," 85c, Alba The Negro Year Book B Other good books worth reading. HAYES' BOOK STORE. 3640 ST. CU - O For Co HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. STANLEY DURKEE, A. M., Ph. D., Professor JEETT J. SCOTT, A. M., LL. D., Secretary-T. Collegiate and Professional School College, covering the Freshman and Sophomore ing to the Senior Colleges. College, consisting of the Schools of Liberal Arts, ism, and Commerce and Finance, granting re- s. A. B. or B. S.; A. B. or B. S. in Education; ; B. S. in Commerce. Applied Science, four year course, giving de- B. S. in E. E. B. S. in M. E., B. S. in Archi- culture, and B. S. in Household Economics. Music, four year course, giving degree of Musi- Religion, three year course, giving degree of B. and Correspondence Courses.) Law, three year evening course, giving degree Medicine, including Medical, Dental, Pharm- Four year course for Medical and Dental S for Pharmaceutical students. Following de D. D. S., Phar. C. may enter for Collegiate Work at the begin- quarter. REGISTRATION: Autumn Quarter.....September 27 to 29. Winter Quarter.....January 3. Spring Quarter.....March 19 and 21. Tatalog and Information write DWIGHT O. W. HO...MES, Registrar University, HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. J. STANLEY DURKEE, A. M., Ph. D., President EMMETT J. SCOTT, A. 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Four year course for Medical and Dental Students; three years for Pharmaceutical students. Following degrees given: M. D., D. D. S., Phar. C. Students may enter for Collegiate Work at the beginning of any quarter. REGISTRATION: Autumn Quarter.....September 27 to 29, 1920 Winter Quarter .....January 8, 1921 Spring Quarter.....March 19 and 21, 1921 For Catalog and Information write DWIGHT O. W. HOLMES, Registrar Howard University, Washington, D. C. ASTROLOGY IMPLETE EXPOSITION OF THE SCIENCE ASTROLOGY. 200 PAGES—$1.50 Also Books of Moses, Magical Spirit-Art, Transla Ancient Hebrew. 190 Pages—$1.50 M. Webb's famous books, "The Black Man, Civilization," 85c, Alberta Magnet, $1.50. The Negro Year Book By Monroe N. Work good books worth reading. 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