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The Fourteenth Annual Session or Convention, of The National Grand Council, of The Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, Held Forth This Week at The Wendell Phillips High School, 39th Street and Prairie Avenue. Hon. William Herbert Fields, The National Grand Master, Who is Serving His Fourteenth Consecutive Year, Ably Presided Over Its Sessions. MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DELEGATES, INCLUDING MANY PROMINENT PERSONS FROM MAINE TO CALIFORNIA, INVADED THIS CITY AND TOOK PART IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. HON. WILLIAM HERBERT FIELDS, NATIONAL GRAND MASTER OF THE ANCIENT UNITED KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA, UNITED STATES AND POSSESSIONS, DELIVERED HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE COL. MILTON T. BAILEY, AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS SAW TO IT, THAT ALL THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS WERE PROVIDED WITH ALL THE COMFORTS. HE ALSO DELIVERED THE WELCOME ADDRESS TO THEM, IN PLACE OF MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON. JULIUS F. TAYLOR DELIVERED THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO THE VISITORS, IN BEHALF OF THE COLORED NEWSPAPERS OF CHI- Monday morning more than five hundred delegates residing in all parts of the United States belonging to or members of the National Grand Council of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa assembled in the Wendel Phillips High School building, 39th and Prairie avenue to play their prominent parts in conducting the affairs in connection with the 14th annual session or convention of that most flourishing order, which now has more than fifty thousand members scattered throughout Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Oklahoma, California and Michigan, under the leadership of the State Grand Queen, Mrs. Eliza Jackson, who is at all times ably assisted by Col. M. T. Bailey. The order has more than four thousand loyal and active members. Hon. William Herbert Fields, National Grand Master, who has been elected to succeed himself once each year for the past 14 years, called it to order and with rare skill and diplomacy and in the most pleasing manner presided over its sessions or deliberations. The first day sessions ran somewhat as follows: Song by the National Grand Chaplain, Grand Officers and delegates; invocation, Rev. T. L. Scott, National Grand Chaplain; reading the call, Dr. George M. Cathrell, National Grand Secretary-Treasurer; approving of program as the official rules for the government of this fourteenth annual session; appointment of Committee on Credentials by National Grand Master; recess until 2 p.m.; instructions to the subordinate secretaries by the National Secretary-Treasurer; convening of the National Grand Council at 2 p.m.; report of the Committee on Credentials; annual message of the National Grand Master. Monday evening the National Grand Council convened at the People's Movement Club rooms, 3140 Indiana avenue, where a platform meeting and reception was held in honor of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa. The following was the order of the exercises of the evening: Open ode, A. U. K. and D. of A; invocation, Rev. Samuel L. R. Gibson; music; introduction of Col. Milton T. Bailey, who was duly authorized to represent Mayor William Hale Thompson, who was unable to be present on that happy and very delightful occasion, and Col. Bailey's address of welcome on behalf of the city of Chicago was well received, and National Grand Master Fields called on Dr. O. F. Pederre to THE BROAD AX We hope you will be well entertained and cared for during this Grand Session and that our discipline will be of such that it cannot be questioned. We have striven to make this session one of the grandest since the history of the organization. The A. U. K. and D. of A. is one among the grandest organizations ever originated from Negro brain, every year adds to its number and influence and we as an integral part of it, are I hope performing our share of the work for which it was organized with zeal and earnestness. Our Motto is "Race Reciprocity" aside from its practice, the extension of mental, moral and religious culture is one of our objects. Grand Officers: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in Unity." The Benevolence of God is one of his moral attributes, that attribute which delights in the happiness of intelligent beings. "God is Love." The highest exercise of Charity is Charity toward the unchallengable. I shall not worry your patience with a lengthy remark but insist on those who have not considered carefully our motto and carried out the principles of U. B. L. & C. to think on your way and say as did the Disciples did not our hearts burn while she talked with us by the way. CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1921. 101 THE HEAD OFFICIALS OF THE CHICAGO NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT DRAW THE COLOR OR RACIAL LINES. Hon. Thomas Carey, Its President, Who Is Free From Race or Religious Prejudice, Heartily Invites His Colored Friends to Buy Stock in the Company. It is a well known fact that the vast majority of the old line' or the legal reserve life insurance companies scattered throughout this broad land will not write any insurance on the lives of colored people, their head officials have no use for their hard earned money and the most of the life insurance companies which will write insurance on the lives of colored people always aim to charge Department, by Mrs. Louise Hayden White, National Secretary-Treasurer, Juvenile Department. Response by Mrs. Elizabeth Kimbough, State Grand Queen of New York. Mrs. Kimbough is one of the newest reigning Queens belonging to the order but she made a fine impression, and greatly delighted the vast audience which had crowded into the club rooms despite the heavy rains. While responding to 'Mrs. Louise Hayden White, Mrs. Dora Connon, National Grand Queen, Mrs. Leona Dixon, National Grand Princess and Mrs. Nettie Speedy were among the other speakers. Mrs. Blanche Dorssey Peyton sang a beautiful solo. Mr. Julius F. Taylor closed the speaking program and extended hearty greetings and a royal welcome to all the members of the National Grand Council, delegates, and to all the strangers within the broad walls of this great and wonder- HON. THOMAS CAREY them much more than they charge the whites for writing the same kind of policy, such tactics always works a hardship on the part of the colored people. Such a short and narrow minded race prejudice policy will not be adhered to by Hon. Thomas Carey and the other officials of the Chicago National Life Insurance Company, for President Carey firmly believes that there are any number of the best and the finest white men in this country that can be found any place on earth who are more than willing to deal fairly with the Negro at all times. At the same time there are many bad white men who will not deal fairly with anybody. He is also firmly convinced that there are many good colored men and women who are highly deserving to receive fair ful city on behalf of the newspapers published in the interest of the colored race. At the end of the orating a grand public reception was tendered by the Councils of Chicago to the delegates and friends, the most tempting refreshments were served and an orchestra discoursed sweet dancing music during the reception. Second Day, Tuesday, Aug. 2. Convening of the National Grand Council at 12:30 p. m. Invocation—National Grand Chaplain. Reading of minutes of previous session. Reports of the Most Excellent Queens and Mother Queens. Report of the State Grand Queen. Reports of the National Grand treatment at the hands of their white fellow citizens and that there are many bad colored people who are a disgrace to their race and are not worthy to receive any consideration at the hands of any one. In view of all these cold facts, President Carey who has always been friendly disposed towards decent and highly respectable colored people boldly states, open and above board, that all upright and self-respecting colored men who can successfully undergo and pass the same medical examination which is dished up to the whites that the colored people can secure their life insurance at the same rate that the whites will pay for it in the Chicago National Life Insurance Company. See announcement in another column of this paper. Officers and Delegates representing Officer's Councils. Before the National Grand Council adjourned Tuesday afternoon it was addressed by Rev. D. P. Jones of this city, Dr. C. M. Powell, Dr. Harris and Prof. Williams of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. S. D. Davis, and Rev. S. D. Davis, inspector general of Indianapolis, Ind.; Col. M. T. Bailey and Julius F. Taylor and by several others, and at the conclusion of our remarks National Grand Master Fields called on Mrs. Dora Cannon, National Grand Queen, to reply to them, which she did to the queen's taste. Tuesday evening all the high officers, queens and delegates attended a grand musical concert at the Grant Memorial Chapel, 46th and Evans avenue, and Rev. F. L. Scott, its pastor and National Grand Chaplain, (Continued on page 2. column 4) HON. WILLIAM HERBERT FIELDS, NATIONAL GRAND MASTER OF THE ANCIENT UNITED KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA, UNITED STATES AND POSSESSIONS, DELIVERED HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE OR ADDRESS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 2, 1921, AT THE WENDELL PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO, ILL. TO THE NATIONAL DEPUTY GRAND MASTER, NATIONAL GRAND QUEEN, NATIONAL GRAND OFFICERS, DELEGATES AND FRIENDS. GREETINGS. While the political and social affairs of mankind are for the present simmering with only minor eruptions here and there the world is suffering an acute industrial crisis, grimly facing the inevitable as to escape the effects of the past six years. Thus the fall that was bound to come did come and in its waste and hectic overestimation were the greatest in the history, so the troublous penalties are world-wide and intense as never before. Though the past year was an anxious one indeed for American business men, who proved no exception to the rule that the obviously inevitable in business always comes with some surprise, but this country's resources are so great in relation to its losses from the war, and are so well organized to withstand shock, that it promises to go through the ordeal of readjustment with less suffering than any other nations. Irrespective of this financial crisis our fraternity has progressed more rapidly, both financially and numerically in the past fiscal year than in any similar period. The past year has seen the launching of African Knight and Daughterhood in the States of New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Iowa, and the purchasing of a most beautiful structure for our `headquarters in the city of St Louis, the birthplace of African Knighthood and Daughterhood. The chartered members who have retentive memories have not forgotten the great struggle back in 1908 when the grand old State of Missouri granted this institution its first charter under the name of the District Grand Council A. U. K. and D. of A. The next two years were years of anxiety, patience and endurance, there were the faithful few officers whose ambition for greater things gave both their time and energy to the betterment of our fraternity; their efforts combined with those of your humble servant were not futile for August 8, 1910, saw the birth and incorporation of the National Grand Council, Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa with jurisdiction over the United States and its possessions. The creation of this body gave us the right to establish councils over this broad expanse. It was not to be expected that the task which then lay before us was an easy one. Fortunately there were a few courageous members, loyal to the cause, who entered the field to do for African Knight and Daughterhood what others had done for other sister institutions much the senior of this order. With our shoulders to the wheel, with the right kind of push and vim the success of this grand order has been wonderfully evidenced. The members showed the will, the officers the way and as a result our new headquarters sprang forth. The fiscal year, past, has not been a period of depression. It has been a time when we exercised caution wisdom and courage. The state of action indulged by our members, generally, has had a decided influence upon inciting to the activities of the officials the desire to accomplish greater things. The officers have secured for this institution its own building; the purchasing of this magnificent structure has meant many, many hours of hard work, and exhaustive methods of economy and study. The opportunities for our future success are pronounced. It rests with you sir knights and daughters, as to whether the ensuing year will reap as great a harvest as the past fiscal year. The fraternal harvest is great, members, shall the laborers be few? Surely not, with the multitudinous membership for which the A. U. K. and D. of A. can now boast. The history of our past boons—now let is continue. In reference to the official of this grand and noble organization I can conscientiously say that much credit is due the majority; as soon as they clearly understood what was necessary to be done they proceeded to do it with characteristic promptness and efficiency; results always fellow intelligent action and were soon apparent in the continued progress of our order. Object of the Order. The public having recognized the existence of gratitude, affection, devotion and loyalty in our fraternal relations and the ideal relationship of friendship and kinship existing readily felt the need and co-operation of such an institution and became affiliated, therefore, the great increase in membership during the fiscal year. Our fraternity has played an important part in the development of our people. Built upon firm foundation it has been one of the havens of sure refuge during the cloud of financial depression over our country. Just as the charity institutions generally have been a boon to the nation, so has our organization, the A. U. K. and D. of A. has been an aid to the community in which our councils are located. The closing of the many industrial plants during the past year has occasioned financial depression. Illness and want have as usual accompanied this state of affairs not a single case in connection with this order has gone on record as having denied one member or a member's family assistance. It has been one of the chief aims of this fraternity to relieve distress in any form wherever it exists among our members. Our loyalty has won for us the commendation of the masses, both in and out of the order. Sir Knights and Daughters, it does not appear that the great success achieved by the American Negroes as soldiers in the World's War had any bearing with the relieving of conditions of injustice practiced upon our people throughout the United States. Instead of the betterment the affairs have become corrupt throughout the country, right here in the city, Chi- (Continued on page 2, column 5) THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, indulds 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 6x Months ..... $1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. 206 So. Elizabeth St, Chicago, 111 Phone Wenworth 2897 Associate Editor DR. M. A. MAJORS 4700 South State Street Phone Drexel 1416 VOL. XXVI No. 46 AUGUST 6, 1921 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. DEATH OF ROBERT E. BURKE. HE WAS FOR MANY YEARS A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. The latter part of last week Mr. Robert E. Burke, who was one of the best known political leaders or politicians in the United States, closed his eyes in death, at the Michael Reese Hospital. It can be truly said that Mr. Burke was the little Napolean in politics, for when he was on the top of the tidal wave of political popularity and strength he made and unmade mayors of Chicago, judges of the circuit and superior courts of Cook county, aldermen, congressmen and members of the legislature, and under the reign of Mayor Carter H. Harrison, the second, the power was absolute. It naturally followed that he made many strong or warm friends and many lasting or, bitter enemies. His remains were borne from his late home, 1432 North La Salle street, followed by his devoted wife, Mrs. Burke, other relatives and many friends on Monday morning, to the church of the Immaculate Conception, where solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Ferring, assisted by Rev. Harry A. Darche, hero chaplain of the Sixth Marines, and Rev. Father J. D. Campbell, of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. A choir under the direction of Miss Agnes McLaughlin, organist, sang the mass, and among the ushers were Frank Doyle, assistant custodian of the County building, and Edward Tracy. Burial was at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Burke was always true to his true friends, regardless of their color or nationality. Many years ago when he was at the height of his power and glory Mr. Burke employed Jacob Harris, his colored friend, to look after the famous county democracy rooms, and after that far famed silk hatted organization weht down Mr. Burke secured a position for Mr. Harris in the city hall, and later on in the county building, where he is still employed and for many years Mr. Harris has lived at the home of Mr. Burke and he will still continue to reside there and look after Mrs. Burke, and the other members of the family. For more than twenty years Mr. Burke was one of our warm friends and a supporter of this paper, and we join with his many other friends and deeply regret his passing on out of this world. NEGROES GAIN 67 PER CENT WHITES 14, IN ILLINOIS. Washington, D. C.-The Negro population of the state of Illinois increased 67.1 per cent in the period from 1910 to 1920, while the increase in white population for the same period was 14 per cent, according to census statistics, which have been made public, giving the composition of the population according to sex, color and nativity. The Negro population of the state, according to the census figures in 1920, was 182,274. The total population of the state, 6,485,280, comprised 3,304,833 males and 3,180,447 females. The corresponding figures for 1910 were as follows: Total, 5,638,591; males, 2,911,674; females, 2,726,917. 83 HON. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON Mayor of Chicago, Father of the Pageant of Progress, Which Will Be of Undying Benefit to All the People Residing in the Middle West. MAYOR THOMPSON PERFORMS being, and here we are at the very peak of human endeavor reinforced by the "I Will" spirit of this great western metropolis capable of sup GREAT WORK FOR HUMANITY. DOUBTLESS HIS GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT. By M. A. Majors. The Pageant of Progress is one of the big thoughts of Mayor Thompson. It is in size the kind that real statesmen contemplate. He thought of it because he has a heart big enough to think of things that can help all of humanity. Mayor Thompson is not narrow, but broad and deep. He loves Chicago like a child should love its parents, and so he thinks and feels the noble impulses of a nobleman, realizing that he has an abundance of friends who love him and would go to any length for him should it become necessary. This child of his brain (the Pageant of Progress) has grown to such proportion and magnitude that his enemies have to give him praise in spite of their hatred for the man. In a thousand ways it helps humanity. He has touched the dead corpse of public credit, and it sprang upon its feet. He has smote the rock of national resources and immense streams of revenue burst forth. A business awakening has commenced, already all over America hundreds of thousands of idle men are today returning to their work. Machinery harnessed to electricity is beginning to roar the glad tidings of indefatigable industry. A hundred thousand homes made happy are worth while. A noble humanitarian thought converted this country into a happy thriving nation. The prairie needed the plow. The forest needed the ax. The sawmills were idle. Mayor Thompson saw thousands of his fellow men walking the streets with nothing at all to do. It got next to his great big brother heart, and he told his adversaries to throw away their hammers and get a horn. The Boosters' Club of Chicago came into ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. PATRICK J. CARR The Honest and Up-to-Date Treasurer of Cook Co Proven Himself to Be One of the Best Busi Great City, Who Will Be Nominated and Elect Responsible Position in 1922. The Honest and Up-to-Date Treasurer of Cook County, Who Has Proven Himself to Be One of the Best Business Men in This Great City, Who Will Be Nominated and Elected to His Present Responsible Position in 1922. being, and here we are, at the very peak of human endeavor reinforced by the "I Will" spirit of this great western metropolis capable of supplying the markets of the world with food, machinery, clothing and a thousand other world necessities of the human race. Chicago can boast of her big hearted mayor whose constructive mind is too busy to heed the barking dogs at his heels. He is going forward doing things for the public honor, and for the public good. The very business life of Chicago feels the throb, and thrill of Mayor Thompson in all its varied ramifications. Perhaps no one thing has done so much for Chicago coming up out of its stupor consequent of the war and its unsettled conditions which were so apparent, even to the smallest business operatives, as this wonderful big exposition the magnitude of which startles the whole world with admiration. This colossal enterprise gives our mayor a new place in history. He has outdone his enemies, and he has outwon the multitudes who crowd the big Municipal Pier to witness programs of vast and marvelous human development and progress. It cannot be charged to any form of selfishness, or ambition to reap rewards. It is the sole manifestation of a heart big enough to compass the smallest interests of the poor workingman. It is the Thompson spirit full ablaze to human concern and human activity. — When we have had time to study the human impulses and better understand the underlying motives that prompt men to do great unselfish acts, we may all the better appreciate to the full measure this suspendous and imposing Pageant of Progress, spectacular, magnificent and helpful alike to all of our thriving, bustling city christened anew with life and vigor with the spirit "I Will." M. Insurer of Cook County, Who Has of the Best Business Men in This Inimated and Elected to His Present MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DELEGATES ATTENDED THE SESSIONS OF THE A. U. K. AND D. OF A. (Concluded from page 1) made it very pleasant for all who were in evidence in his church. Third Day, Wednesday, August 3. Convening of the National Grand Council, 10 a.m. Invocation, National Grand Chapel. Reading of minutes of previous session. Continued reports of the Grand Officers and Most Excellent Queens. Reports of Committees for approval or rejection. Allie Goins, Adam, New Y. Illinois; Fann Kansas; Pearl Nation Dr. M. R. B. Dr. W. M. C. Dr. Wm. H. C. Downs, Dr. G. B. Buchanan, hall, Dr. O. Richardson, D. Jas. E. White. NATIONAL HON. W. FIELDS D. NUAL ADM. Concluded Continued reports of the Most Excellent Queens. Reports of Businesses operated by Negroes, who are members of this organization. National Grand Council adjourned. Fourth Day, Thursday, August 4. Convening of the National Grand Council at 9 a. m. Invocation — National Grand Chapelain, Rev. T. L. Scott. Reading of minutes of previous session. Final reports of all standing committees. Continued reports of the Most Excellent Queens. National Grand Council adjourned in order to make preparations for street parade and field day. Col. J. Wesley Hall, Commander of the Uniform Department of the State of Illinois, Field Marshal, was assisted by the Hon. J. A. Shackleford and his staff, Major General, Uniform Department, United States and its possessions. The parade wended its way to the Baseball park where was witnessed a Ladies' baseball game and a general review of the Uniform Department by the Major General and staff. Thursday night, 8:30, the grand competitive drill between St. Louis, Mo., Chicago, Ill., and Indianapolis, Ind., for a prize of $300 at the Eighth Regiment Armory, 35th and Forest avenue. The A. U. K. and D. of A. Ladies Drill Corps is considered the best drilled women in the United States. Following the contest the great military ball was held which was a very brilliant and long to be remembered affair. Fifth Day, Friday, August 5. Convening of the National Grand Council at 10 a. m. Invocation — National Grand Chapplain. Reading minutes of previous session. Communications. Report of the Official Committee and election of officers. Installation of officers elect. Memorial exercises under the supervision of the National Grand Chapplain, Dr. T. L. Scott. The National Grand Council adjourned at 4 p. m. and marched in a body to Odd Fellows' Hall, 3335 State street, where they were tendered a reception by the Officers' Council of Chicago from 4 to 6 p. m., and were the guests of Mrs. Maggie T. Pryor, one of Chicago's leading fraternal women and President of the Officers' Council. 8 p. m., A. U. K. and D. of A. night at the Municipal Pier under the direction of the Reception Committee. Sixth Day, Saturday, August 6. Convening of the National Grand Council at Union Masonic Temmple, 3956 State street at 10 a. m. Invocation — National Grand Chapain. Reading minutes of previous session. Adjourning of the National Grand Council sine-die. Convening of the National Juvenile Convention. Reports of various Mother Queens and Juveniles. Adjournment of Juvenile Convention at 3:30 p. m. Reception by the Chicago Juveniles to Mother Queens and Delegates from 4 to 7 p. m. The officers of the National Grand Council are: Wm. Herbert Fields, National Grand Master; Ernest Patillo, National Grand Deputy Master; Dr. Geo M. Cathrell, National Grand Secretary-Treasurer; Dora Cannon, National Grand Queen; J. A. Shackelford, Major-General; Rev S. D. Davis, Inspector General; Mamie Draper, National Grand Deputy Queen; Julia Cordell, National Grand Inspector of Finance; Josie R. Henley, National Grand Auditress; Leona Dixon, National Grand Princess; Rev T. L. Scott, National Grand Chaplain; Louise Hayden White, National Secretary-Treasurer Juvenile Department; Belle Kennedy, National Grand Right Maid of Honor; Eva Bailey, National Grand Left Maid of Honor; E. L. Westbrook, National Grand Guard. State Grand Queens Ada Harris, St. Louis, Mo.; Eliza Jackson, Chicago, Ill.; Hattie Baldwin Los Angeles, Calif.; Rosa Jackson Topeka, Kansas; Ada Goins, Indianapolis, Ind.; Margaret J. Green, Hartford, Conn.; Nellie Whittaker, Keokuk, Iowa; Elizabeth Kimbough Brooklyn, N. Y.; Ella B. Mitchell Columbus, Ohio. National Deputies Mary J. Chareston, Indiana; Gussie Gleaves, Illinois; Elizabeth Copeland, Indiana; Virginia Allen, Missouri; Allie Goins, Missouri; Minnie R. Adam, New York; Jennie C. Nelson, Illinois; Fannie F. West, Missouri- Kansas; Pearl Ruby Perdue, Missouri National Medical Staff. Dr. M. R. Bibb, Dr. R. M. Young, Dr. W. M. Carter, Dr. J. S. Jacques, Dr. Wm. H. G. Clark, Dr. Charles H. Downs, Dr. Geo. S. Jackson, Dr. W. B. Buchanan, Dr. Samuel L. Walth- hall, Dr. O. F. Perdue, Dr. R. G. Richardson, Dr. Joseph Carroll, Dr. Jas. E. White. NATIONAL GRAND MASTER HON. WILLIAM HERBERT FIELDS DELIVERS HIS AN- NUAL ADDRESS. 'Concluded from page 1' cago, the often termed "Haven for the Negro" crime and devastation have been allowed to run pell mell. Any band of white citizens in any section may if they see fit object to the purchasing of property in certain residential districts by our people and upon the refusal of real estate agents to execute their wishes they take the matter in hand and with the force of dynamite destroy the property and endanger the lives of our people; this form of injustice has thrived in Chicago to the extent of becoming a mode of amusement for our white brother. The devastating floods in Colorado were said to be due to a cloudburst, but God in his own way has many means of retribution. Lynching, racerioting and bomb-throwing and other dastardly deeds have lost their places of conspicuousness in the white papers from the fact of the frequency of the same, thus giving place to events that the white press considers of more importance. There were times when Lynching was restricted to the confines of the Southland, but the fever has become so intense until its practices and its effects are felt throughout the United States and even in our own Missouri; the direction means nothing—the North, East, South and West are suffering keenly with this barbarous onslaught. As appalling as these conditions are they are not to be looked upon as the inevitable, they can be stopped and they must. The achievement of this can only be accomplished through the combined efforts of our religious and fraternal institutions. Our churches must become a solid unit irrespective of creed, our fraternities a united mass and with combined strength of these two great forces we can demand that which the Constitution of the United States has provided, the rights and privileges of a law abiding American citizen. The spirit that the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa has inculcated is wonderful for the development of racial pride and strength; the spirit of reciprocity among its members. To cause the perfection of a prosperous business among our people is to place us upon a firm foundation, to protect the interest of the race. To demand the respect and attention of the powers that be, we must first become capitalists. In order to enter the financial market we must have business success like our white brother, keep the money within our own fold, make possible employment for our boys and girls: this interest will in turn develop in the future generations racial pride; with racial pride comes racial protection; racial protection can only be accomplished through combined efforts of our own people, therefore, I still hold that churches and fraternities must unite, they being the greatest institutions for enmassing our people. The A. U. K. and D. of A. stands willing and ready to continue doing her part in this great racial betterment for the unborn boys and girls of this racial group. Recommendations. 1. I recommend that the office of State Grand Mother Queen be created, and that a State Grand Mother Queen be elected by this body, for each state and her duties will be to preside over the Juvenile Department of her state. 2. I recommend that the Advisors and other adult officers including the Mother Queen of a juvenile be elected by the council of which the juvenile is an auxiliary. 3. I recommend that the law permitting Most Excellent Queens and Worthy Master Knights to draw $3 for carfare to visit sick or delinquent members be repealed and that in the future they shall have the expense of carfare voted to them at each meeting, on requisitions presented and signed by the Most Excellent Queen and Financial Secretary. 4. I recommend that a board be elected by this body to consist of five members to be known as the A. U. K. and D. of A. Band Board, and that one of their number be elected secretary-treasurer of same. And he or she shall be bonded in the sum of $1,000. The duties of this board shall be to provide ways and means for the upkeep and traveling expenses of all bonafide A. U. K. and D. of A. bands with not less than 20 pieces. 5. I recommend that the Officers' Council be reduced to consist of the following office: Most Excellent Queen, Auditress, Princess, Treasurer, Financial and Recording Secretaries, Mother Queen of Juvenile. The fulfillment of our duties will probably mean gruel—none of us shrink for that reason from the work. COMMODORE FERDINAND W. PECK The First Citizen of Chicago, Who Rode on the Tender of the DeWitt, Clinton Engine, Which Was Built and First Operated in 1831, and Ran on the New York Central Lines, in the Great Pagent of Progress Parade Last Saturday; Commodore Peck Was Loudly Applauded by the Vast Multitude of People Who Witnessed the Little Old Engine Wend Its Way Through the Streets. Commodore Peck Has Greatly Assisted Mayor Thompson in Launching the Great Pageant of Progress. He has never served who does not know that service means sacribe We are, after all, but instruments—instruments to be dulled or broken in service. The rewards of service are commensurate to the sacrifice. To have helped to make a little higher on holier the civilization of our own day; to have helped make the lot in life of the next generation a little better than this one; these are the rewards of service, and as the enmils at the end of life glow golden before expiring, who shall the recollection of service be golden down to the last sunset for him who serves. Let us, therefore, go forward with the light of hope and the vision we have, firm to keep the faith to the end. PULLMAN PORTER CAPTURES GUNMAN. Kicks Gunman, Who Five Chicago Policemen Had Feared to Arrest From Teen Near St Paul Will Be Rewarded. St. Paul, Minn—An attempt to hold up Chicago Great Western passenger train No. 10, Minneapolis to Omaha, was frustrated last Friday night by A. B. Legg, Negro porter and the alleged bandit was captured and brought to the St. Paul city jail. The man boarded the train at Minneapolis as a passenger and when it arrived in the St. Paul city limits he pointed a revolver at Legg and commanded him to pull the bell cord. Instead of complying Legg knocked the weapon out of the man's hand and chased him out of the car. The bandit jumped from the train and was captured by a switching crew. The gunman was Tommy O'Connor, the bad man from Chicago. ```markdown ``` 4 The Affable and Popular City Treasurer of Chicago sands of Warm Friends Who Are Grooming Him Getting Ready to Trot Him Out for Mayor of C The Affable and Popular City Treasurer of Chicago Who Has Thousands of Warm Friends Who Are Grooming Him Right Now and Getting Ready to Trot Him Out for Mayor of Chicago in 1923. The Affable and Popular City Treasurer of Chicago Who Has Thousands of Warm Friends Who Are Grooming Him Right Now and Getting Ready to Trot Him Out for Mayor of Chicago in 1923. JOLIET BRIEFS Rv. W. G. Simmons of St. Louis, Mo., preached at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Many other visitors were present. Four converts were baptized at the Second church last Sunday. Rev. W. L. Petty leaves August 9 to attend the Bethlehem District Association which convenes in Chicago The Union Missionary Circle held its monthly service August 4 at Mt. Olive church. August 7 is rally day at Mt. Olive church. The Mt. Olive people will start excavating within 30 days for erecting their new church. It will cost $35,000 dollars. Rev. E. W. Williams was confined to his bed last Sunday. His health has been poor since his untiring work during revival services. * * * Mrs. Katherin Mason has returned after a brief visit in Lake Forest. * * * Mrs. Fleeta Davis is home from the hospital, having been operated upon. * * * The C. M. E. church is building a new church on South Joliet street, near McDonough. Mrs. A. Clark left here last Sunday, starting on her vacation. While Chicago she will attend the Pageant of Progress. * * * The Community Center's financial drive ended last Monday. The total of money pledged is $2,700. This is unofficial. ```markdown ``` masurer of Chicago Who Has Thou- are Grooming Him Right Now and out for Mayor of Chicago in 1923. ```markdown ``` *** Cicate National Life Insurance Company Hon. Thomas Carey, President, Offers the Public a Splendid Opportunity Increased issue of 20,000 shares of the Capital Stock is open for public subscription in blocks to suit all classes of investors. Authorized by the State of Illinois to increase its Capital Stock from $100,900 to $300,000 wich will enable it to write Life Insurance in any State of the Union. Over $5,100,000 Life Insurance Pledged by Stockholders in 5 Days! AN ACT asin etd To Organise Tow te thi Tine eles patos law RE The Chicago Nation Phone, Wabash 7109 Section |. That before any Life Insurance Company goes into operation, under UN ACT the iewo of this State, « guarantec capital of atleast $100,600.00 shall be paid ie mosey = and invested in the stocks of the United States, or for this state, or of any City ex To Organise Town in this State, estimated at their market value, or in such stocks and securities nd Regulate the as may be approved by the Insurance Superintendent, or in any mortga; being first TTS clas ens om real swat i thie State, the mid real extate being worth a eat ‘wice the amount of money loaned thereon, with ebetrect showing a goed and sufficient tile, on —" the certificate of two reputable land owners, under oath, certifying to the value of said Ww property. LA’ Approved March 26, 1869, in force July 1, 1869, as amended, L. 1907-1911. ° ° . : te he Chicago National Underwriters Co. Fiscal Agen ne, Wabash 7109 314 Century Building, 202 South State St., CHICAGO, ILL. SPECIAL NOTICE. Be sure to get The Broad Ax next week. Full details of a Popularity Contest. Valuable prizes given to the Rost popular ladies of fraternal or- ders or clubs. Watch for it, read it and get ready.to act. Ms LC. Gibbs, 2008 Walnut ‘te, accompanied by Mrs. H. Mac, left last Wednesday on 2 long ‘cation trip to Deaver, Coloradc Swings and the Yellowstone Park. sae Mrs Lula Tate, Champaign, Ill; Mrs. Alice “Moore, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Moore, Champaign, IIL; Mrs. Grolyn Breuer, Chicago, and Mrs. Nora Lee, 5259 Dearborn street, or- fanizer for the Co-operative Socicty its: i a x HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS rors sod Honorable Recorde: of Deeds hs Race foe Magen et Chee e152 Sau 5: cia z ee ee Tacks tee the Race for Mayor cf Patt ———_ CHIPS: | a et” : aes i, Gees o 2 si . eee See ie oe — ee aon ae a eo F a ae oe eitteMeret tg ee t Sat 1 a ! Taam. a srg SoS ion Pa ; HON. THOMAS CAREY President of The Chicago National Life Insurance Company; Presi- dent and Owner of The Carey Brick Co., the Largest Individual Brick Company in the World; for Twelve Years Member of the City Council of Chicago, and for a Long Time Chairman of Its Finance Committee; President of The Chicago Oreton Coal Co.; Mr. Carey Is One of the Steadfast and Uncompromising Friends of the Colored Race in Chicago. of America, made a pleasant trip last Thursday to Milwaukee, Wis. see Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hudlun, 4503 South Wabash avenue, will cpn- tinue to spend most of their vacation right here in Chicago, and endeavor to keep cool. For many years Mr. Huélun has been in charge of the Board of Trade building, and he is held in the highest esteem by all of its members. sae The white and colored friends of the Fort Dearborn Hospital are get- ting ready to launch a hundred thou- sand dollar drive or campaign, the money to be used to secure a per- manent home or training school for the nurses of that worthy institution. eee Mrs. Irene Goins will be general chairman of the women’s organiza- tion. Mr. Alexander Flower. Presi- dent of the Roosevelt State Bank, will serve as the campaign se Bak ‘THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILL., SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1921. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME. The Phyllis Wheat Home is under- going a new coat of paint inside, and will soon present a brand new ap- pearance. The girls who are summer guests at the home are enjoying themselves by studying, resting and viewing the | many wonders of our beautiful city | Miss Azalia Martin, a former Phyl- lis Wheatley girl, now teaching at Miles Memorial College, Birming- ham, Ala, is attending the Chicago University, and stopping at 66th and Champlain avenue. " ee The Board of Directors transacted its usual monthly business, discussed plans for the membership drive ‘Tuesday at the residence of the chair- ‘man, 3710 Indiana avenue. All members are urged to be pres- ent and pay annual dues at the Board of Managers’ meeting, which will be held at the Home Tuesday, August 9, 2:30 p. m. < Mrs. Jesse Binga has the honor of being the first life member to be enrolled on the books of the home by subscribing one hundred dollars. Who will be the next? Thé Phyllis Wheatley Club was highly entertained at the closing meeting at the residence of Mrs Celia Webb Hill, 4437 Indiana ave- nue. Miss Ella Barrier gave an in- teresting talk on the work of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. of Washington, D. C. ete Mrs. Carolyn Hall Mason, one of the efficient clerks in the Department of Agriculture, a lawyér and presi- dent of one of the industrial clubs of the Y. W. C. A, gave a graphic yccount of the industrial and busi- ness conference held recently at Cheney, Pa. and the prominent part he Washington delegation had in it. Mrs. Ophie Brown Wells presided at he piano in her usual gracious man- er. Dainty refreshments were served at he close of the meeting. ‘Among the visitors were the Misses Eva and Sarah Howard, sisters of Perry W. Howard, formerly of Mis- issippi. The delegates: to the State | federation at Carbondale, August 16- 9, are Mrs. Minnie Collins, Mrs. Sertha L. Hensley, Mrs. Ella John- on, Mrs. Ophie ‘Brown Wells, and Mirs. Celia Webb Hill. “Elizabeth Lindsay Doris, Presi- lent; Mynhene Hall, Secretary. Personals. ‘Mrs. Julia A. Gibson of Peoria and | OFFICERS and DIRECTORS of the Chicago National Life Insurance Co. Site insurance Lo. HON. THOMAS CAREY President. T. F. O'CONNELL Vice President Good Road Service Co. Amociated with Mr. Carey for 15 yeare JOHN NIEHAUS Retired Bloomington, Ill., Business Man JUDGE S. A. HUBBARD Master in Chancery, Quincy, Il. ¢. C. MARQUIS Sec. & Treas. Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill. LEE D. MATHIAS Attorney-at-Law, Chicago, Ill. FRANK _P. STEDEM President Saybrook Bank, Saybrook, Il. C.S. CHRISTOFFER Oficial, C., M. & St. Paul Ry. Pron DR Af ALCORN. = ‘rominent Chicago Physician DR. T. J. PARKER — Prominent Chicago, Physician STATE OF ILLINOIS Department of Trade and Commerce DIVISION OF INSURANCE. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. November 26, 1920. 1 WILLIAM H. BOYS, do hereby certify that | am Director of Trade and Commerce of the State of Illinois, and that the Chicago National Life In- surance Company, a corporation char- tered by the said State and located at Biegler me aoe visions of an Act entitled, “An aa organize and regulate the business of life insurance,” approved March 26, 1869, in force bes 1, 1869, and Amendments thereto, in securities amounting at market value to the sum of not less than One Hundred Thou- sand Dollars ($100,000). | further certify that | am satisfied seid securities are worth not less than. One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). Said Deposit was made in this De- partment on the twonty-eiath day. of November, 1920. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, IT hereto subscribe my name, ~ affix the seal oe at ringheld, iv (SEAL) ae: eee above written. WM. H. BOYS, Director of Trade and Commerce. ATTEST: ™ FRED W. POTTER, Superintendent of Insurance. her daughter, Mrs. Chas. H. Mason of Washington, D. C.,¢were the ‘guests of their sister and aunt, Mrs E, L. Davis, last week. They left Tuesday for Gary, where Mrs. Ma- son is spending her vacation with her husband, assistant prosecuting attorney of Lake county. see Will Lyles (“Josh”) was given the time of his life lact Thursday by his boyhood friends, Dr. Wm. H. Davis and John Murdock. Mrs. Lyles was en route home to St. Paul, Minn., from an extended trip to his old home at Frederick, Md., and other eastern points. iar | By M. M. Jackson. | Watch for The Broad Ax next week. The announcement and par- ticalars of the Great Popularity Con- test. To be conducted by The Broad Ax for the most popular lady mem- ber of a fraternal order or club. Mag- nificent prizes!’ Watch for The Bed As nest ook Past J. G. W. Geo. E. Maxfield W. A. Davis, past G. L,, and Rober Hudson, P.M, all of North Stas Lodge No. 1, motored to Evanston last Saturday. : see The National Order of Sphinx is rapidly growing under the leadership of Sheik L. Stephen. eee Royal Eagle Lodge No. 9 con- ferred degrees on a class of candi- dates Saturday July 30. eee The Prince Hall Masonic Temple Association will hold a big field day and family picnic August 25 at Amer- ican Giants Park, 39th and Went- worth avenue. aoe . The Craftsmen's Club of North Star Lodge No. 1 has accepted the challenge of the High Twelve Club of Royal Eagle Lodge No. 96 and will be there “ready” August, 18. eee Oriental Lodge No. 68 conferred degrees on a class Saturday, July 30. ‘The Water Spider. ’ 4 spider that lives under water ‘Duilds 4 nest of silk among weeds in ponds and ditches, and fills the nest with air. In thet strange house it lives and lays its egex. In autumn it makes another nest, seals iteelf in ide and sleeps until spring. IN FALL FASHIONS Skirts Straight and Nine Inches From the Floor. $ste Poomjechn Lower Tine ee ea ) & there is any more delightful diver: ‘ston for a hot summer day than specu lating on winter styles the feminine mind has not found it- Fortunately enough, observes a correspond cot, sutbentic fstormartia. bas Seate in from fashion centers to give form ‘and color to wardrobe planning. ‘The thermometer never soared 50 high that a woman could not be pleas- ant as she pictures herself in a new fall sult cut on the latest lines, Lines, you see, for there are three lengths tn new suit coats, the hip length coat. the Sager tp Doras ent vey tng coat. Unes of the long coats are 48 graceful as one could wish, often deep revers extending almost to the waistline give a decorative touch to ‘the new suit. Then there is the very ‘long coat made with « long waistline Dloused a bit, perhaps, and buttoned straight up the chin, for the swathed eck line in suits is full of promise. ‘Skirts are straight, wide enougt to permit the wearer to walk comfort ably and nine inches from the floo: at the present. The tailored suit will hesitate a few months before it de cides to give in to the dictum of longer skirts. Dresses have suc cumbed. the suit will in time. ‘As to color the suits are dark blu or black with an occasional variatior as the fabrics advance from the various twill cords of autumn into the soft pile fabrics of winter. ‘The hat” lends the color. Flame | colored felt, or spark, if you lke the new term ‘better, lovely grays and soft shades of rose that defy a name are “the firstlings of the season.” “Where is the waistline in the new cont dresses? inquired a shopper. An- swers the buyer authoritatively, “About four inches lower than the normaf waistline; there the panels begin to flutter and fly, for the straight-line dress _has panels galore. and a panel to fulfill tts mission must drop below the hem of the skirt,” so the longer skirt was reconciled, for you can compromise, you know, by @ ae long panels and be very sujartly dressed. The yards and yards of silk braid on Just one of the new dresses would make a love of a kite string. ‘There's no half way place in sleeves, either the frock has them ar it's sleeveless. The long, flowing sleeve. which adds grace to a garment and charm to nine out of every ten arms, fs with us, for unusual is the arm that is not better looking clad in some imy drapery. For suits, conts and dresses the sleeve takes varied lines, the kimono sleeve is close-fitting at the armhole and widens from the elbow to the wrist. Flowing sleeves are often cuffed elaborately, which is a welcome change from the plain tight-fitting variety. Or a sleeve may be fashioned after the bishop's sleeve, gathered into a sng cuff at the wrist Oh. yes, the skeeve is coming In for real attention this season. Hl For Summer Sports. The coatee is a part of inane 2 smart costume for out of doors, Some times It falls inte Yinex_ of the hole in the front and becomes # cape at | the hack. Again it ix Just a chie box | coat affair or it may be that it is more than a little suggestive of the eton of old. But always it is of a material that contrasts effectively with the skirt, Contrasts are decidedly marked this season; for instance, a Jacket of serge is worn with a skirt of crepe de chine of a coatee of black velvet and & frock of flannel or gay silk. Waist Lines. = | The vogue for the girdle of belt will extend into winter clothing. Es pecially in the youthful models are found effects in fringe, crepe, metal and velvet. DARN MATTING WITH RAFFIA Material Affords Much Better Appear- ‘ance Than Patch Applied =, With Thread. Sometimes when moving a piece of furniture, especially if it is heavy, the matting will receive an ugly tear. To mend this,’ simply darn the matting with raffia in colors to correspond. ‘This can be very neatly done and It is much better than to patch it or to mend it with thread. Sometimes it will be found necessary to run heavy cord ‘across the pateh through which to pass the raffia. With # large darning needie the cord can be sewed in place and fastened securely. On the edge of the matting worn and frayed places are often found and these also can be neatly mended with raffia. Low Fiat Heels. ‘The comfort of the low heel in walk- ing has created a decided vogue for oxfords with heels, not of the French type, but broad and fiat. ‘The dressier ‘pumps, although showing three-strap ‘effects and cut-out designs, will be of ‘© similar design. ‘Patent leather is considered very suidrt at present. Vella, ‘French dots, Russian mesh and Shet- Jand effects in vells are most popular, ‘and there is a noticeable trend for ‘yelling by the yard rather than the ordered veil, ~ @enent an ek “The tip is stupid and unjust,” de @ares the Manchester Guardian, “be- cause it is conditioned by some spatial accident of adjacency.” We knew there was something wrong with the blamed thing —Boston Transcript. COL. MILTON T. BAILEY One of the High Chiefs of the A. U. K. and D. of A., Who Served as Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements and Assisted to Make It Pleasant for the Many Prominent Persons Wha Toured in This City the Past Week. eee COLORS FOR PRACTICAL use | earaaoeee eee its caer cee Rrurenes Browns and Grays are Next to Biack |0/c.” that Is, it engerly absorbs mole Se el ee eee in el presel declan shesrodl pa pry Browns and grays worn @ great deal at this time, are next to black and navy in point of durability, but Jone wearies of brown and it is so ex- tremely dificult to get out of it, if originally every detail of the cos- tume has been matched up, A brown hat is not effective with angthing but 4 brown costume. although a gray hat, recent experiences have shown, is effective with practically everything pot excepting brown. Black hats are, ef course, the great economy, for there ix no time nor place nor costume for which it Is i bad taste, while 9 navy hat has a much more restricted sphere. “Tf women with 9 minimum amount of money for their clothes budget would consider the oceasion and the various color combinations which may result from one's wardrobe, they would get a xreat deal more out of thelr clothes than they do. Tt Is very ice, of course. to have hats to match ap with one's dresses, ant all acces: tories in keeping. hut It Is less cost- ly to select things that may he Jug- gled around and worn with every- thing without fear of Inharmony, THE CHILD'S SEP‘RATE SKIRT Lightweight Serge, Plaited All Around, Ie Regarded as Particu- larly Smart, Among the generous range of play and utility frocks for children shown his season the outfit featuring sepa- rate skirt and blouse is @ general fa- vorite. A particutarly smart little sep- arate skirt for general wear is a fine | lightweicht serge. the skirt pleated sll | arennd, and attached to a clever sns- | pender arrangement which holds it comfortably te the figure. The «ns penders or straps of self fabric are fastened on each side at the front with ‘& metal buckle, and this bodice or sur- ender arrangement is fashioned in the front in vest shape, something like an ‘apron bib. At the back only straps or bands. appear. ‘This skirt holds many suggestions for the woman who makes little daugh- ter’s clothes. Profitable Eggshelis, In no instance are the shells of tits exgs used by the Italian venders of ice ream sold in the London streets broken. They are pierced at each end and blows by the mouth. the perfect Shells being sold to the proprietors of Sbooting galleries Boulevard 1580 : Phones + Boulevard 1586 ‘TOILET ARTICLES CIGARS «CIGARETTES TOBACCOs The Ogden Pharmacy 3700 South State Street Prescriptions Filled With Care and Delivered—Up-to-Date ‘Seda Fountain ‘JAMES LURIE, Manager B.S.JONES,RPL 1. M. STARKS. RPL Don’t Raise Your Child aD to Be a Spendthrift a%, Hos Te wil be good, proeperoes ct Ee zen when they grow up. = Gee detae a esetign te tian = in our bank. ’ y et ILLINOIS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK te Satie me facheon Beets | Chlcoge Fundamental Business Peinciples, From a purely coldblooded -businems point of view, honesty Is the best poke fey. To treat the other man as you woul! have him treat you Is an equal- ly fundamental business principle. ‘This does not mean that you should surrender your rights or neglect to avail yourself of your opportunities, 3t simply means that In the game of bGsiness, the <ame rules of sportsman ship should prevail as In a boxing bout, in a mateh of golf, or in a football game—John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Another Theory of the Flood. A new theory of the flood has beew discovered in South Africa. Hydro graphers investigating the waterways of Uganda have found indications that Lake Victoria and other central Af Fican lakes were at one time vast inland seas, which a little excess of rainfall would cause to overflow into the lands to the north. ‘The discovery Of primitive stone implements along the old water levels prove these to Lavy been within the “human” period, @hell-Grockine Bird. Certain species of birds which tm habit eastern Africa possess the largest and strongest beuks known to ornithol- ogist:. One of these is the open-bill for shell ibis. It is a long-legged, stork- Uke bird, which has a beak like « nut- eracker. The parts of the bill cannot be clawed in the middle. It eats frogs ‘and fishes, but its favorite food is fresh water molluscs, the shells of which it can’ crush with the powerful beak. ‘That's Ail the Difference. Jud Tunkins says an owh gets @ reputation for wisdom by saying noth- ing. while a parrot discloses bis ig- norance by being needlessly conversa: anus BINGA STATE _ BANK Under State Supervision Capital ..........$100,000.00 Surplus .......... 20,000.00 Offers Equal Service to All 3% INTEREST ON SAVINGS State Sireet end 36th Place hild Qa ft ¥F || they Be. (May Gilbert Praises oe Says her hair has grown this wonderful ‘grower have soft, silky hair that be easily dressed. ‘YGesumero fas made hapry oasants of remen who ad copra seapy be It the same for you. — hair is ee ees te have dandruff and ing scalp, try a box of (QUININE POMADE. te ere ee EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia ‘emake xaovo Ser Bearer, en cntent fi ark sll wen FRIEND a Ne 2 Wo : > & es ea ~ aN ) a RES. \ HIS1S A FRIENDLY BANK The'dad-toknow-yor handshake. the cordial. cheery smile of geeting_. ~————7 ‘we ofthis Bank hve nec Exgpaen how hime gikteitingekets | Was ¢¢ out of our way to serve you. Lincoln State Bank of Chicago Be Stescanteneaat Sacra 3 Per Cent on Savine- Resources over $2,800,000.00 TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 GEORGE F. HARDING, JR. REAL ESTATE Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. ' Corner 31st Street, Chicago Office Phone: Dongina 8255 KERSEY, McGOWAN AND MORSELL CHICAGO'S REPRESENTATIVE UNDERTAKERS Finest Establishment in the U. S. GEO.T. KERSEY D.A.McGOWAN WM. J. MORSELL Prepricters 3515 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. FROM ON AND AFTER THIS DATE = BROAD AX CAN ALWAYS BE POUND ON SALE AT Te POL, srerms SOS wea: Dz. J. & Domey’s Drog Stére, 434 E Bist Street, corner Vernon Aviane. The Porter-White Drag Co. tore, southwest corner 4700 6. State Bt ‘Tomer | Williams’ barber shop ané __ Sundry fice, 4808 &, State “Baward Polix, notions, cigem ead ‘news stands, 3002.8. Dearbore Wt George W. Boyd, news stand sac shot shining pertor, 3€80 6 Btatn i. . . - ‘Thomas Bell, news stand, ico comm ‘parlor cad-lanndry office, 27 W. 6rd St, near State, Bas sole ‘F. Bishop, cigars, tobacco ==> saws stand, 8 W. 27th St, near Ste. BI ey ee oe | er See Dodson’s shoe shining pertor and sews stand, southwest corser 35th and State St. Mra, Moses Rateliff, premdent of the Willing Workers’ Club of St. Usth- erine A M. E Zion Camreh. 3736 Elmwood Ave Phones Dougias 652 and Dougiss 653 Nights call Dougias 7078 J.S. DORSEY Draggist * Bui Line of Frech Drage and Toilet ‘Articles Prescriptions Filed ‘With Accaracy. (06 East Stat Strect Chicee ‘Tetaphees Ouxtend 266 4 E. K. CALDWELL ‘Buecsess C. Z, KREYSSLER ‘DEUOGIST 4 a, ‘Rear Sit ‘THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILL.. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1921. ns CHARLES E. STUMP, TRAVELING|— recs CORRESPONDENT FOR THE|| BROAD AX, IS HEADED FOR TO-|| 4. ? PEKA, KANSAS, WHERE HE WILL} “7° ATTEND THE SESSIONS OF THE|| 112 ». 1 SUPREME LODGE, KNIGHTS OF} = &# PYTHIAS THR THE|—— WORLD. |—— _Jon the things right here and wonder ‘ing what will be the next step to helj to make this world better and whc _| will make it. I have been watching the Knights of Pythias and others ‘and especially the Knights, and | have seen something to encourage me and some of them to make me feel like saying things which were never put in a Sunday school quarterly and Jesson leaf, and don't think I am talk- ing out of my head. When I took my pen in hand to write to you last week, I was bask- ing for a few hours in the Chicago sunshine, and after spending Sunday and Monday there, I had the pleasure of getting away. No I spent Satur- day and Sunday in that one horse town, leaving Sunday night on the Wabash and in a bed car at that, making it to the city of St. Louis. Reaching the city carly Monday morning, I could hardly believe my- self, that Prof. and. Mrs. Aaron E. Malone were there to receive me in that fine automobile, car carriage. But it was really true, and escorted me right out to Poro college, the institu- tion that is doing so much for our people. I heard a lecture there, and had the pleasure of sending me some breakfast into my breakfast reception room. I did not go through the Poro building, only going to the devotion- als, and then out in the street. Prof. Aaron E. Malone is one of the big men of this country, and a ‘man who is devoting his life to help- jing his people, and his wife is a great factor in the development of our peo- ple. We all thank God for them and for what they are doing. Mrs. Malone has learned to regard the little things and I suppose that is why she is the great woman that she is. Great men and women are made up from little things in life. I spent a whole day, Monday, in St. Louis, leaving there Monday night for the place where I am right now. You sce at this time all eyes are turned on Kansas, because in a few days from now the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will have charge of Topeka, and they are going to be there in large numbers, so that in order for me to be there, 1 made the trip from Wilmington, N. C., to this place to be in the grand lodge. and was invited to do so by Grand Chancellor S. H. Thompson, M. D., and Grand Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Norene Davis, whose name I have mentioned so much until you know it by heart. Thomas Kennedy, the gen- ‘eral, joined on the invitation. There was Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., pastor of Brown Chapel A. M. &. church, he had invited me to stop with him, and when I pulled in and got off at the bed car door, he was right there with his automobile car carriage to tote me ‘to his home. Rev. T. W. Green is a native of Missouri, and took to his education in youth. He became one of the best | blacksmiths in the country, and was just taking in money when the Lord put His hands on this young man and commissioned him to tote the word. ‘He obeyed and entered the ministry. Step by step he has been going up. He joined the Kansas conference under Bishop A. Grant, and has made his way to the best appointments in the state, and is doing great things right here in town. He has been here 7 years, and erected a charch costing $30,000, but he must ‘leave before he ican finish the debt, but believe me, honey, he has gotten it down some. Rev. Green, about fourteen years: ‘ago, took Miss Bessie Turner from the public schools of Kansas City, ||Kas., where she was teaching, and | marched her out to the tune of Men- | delssohn, and declared that he would Present to her. a kindergarten in which she could be the principal and the other teacher also. He kept his word, for there are (Thomas and Bes- |sie, who have been started out in this same kindergarten. They are work- jing together. She is a well trained woman, and a help to her husband. We are doing things these days. But now to this grand lodge, be- Hiieve me, when I tell you it was a great meeting and what surprised me more than any other one thing, was the request from the mayor to be permitted to lead:the parade. There jwere some talentéd men and women here, and I just shook and shook Jhands with them and have not felt |tike washing my hands since, for fear 1 lose some of that inspiration which I received. I heard sll the addresses welcome, and other things. For jinstance I heard that great singer, “Bessie. Eads, whose home is bese. bat. eho came into the Toute. and has After she got to the world and de- cided it was a good place to live she then made her way to Langston (Okla) University, and remained there until she had finished. Next found her in the musical department ‘of Western University, Quindaro, Kas., and now she is finishing up in music in the Southern University, Los. Angeles, Cal. She is one of the talented young women who believes in being useful. She works in the chureh in California, and is ever ready to serve her people. She is some singer, one of the best in the country. Another year will be spent in music, and then she will take her place, the place she has already won. Music lovers now await fo welcome her, an® we extend her a hearty wel- come jn advance. I do not know Jost where she fo ving to’ give ber entertainments or recitals, but just as soon as I learn, I will let you know. 1 spoke of the supreme lodge. This is going to be a great big meeting and from all parts of the country they will be there. Grand Chancellor Thomas, and the Grand Counsellor, Mrs. Davis, together with/their com- mittees, are at work, and they are going to be prepared to entertain this body of men and women. The people are ready for them, the com- mittee is ready, and now let them come. It will be the largest gather- ing of our people ever held in Kansas and they will have some other great things. T was proud to be in the state. Tam going down in Alabama and will return. The world continues to move. I have had a great time here, and now I would call your attention to the National Baptist _ convention, which is to mect in Chicago, I1l, September 7, and I hope that you have made up your mind that you are going to be there. Great speeches are to be made and then there will be the report from the Sunday School Publishing Board, Dr. A. M. Town- send will tell you a few things about business. I could just take up a whole paper telling you about it. T will have more to say in another let- ter. I have just talked with Miss Bessie Eads, and she says that she is going to sing in Kansas City, per- haps in Chicago, New York and other places. Look o&t for my other letter. CHARLES E. STUMP. 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A record was kept from 1840 for twenty years for the purpose of testing the truth of the popular belief that if rain fell on St. Swithin's day it would rain for forty days after. The result of this test shows that the greatest number of rainy days had occurred in these two decades in years when St. Swithin's day was dry. UR NEW HOME Oo UT Reftections, ‘There ts hardly 2 roadside pond oe pool whieh has not x tach lange weape In It ae above in Ruain, ‘Moon Hollow. Moon Hollow is the mane siven te the spot where the boundaries ofthe states meet—New York, Verwoat ang ‘Wnesnchasettn.