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EXTRA THE BROAD AX EXTRA The True Story or Version of the So-Called Trouble at the Wendell Phillips High School Has Turned Out To Be Nothing More Than a Tempest in a Tea Pot. THE DAILY NEWSPAPERS PLAYED IT UP TO THE LIMIT FOR SOME CAUSE OR OTHER AND ENDEAVORED TO MAGNIFY IT INTO A RACE RIOT. By MISS INEZ ETHEL BANKS On Friday last, the Wendell Phillips High School, 39th and Pershing road, conducted its semi-annual "open house." Eighth grade students from neighborhood schools were invited to visit the high school and become acquainted with the courses offered. There were several hundred pupils, and quite a number of teachers, visiting on that date. The teachers were entertained in the social room, refreshments of all kinds were served for that particular occasion. The students were entertained in the Assembly Hall, and the different amusements were that of a program, which consisted of music, instrumental solos, vocal selections, speeches, etc. In the gymnasium there was a basket ball game, between the Lights and Heavies. A dance was given after the program in the Assembly Hall and only those belonging to the class could participate in it. The dancing instructor, Prof. Baker, is a graduate of the University of Chicago. At the close of the day, between 4 and 4:30 o'clock, the school hours were closing, the ball game was ended, and everything in general was over with, most of the crowd had dispersed, and Mr. F. W. Schacht, assistant principal of the school was on his way to the office to get his wraps, because his son, Mr. F. H. Schacht, Jr., had motored to the school to drive him to their home, 6714 Union avenue. As Mr. Schacht walked past the Assembly Hall, he saw about one hundred lads standing on the dancing floor who were preventing the dancing instructor in assisting his pupils in the difficult steps. He walked in the Hall, and asked "Why so many people were standing around?" Mr. Baker said, "I do not know," and he could not explain. "Well, if they are hindering you, I'll ask them out, and they were told to leave. All of them left except about twelve, who continued to play hide and seek, dodging here and there. The assistant principal asked them several times to hurry up and get out, the doors of the school were being closed and only one was left open—that was the center front door—and to stop playing and chasing over the room and get out at once. Then all walked out but one, who found his way back to the dancing floor. This was a small lad around the age of from 14 to 16 years, and who deliberately refused to come down. After quite a bit of coaxing, pleading and motioning of the hands, all patience was exhausted, and he finally reached the lad by the collar, carried him to the door and put him outside, and while doing this the fellow said, "Just come outside"; and, the answer was, "I will come outside," and he did. He could at first recognize no one. Two boys stood on either side of the door. One of them said, "Hit him." He turned, and asked, "Was it you who said that?" "No, but I would not have been afraid to." Then, "Did you?" "No." Then he received a kick from the rear, and another lick was rendered at the base of the skull, which stunned him a little. About eight feet away ue Story Wendell Nothing SPAPERS PLAYED LIMIT FOR SOME ER AND ENDEAV- GNIFY IT INTO A two lads were standing; one of them had a gun. He chased the boy and tried to take the gun. The gun fell and the boy kicked it out of his reach, struggled himself free, picked the gun up, and ran on the sidewalk and began firing it. Six or eight lads were on top of the assistant; he could not budge, and his eyeglasses broken, inflicting a small scratch. Fred, his son, came to the rescue and was also flogged. Then, Mr. Bush and Mr. Appking came out and the crowd scattered. At the arrival of the police, a voice rang out, "Here they come," and all disappeared. Only one boy was caught and his alibi was that he had just alighted from a street car and came down to see the excitement. He was identified as one of those belonging to the same bunch, but could not be held as taking part in the struggle, and he was not arrested. Mr. F. W. Schacht, assistant principal, wishes to state that he is not seriously wounded at all, and that no one else was hurt; that the scrap lasted only 10 or 15 minutes; that the small crowd of people who had not left the school did not know a disturbance had happened until they read of it in the newspapers, and then they did not believe it and were left under the impression that it was a false statement, because they had departed for home between 4:30 and 5 o'clock and everything was quiet at that time. Mr. Schacht also wishes to state, "Why do such newspapers as the Herald-Examiner, for instance: the newspaper man and reporter received an entirely different story than what was published in their newspapers, and that he was horrified and disgusted, and admits that it was an overdrawn, nasty, rotten story; he could not see their motive to print such news, and why was it necessary to enlarge and magnify a frivolous affair that was practically settled and could be taken care of through some other channel. There was no one arrested; it was an untrue statement about Eugene Eaves, and also a false statement about another school boy. Prescott. This boy was not even at school on Friday, and it has been proven that he knew nothing about anything that had happened around and about the school. The school is being conducted on in the usual manner and everyone seems as interested as ever to do their best in the lines of studying as the Prevocational Department 8th Grade, known as "Junior Technical High" Graduation on Thursday afternoon, January 24th, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Samuel White, president, Parent Teachers' Association, and who is secretary of the South Side Property Owners' Association, will be the speaker. The High School Graduation, Friday evening, January 25th, at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Ambrose B. Wight, assistant superintendent of schools, speaker. Asst. Prin. Fred W. Schacht. Principal Albert W. Evans. The lad who was questioned does not go to school; neither does any of that crowd or set of youngsters. There are several club names: "Trigglers," "Fives," etc., that go around in groups of ten to thirty boys breaking up house parties, dances and other affairs which they are not invited to. If one of them are refused anything, or if looked at in an unpleasant manner, he gives a signal to the rest, and things are given a different appearance in a very short length of time. The only relief found to be of very much use is to have a meeting of the community and ask them as a whole to do something to check the disorderly conduct of the boys, who should be in school but do not go. 5 CENTS PER COPY 101 Republican Candidate for Re-nomination Board of Assessors of Cook County. Mason and on the Square. UNITED STATES SENATOR HIRAM JOHNSON, REPUBLI-CAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, SPOKE LAST EVENING AT THE WENDELL PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL The national leaders of the Republican party have selected Cleveland, Ohio, to hold the Republican National Convention the first part of June, where they expect to nominate the next president and vice president of the United States, and the national leaders of the Democratic party will hold forth at New York City June 24, where they expect to nominate the next president and vice president of the United States. With this end in view, many Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are springing up in all parts of this country. At this time Hon. Hiram Johnson, United States Senator from California, seems to be the strongest contender against President Calvin Coolidge for the nomination for president and on last evening he addressed a great meeting at the Wendell Phillips High School. He is a very forceful and eloquent orator. He is frank and honest in all of his utterances and he makes a profound and lasting impression upon the minds of all those who sit under the sound of his golden California voice. Many prominent citizens, both white and colored, occupied seats on the platform, including Hon. Harold L. Ickes, president of the Chicago branch of the National Association, for the Advancement of Colored People, and his lovely wife, Mrs. Ickes and the other members of their family were seated on the platform. Mr. Ickes, who is a strong admirer and supporter of Senator Johnson, will have charge of his campaign to be waged among the colored people throughout the United States. Col. James T. Brewington will assist Mr. Ickes in the organization work among the brethren. The wisest politicians contend that Senator Johnson is bound to pick up some delegates in Illinois. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 19, 1924 We realize that the people want news. It is all right to give the people what they want. But is it a good policy to make of our journals gossip and scandal sheets appealing to the baser elements of our people? Should not our editors strive to maintain an ideal? And should not this ideal be the enlightenment of their readers? Newspapers must have readers to exist. Is it necessary to submerge all that is constructive and right in order to secure readers? Judging from the news featured in some of our publications, the editors have forgotten the cause for their existence. The daily press parades our misdeeds. One of the big jobs of the Negro press is to feature our virtues; to do otherwise is to fail to carry out the program for which they exist. Constructive news should be featured as much as possible. The people should be given food for thought, something with which to develop their minds instead of cramming the heads of their readers with a lot of sensual junk. Some people claim that our people will not read anything else. Therefore, our editors are forced to publish such stuff, putting it off on the people as news. This statement is absurd. We know that the large majority of our people appreciate good, clean journalism, constructive in its policy. The circulation of the Tribune disproves any theory to the contrary. Regardless of whether the above is true or not, Negro editors should keep in mind that the elevation of their people is more important than a huge HON. CHARLES RINGER YELLOW JOURNALS OR YELLOW JOURNALISM IS DESTRUCTIVE TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COLORED RACE IN THIS COUNTRY. We have watched with pride the growth of the Negro press. We glory in its progress. It is with regret, therefore, that we notice, especially in our larger publications, a tendency toward yellow journalism. for Member of the He Is a Prominent circulation founded on the corruption of the minds and bodies.—The Tribune, Philadelphia, Pa. During the past week the bad fighting or shooting of colored people in all parts of this country did not kill or murder each other to the same extent that they did the week before, and the result was that the greatest newspaper in the world utterly failed to rake in nearly as much blood money from the sale of extra papers as it did the week before and as we all feel happy that the colored people are slowly learning to respect the laws everywhere, it may not be out of place if our Big Brother Editor would please stand up and kindly lead us in prayer! THE BRUNDAGE, CROWE, HARDING WING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAVE SELECTED THEIR PRIMARY TICKET The Democratic and Republican politicians are beginning to wake up and shake themselves together in an effort to get ready for the great primary contest, Tuesday, April 8, and the Brundage, Crowe, Harding and Barrett end of the Republican party have united upon the following candidates to make the race for the various offices in this city and Cook County. For County Recorder—Col. August W. Miller COL. NOAH D. THOMPSON SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF THE HOLIDAY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX. THE FOLLOWING LETTER SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 10, 1924. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax. Chicago, Illinois. My Dear Friend Taylor: Please accept my sincere thanks for your kindness in sending me the several copies of the holiday or Souvenir Edition of The Broad Ax. ployed for many years and stood high in the estimation of all of its high officials, and pour out our troubles to him, at the same time informing him that we greatly needed ten, fifteen or twenty-five dollars, as the case might be, and naming the day when we would be able to pay him back if he In his splendid appreciation of you and your worth, the Hon. Frank D. Comerford fully expresses my sentiments and I am very happy to have the honor of being listed among those of your early acquaintances back in the days of '99. More, I feel that I owe a personal debt of gratitude to The Broad Ax for permitting me to see my sayings about local events in print which prompted me to make a study of journalism. I am still a student of the great art and The Broad Ax is one of my most valuable text books. With all good wishes for continued success, and with kindest personal regards to Mrs. Taylor, I am, as ever, Editorial Department of the Los Angeles Evening Express. Well does the writer remember our old, warm friend, Noah D. Thompson, away back in 1899 at the time this newspaper first made its appearance in this city. Those were the darkest days of its existence. At that time we had no credit with the engravers nor with the big paper houses nor with the other concerns in our line of business and many times when we sadly needed ten, fifteen or twenty-five dollars to pay for new cuts ordered from the engravers, or to pay on the printer's bill so that we could get The Broad Ax out on time or to buy some paper, we would wend our way to the office of the United States Express Company, which was at that time located on Washington street, near Dearborn street, where Mr. Thompson was honorably em- PRESIDENT AND WIFE PAY VISIT TO NEGRO VALET Washington, D. C.—The Colored residents of the northwest section of Washington got the thrill that comes only once in a lifetime last Sunday afternoon, when President and Mrs. Coolidge went calling in their midst. The call was made on Arthur Brooks, Negro valet to Presidents since the Taft administration, who has been confined to his home for several weeks by illness. Stepping into his automobile after attending church services, Mr. Coolidge asked to be driven to Brook's home. Great excitement prevailed in the vicinity of the home when a big car bearing the White House coat of arms drew up at one of the modest red brick homes there and the word was flashed up and down the block that the President and his wife were visiting one of their number. Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge spent about fifteen minutes with Brooks, expressing their hopes for his recovery, and receiving his thanks for the flowers which have been sent him from the ployed for many years and stood high in the estimation of all of its high officials, and pour out our troubles to him, at the same time informing him that we greatly needed ten, fifteen or twenty-five dollars, as the case might be, and naming the day when we would be able to pay him back if he should decide to let us have the money and if Mr. Thompson failed to have that sum of money about him he would secure it from some of his white associates, for he was the only colored clerk in that office. With much pride we can honestly state that we always returned the money to Mr. Thompson on the day that we had promised to dig it up for him and from that day to this Mr. Thompson and the writer have been fast friends. It was at that time that we induced Mr. Thompson to learn how to write for the newspapers and for a long time he contributed social items and other short articles to this newspaper, continuing to do so until he assumed the duties as assistant secretary to the late Prof. Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in 1910, and after Mr. Thompson located in Los Angeles, Cal., in 1912 or 1913 he resumed his writing for the press and the result is that today he is one of the best newspaper writers in this country. For a long time he has been connected with the editorial department of the Los Angeles Evening Express and he continues to make good in the newspaper world. Without the least boasting we beg to inform Mr. Thompson that by working hard early and late and waving all pleasure aside when any busi-is in sight, we are now able to order twenty-five to fifty reams of paper at one time and twenty-five to fifty newspaper cuts, if we need that many, at one time and, that our credit is good in the business world in Chicago for at least two to three thousand dollars. White House conservatories during his illness. President and Mrs. Coolidge are making themselves solid with the Colored people in this country.—Editor. COLORED GIRL TO BE VALE DICTORIAN IN HIGH SCHOOL New York.—Miss Alberta Gaines, a young colored girl will be the valedictorian of the graduating class of January, 1924, at the Flushing High School, leading the entire class of more than 100 in scholarship record, for the entire four-year course, with an average grade of 88.93 per cent. According to Warren Read, head of the English Department and faculty adviser, Miss Gertrude Manders will be salutatorian, receiving second honor with an average grade of 85.79 per cent. Attorney Harris F. Williams has moved his law offices from the Majestic Building to the Illinois Merchants' Bank Building, 230 S. Clark street, and from now on Mr. Williams will be greatly pleased to greet his many clients and friends at his new address. 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, 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. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. Phone Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Chicago, January 19, 1924 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. MRS. JESSE BINGA WAS CHIER HOSTESS TO TWENTY IN- MATES AT THE HOME FOR AGED AND INFIRM COLORED PEOPLE RECENTLY. The first part of last week at the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, 4430 Vincennes avenue, Mrs. Jesse Binga was chief hostess and twenty of her friends helped to extend holiday cheer to twenty inmates, fourteen women and six men. A short program was rendered, a selection by Miss Abbie Mitchell, who is one of the most emotional actresses in this country. She was heartily applauded at the conclusion of her song. Another number on the program was furnished by a young boy, who played a violin selection. Another feature on the program was a dialogue rendered by a girl and a boy and which was enjoyed by everyone. Santa Claus, Mr. William H. Thomas, dispensed the presents of the evening, each inmate receiving the gifts he or she asked for, and each one also received a box of candy. Refreshments were served, which caused everyone present to enjoy themselves in the highest degree and it seemed as though Christmas was the best day in the year to have a nice time above all other days. THE QUESTIONNAIRE By Miss Louise Bond 1. Why is Algiers called the "silver city?" 2. In what countries does Mohammedanism now prevail? What is the total Mohammedan population? 3. By what name was France 3. By what name was France known to the Romans? 4. When and by whom was Alba Longa built? **Answers to Last Week's Questions** 1. The Anglo-Saxon is the basis of the English language. 2. The Italian language is the principal source of our musical terms; French, of our dress and cooking terms, and Greek of our scientific terms. 3. The wireless signal C. Q. D. means, come quick--danger. 4. R. S. V. P. en Français signifie, répondez s'il vous plait, in English means please reply. PIANO RECITAL BY STUDENTS OF KARL RECKZEH Last Sunday evening many of the students of Prof. Karl Reckzeh gave a delightful piano recital at Kimball Hall, Jackson Boulevard and Wabash Avenue. Miss Mabel Lewis was among the twenty of his students who participated in the program. Her selection was "A Prelude," Cui; which was well received by the large audience. She was heartily applauded at the conclusion of her classical selection. She was the recipient of two large baskets of beautiful flowers, carnations, American Beauty roses, Marshneil roses, narcissus and poinsettas, from some of her many friends. She was costumed in a salmon pink color crepe de chine gown trimmed in crystal beads and rhine stones, pearl necklace and white gold wrist watch. She expects to receive her degree of Bachelor of Music June 23. WOMEN IN BIG MEETING The Morgan Park Republican Woman's Standard Organization of Illinois, recently organized with Mrs. Cora Tate as its president, met in its second meeting on January 7 at the residence of Mrs. Morris, 11200 S. Lafin street. This meeting was addressed by Mesdames Blanch Gilmeire and Lou Ella Young, who told of many plans by which the organization hopes to benefit the community socially, industrially and otherwise. SIONILLE ADELPHIA GIRLS The Sionilli Adelphia Girls held their first meeting of the year at the home of Miss Phelma Cage, Sunday, January 13, 1924. Election of officers took place at this meeting and the new officers are: President, Miss V. Hill; first vicepresident, Miss M. Garrison; second vice-president, Miss M. Graham; treasurer, Miss Helen Watts; recording secretary, Miss Ruth Ellison; corresponding secretary, Miss Viola Jones; general secretary, Miss Jessie Brown; editress, Miss Edna Prugeson; sergeant at arms, Miss Kate Pitts; critic, Miss Bernice Bailey; committee chairmen: Miss B. Sykes; charity; Miss M. Harris, introductive; Miss Irene Samuels, program. After the election the chaperone of the club, Miss Helen Thomas, talked to the new officers and wished them luck for the coming year. Miss Bernice Bailey read her monthly critic report, which was, as usual, very good. The meeting them adjourned, and a delightful repast was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Nautie Polk, 4436 St. Lawrence Avenue, Sunday, January 27, 1924. Virginia Hill, president. Ruth Elliston, secretary. Edna Prueson, ed' ess. THE I. W. B. CLUB Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, president of the I. W. B. Club, and one of the most prominent club members and charity workers in this city, presented many lovely gifts to the inmates for the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, 4430 Vincennes Avenue, on last Thursday evening. Each of the inmates received a white apron. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments that were served and the evening was well spent. This is one of the clubs that never forgets to make the old people happy at Christmas time, although the club had so many other previous engagements to fill which made it impossible for them to visit the home at an earlier date. "It Is Never Too Late to Win." MRS. COOK SHIPPED TO RICHMOND The remains of Mrs. Nicy Cook, well-known citizen of Evanston, Ill., who died on January 8, were shipped to South Richmond, Va., her home town, for burial in the family lot. Services were conducted on January 12 from the Second Baptist church of Evanston, of which congregation she was a member and ardent worker for the past fifteen years. Mrs. Cook was the organizer of St. Luke Council and a great worker in other organizations. BACK FROM TENNESSEE George W. Wilson, 4248 S. Wabash avenue, second vice president the Pyramid Building and Loan Association, is back from a trip of several weeks spent in Memphis, Tennessee, the town of his boyhood days. It had been 30 years since Mr. Wilson had returned to Memphis and there were only two people living who knew him. IN ST. LOUIS Dt. Ella L. Holmes, 3115 Wabash avenue, national grand queen of A. U. K. & D. of A., in St. Louis, Mo., and will spend a few days conferring with the national grand master, Wm. Herbert Fields, and the staté grand queen of Missouri, Dt. Ada Harris, on official business at headquarters. MUCH BETTER Mrs. Sarah Stratton, 214 E. 39th St., well known in fraternal circles, is much better following illness of two weeks. MOVE INTO NEW HOME Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Payne, who have resided in their old homestead at 3802 S. Wabash avenue a number of years, have erected a beautiful home at 11316 S. May street, Morgan Park, and have moved there. It was through the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street, and Attorney W. E. Mollison that Mr. and Mrs. Payne bought in this beautiful suburb. "JACK" JOHNSON BUYS A FARM (Preston News Service) Poughkeepsie, N. Y.—"Jack" Johnson, former heavyweight champion boxer, has purchased a thirty-acre farm near Stratsburgh, Dutchess County, which he will use as a training quarters, it was learned. He expects to begin work there in about two weeks. FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE WORTHY POOR The Chicago Medical School, 3830 Rhodes Avenue, near 39th Street, is open every afternoon and evening, except Sunday and Holidays from 2 P. M. to 4 P. M. and from 7 P. M. to 8 P. M., and worthy poor people can obtain free medical treatment. Everybody welcome to visit the hospital between the hours specified. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 19, 1924 The Head Principal of the Englewood High School, who is fair-minded when it comes to dealing with the Colored students attending that school. PROF. JAMES E. ARMSTRONG, PRINCIPAL OF THE ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR HIS FAIR-MINDEDNESS: A widely circulated story, published lately in one of the leading newspapers in this city, purporting to give an account of the cause of Ellis Reed, a student of the Englewood High School, being transferred to the Tilden Technical High School, caused much unnecessary comment. The public has been led to believe that the principal, Mr. James E. Armstrong, Principal Englewood High School, bears a prejudiced mind, thus it was necessary to make a careful investigation that justice might be done to Mr. Armstrong and the public. From said investigation we find that Ellis Reed, the cause of the supposed disturbance, was an interloper in the school district. He had given a false residence in order that he might be a student and his parents had the bold effrontery to insist that he was a resident of the Englewood High School district. When the facts were brought face to face he was given a letter to Mr. Edward C. Rooseter, principal Tilden Technical High School, every texture of which gave him an honorable record as a student of the school. The principal received the letter, O. K'd the transfer and directed him to the teacher of his class and when he appeared at said room he failed to present the letter and consequently was not enrolled. Accompanied by his sister, they returned to the Englewood High School and renewed their charge of race prejudice against Mr. Armstrong. They made the statement that the teacher refused to accept him. This statement so astonished Mr. Armstrong that he phoned Mr. Rooseter, in their presence, inquiring as to the reason Ellis Reed was refused admittance. He immediately received the reply that the letter was never presented to the teacher of the room. Thus they were forced to admit that in every phase of these conditions Mr. Armstrong had been fair. From these facts, which are undeniable, the public, instead of condemning Mr. Armstrong, from the vituperous charges made in the columns of the nameless newspaper, charging him with discriminating against children of the colored racial group, should consider that every case has two sides and the reporters of that newspaper failed to present some of the state facts, thereby making the story an egocentric affair, playing up racial prejudices. The representatives of that paper, eager to spread across their columns in glaring headlines characteristic incentives that will quickly draw a thin dime from the buyers' pockets in their effort to instill unholy public sentiment to destroy the peace and quietude that have reigned in the Englewood High School district for that the writer of the story in the PROF. JAMES E. ARMSTRONG principal of the Englewood High School when it comes to dealing with the Col g that school. JAMES E. ARMSTRONG AL OF THE ENGLEWOOD WOOL, HIGHLY COMM HIS FAIR-MINDEDNES By Charles Stewart, Jr. newspaper referred to would not have a quarter of a century. It is a pity paused for a minute to search his brain to have examined the records of yesterday in all of the educational departments of the Englewood High School. We are not claiming that all of the conditions are perfect, but some of the best young men and women of today who go to make up the staple part of the Chicago citizenship are products of the Englewood High School and it is with pride that we here point to their status in public life. Harrison Ferrell One of the subjects in question brings to the mind and memory the story of the life of Harrison Ferrell in the Englewood High School and the interest since he has left the Englewood High School maintained by Mr. Armstrong and faculty. His musical ability through a strategic effort of Mr. Armstrong went far to establishing the Negro character in the musical world of today. It was from an opportunity given on a night when they were celebrating George Washington's birthday with the Auditorium packed with the parents, teachers and friends who came to join the young Americans in paying a tribute of reverential respect to so great a man as George Washington. When the hearers had drank in what they believed the principal portion of the program, there was announced a number not appearing on the program the audience sat with abated breath when the announcement was made that Harrison Ferrell would play a violin solo accompanied by his faithful sister. When her fingers touched the keys and his bow was drawn across the strings the hushed ones who had sat in the chamber of night waiting to criticize this unknown subject who was following in the footsteps of Clarence C. White. Silence prevailed through the chamber every one awaited the next sound and when he had concluded this classical number the multitude broke forth in a spontaneous burst of applause, they demanded an encore, the music had sunk deep into the immerus resecus of their soul, they forgot the question of his color and when the last sound of the string had been finished it appeared like a new wakening and he was again encored until he had to return for the third time. This established his opportunity and firmly made clear his reliability because of his high success made in this his first appearance before a school and community audience. Without regard for the thought of color the boys and girls gathered and resolved among themselves to request Mr. Agmstrong that Mr. Ferrell be made a member of the orchestra. He accepted the same and made the leader of the orchestra until he graduated in June 1918. Not only did he make a success at the school with his musical ability but his scholarship was unsurpassed among his fellow class members and he was voted the Scholarship to the Northwestern University. Misfortune then entered this young man's life and he was afflicted with infantile paralysis and was confined to his bed for a long time, being unable to use either his physical strength or carry on his work and chosen profession, the violin, but in spite of this the principal, Mr. Armstrong, paid constant visits to Mr. Ferrell and his words to him at these visits were, "Mr. Armstrong, I am going to get up yet and finish, I have faith." Faith and courage won for him the battle and he was able to leave his bed and resume his course of study at the Northwestern University. He has won for himself the third scholarship at this school and together with this Mr. Ferrell is teaching young violinists after completing his daily recitations at Northwestern. Elmer Campbell, June '23, now in the University of Chicago, was cartoonist on the staff of The "E" Weekly for almost two years. He won, while he was here, the distinction of submitting the best serious cartoon for a high school paper in the United States. Charles Stevenson, Feb. '18, now deceased, was chosen to represent the faculty on the program at the time of his graduation. Samuel Peyton, Feb. '17, a wonderful center wood and played football for Englewood and later carried on his good playing for Northwestern. Albert Washington, Feb. '23, well known spinner, now at the University of Chicago. He is remembered, too, for his upright citizenship. Caroline Taylor, Feb. 23, Margaret Nelson, Feb. '23, Aileen Marks, June '23, and Dorothy Jackson, June '23, recent graduates, are among those who stand out for their high scholarship and fine spirit. Among those now in school who come to mind as distinguished are Verdell and Bradley of the football team Virgil Mackey, Etta Brown, Bertha Jones, Robertina Simons, Margaret Clark, Joseph Winter, Louise White and Thelma Simons. Louis White represented the Englewood High School in the recent musical contest held during the Christmas vacation. He and Joseph Winter have been chosen to sing at assembly programs. Robertina Simons is one of the winners of the honor of membership in the Junior Life Saving Corps. Thelma Simons has been asked to play before the Parent-Teacher Association of the school. We present these facts to the public for their consideration in defense of the Englewood High School and its principal, Mr. James E. Armstrong, than whom no fairer minded man lives and who is intensely interested in manhood and womanhood regardless of color or creed and if many other facts were known the word prejudice could never be applied to any act or thought of his. We ask the public for fair minded, unbiased decision. INTERESTING SIDE LIGHTS ON FREE MASONRY By Sir Knight Brother James E. Bish AMBITIONS OF INNOVATIONS As we pursue our research in Masonry, and review Masonry of today, we are constrained to take an optimistic view of the Grand old Order. Will it remain the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, or, will this great organization (the mother of all other secret societies) be finally swallowed up in fraternal Insurance Companies, or will we go further and become a society composed of Auxiliary organizations whose only foundation is the MASONIC ORDER. We have the Blue Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Royal and Secret Masons, Knights Templar, Shriners and Consistory Masons, called the HEROINES OF JERICHO, Order of Eastern Star, Isis, Sphinks Golden Circle, Lady Shriners and GUILDS of the Crusaders. The Heroines of Jericho and the Order of Eastern Star are old and fixed Auxiliaries to the Masonic Fraternity; the others are of a more recent date. The Isis possibly derive their name and legends from the GODDESS of the EGYPTIANS who was supposed to represent the MOON, as Orisis represented the SUN, the tracings of her history is more than we will attempt at this time. The SPHINKS are symbols of Mysteries, and these ladies are by name supposed to guard the Masonic fraternity from intrusion from the unitiates. The GOLDEN CIRCLE no doubt was conceived from the lecture of the first-degree, where the Golden Fleece or Star and Garter is mentioned. The GUILDS or Templar CRUSADERS get their name from the Legends of the Crusaders, and claim especial favors from Knights Templars and Templarism. Some think the ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS have transferred some degrees from the Scottish Rite and formed another Branch of Masonry; the same thing is charged to the ROYAL ARCH Chapters, as from the Blue Lodge. They have transferred some degrees from the Blue Lodge and added others to form a ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER. These transfers may be called Innovations, and yet they are quite popular branches of the fraternity. When those fellows from ARABIA came to this country to see the Chicago Worlds FAIR, they found MASONS of this country, Hale Fellows Well Met, men of social and financial standing; so they organized the SHRINERS and made the qualifications of a candidate so that he must be a Knights Templar or a Scottish Rite Mason in this manner they secured the best men of the country as members of the SHRINE. They were truly WISE ARABS to set such a qualification for the boy who wanted to be a SHRINER. These male Auxillaries may MOAH D. THOMPSON SIONILLI ADELPHIA GIRLS The Sionilli Adelphia Girls wish to thank the following persons and clubs for assisting them in their charity work of last year: Mr. Andrew S. Bishop, manager of La Fayette Players; Mr. Charles Stewart, Jr., of The Broad Ax; Miss Carol McCoy, of the National University of Music; The Utopian Club; The La Vida Whist Club; The Appomattox Club, and the Sigma Psi Chi Boys. With their help we were able to give fourteen bushel baskets for Thanksgiving, and a tree for the many needy children for Christmas. Miss Viola Jones, chairman of committee. Miss Helen Thomas, chaperon. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hon. J. M. Brumfield will address the Southwest Community Forum, Sunday, January 20, 4 P. M. A good musical program is assured. Miss Emile Smith, soprano; Mr. Raymond Croons, violin; Miss O. Hutchinson, reader; Mr. James Warren Brown, baritone. Miss Marie Hendricks will oblige at the organ, Mrs. Lucile Price, piano accompanist. some day become fixed branches of the greatest secret organization on Earth. Recently some of our ambitious brothers have organized our Children into lodges and these boys and girls think they are regular Masons. BROTHERS, let's drop this warning, DO NOT MISLEAD A CHILD, and have them thinking that they are connected with the Masons; some day they will realize that you have fooled them, and the harmony of the HOME will be destroyed. All of these AUXILIARIES require some attention as well as attractive uniforms. The ambition of our brothers is to have beautiful Uniforms and our SISTERS are anxious to hold some office. Sometimes you find these bodies extending fraternal greetings to the parent body, and occasionally they are even admitted in the Lodge Rooms after the Lodge has been set up in form. This is denied all profanes, both male and female, the qualification of a profane who is made a mason is that he must be a MAN, free born and well Recommended; so this is a bar for the Ladies. Some try to justify their actions by calling off. Some of these female bodies are extended the right of ADOPTION by grand bodies of Masonry, and some subordinate lodges which lead some to believe that they are closer to the fraternity than our mothers, wives and daughters. We often discover ladies wearing Masonic Emblems of their male members. Possibly since our government has removed sex from the qualification of VOTERS that the Masonic lodges have done the same. It may be plausible, but Impossible. In SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY you are supposed to get the 33rd and last degree, we are some what misled. If you take the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Knight Templar, Shrine, Royal and Select Masters, and Scottish Rite degrees you are in possession of forty-three degrees, and if you take all the degrees in these Auxiliary branches you will have fifty-seven degrees. This does not include the administrative Council, or degrees given presiding officers only. After a carefully and unceasing research we are led to the conclusion that AMBITION is the mother that has born all these branches or side degrees to Masonry. As time goes on these bodies will cause the foundation (Masonry) to weaken and possibly crumble down from being top heavy, so it behooves the great and Grand Old Order of Free and Accepted Masons to discourage any further additions to satisfy the Ambition of someone who is great lover of the CRAFT. SO MOTE IT BE. BAILEY PUSHING MORGAN PARK M. T. Bailey, president of the Bailey Realty Co. and manager of the Milton Mercantile Agency, 3638 S. State Street, is preparing for an extensive year in opening the way for members of the race to secure homes in Morgan Park and other surrounding suburbs away from the congested city. Spaces are being secured for gardens and playgrounds for the children. There are good schools and churches, in fact, every accommodation. * * * The sudden death of Mrs. Senora Yerby was indeed a surprise to the many citizens of the city. Mrs. Verby went to a basket-ball game at the Wendell Phillips High School, 39th Street and Prairie Avenue, last Monday afternoon to see her son Seldon, who plays on the Hyde Park High School team, play. While at the game she took a paralytic stroke and was rushed to the Kenwood Hospital, where she died Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Verby leaves to mourn her death a husband, son, two sisters, brother-in-law and a nephew. The funeral services will be held from her home, 4348 Forestville Ave. Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Her remains will be laid peacefully to rest in Oakwood cemetery. IMPROVING Mrs. Taylor, 3657 Indiana avenue, who has been quite ill and confined to her home, is improving. Mrs. Taylor is most excellent queen of Bethlehem Council, A. U. K. & D. of A. Dr. George Cleveland Hall, 3638 Grand Blvd., left the city last Tuesday evening for Florida where he is to spend the winter for his health. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR OLD TIME TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX CONTINUES TO BASK IN THE WARM SUNSHINE IN THE SOUTHERN STATES WHERE HE CAN ALWAYS FIND PLENTY OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT. Atlanta, Georgia.—Now here I am in Georgia this week, and the more I get around the more impressed I am with the world, yet I must some day leave it, like others. We did not come here to stay all the time, but must report to God for assignment, and the place you will be assigned depends on how well you have observed the rule laid down by heaven. Of course we have only two places for selection, one heaven and the other hell, and now which way are you drifting brother and sister? When I wrote you that other letter, I was way out in the country, visiting Attorney T. C. Walker and his wife living near Gloucester Court House, Virginia, but believe me it got some real cold weather out there, just like you people have in that part of the world; but I just stood it, for I was sure that I would soon be in Florida where Jack Frost could not play with my fingers and take a bite off of my nose. It is wonderful how this world is divided up. To lay aside all prejudice, I must give the devil what is due to him, and the Lord what is due, and then I must give the white man what he has earned. He is indeed a living mystery, and for fame and fortune, he has put his life on the altar and is still doing it, and we are following in his steps now and then, but we are yet afraid of that which you call death, and while we claim heaven is our home, none of us are homesick. He has made it possible for me to eat breakfast in one state, dinner in another state, supper in another, and still spend the night in another state. He has annihilated time and space. I am thinking of where we are today, and how near to God we are, for there was a time when we put out to sea, that was the last of it until we reported on the other side, but, honey, that is no more. When there is a storm at sea, we do not have to hold our breath, wondering if our dear ones who are crossing have been swallowed up, but we are able to get in direct touch with them. We can sit down in New York and deliver a sermon to an audience in San Francisco, but why should I take up time to talk about these things? It is due to the fact that I have been visiting colleges recently and been in touch with college presidents, college professors, teachers and students, and I have been listening until I have gotten in my head that I know a few things, and want to let some of them out of my constitution. You see, this Lawyer Walker is a man well trained, and his wife is among the best posted women in the country. She has devoted much of her time to observation, to study and to reading, and while I was visiting there she took the time to tell me many educated things, and with all this in my head now, I must let you have some of it or my head may "buss" open. For the big head there is no cure, and when a horse gets it he is doomed to die, and usually he is killed by the owner, who performs the act himself or will have it done. I got much pleasure out in the country, and it was a rest, and so impressed with my visit until I am going to return. I am sure that I told you some of the experiences of Mr. Walker, and all the white folks out there call him "Uncle Tom" and at the same time they recognize his ability, but as they do not know the first name of his wife, and I am not going to publish it, they can't call her aunt this, that or the other, hence, she is either Mrs. Walker or "Uncle Tom's wife." Off for Washington or Richmond, for I spent a day and night in Richmond, the guests of Rev. L. R. Miller and L. C. Brown. I was to spend that night with Brother Miller, but seemingly a flood gate opened up and let the water flow into the room where I was to sleep in enough of it to hold a regular Baptist baptizing. Hence, up to Brother Brown's, and his wife received me just like she was receiving a brother, and I enjoyed the reception. I must tell you that the great fish dealer, J. P. Graham, shared in my entertainment, for there came from his place a large fresh mackerel and a gift of some oysters for me to enjoy while in town. He has been in the marketplace there dealing with fish and in oysters for over a quarter of a century, and he is not tired yet. I enjoy being with him and to see how active he is when it comes to work. He is one of the men of my race in Richmond who invented business. He is a man who is devoted to his people and a member of the Fifth Street Baptist church, of which the Rev. T. J. King is pastor. I did not get to see Hon. John Mitchell, but learned that he was yet an active, busy man, doing all he can for his people, and I congratulate him. He has been a great benefactor, and has often placed his life on the altar for this race of ours, and some day those of us who are left will gather around his open grave and praise God for his life. But I made it away from Richmond to Washington. Reaching Washington, I found my friend, the friend to my race, the man who has placed his life, his money and his all on the altar for us, Dr. W. H. Jernagin, of 1341 Third street N. W., president of the National Congress of America, an organization fighting the battles of the race, and many of the fighting bills have had to be paid by this minister, and here and there some of our people have responded. Have you ever done anything for the organization? What have your contributions been? Have you said a kind word or have been the faultfinder only? You need not send me a reply, but just think, and then see how one man must fight our battles. Dr. Jernagin took time from his busy life to tote me around some in his automobile car carriage, and show me some of the things, and then he told me how he had been in touch with President Coolidge and told him how many of our people were from the "show me state." He had made an impression on the President, and we will reap the benefit of it all. I thank God for his life. I remember how he and the organization saved a man from the lynchers' rope by fighting his return to North Carolina after he had reached Canada. There are other battles that have been fought, but not advertised. A few days were spent in Washington, and then off for Kittrell, N. C., to spend a few hours, or just a night with Prof. G. A. Edwards, president of Kittrell college, and the man with a vision, and who is doing so much for our people: He was busy getting ready for the boys a building which he called a dormitory. You see they have big names for things at a college. I would call the building, if in Chicago, a three-story flat, and you see what they call it here. It is one of the finest and best buildings in any of our schools, and Prof. G. A. Edwards was himself the architect, and when it comes to that he knows his business. We are all proud of him, and I want to congratulate the African Methodist Episcopal church for having such a strong man for president, and he has on hand now a building program, and as soon as the one is fully completed he is going right on another. He has something now which he called blue print, well, it was on blue paper, showing how the other building is to be made. I did not understand it and will not discuss it. You will be interested to know that I stopped over to see Berry O'Kelly, postmaster of Method and one of the wealthiest men in the race. I was delighted to be in his company for just two hours in Raleigh, and then off for Atlanta. Here I am right now in this place, and I am stopping with Rev. J. T. Hall, pastor of Big Bethel A. M. E. church, and will entertain the bishops of his church next month, and he is the man who is making it warm for Rev. S. J. Johnson. It is a friendly, brotherly contest for the church extension plum in the A. M. E. church general conference in Louisville next May. Now I have had so much to say about things that I will have to bring this letter to a stop. Be ready for the one next week. CHARLES E. STUMP. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 19. 1924 333 Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County and Republican candidate for the Nomination for Member of the Board of Review. Authorities direct in trying the number of square feet of the surface of the human body, there belong no less limit owing to the variations in size but a man of 5 feet 8 inches weighing around 175 pounds has a skin surface of approximately 16 square feet. The larger men and women measure more, some of them very much more, while some of the more diminutive bodies have a measurement as low as ten square feet.—Ohio State Journal. Perspiration In hot weather the human body makes an extraordinary effort to adapt itself to conditions and meet the strain placed upon it. Violent overheating or great physical effort for a few hours causes the body to throw off some four liters of fluid. In other words, the perspiration secreted in a brief while is greater than the entire blood supply to the body. The Aristocrat She way evidently a lady of importance. First the usher had to arrange the chairs in the box and when this stir had attracted the attention of the house she made her grand entry. A little later another usher entered the box and handed her a message. So she looked around. There was no doubt about it, the eyes of the audience were on her. Whereupon she proceeded to adjust her lorgnette and read the message. It said: "Please remove your hat." Heart Failure Sudden, violent burden will kill an automobile motor. Heart failure is frequently caused in the same manner. Such things as football, mountain climbing and even golf may prove too severe for a heart unaccustomed to unusual strain. The sensible thing to do is to have a thorough-going physical examination about once annually and keep posted on the condition of the heart. Didn't Know Size The doctor on his round of golf was crossing the field with his small negro caddle, when the latter opened the conversation with, "Doctor, ain't you got some shoes up yonder in yo' locker you don't want? I need some bad." "Maybe so," sad the doctor. "What size do you wear?" "I dunno, sah, cause I ain't never bought none dater-way—I either kin git in 'em, or I can't." The Water Vine. Containing a quart of clear, pure water to every foot, the "water vine," a black, snake-like, leafless stem, dropping from the mahogany trees around which it climbs, is one of the wonders of the Guatemala jungle. When the stem is cut the water spurts out in a stream. Care of Books A few drops of oil of lavender sprinkled on the shelves of a bookcase that is damp will help to prevent the books from becoming moldy. Leather bindings that have become moldy should be rubbed with a cloth slightly moistened with ammonia. Wasting Time. "Some a heap o' time," said Uleh Eben. "One o' dem stopped an' lectured to me foh two hours, same as if I had to be persuaded to vote de Republican ticket." Out of the Money The trouble with running on a third party ticket is that it generally finds itself in that position on the day after election. HON. WILLIAM H. WEBER Board of Assessors of Cook County for the Nomination for I Review. Wonderful Electric Lamp. An electric lamp, which will burn for three years without current, has been invented by an Italian engineer. The lamp is described as a self-sustaining, incandescent electric light that will burn a long time without connection with any source of electric supply other than itself. The light itself is radiated from a minute metal. Happiness and Morality The more we reflect, the more we find that happiness is exclusively a product of the moral life. Material conditions undoubtedly contribute to it, as rain and fine weather increase the fertility of the soil itself.—Jean Finot. \Delight of Beastliness Slightly beastiness. It were so for a man to be subject to any wise than beastiness; or all other vanities and sins are recovered, but a drunkard will never shake off the delight of beastiness.—$r Walter Raleigh. Title cf Sheik The title of sheik which is so often met with in pres-nt-day fiction is a class rank among Arabs, implying a chieftain, the head of a village or tribe or even an eminent man. The correct pronunciation is "sheek," according to Webster's dictionary. Great Discovery The skinning of frog legs by an Italian scientist to make a soup for his sick wife led to the epoch-making discovery that electricity can be generated by chemical means, which was the forerunner of the present-day primary battery. Mexican Law Certain Mexican states have an interesting law affecting burglaries. The sulprit in cases of petty larceny is made to repay the plaintiff by working for him so many days, the period varying according to the nature of the theft. Scott's Father Dull Sir Walter Scott's mother was a woman of marked individuality and talents, while his father has been described as rather dull. First of Kind Miss Annie Ludwig, recently ordained pastor of a church in Pembrokeshire, is said to be the first woman Baptist pastor in the United Kingdom. Rail Safety Record Rail Safety Record. A record of safety in railway travelling in Great Britain was established last year, when only five passengers were killed in accidents out of a total of 1,186,472,000 carried by the railways—or one in 200,000,000. A Temporary Substitute. Mr. Peewee—"Good-by, dearie. I'll write every day." His Wife—"Be sure you do. And God be with you till I get back home. Then I'll look after you." His Choice. His Choice. House Agent—When I go to collect the rent they always say to me! "There's no money for you, so you can either take it or leave it." Think It Over Perfection in art is, perhaps, more sudden sometimes than we think, but then the long preparation for it, that unseen germination, that is what we ignore and forget.—Tennyson. Would Try It Out. Possession of a big fur coat makes a man almost hope for at least one blizzard. Ambiguous Tribute Ambiguous Tribute On a gravestone, Burrington, Vt., the following ambig, nous tribute to a woman of that city, who died in 1833: "Sie lived with her husband 50 years, and died in the confident hope of a better life." Just Think! Do you complain of the monotony of life? Think of the watchmaker who has to wind all the watches every day. Lightning Pranks One of the strangest pranks recorded of lightning was furnished by a case where a woman who had raised her arm to close a window was struck just as she did so. She was uninjured, but her gold bracelet absolutely disappeared—it had been melted away. History of Starching History verifies the fact that the practice of starching, which came into fashion in England in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, was invented by a Spanish woman about the middle of the Fifteenth century. She wished to hide a blemish on her neck with an enormous ruff. Happiness To be happy is not only to be freed from the pains and diseases of the body, but from anxiety and vexation of spirit—not only to enjoy the pleasures of sense, but peace of conscience and tranquility of mind. Great Ideas "From time to time God drops a great idea into the soul of a great man. Often those men who live upon the existing institutions start the fire against the new idea. Sometimes they crucify its apostle; but ideas feed upon faggots, and grow through crucifixions."—Newell Dwight Hills. Drains Blood From Brain Physicians say that when an airplane is turned sharply at 500 miles an hour centrifugal force throws the blood outward to the lower parts of the body, draining the brain and causing unconsciousness and death. Crude Madagascar. The island of Madagascar, where radium was recently found, has hardly any roads. Crude hammocks on poles and carried on the shoulders of natives furnish the only means of conveyance in many places. A Dirty Trick Science may banish Pittsburgh moke, says a dispatch. That would e a dirty trick on the jokesmiths. Wolves' Families Large. Wolves raise unusually large families; sometimes 13 pups are born in one litter. Can't Be Both. To possess the reputation of being a worthy man one must not possess the reputation of being a wordy man. Blood passes through the heart at the rate of seven miles an hour. Should Elect Tallors. More tallors should be elected to congress. They know a lot about measures and men. Eools May Teach Smart men can learn many things from fools. When Man Criticizes. As a man grows to realize the limitations of his ability, it makes him sharply critical of that of others. COMMISSION ON INTERRACIAL CO-OPERATION 409 Palmer Building, Atlanta, Ga. R. B. Eleazer, Educational Director KLAN TREASONABLE AND INIQUITOUS, SAYS KENTUCKY INTERRACIAL GROUP IN FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. PROGRESS REPORTED. PLANS LAID. BETTER SCHOOLS CHIEF OBJECTIVE IN 1924. REPRESENTATION ASKED ON STATE HEALTH BOARD. (Special to The Broad Ax.) Louisville, Ky.—Vigorous protest against the injection of race prejudice into political campaigns, scathing arraignment of the Ku Klux Klan, the unveiling of the bugbear of "social equality," and the adoption of constructive plans for 1924 among the high lights of the fourth Kentucky Inter-racial Conference, held in Louisville last month. Several hundred people were in attendance, including leading men and women of both races. A two-day program of addresses and discussions was carried out. cured on the State Board of Health. Another important objective is the establishment of a second standardized training college for colored teachers. With regard to the Klan, the conference gave out the following statement: "Whereas the purpose of the Ku Klux Klan is to stir up and make permanent race prejudice between the white and Negro races, besides the injustice done to Jews and Catholics and whereas, the existence and methods of the Klan are contrary to the Dr. James Bond, State inter-racial director, reported encouraging improvement in educational, health and traveling facilities for colored people and the constant growth of understanding and sympathy between the races. There has been close co-operation between the inter-racial commission and the State and local boards of education, the health, the Y. M. C. A. and the United States Public Health Service. Among the recommendations referred to the executive committee to be worked out during the new year were the following: That the study of Negro history be put into the high schools and the study of race relations into both high schools and colleges; that equitable participation be secured in all school bond issues; that the advantages offered by the jeanes. Slater and Rosenwald Funds be availed of as widely as possible, and that representation for the race be se CHIPS Mrs. James H. Johnson, 3650 Prairie avenue, several weeks ago had the misfortune of cutting the end off her left thumb, which was very painful indeed. She is under the medical care of Dr. U. Grant Dailey and she will soon be rid of the pain and no permanent injury to her hand. Thursday evening, January 24, Prof. and Dr. William Emanuel, 6352 Rhodes avenue) will give a coming out party in honor of their daughter, Miss Emanuel, at St. Elizabeth Assembly Hall, 24 East Forty-first street. It promises to be a very brilliant social event. Rev. W. E. Williams left the city Sunday evening for Kansas City, where he is to conduct a two-weeks revival service at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church. The Other Paradise A man had a shrew for a wife. After his death she grew contrite and wondered whether she had been unduly harsh with him. She felt so uneasy about that she decided to contuit his spirit through a medium. "I this you, John?" she inquired. "Yes Jane." "John, are you happy where you are?" "Ah, yes, Jane." "Happier than when you were living with me?" "Much happier." There was a long pause while she pondered that. Then she said: "John, what sort of place is heaven?" "I don't know," said John. "Tve never been there." Books and Nature Books are pathetically little us to tell the story of nature. Few people recognize more than a dozen road side flowers, the commonest trees and shrubs, a few kinds of birds and in sects. To be able to distinguish the call notes of birds seems to most persons a miraculous gift. The few who know enough of nature to be guides for a few hours' walk have knowledge that many others deeply long for and that they would pay handsomely to get—Youth's Companion. Incandescent Lamps The average amount of light obtained for 1 cent from incandescent electric lamps at first was about five candlepower hours, but it is now possible to obtain with the ordinary 40-watt lamp 170 candlepower hours for 1 cent. Sandpaper on Bottles. Sandpaper on bottles containing poison is the latest method to prevent their contents being taken by mistake in the dark for medicine. Her Mind Made Up. Her Mind Made Up, Hilda. "You're your quarrel with Tom?" Doris="Yes, but only temporarily. We're getting married next month." cured on the State Board of Health. Another important objective is the establishment of a second standardized training college for colored teachers. With regard to the Klan, the conference gave out the following statement: "Whereas the purpose of the Ku Klux Klan is to stir up and make permanent race prejudice between the white and Negro races, besides the injustice done to Jews and Catholics; and whereas, the existence and methods of the Klan are contrary to the Constitution of the United States and the State of Kentucky, in that they deny the right of every citizen to his life, liberty and property under the protection of the law and the courts. "Therefore, we commend the excellent paper of Judge Hager, read before the conference, in which he shows that the Klan is treasonable, in that it is contrary to human law as set forth in the constitutions of the United States and of the State of Kentucky, and is also contrary to divine law, as set forth in the Holy Scriptures." Another significant declaration was the following: "Resolved, that since neither race, the black no more than the white, wishes racial amalgamation, the misleading phrase, 'social equality,' should no longer be permitted to hold back the helpful hand of white people from giving fair life opportunity to the Negro." Taking Her Back. After the young thing at the party had concluded her second encore the old lady leaned toward her and said, "Thank you so much for your songs, my dear. They took me back to childhood days on my father's farm. There were times, when you sang, that I could shut my eyes and fairly hear the old front gate creaking in the wind." Buoy's Long Voyage. A whistling buoy lost from the St. Lawrence river a year ago has been washed ashore on one of the Scilly Islands, just off the southwest coast of England, 3,000 miles from its starting point. The only injury was found to be confined to the gaslight case, which had been wrenched from the top of the buoy. Another Rembrandt An Antwerp carpenter bought, for the price of a few francs, from a second-hand dealer, an old picture, of which the subject was "Jesus Baptized in the River Jordan." An Antwerp art expert discovered on the painting the date 1640 and the signature of Rembrandt. The painting is said to be worth 2,000,00 francs. Chinese Like Speed Speed in travel appeals to the Chinese, and thousands of Chinese take joy rides simply for pleasure. It is no uncommon thing for a poor cooler to spend his last "cash" on an automobile ride that leaves him stranded many miles from home. He is glad to trudge back complacently and is satisfied in his own mind that his money has been well spent. May Print Sounds An English scientist predicts the early perfection of a machine that will be able to print sounds. The apparatus will be a cross between a dictating machine and a linetype machine, and its success will depend upon the fact that every letter has a different waveform. 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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 19, 1924 Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World EFFITS $7 per week $0.00.00 Phils, Little Rock, Hot Springs, when needed. MEMBERS. MONTHLY DUES $1.25. Pays Everything. No Supreme Lodge Taxes.) AND ASSETS 8,000 in Chicago.) Hospitals, $30,000 in Liberty Bonds. Cash in Bank. Further information write or call on IS, Supreme President S, Supreme Supervisor NUE, CHICAGO, IL. OFFICERS KING DR. O. L. MOODY gover Helena Supreme Chaplain attorney LULA S. HLOINT.BRYANT ARREN LULA S. HLOINT.BRYANT port General Endowment Secretary scurerens DR. S. S. ODOM JONES Brinkley Supreme Lecturer Rock CHAS. L. BRYANT attorney Chicago Supreme 1—Sick and Accident Benefits ..... $7 per week 2—Burial and Death Benefits ..... $300.00 3—Monument ..... 60.00 4—Free Treatment in Hospitals, Memphis, Little Rock, Hot Springs. 5—Maintenance in Old Folk's Home when needed. 6—Orphans' Home for Children of Members. JOINING FEE AND MONTHLY DUES 1—Joining Fee, $3.50; Monthly Dues, $1.25. Pays Everything. (No Extra Assessments. No Supreme Lodge Taxes.) MEMBERSHIP AND ASSETS Organizers wanted everywhere. For further information write or call on DR. R. A. WILLIAMS, Supreme President DR. D. R. J. WILLIAMS, Supreme Supervisor SS17 INDIA AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. SUPREME OFFICERS DR. R. A. WILLIAMS Holland Supreme President W. T. DANIELS Texarkana Supreme Secretary DR. D. R. J. WILLIAMS Chicago Supreme Medical Examiner WM. E. KING Holland Supreme Attorney G. H. WARREN Newport Supreme Treasurer SUPREME JOURNES Little Rock Supreme Attorney DR. O. L. MOODY Helena Chplain LULA S. BLOUNT-BRYANT Forrest City General Endowment Secretary DR. S. ODAM Brinkley Supreme Lecturer CHAS. L. BRYANT Chicago Supreme Commander "De man dat's doin' his best ain't always 'preciated'," said Uncle Eben, "for de reason dat he's 'cassionally like de choir singer dat hollers de hardest when he's off' n de key." Remember to preserve an even mind in adverse circumstances, and equally in good fortune a mind free from insolent joy.—Horace. A farmer sold a horse to a cavalry officer, warranting the animal to be a first-rate war-horse. Some time after wards the officer came to the farmer in a rage, and said: "You call this animal a good war-horse? Why, there's not a bit of go in him! A good war-horse indeed!" "So he is," replied the farmer. "Sure, he'd rather die than run." A cable ship of the Eastern Telegraph company, searching for a broken cable between St. Helena and Cape Town, found that the ocean bed has risen two and a quarter miles since 1890. When the original soundings were taken in that year the chart showed a depth of three miles. Jud Tunkins says the tremendous influence of woman is shown by the number of men who attend classical concerts when they'd rather be at a county fair. W.G.Anderson Attorney At Law 17 North La Salle Street CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 560 Watson Bldg. Office Phones: Dearborn 4094-7095 Res. 3354 Vernon Avenue Phone Douglas 6045 PHONE SUPERIOR 1872 rs & Company at Mortgage Loans d Insurance managed for Non-Residents born Street Real Estate, First Mortgage Loans Renting and Insurance Properties Handled or Managed for Non-Residents --- Telephone Calumet 805 -Ward Coal Co. YARDS AT South Park, I. C. R. R. Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. C. C. R. I. & P. R. R. Boe and Pacific Aves., C. M. & St. P. R. R. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE 26th St. and South Park, I. C. R. R. 18th and Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. Root St, C. R. I. & P. R. R. Roscoe and Pacific Aves., C. M. & St. P. R. R. 2556 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE CHICAGO Sometimes First. A trade journal has compiled a table of comparative turnovers in various lines of articles which shows that umbrellas are third in turnover. On a windy day they should be first. When He Lies Down. When We Lies Down. "Three Dry Agents Held Up in Wine Cellar."-Headline. One might say that a prohibition officer lies down on the job when he has to be held up. Marriage Age in England. In Great Britain the age at which parties may legally bind themselves in marriage is fourteen in the case of boys and twelve in that or girls. Shark Skin Valuable. Experiments have shown that even the skin of the common dog-shark serves admirably for shoestrings, pocketbooks and various other purposes. Ancient Persian Admonition. The sacred books of the ancient Persians say, "If you would be holy, instruct your children, because all the food acts they perform will be imputed to you."—Montesquieu. Ham for the Funeral The old farmer was slowly but surely dying. Lying in an apparently unconscious state he suddenly opened his eyes and addressing his ancient spouse said, "Mary, that ham smells very good. I almost think I could eat some." Whereat Mary乡owy replied, "Thee get on with the dying. That ham is for the funeral." May and June Suicide Months. May and June Suicide Months. May and June are the most popular months for committing suicide, but the self-slaaughter rate among farmers and others employed in steady manual labor in the open air is low, a recent investigation made by the Johns Hopkins university shows. Not at All. An artificial complexion requires close watching. It isn't like holding the mirror up to nature. Crowe Brother Real Estate, First Renting an Properties Handled or M 755 N. Dear CHICAGO Chas. Krutckoff, Pres. J. E. Ward, Vice-Pres. Norris-War 26th St. and South Park, I. 18th and Canal Sts., C. Root St, C. R. I. & P. Roscoe and Paci SURVIVE NAVAL CIRCLE OF FREEMAS OF THE WORLD Something in This. An Even Mind. Good War Horse. Ocean Bed Rising. Woman's Influence ILLINOIS Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy. FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER PRIVATE ANGULANCE AUTOS AT ALL HOURS JLE NERWOD 459 5121 ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAK GARAGE GASOLINE OIL OPEN DAY & NIGHT Ernest H. 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Washington St. CHICAGO BINGA STATE BANK Under State Supervision Capital ..... $100,000.00 Surplus ..... 20,000.00 Offers Equal Service to All 3% INTEREST ON SAVINGS SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS State Street and 36th Place Wanted Advertising Solicitor A live or wide awake newspaper man or solicitor can earn some easy money by calling on or addressing the undersigned. Julius F. Taylor, 6206 S. Elizabeth street. Phone Wentworth 2597. PHONE KENWOOD 455 JOHN BAIN EDW. C. BARRY ARTHUR C. UTESCH President Vice-Pres. and Cashier Ast. Cashier MICHAEL MAISEL W. MERLE FISHER CARL O. SEBERG Vice-President Ast. Cash. and Trust Officer Ast. Cashier N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, ll. Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000.00 DIRECTORS W, MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH WM, BLUEMER ROET, C. KING E. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL GEO. WETZEL DR. W. H. BULLIG W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH CANH KODAVIS WM. BLUEMER ROBT. C. KING J. F. JENSEN HUGO S. HERTEL WAR P. KNOCHE GEO. HERRMANN JOHN BAIN Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. Commonwealth Edison Company 72 W. ADAMS STREET PHONE RANDOLPH 1280 Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances the Federal Washer on Easy Terms: Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. The Commonwealth Edison Company The following Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terms: 72 W. Adams St. 3895 Lincoln Ave. 6550 S. Halelet St. 489 Broadway 4730 Irving Park Blvd. 128 S. Halelet Ave. 448 N. Parkside Ave. 1002 E. 63rd St. 851 S. Halelet St. 448 L. Parkside Ave. 1002 E. 63rd St. 851 S. Halelet St. 2943 Madison St. 2850 E. 92nd St. 851 Madison Ave. 6350 S. Halted St. 82 S. Kelcite St. 82 S. Kelcite St. 4007 Dugen Ave. 82 S. Kelcite St. 4711% Cottage Grove Ave. 78 W. Adame St. 448 W. Adame St. 428 W. Parkside Ave. 27 Logan Blvd. 2452 W. Reedworth Rd. 2452 W. Reedworth Rd. Davies Electric Shop, 5400 Fullerton Ave. 2501 Kendall Ave. 2501 N. Keddie Ave. Parkland Park Eagle, Inc. Logan Seat, Lighting Shop. 2515 Milwaukee Ave. 2515 Milwaukee Ave. 5400 Lawrence Ave. Mid-West Electrical Marka Electric Shop, Ave. Ave. Ave. Ave. Meadow Electric Co. 2253 W. Madison St. Meadow Electric Co. 1011 W. 53th St. Odgen Electric Shop, Bernard O'Hare, Bernard O'Hare, Radiant Electric Co. 3114 W. Chicago Ave. 1137 W. Taylor St. Richmond Electric Co. Rio Rica Electric Co. Rio Rica Electric Co. Saundag Electric Co. 3248 W. North Ave. Meadow Electric Co. 1014 Milwaukee Ave. Electric Washing Machine Garage Ave. Garage Ave. Gage Park Electric Co. 2612 W. 51st St. S. 400-82 W. 1610 St. Good Housekeeping Elec. Atlas Electric Co., 2822 N. Clark St. Birmingham Shop, 6215 Broadway. J. B. Collins & Son, Birmingham Shop, John I. Eltell & Co., Birmingham Shop, Fullerton Electric Shop, 2423 N. Haisted St. Kernersville Shop Electric Co., 2428 N. Haisted St. Luraville Electric Co., 4214 Lincoln Ave. O. H. H. H. 3188 N. 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