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EXTRA THE BROAD AX EXTRA The First Meeting of the Negro Sanhedrin All-Race Conference Under the Guiding Hand of Prof. Kelly Miller, of the Howard University, Washington, D.C., Held Forth in Chicago This Week. All of Its Highly Interesting Sessions Were Largely Attended by Many of the Most Prominent Colored Men and Women From All Parts of This Country. MONDAY EVENING A GRAND RECEPTION WAS HELD AT THE VINCENNES HOTEL, IN HONOR OF THE MANY PROMINENT VISITORS ATTENDING THE SANHEDRIN ALL-RACE CONFERENCE. ON TUESDAY EVENING HON. WILLIAM E. DEVER, MAYOR OF CHICAGO, ADDRESSED THE DELEGATES AND GATHERING AT THE WENDELL PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. HE WAS ACCORDED A HEARTY AND WARM WELCOME BY MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE, WHO CROWDED IN AND AROUND THE BUILDING. The great Negro Sanhedrin or all race conference held forth in this wonderful and marvelous city all this week and its actions whether they have been for good or for bad have now passed on into history. On Monday morning the opening session of the first annual meeting of the Sanhedrin was held at the south side branch of the Y. M. C. A., Wabash avenue and 38th street, where all of its morning sessions were held and the afternoon and evening sessions were held at the Wendell Phillips High School, and it is almost useless to state that all of the sessions were largely attended and the people seemed to be deeply interested in the discussions which followed the reading of the many able papers and short orations on the far-reaching and important subjects delivered by the many brilliant speakers whose names appear on the program. Prof. Kelly Miller, the honored Dean of Howard University, Washington, D. C., who is the moving spirit of the Negro Sanhedrin ably presided over the majority of its sessions. The following were the various organizations and societies whose members were a part and parcel of the All Race Conference or Sanhedrin. National Baptist Convention, Inc.; National Baptist Convention, Uninc.; G. U. O. of Odd Fellows; A. M. E. Church; A. M. E. Z. Church; C. M. E. Church; Associated Negro Press; American Woodmen; National Negro Press Association; I.B.P.O.E. of the World; Woodmen of Union; Association of College Presidents; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Omega Psi Phi Fra- ternity; National Association of Negro Musicians; Young Men's Christian Association; Lott Carey Convention; Nat'l Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship; Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of the World; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Equal Rights League; African Blood Brotherhood; International Uplift League; Friends of Negro Freedom; National Race Congress; National Association of Railway Mechanics; National Medical Association; Supreme Circle of Benevolence; American Negro Academy; National Brotherhood Workers of America; National University of Music; Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia; Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine; Deacons Club of Prince Hall Masons; Colored Actors' Union; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; National Negro Business League; Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa; Nat'l Negro Funeral Directors; Methodist Episcopal Church; Grand United Order Sons and Daughters of Peace; Chi Delta Mu Fraternity; National Urban League; Delta Signa Theta Sorority; Grand United Order of Locomotive Firemen of America; National Association of Colored Women; National Alliance of Postal Employees; Royal Circle of Friends; National Convention of Congregational Workers Among Colored People; Committee for Advancement of Colored Catholics; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Association of Colored Railway Trainmen; American Federation of Negro Students; Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres. It was the first time in the history of the colored people in this country where so many of its leaders representing a thousand conflicting ideas have ever met before together on a M. J. Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee of the House of Representatives, who will on Tuesday, April 8th, be renominated to make the race for Congress. Both men and women can vote for him at the primaries. common level and if nothing else has been accomplished but that one object lesson and that is a long step forward up the steep hill of real progress, for it has taught the rank and file of the colored people that it makes not the slightest difference what their leaders think about each other that they can all become united as one man in the interest of the colored race and fight and manfully contend for all of the rights which have, been showered down upon the colored people by the constitution of the United States. Hon. William E. Dever, mayor of Chicago, addressed the great gathering at the Wendell Phillips High School, Tuesday evening and in welcoming the delegates and the other distinguished colored men and women to this great city, Mayor Dever was warmly greeted by the large audience which had crowded into the building and hundreds of people stood around on the outside, who were, unable to squeeze into it. Mayor Dever said some mighty good things to his hearers, which still raised him higher in the estimation of the colored people in this city and in concluding his talk he assured his fellow citizens and the strangers within the walls of this city, Mayor Dever declared that "so long as THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN congress from the First Congressional chairman of the Appropriation Con- presentatives, who will on Tuesday tated to make the race for Congre- n can vote for him at the primaries he was mayor, colored people in Chicago would be given justice and treated with equality." The following program was adhered to during the various sessions of the Sanhedrin or All Race Conference. PROGRAM "Let me write 'Union' at the top of the page, and you may write under that anything you please."—Abraham Lincoln. Co-operation among the organizations, agencies and activities devoted to racial betterment, will be the keynote of the Conference. Important Group Conferences will be arranged and commissions appointed to give special consideration to fundamental topics. Monday, February 11, 1924, 12:00 Noon Registration; 2:00 P. M.—Report of Committee on Registration; Organization of the Conference; 8:00 P. M.—Welcome Addresses and Responses: Public Reception (Vincennes Hotel). Tuesday, February 12, 1924, 10:00 A. M.—"The Basic Importance of the Physical Stamina of the Race." Dr. A. M. Curtis, Ex-President, National Medical Association, President; Dr. Algernon L. Jackson, Director School of Public Health and Hygiene, How- --- ard University, Washington, D. C.; Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. U. G. Dailey, Chicago, Ill. 2:00 P. M.—"Our Educational Program," Prof Gilbert H. Jones, Dean, Wilberforce University, Presiding; Prof. Garnet C. Wilkinson, Assistant Superintendent, Public Schools, Washington, D. C.; Prof. John M. Gandy, Principal, Normal & Industrial School, Petersburg, Va.; Prof. John Hope, President, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. R. C. Woods, President, Virginia Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va. 8:00 P. M.—"The Function of the Negro Press," Mr. Robert L. Vann, Editor, Pittsburg Courier, Pittsburg, Pa., Presiding; Mr. R. S. Abbott., Editor, Chicago Defender; Mr. Carl J. Murphy, Editor Afro-American, Balto, Md.; Mr. Clande A. Barnett, Director, Associated Negro Press, Chicago, Ill.; Rev. W. J. Wails, Editor Star of Zion, Charlotte, N. C. Wednesday, February 13, 1924, 10:50 A. M.—"The Afra-American's Reaction to World-Wide Race Movements," Prof. Alain Leroy Locke, Head, Department of Philosophy, Howard University, Washington, D.C., Presiding; Rev. C. S. Brown, Pres ident, Lott Carey Convention. "The Importance of Culture in Race Betterment," Mr. W. H. A. Moore, Literary Critic, Chicago, Ill. "The Importance of Race Literature," Miss Jessie Fauset, Literary Editor, "The Crisis." "The Importance of Exact Race Knowledge," Prof. Monroe N. Work, Director, Department of Records and Research, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. 2:00 P. M.—"The Function of Fraternal and Benevolent Organizations in Race Welfare," Hon. Charles A. Cottrell, A.E.A.O. Mystic Shrine, Presiding; W. Ashbie Hawkins, Esq., Supreme Chancellor, Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler, I.B.P.O.E. of the World, Washington, D.C.; Dr. E. D. W. Abner, Supreme Commander, American Woodmen, Denver, Colo. 8:00 P. M.—"The Religious Factor in Race Welfare," Rev. L. K. Williams, President, National Baptist Convention, Inc., Presiding; Bishop John Hurst, A.M.E. Church; Bishop R. S. Williams, C.M.E. Church; Rev. Mordecai Johnson, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Charlestown, W. V. Thursday, February 14, 1924, 10:00 A. M.—"The Effect of Religion on Race Relations," Bishop J. S. Caldwell, A.M.E.Z. Church, Presiding; Bishop R. E. Jones, M.E. Church; Rev. Moses H. Jackson, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Ill., Rev. Wm. Johnson, General Secretary, Board of Church Extension, National Baptist Convention, Uninc; Rev. R. L. Bradby, Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Detroit, Mich. 2:00 P. M.—"Inter-Racial Co-Operation in Civic and Social Betterment," Mr. George R. Arthur, Executive Secretary, Y.M.C.A., Chicago, Ill., Presiding; Mr. Eugene K. Jones, Executive Secretary National Urban League; Dr. George E. Haynes, Serretary, Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America; Rev. Channing H. Tobias, International Secretary, Y.M. C. A.; Rev. Alfred Lawless, General Superintendent, Congregational Southern Church Work. 8:00 P. M.—"The Function of Agitation in Race Betterment," Wm. Monroe Trotter, President, United Front Conference, Presiding; Mr. James Weldon Johnson, Secretary, N.A.A.C.P.; Rev. T. J. Moppins, President, Equal Rights League. "Politics as a Factor in the Race Equation," Hon. Ferdinand Q. Morton, Civil Service Commissioner, New York City; Hon Robert R. Jackson, Alderman, Chicago, Ill. "Law Discrimination in American Law," Hon. James A. Cobb, Ex-Assistant U. S. District Attorney. Friday, February 15, 1924, 10:00 A.M.—"The Woman's Part in the Race Problem," Mrs. Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Authoress, Lecturer; Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, Historian, National Association of Colored Women. 2:00 P. M.—"The Part of the Young College-Bred Negro in Race Betterment," Mr. Raymond W. Cannon, President, Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- Psi Phi Fraternity; Mrs. L. R. Green Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. 8:00 P. M.—"The Place of Business in Race Betterment," Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer, Howard University, Presiding; Dr. J. R. Levy, President, Negro Business League, Florence, South Carolina; Mr. F. B. Ransom, Manager and Attorney, Madam C. J. Walker Company; Mr. Anthony Overton, President Douglass National Bank, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Charles S. Johnson, Editor, "Opportunity," New York City. Report of Commissions; Report on Permanent Results of the Conference. THE PYTHAIN TEMPLE COM- MISSIONERS ROYALLY EN- TERTAINED IN CHICAGO. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the present week the Pythain Temple Commission met at their headquarters, 33rd and State street, and the following members of the commission were present: Hon. S. W. Green of La., supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythais throughout the world; W. W. Andrews of Fla.; G. N. Stoney of Ga.; W. S. Willis of Texas; C. B. Wickham of Okla; C. M. Wade of Ark.; E. E. Underwood of Ky.; Lee Crawford of New York; Ernest G. Tidington of Ind.; and Hon. Edward D. Green of Ill. Hon. S. W. Green was re-elected President of the National Pythain Temple Association and Hon. Edward D. Green was reelected Secretary. The Commission finally decided to construct the great National Pythain Temple on its lot at the Southeast corner of 37th place and State street. The contracts have been let to two colored architects, Mr. M. Bailey of Memphis, Tenn., and Charles S. Duke of Chicago. The National Pythain Temple will be 125 by 150 feet; it will be ten stories high, including a roof garden, when fully completed it will cost between eight hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars. It will be the finest building in the world to be constructed by colored people. The members of the Commission were entertained at the Appomattox Club. Tuesday evening at a reception and smoker given in their honor. They also enjoyed luncheoen at the Ideal Tea rooms, and on Thursday evening they were the honored guests of a party of friends to witness the Follies at the Colonial theatre. THE BIRTH OF A NATION CON TINUES TO RUN AT FULL BLAST IN CHICAGO Hon. Denis E. Sullivan of the Superior Court of Cook County, will on Monday morning decide just what he will do with the Birth of a Nation and on Sunday evening before that time the Birth of a Nation will have finished raking in a 'whole barrel of money in the past two weeks and folded its tent and silently stolen away. Its lawyers hung the whole thing on the lawyers for the city. Col. Louis B. Anderson, Col. R. S. Abbott, Col. Robert R. Jackson, Oscar De Priest and on all the other big leaders of the colored race in Chicago. 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 stricly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. Phone Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Chicago, February 22, 1924 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. THE WEEK'S EDITORIAL (From the Los Angeles, Cal., Evening Express, of January 23, 1924) During the last thirty-six years more than 4,000 lynchings have taken place in the United States. Colored folk for the most part have been the victims of the mob violence of which these lynchings were the lawless fruit. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has striven intelligently and persistently to build up sentiment in repression of an evil that in itself was a monstrous wrong and a national disgrace. Undoubtedly a great change has been wrought North and South in the public's attitude toward mob violence, but the evil has not yet been extirpated. Lynching is no longer advocated or defended, but the methods employed for punishing it when it occurs remain very defective. The change in public sentiment is accurately appraised by the January Current History Magazine, in which it is stated: "Whereas lynching was condemned so little as 15 years ago by newspaper editors, and even by clergymen in the pulpit, no reputable man in public life would now dare to utter such sentiments." The change is emphasized by editorials in such thoroughly representative Southern newspapers as the Atlantic Journal, that expresses its gratification at the reduction in the number of lynchings as "encouraging evidence of an increasing morality." The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington, through its excellent department of records and research, year by year, dispassionately has presented all the ascertainable facts concerning lynchings. It finds that there were 28 lynchings in 1923 as against 57 in 1922, and that "there were 46 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings." All but two of those lynched last year were Negroes and two of the Negroes were women. Among the definitely ascertained causes given for mob violence were: "Cattle stealing;" "trying to act like white men and not knowing his place," "striking man in an altercation." etc. Relatively few lynchings were attributed to that crime which in past years ordinarily has been designated as the cause of mob violence. Viewed relatively, the record shows social, and moral improvement. Viewed absolutely it indicates the need of just such federal legislation as has been sought from Congress, by which communities that tolerate lynchings would be made to pay a highly deterrent penalty. WOODROW WILSON Just say: He came and lived and tried To help his country, ere he died. And establish sterling, civic pride. And let him rest. Just say: He was a man 'mongst men. Who always did his best, and when He failed, just tried again— Just say: Worn out, he wanted sleep, A long, well-earned and dreamless sleep, From which he'll wake to smile, not weep, So let him rest. LeRoy S. Hart. URBAN LEAGUE TO LAUNCH NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM On Wednesday last, the National Urban League held its annual meeting in New York, at which time announcement was made of the plan this year to establish a National Industrial Department at an extra annual expense of $9,000. Half of this sum—$4,500—is pledged by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., on condition that the balance is raised. The annual report presented by the Executive Secretary, Eugene Kinkle Jones, stated in part as follows: "The year 1923 has seen extraordinary development in the problems of race relations to which the National Urban League has committed itself. The attitude of public mind towards the Negro expresses itself in the improvement in the type of public statements concerning achievements by members of the Negro race and in incidents in which the Negro is a prominent factor or is vitally concerned. New cities have been organized for service, notably St. Paul, Minn., and preliminary steps for organizations have been taken in Hartford, Conn., and Hot Sprinks, Ark, and Waterbury, Conn. Other communities have been reorganized with more substantial budgets and more definite programs, for example, Atlanta, Ga., and Richmond, Va. "In Atlanta, Ga., through the efforts of the League's Southern Field Secretary, six Negro social service organizations, including the Atlanta Urban League, were taken in the newly organized Community Chest and the colored citizens of Atlanta contributed towards the total budget approximately what the six organizations are to receive from the chest. The total money allotted the Negroes for the Chest was $37,950—the Negroes raised $37,500. The League's locals are now parts of Community Chests in sixteen cities—all of the cities with chests where the League is located. In all, 26 Leagues have paid Executive Secretaries with staffs. Forty-one communities have Urban Leagues. Others have modeled organizations after Urban Leagues without formally affiliating with the movement. The League continues to be the movement most sought after to aid in work to help the thousands of Negro immigrants who come from the South to the North. "Our local organizations in industrial centers, such as Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Columbus, Cleveland, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Newark and Philadelphia have found homes for Negro workers; placed them in positions; counselled with them to secure greater efficiency; advised with their families on education for their children and the standardizing of their home life; interceded in their behalf with employers in an effort to secure fairer treatment and more consideration as to wages and advancement when merited. "Two 'Fellows' of the League have completed a year's study in social service at training schools and four additional students have been appointed for study under the League's Fellowship plan during 1923-24. "Through the Department of Research and Investigation, lecturers, writers and students of the race question have sought and received valuable data. 'Opportunity' magazine has appeared during each of the twelve months of 1923 with live authentic reports and practical discussions of Negro life. Surveys of Negro social conditions have been completed in Baltimore, Md., Waterbury, Conn., and Buffalo, N. Y., and in two instances have been published in 'Opportunity.' The Buffalo survey has been conducted under the auspices of the Council of Social Agencies, the Waterbury survey under an interracial committee and the Baltimore survey under a similar committee with the endorsement of the mayor of the city, the Board of Trade and the Manufacturers' Association. "The Extension Secretary of the League alone addressed seventy audiences with approximately 39,580 hearers on the importance of organized social activities in interest of better living conditions among Negroes. These audiences were mainly in the States of Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri and Arkansas. "A minimum budget for 1924 of $47,835 has been adopted and a budget of $69,800 allowing for expansion and the establishment of a National Industrial program has been approved. Last year we expended $45,533.70 in the work but because of the extra expense of launching 'Opportunity' magazine, we were forced to close the year with a deficit of over $5,662.94. During the year we received a special contribution of $10,182 from a group of friends of the late Mrs. Ella Sachs Plotz for the permanent fellowship in her memory." The following persons were elected to the Executive Board for the term expiring 1927: Rogers N. Baldwin, C. Spaulding, Arthur C. Holden, Miss Edith M. Campbell, Plato Durham, George C. Hall, Abraham Lefkowitz, W. Seligman, Mrs. V. G. Simkhovitch, W. R. Valentine, J. D Williamson, Mrs. L. Hollsworth Wood, presi- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 [Name] 11. ELEPSIS Addressed a vast concourse of people at the Wendell Phillips High School, Tuesday evening, and in winding up his talk he again assured his hearers that they would continue to receive a square deal as long as he was Mayor of Chicago. Addressed a vast concourse of people at the Wendell Phillips High School, Tuesday evening, and in winding up his talk he again assured his hearers that they would continue to receive a square deal as long as he was Mayor of Chicago. dent of the National Urban League, presided. At the public meeting in the evening, the subject of the Negro Industry was discussed by Miss Mary Van Kleeck, director, Department of Industrial Studies of the Russell Sage Foundation; and Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer, Howard University, Washington, D. C. COMMISSION ON INTER- RACIAL CO-OPERATION, 409 PALMER BLDG., ATLANTA, GA. Southern Students Cheer "Goober Wizard" Tuskegee Scientist Speaks in South Carolina Colleges HEARD BY 3,500 STUDENTS Tour Arranged by Interracial Commission as Part of Educational Columbia, S. C.—(Special to The Broad Ax)—Thirty-five hundred students in leading white colleges of South Carolina were recently given a new conception of the possibilities of the colored race, through a tour of the state by Prof. George Carver, the famous Tuskegee scientist, under the auspices of the Commission on Interracial Co-operation. Taking along a most interesting exhibit of his peanut, sweet potato, pecan and clay products, HON. ANDREW RUSSEL and efficient Auditor of Public A ce of Illinois, who will on Tuesday ted to make the race for his presen Prof. Carver addressed the students of six big schools and everywhere was cordially received and made a pro- found impression. In every city visi- ted he appeared also at the colored high school with a message of inspira- tion for the pupils. While the tour had no small mea- ure of scientific value, its most impor- tant result was the deeper appreciation of the possibilities of his race which Prof. Carver inspired in all his hearers. This result was most apparent and was repeatedly commented on by observers. The Interracial Commission has also sent representative colored speakers into many of the white colleges of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, and always with the finest results. Probably no part of its program is more effective than this plan by which thousands of college students—the leaders of tomorrow—are enabled to see what the best types of colored people are capable of and to hear the Negro's viewpoint presented by able representatives of the race. Among those who have made such tours for the Commission are Dr. J. T. Hodges, of South Carolina; Dr. James Bond, of Kentucky; Dr. Isaac Fisher, of Fisk University and Dr. H. T. S. Johnson, of Oklahoma. Mrs. Lida McClain, mother of Mrs. Mamie E. Bish, has been confined to her bed seriously ill for the past two weeks. 1914 vast concourse of people at the Wool, Tuesday evening, and in wind assured his hearers that they wou square deal as long as he was Ma RED CAPS' CLUB The regular meeting of the Red Caps' Literary Club will be held on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, at 3:30 in the Club House, 3441 Wabash avenue. The Hon. John G. Drennan, general attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad, and Dr. W. W. Lucas of the Institutional Church, will be the speakers. An attractive musical program is in store for all. Everybody is invited; admission free. -Sandy W. Trice, President 18,241,475 AUTOS IN WORLD, CENSUS SHOWS New York.—Use of motor vehicles is increasing as rapidly in other countries as in the United States, according to a world census just completed by automotive industries. The total now in operation is 18,241,476, a gain of 3,498,000, or nearly 24 percent, since the beginning of 1923. 3RD ANNUAL FORMAL DANCE BY THE APPOMATTOX CLUB On Thursday evening, February 21 the famous Appomattox Club will hold its third annual dance and reception at St. Elizabeth Hall, 24 E 41st street. As stated above it will be strictly formal and for its members and ladies Admission by card. COL. CHARLESE. STUMP, THE REGULAR OLD-TIME TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, STILL CONTINUES TO REST UP IN THE BRIGHT SUNSHINE DOWN IN THE SOUTHLAND. Savannah, Ga.—It was Silas X. Floyd who said, "It is good to be in Georgia, when the sun is shining hot; The corn is all a tasseling And the winter long forgot." But I am here to tell you that it is not the time now, and the winter is just winter and the sun don't get much chance to assert its power down here now, but then, the people are just accepting things as they find them, and for me and myself, I am going to beat it right back into Florida and enjoy some of the sunshine there and I wish you were going to be there with me. I have been going just a little since I took my pen in hand to write you a few lines last week, and here I am here in this place. The world was just made to move and it would seem that I am made to move also from the way I have been moving these days, and you will thank God with me that the old iron horse has been keeping himself in good humor and I am not numbered with the victims, who have fallen when he got unruly. I was in the capital of the nation, or of Florida at any rate, and in the center of the universe when I wrote you that letter, and I am away from there now, and here I am in Georgia. They were having a helva time when I was in Tallahassee and it is not all over yet. Let us hope and pray that it is. Two buildings have been destroyed by fire, yet there was no one hurt. We thank God for that, and pray that all the other fire will be kept where it belongs and used for good and not for destruction. Speaking of fire, information has just reached me that Wilberforce University has just lost another building, and this time a score were hurt, and I am praying that none serious. It always brings sadness when these buildings of a struggling school are destroyed, for it is so hard to get hold of another one. It was just yesterday, so to speak, when fire swept away one of the buildings of this institution, and they have struggled and struggled until they are about to get that one completed and here comes along fire and takes away another one, and I hope that all my people will be concerned in this, because it is the oldest institution in this country for my people and by my people, and while it is the work of the African Methodist Episcopal church, it should concern us all, and I am going to do my part. I made my way to Jacksonville, Florida, and the Rev. John E. Ford met me at the stable in his automobile carriage and toted me all around the town, purchased grape fruit for me and had it cut open, but did not one time invite me to his home. I expressed a desire to go there, and get dinner, but he said his wife had been up late at night and could not cook anything, and I said "Praise the Lord." He toted me around all day and dropped me off at the stable to leave for Tallahassee without getting to look in his house. If it had been smallpox there I did not get close enough to it to catch it. I had the pleasure of coming in touch with the Rev. Dr. H. Y. Tooks, who was ready and willing to tome me over to his home for dinner, but I was booked to make it to St. Augustine, where I made sure Prof. N. W. Collier would be waiting at the stable to meet me, but he was not, but I purchased an interest in the automobile car carriage owned by another man and right then and there he declared a dividend, which was a ride out to the school and declared my stock null and void. I had taken it out in ride. Such is life in this world of ours. Prof. Collier received me just like he was receiving a brother, and so told me to be at home. Plenty of oranges, plenty grape fruit, plenty all kind of fruit, and I am here to tell you that I enjoyed having it and it seemed to enjoy having me put it on the inside and I remain on the outside. Miss Carrie L. Felder told me that she was ready to write for me, and then all the teachers and students assured me that I was welcome, so much so until it became a part of my name. I took a look at a new building on the campus, and then I looked around and saw other improvements. They are not ready to dedicate this fine building which was erected at a cost of $40,000 and it is worth more than that, but I am not up in this building business sufficiently to tell you. Now you want to know what happened next? Rev. W. H. Jernagin, of Washington, D. C., president of the National Race Congress came down to see me, and told me he was delighted to see me, and invited me to go back to Jacksonville with him, and this invitation was accepted. I enjoyed going to his home and talking with him. I went to his meeting, heard him tell about the Race Conference, and saw the men become interested in themselves, in me and in the whole race. I was so glad to see this, until I could hardly keep from shouting out, and I just had to say one time, "Praise the Lord," and he should be praised. They are going to have one of the most important meetings in the history of the race Congress and it will be held about April 30 in Washington, D. C., and I hope you are going to be there, for it is worth the trip. Come and let us go together and have a nice time. After spending some little bit in St. Augustine taking rest, I put out for Jacksonville, spent a day there in company with the Rev. Dr. H. Y. Tooks, who is conducting the campaign for the Rev. Dr. R. A. Grant, Florida's choice for Episcopal honors, and a man of wonderful power. He is a great preacher and the leader of men, and this will apply to both of them. The strong men will go to the general conference to bring back the bacon. Tooks is a great general and he knows how to organize men. I congratulate Dr. Grant on having a strong friend, and you may tell it that I told you that just as sure as gun is of iron just so sure will Dr. Tooks be a bishop. While in Jacksonville, I met Grand Master D. D. Powell, of the Masons, and I am going back to the grand lodge and see what I can hear and see and I am of the opinion that I am going to get to be one of them fellows. I am looking that way now. I will be me a Grand Master some day before I go to heaven. Dr. Tooks toted me around and permitted me to see others, and then off to this place. I am glad to say to you that I am studying men, and as I study them I have found we have one of the greatest characters in the race right here in Savannah, Dr. J. A. Lindsay, pastor of the leading African Methodist church in this city and a man who is to be Bishop J. A. Lindsay, commencing with May, 1924, for that will be one of the decrees of the general conference in Louisville, Kentucky. He is waiting to hear the call, and a long time ago he prepared for it. He is one of the best prepared men in the state, and put it down that I told you he is a preacher. He is just the man for the place and if you see him you will agree that God must have cut him out for a bishop. He walks and looks like one right now. The age is not only calling for strong men like Lindsay, but it is demanding them, and there is no way to keep them down. God give us men, strong men at that. Of course you have heard of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress. They are getting ready in Cleveland to put the big pot in the little one, and more people will go to Cleveland this year than have ever been there since it has been a Cleveland. I am going there myself. It will be my first visit to Cleveland. The Republicans will go there to nominate Calvin Coolidge for President of the United States and will call on me to help elect him. That will be a big time for me. Let us hope and pray. I am going to tell you about Dr. Joffin A. Gregg and others in my next letter, for I will then be dealing with the Connectional Council and the meeting of the A. M. E. Bishops. I am now en route to Atlanta, Georgia. CHARLES E. STUMP. THE QUESTIONNAIRE BEG YOUR PARDON In last week's Questionnaire, it was stated that letters were first used in Egypt, in 1891. A mistake was made in the date, which, when correctly given, should be 1891 B. C. * * * * 1. At what time was silk culture in China established? * * * * 2. When did the Shang dynasty begin? * * * * 3. For how long has the mariner's compas been known to the Chinese? * * * * 4. How early was the art of printing known in China? * * * * 5. In what country was paper invented? Give the date. 1. Pharoah, a title given to the Egyptian kings. From the Hebrew Paroh, which has been variously translated "son of the sun," "mouth of the sun," "voice of God," and "sun" only. The proper meaning of the word is "the king" or "great house." 2. In 610 B. C. Pharoah-Noah began a canal between the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Many lives were lost in the attempt. 3. In 581 B. C. Nebuchadnezzar invaded Egypt. 4. After the death of Alexander his general, Ptolemy, took the throne. COL. NOAH D. THOMPSON, WHO IS CONNECTED WITH THE EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE EVENING EXPRESS, LOS ANGELES, CAL., SHOULD BE SELECTED TO SECOND THE NOMINATION OF PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE AT THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THIS COUNTRY, IN A LETTER TO MR. THOMPSON, STATES THAT HE IS AN "UNDERSTANDING STUDENT OF PUBLIC QUESTIONS." GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT, PRAISED PHYLLIS WHEATLEY, THE FIRST POETESS OF THE COLORED RACE IN AMERICA. About 15 years after she, a mere child, had been brought from Africa and sold as a slave at Boston, Mass., Phyllis Wheatley wrote a number of poems, one of which was highly praised by the "Father of Our Country" in a letter to one of his friends. When, on December 5, 1784, after President George Washington said of Phyllis Wheatley's poem, History records that he did say something, complimentary of her accomplishment and we as a racial group are justly proud of it. We have, however, read with our own eyes the highly-prized letter possessed by Mr. Thompson from A. E. HERA D. THOMPSON her poems had been read and endorsed by a number of distinguished men of London, England and Phyllis Wheatley was called to her eternal rest, it was discovered that she was the first woman, white or black, to attain literary distinction in America. Since her death, many American Negroes, either slaves or of slave ancestry, have attained distinction along most all lines of endeavor, notwithstanding that we, as a racial group, have not been out of the bonds of slavery but a few years (62 years to be exact), as time for races and nations are reckoned. President George Washington's reference to the little slave girl's ambition and achievement no doubt meant much to her by way of encouragement and inspiration and her verses, which were published in London, under the title of "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, by Phyllis Wheatley, Negro Servant to Mr. John Wheatley, of Boston in New England," were widely read both in America and abroad. Kings of nations and Presidents of republics necessarily write many letters as an official duty and there are thousands of letters that are sent out from executive mansions and palaces with the sanction of a nation's chief that have not been read nor seen by the chief executive. Usually a private secretary, with many assistant secretaries and clerks determine "what's in the mail or periodicals that should be brought to the personal attention of the King or President" and it is considered a mark of considerable distinction worthy of his personal attention and acknowledgement. Such distinction has recently been given one of our own race men by President Calvin Coolidge, known and greatly admired for his sincerity in action and thorough knowledge of men and measures. A personally written and signed letter by President Coolidge which explains itself follows: "Mr. Noah D. Thompson. "Care of Los Angeles Evening Express, "Los Angeles, Cal." "My dear Mr. Thompson: "I am very much obliged to you for sending me the editorial page of The Express of December 26th. I was particularly interested in the editorial on the race question, which I sincerely believe analyses this difficult problem accurately, and suggests the lines along which its solution will finally be reached. It is most gratifying to have the support in this regard of so understanding a student of public questions. "Very truly yours." (Signed) "CALVIN COOLIDGE" Not only does the President acknowledge having read Mr. Thompson's editorial which we reprint and which has been reprinted in many publications throughout the country, but he goes further and pays Mr. Thompson an unusually high compliment by declaring that "the editorial analyzes the difficult problem accurately and suggests lines along which its solution will finally be reached." We do not recall ever reading what President George Washington said of Phyllis Wheatley's poem. History records that he did say something, complimentary of her accomplishment and we as a racial group are justly proud of it. We have, however, read with our own eyes the highly-prized letter possessed by Mr. Thompson from President Coolidge and it is our opinion that but few, if any men, white or black have ever had a higher written compliment paid them by our President than that which he has paid Mr. Thompson whom we again commend for his achievement as a journalist of no small rank. It was very gratifying to our representative when he called upon Mr. Edward A. Dickson, part owner and editor in chief of The Express, to get permission to publish the President's letter, to find him in full accord with President Coolidge in his regard for Mr. Thompson. And now we recall that Mr. Thompson has been an ardent admirer of Mr. Coolidge long before he ascended the presidency of these United States and that he is now in the front rank with the many Californians who are determined that Calvin Coolidge succeeds himself as President and level-headed chief of this progressive nation. All that remains for Mr. Coolidge to do now is to follow the example of the late President Roosevelt and permit a capable Negro to second his nomination at the Republican National Convention which meets in Cleveland, Ohio, in June. Perhaps no Negro could fill the bill with more dignity and general satisfaction than the Negro from Hiram Johnson's state whom President Coolidge has so distinctly honored. The editorial which was sent by Mr. Thompson to the President and many others as a New Year's Greeting follows: Peace For Negroes and Whites "The holiday season and the New Year should be jovial for the members of the Negro race, as well as of all others who love justice and hope for a day of clearer understanding. The recommendation of President Coolidge—for the creation of a commission to consider measures to enable mutual confidence and amity between the two races might well be the basis of such New Year hopes. The very assembling of such a commission, formed of Negroes and whites from North and South determined that means be devised to reach an understanding, would perhaps make for immeasurable benefits to this nation. The section of the president's message which deals with that matter illustrates the constructive character of President Coolidge's mind. First it expresses concern over the rule of Judge Lynch in some localities and favors necessary legislation to punish perpetrators of outrages. But it goes further. Not content with the negative phrase—the anti-lynching proviso—the president seeks the method whereby affirmative action might be taken looking toward the curing of the causes which lie back of lynching outrages. None more cordially and earnestly than the Negro people themselves will welcome President Coolidge's constructive proposal. When and if such a commission as he desires shall have been named every good citizen, north and south, of whatever race, will hail that as the day in which the American people set itself to the long-deferred duty—to bring into harmony two major portions of our population and move this people nearer to the ultimate solution of that which is seriously and basically one of the problems of our democracy."—From The Eagle, Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 9, 1924. It will be recalled that at the time that Col. Roosevelt was nominated for president of the United States, in 1908, that Col. Noah Thompson had the honor of escorting the late Harry Cummins of Baltimore, MD., to the platform when he was introduced by THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 16, 1924 78 President of the Norris, Ward Coal Co., and Republican candidate for re-nomination for member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. Mr. Krutckoff is one of the most popular public officials in this city and county; both men and women can vote for him at the Primaries, Tuesday, April 8. THE LATE IMMORTAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS February 14, the Colored people throughout the length and breadth of this broad land should fittingly observe the 107th birthday anniversary of Mr. Douglass, who was the head and the front of the Anti-Slavery Movement in this country and who accomplished more than any other human being to bring about the liberation of more than four million slaves from the house of bondage. Hon. Joseph G. Cannon to second the nomination of President Roosevelt and the wise Republican politicians of Los Angeles, Cal, would be standing in their own light if they fail to send Col. Thompson as one of the delegates to the Republican National Convention at Cleveland, Ohio, and assist to make it possible for him to second the nomination of Hon. Calvin Coolidge for president of the United States.—Editor. THE SILENT NON-ATTENDING MEMBER By James E. Bish. 33 In every body of men or women, there are persons who have nothing to say; and say but little, and do but little thinking of what is said, and always want to be on the popular side of every question. They possibly take seriously the old adage that A STILL TONGUE MAKES A WISE HEAD. This may possibly be true, if they use their mental faculties on questions and debates, but unfortunately they forget to use their thinking machinery. Many propositions come up that are detrimental to even themselves and they remain silent, until the proposition has carried, and the shoe begins to pinch them, and they recover their faculties and speech. Then they find that their opportunity for objecting has passed. Fluent speakers of times put some proposition over in the presence of these silent members without opposition and it is artefards condemned. Some fail to realize that all questions have two sides, and the same object looked at from different angles have a different view or does not look the same. The fellow that is absent from the meeting always sees the thing different from what the fellow who was present did. He of course had the same right to be present, yet he HON. CHARLES KRUTCKOFF can find fault of what was done. Both the absent and silent member should take the medicine however bitter, as they are at fault. Eloquence oftimes take good judgement-by storm in the wrong direction, the same thing applies to sympathy or favoritism. Fear of becoming unpopular, may also silence a timid member, Eloquence in Congress, our Legislatures and even in secret orders oftimes cause to be enacted laws that are detrimental to the general welfare of the people, while the silent member acquesses in the action, until you return home to your constituents and your neighbor calls you to account for it. The deed is done and may take years to eradicate it from the statutes. On the other side, good legislation may be killed. If some one could suggest a remedy that would invigerate the brain cells of these silent members, the society would owe them a debt of gratitude. A still tongue does not make a wise head unless the mental faculties are working, and the public will soon find a way to take the golden opportunity from these silent members. The Epistle of PAUL to TITUS, the 9th verse of the 13th chapter of Hebrews and the 12th verse of the 5th chapter of JAMES could be read with much thought by these members. Over zealous officials find it an easy matter to pass vicious legislation, or enforce executive prerogatives; and in time individual rights will be usurped, our constitution and Landmarks will be obliterated and despotism prevail. By this article we do not desire to create a hostile attitude on the part of these silent members to all just and advantageous legislation, we merely attempt to awaken them to protect their own rights as individuals from Bureaucrats. Suppose the Negro of this country should have kept silent as to the showing of the picture "Birth of a Nation," when the showing of "Uncle Tom's Cabit" is prohibited in some sections of this country. Think of the work done in our interest by the N. [Image of a man with a long, curly beard and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is plain and white.] The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man with a long, curly beard and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is plain and white. A. A. C. P. and the Salvation Army, Red Cross and similar organizations had they remained silent and inactive what would this country be to the Negro today? Hatred, race prejudice and such like would be beyond all human bounds, our lives and homes insecure and liberty gone. You join the Masons to work. It is your duty to help make Masons better men, if you fail to do your duty you are not a Mason. You remember the saying in one degree. Some among you are busybodies, working not at all. This applies especially to the silent member. If he does not work neither shall he eat. An honest expression from a broad vision will always bring good and lasting results. Why be a drone in the hive of bees? Why be a pin Mason always on dress parade? Why let George do all the work and then say WE did it? Why not stand up like an upright man and a Mason, walk by the plumb and when life's battle is over we can part on the square? CHIPS Mrs. A. N. Fields, 3120 Indiana avenue, the dutiful and pleasant wife of our fellow townsman, Col. Archibald N. Fields, one of the political war horses of the second ward, has been confined to her home, with illness for the past two weeks. She is now gradually improving under the care of Dr. M. J. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. George Chapman, 6142 So. Elizabeth street, rank among the best citizens in Englewood. They own a lovely home at the above number and they are constant supporters of this newspaper. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MALE HELP COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey Supt. St. Louis, Mo. By Mary White Ovington Chairman Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People "RACE DIFFERENCES IN INHIBITION" By Albert Loyal Crane, Published by G. E. Stechert & Company, 31 E. 10th St., New York City. Price $150. Postage 10c Extra. We are having a multitude of scientific tests, intellectual and psychological. This book on race inhibitions is a study of a test practiced upon 50 white men and women and 50 colored men and women. The test is described minutely and seems to be as follows: The subject to be put to the test is assured that he will suffer no harm. He is then led into a laboratory, seated before a table and his hand placed in a definite space above which a seemingly heavy weight is suspended which if it falls will hit his hand. The weight descends and a slight electric current, to make fear the more likely, at the same time passes through the subject's hand. The weight stops just before it would hit the hand. If it were allowed to drop all the way, will the subject allow his hand to remain under the descending weight, and if he jerks it away the first time, will he continue to do so, given successive trials? His reactions are tested, not only by sight but by instruments to measure muscular and respiratory movements. The result of this series of experiments upon 200 people was as follows: 1. Sex differences were negligible. 2. The number of withdrawals of the white and colored groups were the same. The whites however scattered both their arms and breathing flinches over a wider range of trials. As illustration, if white and colored were in a falling elevator the two races would be about alike in their fear, but if they got to the ground unhurt the Negro would walk off and NEWS ITEMS By Charles Stewart, Jr. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hope Presbyterian Church experienced a happy hour last Sunday afternoon when the community orchestra, conducted by Major N. Clark Smith, made its first public appearance. Too much praise cannot be paid this orchestra for the great achievement it has made under their great instructor, Major Smith. Next Sunday the Chicago Tuskegee Club will assist the Community Forum in a special program. Those engaged to appear on the program are: Mr. Rufus Sampson, will deliver the address; Miss Mayme Fischer, pianist; Miss Delpine Evans, Vocal Solist; Mrs. Z. R. Mitchell, reading; and Captain W. C. Thomas, cornet. The public is cordially invited to at- The public is cordially invited to attend this Community Forum Sunday afternoon at 3:30. VISITS PARENTS Mr. Edward Gillespie, who is a student at the Wisconsin University, and is well known in the younger social set of Chicago, returned to the city to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie is expected to return to school to resume his studies Sunday evening. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs, Frank L. Gillespie, 3544 Blvd, entertained a few of their friends at a formal dinner, Monday evening, Feb. 11. The guests of honor were Messrs. T. C. Windham of Birmingham, Ala., and R. Taylor, Sr. of Tuskegee, Ala. Among the honored guests were Mrs. Daisy Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Gordon Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Smith, Attorney and Mrs. Earl Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ellis Stewart, Mrs. Frances Mann, Madam Florence Cole Talbert, Mrs. Ethel Minor Savin, Dr. and Mrs. M. Bossfield, Mr. James H. Jones, Mr. W. Lewis Davis, Mr. Henry Cole, Mrs. Essie Sanders of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan A. Breausaux, Mr. George Hawley was in charge of the dinner and the home was very beautifully decorated with roses and hyacinths. After spending a delightful evening the guests were presented with a bouquet of roses each as a remembrance of the occasion. SIONILLI ADELPHIA GIRLS The Sionilli Adelphia Girls met at the home of Miss Alice Mars, 4337 Forrestville avenue, Sunday, Feb. 10. The girls discussed the plans for a dance which is to be given the later part of the month at the St Elizabeth Hall, 40th and Wabash avenue. After this discussion two new members were introduced to the club, Misses McGuire and Kirk. There were several visitors present at the meeting. The club then adjourned to hold their think no more about it, while the white would be jumpy for some time afterwards. These are the results of Mr. Crane's long series of experiments. But they don't show what he expects them to. He starts by asking: "What is the psychological explanation of the impulsiveness, the improvidence, the immorality which the Negro everywhere manifests?" To this pretty postulate he has no answer. At times he finds the Negro stands the tests better than the whites. 25 out of 82 whites make the silly remark that they did not experience any desire to withdraw their hands but they did have to exercise self-control. Only 4 Negroes make this contradiction. But, Mr. Crane explains, "We may assume that the introspections of the whites are the more reliable!" Again, he asks the question, "To what extent does an individual's success with the test depend upon his intelligence? Not at all," is his reply, "because the Negroes do as well as the whites and we know the Negro's intelligence is lower than the white's." And he ends by suggesting that the Negro's success is because "both the drive and the volitional factors were operating on lower planes than the white's—the two factors being lower to almost functionally equal degrees, with the result that these differences tended to offset each other." I suspect Mr. Crane hails from Dixie. To an ordinary reader the experiment seemed to show that sex and race alike were negligible, the result proving that a present day environment brought similarity in reactions. Would one of Jane Austin's heroines have kept her lily hand under the descending weight? I wot not. I can hear her scream now, while a newly arrived native from Africa would have used his hand to smash the apparatus. meeting at the home of Miss Dorothy Scott, 5419 Dearborn street, Sunday. Feb. 24. THE JOLI COEUR CLUB The Joli Coeur Club met at the Brea Baptist Church, 52nd and Dearborn Streets, Friday, February 8th. The Chili Party was a hugh success, the members sang songs and were favored with several musical selections. The next meeting will be held at the Church, Friday afternoon, Feb. 15th at 4:30 P. M. Miss Mildred Chaney, President, Miss Ruth Gray, Editress. FAU FRAUS WHIST CLUB The Frau Fraus Whist Club gave a dancing party last Thursday evening at the Maddox Manor, 3656 Grand Blvd. A very pleasant evening was spent by the guests. A POET AND DONT KNOW IT Mr. Reece L. Anderson has been devoting his spare moments to writing poetry and submits one of his poems for opinion. Mr. Anderson, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson, 6017 Wabash Ave, and is planning to enter law school next semester. THE SINNER My eyes are very tired, And my hands are growing cold; Although I am a sinner, In Heaven shall rest my soul. I can see the yawing abyss, And it's not so far away; Although I am a sinner, Oh God, let thy blessings fall this way. The moments drawing nearer, And I'm taking my last breath; Although I am sinner, My soul, in Heaven shall rest. By Reece L. Anderson. IN MEMORY Mrs. Celi Washington Stewart who passed out of this world Monday January 21, 1924, at her home, 350 Washington Street, Glencoe, Ill. Mrs. Washington was born in Frankfort Ky., March 2, 19845, and at the early age of seventeen was married to James Stewart, to this union eleven children were born, seven of which now survive her death. Many years ago her beloved husband died leaving her to struggle and rear ten children, two then being mere babies, but she went on and toiled that her children might be reared rightly and she would be a respected citizen in any community. She was so in love with her church work and had so many friends that they gave her the name of "Mother Stewart." Two years ago she was tricked with that dreaded disease, cancer, and bore her illness patiently and attended her church until she was confined to her bed, January 14. Day by day she grew worse until her time came for eternal rest. The most practical, concise and clearly written book of the times. Written in simple language, yet deep enough to interest advanced minds. It furnishes something for all to follow and learn from. One item alone in the book may be worth the saving of your complexion to you. A single suggestion in it may be worth to you many times the cost of the book. It may change the entire course of your life for good. 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A well-known novelist sald to the bride, at a wedding breakfast: "Remember, my dear young lady, as the years pass by and the burden grows heavier—remember that wives were made to suffer and husbands to be suffered." -Boston Transcript. PHONE SUPERIOR 1872 Crowe Brother Real Estate, First Renting an Properties Handled or M Real Estate, First Mortgage Loans Renting and Insurance Properties Handled or Managed for Non-Residents 2556 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE CHICAGO Give Him Time. The Airveyor. (Lincoln News-Service) It should be a Lincoln-Sanhedrin conference. A building and loan association is being organized in Galveston, Tex. One of Chicago's leading colored Democrats is taking-the "Salt River" trip. Aeronautics don't seem to appeal strongly to the "high flyers" of the race. There are several Japanese truck farmers in New Jersey, and more to follow. No hogs are raised on 32,920 of the 205,124 farms in Indiana. 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PHONE KENWOOD 455 JOHN BAIN President MICHAEL MAISEL Vice-President EDW. C. BARRY Vice-Pres. and Cashier W. MERLE FISHER Asst. Cash. and Trust Officer ARTHUR C. UTESCH Asst. Cash. CARL O. SEBERG Asst. Cash. N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill. Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000.00 Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. The following Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terms; E. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL GEO. WETZEL DR. W. H. BULHIG E. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL EDW. C. LARRY GEO. WETZEL DR. W. H. BUHLIG W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH CARL HOREAUG WM. BLUEMER ROBT. C. KING Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing The Commonwealth Edison Co. 72 W. ADAMS STREET PHONE RANDOLPH 1280 The following Electric Shops carry a full line of appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Territory. 72 W. Adams St. 6822 Broadway 6828 Broadway Ave. 8227 Lloyd Blvd. 827 Lloyd Blvd. 3452 W. Roosevelt Rd. Marmie Electric Shop, Marmie Ave. Arv. Mande Electric Shop, 3253 W. Madison St. 1014 W. Madison St. 1014 W. 30th St. Ogden Electric Shop, Bernard O'Hare, Bernard O'Hare, Radiant Electric Co. 3114 W. Chamblee Ave. 1187 W. Taylor St. Richmond Electric Co. Riaka Electric Shop, Riaka Electric Shop, Spadgett Electric Co. 3248 W. North Ave. 1018 Milwaukee Ave. 191 SIDE Baltimore 3341 W. 28th St. Bridgesport Electric Co. 3341 W. 28th St. City Electric Co. 4215 W. 28th St. 4215 W. Hudson St. 4158 W. Hudson St. 1748 W. Hudson St. D Tamblah's EI, Shop. D Tamblah's EI, Shop. Fritzual Electric Co. 6057 W. Hudson St. 6057 W. Hudson St. 9011 W. Lake St. Home Electric Appliance 3389 W. Chicago Ave. 3389 W. Chicago Ave. 719 S. Westerville SOUTH SIDE Berry & Co., 818 E. 47th St. Shop, 1722 W. 95th St. Bridgton Lighting Fix-1838 Archer Ave. Bridgton Electric Shop, 1722 W. 95th St. Calcutt Electric Shop, 1722 W. 95th St. Chasman Electric Fix-1838 Archer Ave. Coliseum Electric Co., 2422 S. Haited St. Coliseum Electric Co., 1081 E. 47th St. OUR NEW HOME FUNERAL DIRECTOR 8350 B. Haited St. 1230 Keddole Ave. 1240 Ogden Ave. 4067 Ogden Ave. Blvd. 47119 Cliney Grove Ave Electric Washing Machine Co. Huge Park Electric Co. Huge Park Electric Co. 2612 W. Sint St. 50-82 W. 118th St. Good Kneeling Electric 145 E. Haited St. E. Haited St. 1465 E. 3rd St. Fixture Works L. E. H. Electric Co. L. E. H. Electric Co. 2508 Archer Ave. 13233 Brandon Ave. 13233 Brandon Ave. 8051 B. Haited St. Neighborhood Shop. New City Electric Co. New City Electric Co. Ogdell Electric Shop. 7021 Haited St. Staffel Park 547 W. Sint St. 7923 B. Haited St. Steeger Electric Shop. Vincenten Electric Shop. 7306 Vincenten Ave. 1227 E. 45th St. West Pulaski Electric Shop. 1200 Bt. St. Winnickton Electric Shop. 5700 St. Island Am. Garrett Island.