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EXTRA THE BROAD AX EXTRA More Than Five Thousand People Crowded Into the Eighth Regiment Armory Tuesday Evening to Witness the Second Annual Style or Fashion Show, Which Was the Greatest Display of Dresses or Finery for Women So Far Beheld in This Country. THE WEDDING OF MARY AND JOHN IN THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH WESTMINSTER DR. AND MRS. GORDON HENRY JACKSON As he and his lovely bride, who was Miss Mae Walker Robinson, appeared just as they were leaving St. Philip's Church, New York City, after their wedding, Saturday, November 24, 1923. MORFETT DHSAGE HON. OSCAR WOLFF The present efficient Coroner of Cook County and Republican candidate for renomination for his present position. Both men and women can vote for him on Tuesday, April 8th. THE LEADERS OF HIGH SOCIETY IN THIS CITY HAVE WARMLY WELCOMED MRS. GORDON HENRY JACKSON, THE RECENT BRIDE OF DR. JACKSON INTO THEIR FOLD. Tuesday evening the much advertised and hearedl, Style or Fashion Show, was held at the Eighth Regiment Armory. More than five thousand people crowded into it and standing room was at a premium. Next year the affair should be held at the Coliseum, so that every one desiring to witness it, can secure seats. The Fashion or Style Show, was held for the benefit of the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, who was gowned in black satin draped in Spanish lace, trimmed in brilliants and black ostrich fan, is the mother and promoter of the Fashion show and she deserves unstinted praise and credit, for making such a huge, social and financial success of it. The following was the program and the names of the ladies serving on the various committees, who ably assisted Mrs. Lewis: Sweet the exultance of song, but the strain that precedes it is sweeter; And never was poem yet writ, but the meaning out-mastered the meter. 1. Dame Fashion, Mrs. Cary B. Lewis. 2. Herald, Nanneen Joyce. 3. Little Colonial Dames, Verlita Dodson, Carita Anderson, Doris O'Neil and Dorothy Jackson. Rare is the rose-burst of dawn, but the scent that claps it is rarer. 4. Morning Negligees—Mrs. Frank Edwards. Leschin Model; Mrs. Charles M. Thompson, Made and modeled by Bessie Thompson; Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, Imported; Mrs. Gordon H. Jackson, Mrs. Frieddella C. Pierson, Mrs. Norwood A. Thorne, Mrs. Joseph J. Jordan, Mrs. Frank Anderson. French Maidens—"Billie" Lawson, Viola Lyons. 5. Morning Dresses—Mrs. Dejunius Ogburn, Mrs. Marybelle Lewis, 6. Tailored Dresses, Suits, Furs, Hats, Mrs. Edward Clements, Mrs. William Bottoms, Hat by Floy Clements, From Stevens Co.; Miss Irma Smith, Hat, Baldwin Hat Shoppe, Made and modeled by Irma Smith; Mrs. Elmer Hall, Miss June L. Fisher; Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, Mrs. Gordon Jackson, Miss Katrynn McClain. Under the sea. 7. Sport Suits and Dresses—Summer Dresses, Miss Alice Roulette, Mrs. Chas. M. Thompson, Mrs. W. C. Casey, Mrs. Gordon H. Jackson, Miss Bessie Coleman, Miss Aleta Stokes, Mrs. Norwood A. Othorne, Costume, Mrs. J. D. Dickinson, Hat, "Ramey" Hat Shoppe; Miss June Fisher, Miss Maxine Moore, By Mme. Moore; Mrs. Dejunius Ogburn, Made and modeled by Mrs. Ogburn; Mrs. William Bottoms, By Beema Cunningham; Miss Dorothy Vaughn Jennings and Lena Carter. "In the mud and scum of things; There always, always, something sings." 8. The Artists, Miss Etta Perkins, Mr. J. H. Thomas, Mrs. Jessie E. Jones. Fair are the flowers and the children, But their subtle suggestion is fairer. "Modeling Dance costumes, Marcia Wilson, Odessa Cowan, Rose O'Neil, June Cowan, Freda Ming, Hortense Popp, Ramona Lucien, Delberta Lee. 9. Afternoon Dresses and Wrans THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 8, 1924 Mrs. Joseph J. Jordan, Mrs. Mary-belle Bolden, Imported Model, Hat, Gage Bros; Mrs. Rufus Sampson, Mrs. William Bottoms, By Mrs. Mayme H. Roberts, Hat by Helen Bottoms; Mrs. Sheridan Bruseaux, Miss Lode Bonds, Mrs. Frances Mann, By Mme. Burford; Mrs. Earl B. Dickerson, By Mme. Burford; Miss Lillian Burford, By Mme. Burford; Mrs. Leon L. Motts, By Kathryn Kennedy Wilson, Hat, Baldwin Shope; Mrs. Norwood A. Thorne, By Mrs. Lotta Smith, Hat, "Ramey." 10. A Study of Beauty, by Marguerita Company in "Silver Cab." In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnished dove; In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. 11. The Wedding, The Bride, Miss Helen Robinson; The Matron of Honor, Mrs. Norwood A. Thorne; The Soloist, Dr. Emmet Ashe; The Bridesmaids, Mrs. Gordon H. Jackson, Mrs. Consulca Street; The Ring Bearer, Master Robert L. Grant; The Flower Girls, Georgia Miller and Corenn Branham. Originally out of the battle, the young Queen rode to be crowned. 12. Evening. Mme. Anita Pati Brown, Mme. Frieddella Pierson, Mme. Hale G. Parker, Designed and made by Mabel Voss, Beaded by Marie Wand; Mrs Edward Clements, From Leschin; Mrs Leon L. Motts, From Gus Frank;s; Miss Pauline Finley, Miss Aleta Stokes, Mrs. William Bottoms, Designed and made by Mrs. Mayme H. Roberts; Miss Juanita Emanuel; Miss Ernestine Burton, Miss Phoebe Clanton, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Made and modeled by Miss Brown; Miss Maxine Moore, By Mrs. Moore; Mrs. Frances Mann, By Mrs. Burford; Mrs. Earl B. Dickerson, By Mrs. Burford; Mrs. Lillian Burford, By Mrs. Burford; Mrs. C Jesse Davis, Designed and made by Mrs. G. R. Harris; Miss Alby Simms, Designed and made by Mrs. Lotta Smith; Miss Kathryn McClaim, Mrs. Roger L. Kishyn, Made and modeled by Mrs. Harry Tucker, Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, Miss Adele G. Collins, Mrs. Fields Percy, by Mrs. Fields Heslup, Miss Fields DeFreatas, by Mrs. Fields Heslup, Miss Helen Wilburn, by Ethel J. Howard; Mrs. Dorothy Hill Harris, by Mrs. G. R. Harris; Miss Zenia Douglas, Miss Hortense Hall, Miss Mary Codgeroite Hall and Miss Dorothy Codgeroite Hall and Miss Dorothy Wilson, made and modeled by Mrs. Lotta Smith, hat by "Ramey"; Mrs. Roger L. Wilson, by Mrs. Kathryn Kennedy Wilson, hat by "Ramey"; Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, Mrs. Rufus Sampson, Mrs. William L. Evans, Little Corenn Branham, Rosalie Jackson, Edith Collins, by Robert L. Grant; Japanese maiden, by Florence Hardin; Little Edwina E. Harris, Maud Robinson, Marcia Wilson, Georgia Miller, Miss Lula Miller, by Mme. Miller; Mrs. Gordon H. Jackson, by Milgrim; Miss Dorothy Shoecraft, by Cailloux; Mrs. Sheridan Bruseaux, Mrs. William L. Evans, Mrs. Louise Ridley, Miss Edwina Johnson, Miss Mary Johnson, from Antoinette Shop, East 47th street. **Program Girls** Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Chairman; Mesdames Robert S. Abbott, Hazel Thompson-Davis, Jessie E. Jones, Leon L. Motts, Richard S. Smith, Charles M. Thompson, Norwood A. Thorne, William T. Williams, Misses Alby Simms, Marguerite Ward. Program staged and arranged by Mrs. Hazel Thompson Davis, Miss Marguerite Ward, Mrs. Jessie E. Jones; scenery painted by Joseph Henry Thomas, electrician, Theodore H. Younger; hats, by Baldwin Rameye, Lena Carter; lamps, by Miss, Otta Perkins; scenery, by Mr. Joseph Thomas, Mrs. Jessie E. Jones; electric, Mr. Theodore H. Younger; Mrs. Norwood A. Thorne, Chairman Publicity. **Committee of Management** Mrs. Maude Roberts George, Chairman; Mesdames Julius Avendorph, Louise Waller, Alone Williams, Elizabeth Euper, George C. Hall, H. A. Watkins, E. H. Carry, Jessie E. Jones, Mabel Bail, Andrew Foster, Ophelia Hudson, Morris Lewis, Mary Webster, M. J. Dailey, Mattie Fancher Lowe, Laura Thomas, Eta Shoecraft; Dr. Mae White, Miss Estelle Webster. Committee on Advertising Mrs. Jessie E. Jones, Chairman Mesdames Charles M. Thompson Leon L. Motts, Mattie M. Thompson Patronesses Mrs. William T. Williams, Chairman of Patronesses; Mesdames Robert S. Abbott, Frank Anderson, Louis B. Anderson, Alfred Anderson, Daisy Anderson, George Bundy, Frank Brown, Little B. Bugner, George Crump, Forest Clinkscale, Murty Collins, L. Connors, Roberta D. Crawford, William Dent, Verna Duncan, R. Dent, Harry Davis, Frank Edwards, Ahrue Feaman, W. F. Fielding, Mamye W. Fair, F. Franklin Frank George, Frank Gillespie, Maud George, W. C. Gates, M. Mason Greene, James A. Greene, B. A Hammond, J. A. Harper, Adolphus Harris, H. H. Horsley, George C. Hall, Bernice Hall, Alfred Hampton, Clifford Johnson, Theodore Jones, Mrs. Lawrence Jones, Dollie S. Jennings, Jessie E. Jones, George T. Kersey, Virgil Lawson, James F. Lawson, Cary B Lewis, Cornelius Lowe, David Lawrence, Eugene Mason, Elmer Myers, Emma Moore, George E. Mason, George Miller, Leon Motts, Benjamin Martin, W. Z. Martin, Frank Otey, J. H. Oglesby, Jendusius Gurnale, Hale G. Parker, Jr., Al Rogers, P. M Ramey, G. C. Rutherford, Edward Shanklin, Rufus Sampson, Robert A. J. Shaw, A. L. Trent, Manie L. Tucker, Charles M. Thompson, Mattie M Thompson, A. A. Tillery, Norwood A. Thorne, James Woodleigh, Charles Washington, Lovey Wilson, A. B. White; Misses Helen Adams, Belle Taylor, Marguerita Ward. Dancing followed the wonderful display of the most expensive, beautiful costumes for women that could be created anywhere in the world, and it was indeed very enchanting to behold four thousand ladies and gentlemen wiggleing and dancing at the same time. Brown's celebrated, orchestra furnished the music for that history making occasion. THE BROADWAY THEATRE MISS HELEN C. ROBINSON For Fashion Show Tuesday evening at Armory, for the benefit of the YMCA Association, wore and very graceful $40,000 wedding costume worn when she was united in marriage at Jackson in New York City the latter year. The bride's dress was of sheer pearls over bride's satin. A tullion a Tut-Ankh-Amen head dress of pink orange blossoms. At the Style or Fashion Show Tuesday evening at the Eighth Regiment Armory, for the benefit of the Young Women's Christian Association, wore and very gracefully displayed the wonderful $40,000 wedding costume worn by Miss Mae Robinson when she was united in marriage to Dr. Gordon Henry Jackson in New York City the latter part of November, 1923. The bride's dress was of sheer chiffon, beaded with sea pearls over bride's satin. A tulle veil was attached to a Tut-Ankh-Amen head dress of pearls and was caught with orange blossoms. PEEL 333 HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS the most popular Recorder of Dais ever had. All the time he employed men and women as clerks and it is freely predicted that on Tuesday will be renominated for County R The best and the most popular Recorder of Deeds that Cook County has ever had. All the time he employees more than forty colored men and women as clerks and so on in his office and it is freely predicted that on Tuesday, April 8th, Mr. Haas will be renominated for County Recorder. The best and the most popular Recorder of Deeds that Cook County has ever had. All the time he employees more than forty colored men and women as clerks and so on in his office and it is freely predicted that on Tuesday, April 8th, Mr. Haas will be renominated for County Recorder. 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. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX J206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. Phone Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXIX No. 25 Chicago, March 8, 1924 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. AN ADVENTURE IN GOOD WILL The Interracial Commission It's Origin and Work By R. B. Eleazer, Educational Director Part 3. RESULTS Following is a brief summary indicating the principal lines of work carried on by the Commission and its allied state and local committees, and some of the results attained: The facts about lynching have been carefully digested and given the widest publicity through the press and otherwise. Special laws for the prevention and punishment of mob violence have been studied and efforts put on foot to have the laws of certain states strengthened at this point. Maps of the Southern States showing lynching areas and data have been prepared and used in the big Summer Conferences, in the colleges of the South and with other groups. In Georgia much attention has been given to the collection of evidence and the prosecution of participants in lynching cases. Twenty-two indictments were returned and four convictions secured, with penitentiary sentences. In previous years indictments in such cases had been practically unknown. Legal aid has been extended in many cases in Georgia in which Negroes have suffered from mob violence, exploitation, and the like. Several thousand dollars have been raised locally for this purpose. It is believed the results have been quite salutary. The effort to secure better educational conditions for Negroes has been everywhere an important part of the work of interracial committees, state and local. Scores of fine schools have been built, participation in bond issues secured, terms lengthened, salaries raised, etc. In Atlanta alone $1,200,000 is now being expended for new colored schools as the result of an agreement brought about through the local interracial committeee. The Commission and its state and local committees were given primary responsibility for the promotion of National Negro Health Week in the DR. J. MADISON HALL One of the successful South Side located at 4406 State Street. St. Mark Church, 50th Street Dr. Hall is one of the many paper. One of the successful South Side physicians and surgeons who is located at 4406 State Street. He is a prominent member of St. Mark Church, 50th Street and South Wahash Avenue. Dr. Hall is one of the many strong supporters of this newsaner 393 P.E.U. The Honest and Fearless State's Attorney of Cook County, Whose Legions of Warm and Loyal Friends Feel Dead Sure That He Will Be Re-Nominated for His Present Position at the Primaries Tuesday, April 8. Both men and Women Can Vote for Him. South, which was more widely observed in 1923 than ever before. The Georgia and South Carolina Committees have had colored nurses put in the State Health Departments for special work in behalf of mothers and children. It is hoped that the states will take over this plan after its effectiveness has been demonstrated. Several hospitals for colored people have been secured through the efforts of local committees. The Tennessee Committee has secured the appropriation of funds for a state institution for delinquent colored girls. Efforts to the same end are under way in other states. Investigations have been made as to traveling conditions and other public utilities, and relief or improvement secured in many cases. Swimming pools, play-grounds, libraries and similar facilities have been provided in a number of cities. Membership has been secured for Negro farmers in marketing associations. Local grievances have been investigated and relief secured in many cases. Two groups of college professors are brought together annually to study race relations, with a view to teaching the subject in their respective schools. Such courses are now being given in more than a score of colleges. Colored representatives of the Commission have carried the message of good will into the leading schools throughout the South, and everywhere have been cordially received by faculty and students. In this way thousands of students have been reached directly. The Commission is seeking a plan by which the subject of race relations may be introduced in some form into the common schools of both races. Strong committees of women, all in positions of influence and leadership in the various civic and religious groups, have been organized in eleven Southern states. These committees HON. ROBERT E. CROWE are studying the conditions of Negro life with special reference to the home, the school and the church, and are seeking to promote similar study in all local women's groups, clubs, missionary societies, etc. They are undertaking also many practical plans for improvement of schools, sanitation, health, child welfare, and the like. The unmeasured condemnation of lynching invariably voiced by these groups has been a powerful factor in awakening public sentiment to the enormity of this evil. The growth of understanding and co-operation between the races is evidenced by the fact that Negro agencies are now being included in practically all Community Chest campaigns in the South. In Atlanta six distinctively colored organizations are so included for a total of $34,500, and in addition provision is made for partial support of the Georgia Race Relations Committee. Local interracial committees are always active in these campaigns, forming convenient points of contact and understanding. A press service is conducted which reaches regularly all the daily papers in the South, a hundred leading religious weeklies, and all the colored papers—a total mailing list of about one thousand. To these periodicals more than fifty separate communications were sent out during the past year. These releases were very widely printed and must have reached millions of readers with messages of better understanding and good will. Group conferences or personal interviews have been held with editors of principal dailles to the number of a hundred or more, in which their sympathy and co-operation have been asked. Almost without exception the response of these men has been most gratifying and their sympathy has been manifested practically in their news and editorial columns. It should not be understood from the above that the race problem in the South has been solved. Only a beginning has been made. But it is a hopeful beginning. A method has been found that works—the method of conference and co-operation. A road has been discovered which, consistently followed, will surely lead us out—the road to the hearts of men. SCOFFS AT ADAM AND EVE AROUSES PASTORS Philadelphia—Protests greeted an attack on the Book of Genesis in the Bible by Dr. Edward Cheira, assistant professor of Assyriology at the University of Pennsylvania, before the weekly conference of local Baptist clergymen last Saturday. "I would not worship a God who murdered and drowned thousands of people," Dr. Chiera declared. "If you do not change religion, it will become a superstition. "The first chapter in the Bible is not in accord with scientific truth. Adam and Eve lived like animals. The Garden of Eden cannot be placed geographically. The place where it is supposed to have been is a desert. According to the Bible, a serpent spoke to Eve. How unusual." DALTON AND WILSON TO ASK FOR SUPERSEDEAS, AND NEW TRIAL An Interview With Attorney Mollison So much has been printed about the conviction and sentence of Ed Dalton and Henry Wilson, who were convicted of murdering Policeman Skiba, that a representative of The Broad Ax, wishing to learn the facts about the case, called upon the law firm of Mollison & Mollison at their offices, 184 West Washington street, and asked just what the evidence showed and what is to be attempted to be done in the matter of an appeal to the Supreme Court. Col. Willis E. Mollison, who did most of the work of the trial, made a statement which follows: broke, George can for her nificant compense of the KLAN LIV WM. AN WORLD SUES N.A.A. The Word devoting its Kn Klux Kributors to White, editor Wilfrid Layutive editor Mr. White of the Klan "The killing of officer Skiba, while very unfortunate was not murder. The evidence in the case was on most points undisputed, and I am taking the worst view possible when I say that Dalton and Wilson were not guilty of murder, and of course ought not to have had the death penalty inflicted by the verdict. It appears that Ed Duncan, Lucius Dalton and Henry Wilson entered into a conspiracy to rob some stores in South Chicago. Duncan robbed an A. & P. store while Wilson stood outside and watched. Dalton robbed an adjoining Butcher shop. After this enterprise was over Ed Duncan went one way and Dalton and Wilson walked away in another direction to go home. Duncan was a mile from the scene of the shooting, and knew nothing of it until the next morning. Duncan's counsel advised him to plead guilty and he was given a life sentence. With that we have no concern. The merchants who were robbed telephoned for the police and among those who responded were officers Lamb and Skiba. "Dalton and Wilson say that nothing was said by the two men, who were both shooting, to indicate that they were police officers. The officers were in semi-darkness and the two defendants were in the light, according to the statement of officer Lamb. "The purpose for which the two men formed the conspiracy was accomplished, and there had been no necessity for any act to further the conspiracy. Both men testified that they were on their way home, that they had no idea of seeing any officer. They testified also that they knew nothing of the fact that the man killed was an officer, until the next morning, there having been no warning except the fire from the pistols and the whizzing of the bullets. The court held throughout that the fact that the men had conspired to rob, made both responsible for the act of any one of the conspirators, and by inference, no matter how far away it was in distance, or how long in time. I contended that there must have been a doubt of the formation of another enterprise as the first one was done. Another contention of mine in which the Supreme Court of Illinois concurs, that the conspiracy is at end when the purpose for which it was formed had been accomplished. Another contention is that there had been no time for deliberation and at most of the crime could not possibly be more than manslaughter. But the presiding Judge could not see it that way and refused an instruction defining manslaughter. A hanging under the circumstances is so shocking to the conscience that I shall do what I can to get these men a new trial with the law of the case settled, in advance of a new trial. I was appointed to defend Henry Wilson, while Mr. Jeptha Hardin was employed by the relatives to defend Dalton. Of course, I defended Dalton with the utmost vigor, altho I was not specially his attorney." Asked if any one is doing anything to aid these men to get up money for the appeal, Col. Mollison answered: "I understand that some effort is being made among the churches and the Ministers' Alliance, but of this Mr. Hardin can tell you more. It is a case wherein those who believe that the humblest ought not to lose his life without having a show ought to act promptly, as there is not too much time between this and the date fixed for the execution. I cannot think of a greater outrage than would be the hanging of these men on the evidence which was adduced on the trial." Mr. Irvin C. Mollison, junior member of the firm, says he is collecting an array of authorities that will show the Supreme Court that a new trial ought to be granted these unfortunate, even though misguided, fellows. Henry Wilson has a mother in Pem- broke, Georgia, who is doing all she can for her son, but that all is insignificant compared to the great expense of the appeal. KLAN LIVES ON LIES, SAYS WM. ALLEN WHITE; THE WORLD TOMORROW IS- SUES KLAN NUMBER The World Tomorrow magazine is devoting its March number to the Ku Klux Klan, and among the contributors to it are William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, Wilfrid Lay and W. P. Beazell, executive editor of the New York World. Mr. White charges that all criticism of the Klan is met by lying away unfavorable facts. "Whenever an unpleasant story about the Ku Klux Klan appears in the papers," writes Mr. White, "the Klansmen explain it by saying that the great press associations are controlled by Catholics and Jews. Every possible unfavorable thing to the Ku Klux Klan locally, regionally or nationally, is always lied away. The membership lives upon its suspicions, and over-suspiciousness is the father and mother of credulity. In due course the saturation point will be reached in the credulity of the Klansmen. They will wear themselves stale in believing impossible things of their neighbors the Jews, the Catholics and the Negroes." John McPike Kersey, another contributor to the number says that Catholics condemn the Klan "as they would condemn any other corrupt lawless, disloyal and disintegrate influence in American life." Mr. Beazell describes as follows the wares offered by the salesmen of the Klan: "Do you hate, or even dislike, Cathics? Join the Klan! Do you hate Jews? Join the Klan! Do you hate aliens? Join the Klan! Do you hate some neighbor? Join the Klan! The salesmen were not so crude as to put it in this bold fashion. There has never been a time when all concerned have not protested that it is maliciously untrue so to construe the objects of the Klan. But boil it down and see what the residuum is. It is hatred, and hatred in the cowardly guise that finds expression only through a mask." Mr. Beazell warns of the Klan's political power: "There is no use blinking this fact. The Klan dominates Texas; it dominates Oklahoma; it is powerful in Kansas and Missouri; it is powerful in Illinois. It is powerful in Ohio; it is powerful in Western and Eastern Pennsylvania although not in the Central section. Its membership in New Jersey is greater in proportion to the population than in any other state, perhaps. It is negligible in New York, but strong in Connecticut. "Here is a Ku Klux Klan belt that binds an actual majority of all the people of the United States. Through this territory every endeavor has been bent toward political power, and usable political power. It is a situation that is worthy of the consideration of every sincerely devoted citizen. The Klan today numbers no more than 1,800,000 members, but they are shock troops, make no mistake about it." 369TH INFANTRY COMING TO N. A. A. C. P. ANTI-LYNCHING MASS MEETING MARCH 9 Regimental Band to Play and Revella Hughes of Runnin' Wild to Sing Wm. Hayward, Former Commander of the 369th, Chief Speaker Final plans for the third meeting on Sunday, March 9, in the series of New York Mass Meetings will be devoted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the cause of freeing the imprisoned 24th Infantrymen. The meeting will be held at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, March 9, in the Renaissance Casino, 138th Street at Seventh Avenue. In honor of their former commander, Col. William Hayward, who is to deliver the principal address, the members of the 369th Regiment, some of whom Col. Hayward led in France, are coming to the meeting and their regimental band will play. Revella Hughes, soprano, member of the "Runin' Wild" company, who sang at the February 10th meeting of the N. A. A. C. P., in response to numerous requests, has consented to sing at the March 9th meeting. Besides Col. Hayward, there will be among the speakers John E. Nail, President of the Association of Trade and Commerce, with James Weldon Johnson, N. A. A. C. P. Secretary, presiding. Mrs. Bertha Whitefield, 4550 Champlain avenue, after a long spell of sickness is gradually improving and within the next two or three weeks; she hopes to be able to be out again and enjoying the warm spring breezes. [Name not visible] THE LATE JOHN J. McGILLEN For many years he was one of the most prominent in this city. Many of his old-time friends lamen out at this time. he was one of the most prominent ity. Many of his old-time friends lamen is time. For many years he was one of the most prominent business mem- in this city. Many of his old-time friends lament his passing out at this time. Late on Saturday morning Mr. John J. McGillen, who was one of the best or most widely known Democratic politicians in this city and in the state of Illinois, closed his eyes in death after a long spell of sickness at his home, 623 Arlington place. The funeral services were held over his remains Tuesday morning, from St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church, Sheffield and Webster avenues, and his mortal webs were laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. McGillen's father, Edward, was chief lieutenant for Senator Stephen A. Douglas in all the "Little Giant's" notable battles, including the cele- brated senatorial battle of 1858, in which Abraham Lincoln lost, only to win the presidency two years later. Mr. McGillen's birthplace was the site of Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett's building at State and South Water streets. He was born on Nov. 13, 1861. Born of a political father, he entered politics at an early age. Even then he was a personal friend of the late John P. Hopkins and the late Roger E. Sullivan. ing the assassination of Mr. Harrison and was considered the finest parli- mentarian who ever sat in the council In 1893-94 he was chairman of the Democratic county committee. Following the Democratic sweep of 1910, Mr. McGillen was elected clerk of the sanitary district, and so capable was his administration that when the Republicans regained control he was reelected clerk. Once a Contractor In the World's fair days of 1983, Mr. McGillen was a partner in the con- tracting firm of Agnew & Co., who built the manufacturer's building, the largest in the exposition. For the last fifteen years he was head of the surety insurance corporation known as John McGillen & Co., 105 South LaSalle street. Mr. McGillen leaves a widow, Mrs Eliza P., daughter of M. A. Devine a Chicago pioneer; a daughter, Mrs James T. (Rosalie) Bristol; two brothers, James V. of Chicago; and Richard E., secretary of state of Arizona; and two sisters, the Misses Elizabeth A. and Josephine McGillen SERVED in Council Mr. McGillen was an alderman of Chicago for eight years, during the administration of Mayors Hempstead A. Washburne, Carter H. Harrison, the elder, George B. Swift, and Mr. Hopkins. He was Democrat leader and chairman of the finance committee and mayor pro tem for a time follow- The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a close-up of a person's face, but no details can be discerned. M. M. J. Member of Congress from the First Congressio Illinois, Chairman of the Appropriation Cor House of Representatives, who will on Tuesday be renominated to make the race for Congress and women can vote for him at the primaries Congress from the First Congressional Chairman of the Appropriation Comm. Representatives, who will on Tuesdayinated to make the race for Congressen can vote for him at the primaries. 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. 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. he most prominent business men-time friends lament his passing ing the assassination of Mr. Harrison, and was considered the finest parli- mentarian who ever sat in the council. In 1893-94 he was chairman of the Democratic county committee. Following the Democratic sweep of 1910, Mr. McGillen was elected clerk of the sanitary district, and so capable was his administration that when the Republicans regained control he was reelected clerk. Once a Contractor In the World's fair days of 1983, Mr. McGillen was a partner in the contracting firm of Agnew & Co., who built the manufacturer's building, the largest in the exposition. For the last fifteen years he was head of the surety insurance corporation known as John McGillen & Co., 105 South LaSalle street. Mr. McGillen leaves a widow, Mrs. Eliza P., daughter of M. A. Devine, a Chicago pioneer; a daughter, Mrs. James T. (Rosalie) Bristol; two brothers, James V. of Chicago; and Richard E., secretary of state of Arizona; and two sisters, the Misses Elizabeth A. and Josephine McGillen of Chicago. Mr. McGillen, who always deported himself like a highly polished gentleman, was one of the steadfast supporters of this newspaper and one of our warmest friends and we hope that he will always continue to find favor in the sight of the gods and that his soul will repose in peace. I am very proud of you. I will always be there for you. First Congressional District of appropriation Committee of the who will on Tuesday, April 8th, race for Congress. Both men at the primaries. COL JAMES T. BREWINGTON, Jr. WILL BE ELECTED REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN FROM THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT. For sometime past Hon. Francis P. Brady has labored under the false impression that he has the moral right to grab and hold all the positions of honor in the first ward and in the first senatorial district of Illinois, regardless of the fact that the colored republicans out-number the white republicans almost two to one. Notwithstanding this state of affairs, Mr. Brady feels that he should continue to serve as State Central Committeeman from the First Senatorial District of Illinois, and Col. James T. Brewington, who is one of the wisest politicians in this neck of the woods, has highly resolved to wage a bitter fight against Senator Brady and he feels dead sure that he will be able to unhorse him on Tuesday, April 8th, Both men and women can-vote for Col. Brewington, for State Central Committeeman from the First Senatorial District of Illinois. MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH L. RAY OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYL. VANIA, ARE AMONG THE NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BROAD AX Recently Mrs. Joseph L. Ray, who is well known in this city and spent a few days here visiting with some of her many friends, before returning to her home at Bethlehem, Pa. Her husband, Mr. Ray, is private secretary to Hon. Charles M. Schwab, head of the subsidiary companies of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation of Bethlehem, Pa. Just as soon as Mrs. Ray arrived home she had her husband forward his check for their annual subscription to The Broad Ax. Mrs. Ray continues to cut a wide swath in musical circles in the cast and as long as she lives she will have the best wishes of her many friends in Chicago and the west. IN BOOK' ON RACE PROBLEM FRENCHMAN PRAISES N. A. A. C. FOR INFORMATION Frank L. Schoell, author of "La question des noirs aux Etats Unis" (The Negro Question in the United States) published in Paris, praises the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as one of the chief sources of information on the race problem in America and acknowledges his indebtedness to the N.A.A.C.P. for most of the statistical information in his book. The volume is published by Payot et Cie, Paris. Mr. Schoell was formerly connected Mr. Schoell was formerly connected with the University of Chicago. THE LINCOLN STATE BANK INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK FROM $300,000 TO $400,000 AND ITS SURPLUS FROM $30,000 TO $40,000 As an evidence of the fact that the Lincoln State Bank, Thirty-first and State streets, under the wise and conservative management of its president, Hon. George F. Leibrandt, continues to boom and expand in many directions on its solid foundation, the bank has lately increased its capital stock from $300,000 to $400,000 and its surplus from $3.0,000 to $40,000, as set forth in the following notice: TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO: Please take notice that on Tuesday, April 1st, 1924, at 10 o'clock A. M., a special meeting of the stockholders of the Lincoln State Bank of Chicago will be held at the offices of the said bank at 11 E. 31st street, for the purpose of submitting to a vote of the stockholders the question of increasing the capital stock of the bank from Three Hundred Thousand $300,000.00) Dollars to Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00) Dollars, and the surplus from Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars to Forty Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars GEORGE F. LEIBRANDT, CHARLES A. WHITE, GEORGE S. CAMPBELL, ADDISON E. AVERY, MARCUS NIERMAN, DANIEL GAWNE, ADAM C. OLDENBURG, Directors of Lincoln State Bank of Chicago. NEGRO PASTOR IS SHOT THROUGH WINDOW OF HOUSE The Rev. E. L. Gaines, 58 years old, 649 East 41st street, was shot in his left arm by an unidentified assailant, who fired through the window of his home last Saturday evening. He told the police that he received a threatening letter last week signed "E. K. K" In Memphis there are 148 colored brakemen, 186 locomotive firemen, 244 switchmen and flagmen, 14 foremen, 7 inspectors and 2 telegraph operators employed by the steam railroads. Boston has a social organization named "The Boll-Weevils." Included in our 340 manufacturers are six women. There are sixteen colored ticket and station agents employed by steam transportation companies. Why did the northern democrats oppose publishing the "yea and nay" vote on the Cohen rejection. We have 506 "healers" classified as semi-professionals, but this number does not include the ward "heelers." Statistics show that we have only two colored female "hunters and trappers." The count must be wrong! There is considerable talk about the appointment of another racial commission to study conditions in Haiti. The failure of the Sanhedrin Conference to remain in session several weeks longer nearly cost Howard University $307,000. We have 142 female painters and enamelers, but of course this number does not include those who practice the art on that part of their heads containing the eyes, nose and mouth. Four Negro convicts were recently burned to death in a fire that destroyed the main building at the Flat Top Mine, near Birmingham, Ala. Just a little variation from the usual program of being whipped to death. Of the world's estimated stock of 42 tons of diamonds, more than three-fourths have been taken from African mines within the last forty years. Old Franz Josef's plan, whereby the natives either brought in a specified number of diamonds as their day's work or lost an arm or hand in punishment for failure to do so, was evidently effective, even if inhuman. RED CAPS' CLUB NEWS On last Sunday afternoon the regular monthly meeting of the Red Caps' Literary Club was held and the speakers for the occasion were the Hon. John G. Drennan, general attorney for the I. C. Railroad, and Dr. W. W. Lucas, pastor of the Institutional church. Both men gave most helpful talks, all of which it would do us well to remember. We also fortunate in having with us Rev. J. G. Robinson of Detroit and Franklin A. Denison, who made timely talks, brief and to the point. The music was good and the meeting was full of enthusiasm. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, April 6. At that time Col. F. A. Denison and Attorney Albert B. George will be the speakers. SANDY W. PRICE, President. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 8, 1924 COL. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, IS STILL RESTING UP IN THE BRIGHT SUNSHINE DOWN IN FLORIDA. St. Augustine, Florida—I am not the oldest man in America, but they tell me that I have been spending some time around the oldest city in America, yet it is not the largest city in America, not even in Florida, but then old folk's don't grow fast. I feel like doing just a little cussing this week, but when I looked on the new page in my 1924 book, I observed that one of my resolutions took me closer to the Lord and away from this cussing business, hence you will pardon me if I do not tell you what I had in mind to say, but yet I think some republicans are simply hell, and that is not cussing for that is the place provided for the bad people. I have said before, and I repeat that many of our United States Senators are a lot of cowards and it seems to be up to me to tell them so, for a young woman told the gentleman whose stenographer she was, "You are a damphule and it just takes me to tell you so," and took her hat and walked out to never return to that office again. She was there to serve as stenographer and absolutely refused to be the door mat for him or anyone else, and she is today independent. She wanted to make her place in the world on her ability. We are just in the midst of a heluva fix, for you will note that republican senators joined in and helped to defeat the confirmation of Walter Cohen the other day, and it was all based on the prejudice of a few—and I mean two men from Louisiana, who are as full of hatred for a black man as the devil is full of hell water. They did not bring anything against Mr. Cohen's character, nor against his ability, but said that he was personally objectionable to them and it would be a good thing, if we would find the whole republican party personally objectionable to us, yet where shall we go? For if we defeat the republican party and land a democrat it will be hash-e-square-lull, and if we defeat the democrats and land the republicans, it will be the same thing. We are now in the states where that little piece of paper counts for one, and we must think before we put it in next fall. I am now watching the movements of President Coolidge, and if he proves to be a real man, then I will throw all I have for his re-election, or for his election to the position of president of the United States. Can I do more? But, I am not here to talk politics this week, for here I am a way down in Florida trying to serve the Lord and do something to prove worthy of a place in heaven where I expect to go, and where I am going. Too many of my friends have gone there for me to miss it, hence I am daily asking the Lord what He would have me do, and then I go to work and try to do the things which are revealed unto me. A fellow must earn his place in heaven just like any other place. I certainly have the big head this week, yet I hope my head will remain down, and that I will not get the big head. I would not like to have my head burst open, yet it is swelling daily, or ever since I left Daytona, Florida where I mingled with a lot of college presidents of both races, but all teachers and presidents of my people. I am sure you want to know what I am talking about and since you want to know it becomes my duty to inform you. I am talking about the meeting of the presidents of the schools of the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal church. They had a meeting in Daytona, under their new school for the purpose of talking over their work. You will recall that last year there was a wedding, and the Cookman, Jacksonville married the Daytona Normal and Industrial school for girls, and it became at once a school for boys and girls. Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune is president of the whole. I would mention the two secretaries, Dr. I. Garland Penn and Dr. P. J. Mveeety, both of Cincinnati, one of them and the other of us. Then there was present the director of education, John L. Seaton, who belongs on the other side of the house, and now it becomes my duty to tell you the names of the presidents and name their school: M. W. Dogan, Wiley college, Marshall, Texas; J. M. Cox, Philadehr Smith college, Little Rock, Ark.; M. W. Davage, Rust college, Holly Springs, Miss.; C. M. Meldon, New Orleans College, New Orleans, La.; J. W. Simmons, Clark university, Atlanta, Ga.; Robert B. Hayes, George R. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo.; J. O. Spencer, Morgan college, Baltimore, Md.; J. B. Randolph, Claflin university, Orangeburg, S. C.; R. N. Brooks, Samuel Houston college, Austin, Texas; Frank Triggs, Bennett college, Greensboro, N. C.; Mary McLeod Bethune, Daytona N. & I. I. Daytona, Florida; J. S. Hill, Morristown, N. & I. S., Morristown, Tennessee; J. B. F. Shaw, Haven institute and conservatory of music, Meridian, Miss.; F. H. Kiah, Princess Anne academy, Princess Anne, Md.; J. J. Mullowney, Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Tenn.; P. M. Waters, Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; T. Restin Heath, Flint-Goodrich hospital, New Orleans, La. and T. R. Davis, Walden college, Nashville, Tenn. I wish you could have been there to have heard their wonderful talks on education, and how it was being dished out to the youth, and then they discussed methods, they discussed that and the other, but believe me they all looked with wonder and amazement on the plant which had been accumulated and had been gotten together by that great character of our race, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. She is without a doubt a living mystery, but it is all due to her preparation. Speaking of Mrs. Bethune, no one has ever taken her to be a white woman, and you never see her face caked with powder and other damphuleishness, and if she put anything on it at all it is real blacking. She is a black princess, and is indeed proud of the color of the house in which she lives. This is what it should be, for she is an inspiration to our girls. God give us more like her. It was an honor to be at this meeting. But I must remind you, that she is president of the National Association of teachers of youth of our race, and is doing fine work. They are going to have a great meeting in Texas. She will succeed Miss Hallie Quinn Brown, next August in Chicago, and then I think as the two schools walked to the tune of Mendelssohn and were united for life, so will Mrs. Bethune march to the Bridal Chorus of Lohengrin, but the man I do not know just now, but when I find it out will let you know. We were soon off, for this place, and there were four college men who stopped over, Drs. Dogan, Hayes, Brooks and Davis. They were cordially received by Miss Carrie L. Felder, the chief clerk in the office and who acts in the affairs of office when President Collier is away. This young woman received the presidents so cordial that they did not stop for a moment because the real president was away. Miss Felder is indeed a valuable young woman and she is trained for the kind of work she is doing, bookkeeper and secretary. I am as proud of her as if she were my own daughter. They had dinner, talked to the students, and then took in St. Augustine, accompanied by Dr. W. W. Ryan, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Bible teacher in the school, Prof. E. J. Granberry was in charge of the chapel, and he made things go. I have had the best of attention here, and it has added much to my health. I say nothing about prosperity. They made me forget that I was on the sick list, and one afternoon they had an ice cream eating for me. The entertainers were Misses Carrie L. Felder, Annis Kennedy, Thelma S. Black and Mrs. Aurelia Hawkins. It made me think about home. I want to thank them for all the ice cream and the social chats and the reading and stories told. After all man is a social being. I am going to tell you all about this school and teachers later. I have a letter from North Carolina telling me that all of the state will be behind T. J. Wilson when they go to the general conference next May in Louisville and they want him returned as a bishop, and I say that is the proper thing to do, and I have sent this message to President Edwards, Prof. J. M. Avery and others. They are getting ready to dedicate a new building at this school, and honey, Prof. N. W. Collier is one more busy man. If you have time to drop him a line do so, and send along one dollar for it will be well invested. Prof. N. W. Collier, P. O. Box 725, St. Augustine, Fla. Let your name be read among the donors at the dedication of this building which will take place in April. CHARLES E. STUMP. BOY SCOUTS MAKE MEN OF TOMORROW By Charles Stewart, Jr. "Fifty thousand Boy Scouts judiciously placed would virtually put the delinquent department of the Juvenile Court out of business" said Judge Victor P. Arnold, of the Boy's Juvenile Court of this city. "In the last six years, 30,000 boys have appeared in my court, and only five had any connection with the Scout movement." Nearly every citizen knows of this world-wide movement, the Scouts, but very few other than those directly connected with the organization know the motives of the Scout movement. The Boy Scouts are not a military organization as many think, neither is it a pleasure organization, but worldwide organization for character building, mental and moral training. Scouting, through its program, trains the boys for their greatest out-standing needs; vigorous physical life—leadership in future years—out-door craft which counteracts the monotony of the city life—transforms the gang tendency of the boy into high social ideals—arouses thought of the future—stamps disapproval on the blind alley jobs and directs them to higher places in life. Let the interested one pause for a moment to review the Scout Oath and Laws that govern them and see whether or not it is not surprising that the late Ex-President Woodrow Wilson made a statement as he did when he said, "Whenever I see a group of Scouts I am proud of their manliness and feel cheered by the knowledge of what their organization represents—I know that good citizens without number will come out of their ranks to counsel and serve the country we love." On my honor I will do my best— 1. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout laws. 2. To help other people at all times. 3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. THE SCOUT LAW (In Short form) 1. A Scout is trustworthy. 2. A Scout is loyal. 3. A Scout is hepful. 4. A Scout is friendly. 5. A Scout is courteous. 6. A Scout is kind. 7. A Scout is obedient. 8. A Scout is cheerful. 9. A Scout is thrifty. 10. A Scout is brave. 11. A Scout is clean. 12. A Scout is reverent. THE SCOUT MOTTO "BE PREPARED" Upon this oath, law, and motto the entire program of the Scouts is made up and after passing the various requirements the scout must take this oath together with knowing these laws before he can become a Boy Scout. "A Scout learns by doing" and he learns to prepare himself to meet all emergencies. He can save a life, control crowds, apply first aid, fight fires, apply his religious duties in his every day life and is required to do a daily good turn each day. To make this program a success leaders are needed to devote all their time to extending this organization into places it hasn't reached, this requires compensation for these workers, a large office force is maintained. Scoutmasters and other local committeemen offer their services voluntary so the next time the Scoutmaster asks for your support, take under consideration the oath the boy is under, the laws of this organization that governs him and then support his plans or boost his movement. If you did not contribute to this financial drive they are having, when they have another, think of what Roosevelt said, "If you are going to do anything permanent for the man, you got to begin before he is a man. Work with the boy and not the man, if you would take the greatest chances of success. BRAIDED LEATHER SHOES TO AID THICK ANKLES NEW FAD Berlin.—Braided leather shoes designed to give a better appearance to thick ankles have appeared here. The leather, being cut in strips and then interwoven, provides more "give" to the shoe, say the dealers, who contend that the innovation makes possible tighter lacing, and sets off the feet in a most admirable manner. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 4536 Calumet avenue, has been seriously ill, for the past two or three weeks, being unable to leave her home. But at this writing to the delight of her many friends, she is again regaining her health. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MALE HELP COLORED Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train portera. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey Supt., St. Louis, Mo. Announcement Beginning with next week's Questionnaire the questions and their answers will be published at the same time, instead of the answers being published the following week. Answers to Last Week's Questions 1. In 2300 B. C. Hammurabi made Babylon pre-eminent, constructed canals and enacted a famous code of laws. * * * 2. In 2200 B. C. Ninevah was built by Asshur. * * * 3. The first eclipse of the moon was observed by the Chaldeans at Babylon in 721 B. C. * * * 4. Sennachrib, son of Sargon, in the course of extending his power westward, met with disaster in a seige of Jerusalem, celebrated in Byron's poem beginning, "The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold." * * * 5. The final conquest of Babylon was accomplished by Cyrus, the Persian, in 538 B. C. * * * 6. One of the most valuable historical documents that has been in Nanylonia, is the Law Code of Hammurabi, king of Babylonia about 2300 B. C. CITY FEDERATION MEETS The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Clara B. Horton is president, met in a large and enthusiastic meeting on Monday at Allen A. M. E. chapel. Reports from the various clubs, short addresses by visitors and devising of plans for entertaining the National Federation took up the day. The Cornell Charity Club entertained the Federation and a splendid repast was served by a committee which is due much credit. RETURN TO CITY The Chicago delegation to the funeral of Dt. Ada Harris, state grand queen of A. U. K. & D. of A. of Missouri, has returned to the city, stating that the funeral was largely attended. The delegation included Mesdames Eliza Jackson, state grand queen; Ella L. Holmes, national grand queen; Ida Simmons, Leona Dixon, Louise Hayden and Mamie Draper. BLACK RACE BEING ABSORBED New York.—Representative Johnson, speaking here recently on restricting immigration, declared that 200 years from now there will be no difference between races in America. He gave figures to prove that 10,000,000 Negroes are being absorbed by the white race. So he thinks. BAILEY ON NORTH SHORE M. T. Bailey, president The Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street, covered many cities and towns along the north shore during the week between Chicago and Milwaukee in the interest of members of the race and especially the new settlers. BACK IN CITY Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet Ave., who was guest of honor at a banquet given by the Households at Springfield and East St. Louis, Ill., and who afterward spent a few days in St. Louis, Mo., with friends, has returned to the city much pleased with her trip. ON LONG TRIP Wm. O. Gales, traveling representative of The Overton Hygienic Mfg. Co., 36th and State streets, is on a long trip through the south and will be away several months. Mr. Gales has been detained at headquarters since August on important adjustments. GARNEAU ERECTS COTTAGE John Garneau, 4312 Evans Avenue, who recently closed deals for lots in Morgan Park, has erected a cottage for future occupancy, thus assisting in the housing conditions in the crowded city. A Paris supplies thousands of variations on the blue serge theme, that all may have something different. This trotteur is of marine-blue serge trimmed with moiré ribbon in a lighter, harmonizing shade. Save Stocking Legs for Repairing Others It sometimes happens that a pair of stockings will suddenly show a yawning hole, or a heel will have been mended until it becomes uncomfortable to wear. If the rest of the stocking is good, a very neat and comfortable job can be made by "patching" in place of depending wholly upon darning cotton. Patching is often so clumsily done that the method has fallen into disrepute. But for a good-sized hole this method will be found excellent. Take a piece of good stocking material salvaged from the unworn part of another pair of stockings. In fact, it is a good plan to have a box or small basket of stocking legs which can be used for repairs. This is the method of procedure: Turn the stocking wrong side out, and put a darning ball into it. Now cut a patch which will cover the worn place. Do not make the mistake of cutting the stocking itself, even if there is a clumpy darn there, for the cut edges will stretch. Take a needleful of mercerized darning cotton and fasten the patch where it ought to be. This is the way to do it: First put in a pin or two to hold it in place. Then overcast the patch all around the edge. Do not turn the edge under. This will fasten the attached piece firmly in place, and there will be no uncomfortable ride. This will only take a few minutes. The next step is to turn the stocking right side out. The clumsy darn can now be cut away, or if there is a hole it can be mended quickly. The way to do this is to darn the edge of the stocking down flat to the patch. Sometimes it is advisable to run the darning thread right through the patch, using it as filling. The repair is quickly made, lasts as long as new, and is neat on both the right and the wrong side. Where the repair is made in silk stockings cutting should be avoided, as this causes the stitches to run. Late Fashion Hints for Women WH Little golden tassels made of heavy silk cord are sewn all over some of the newer cloaks, inside and out. The little black hat is very much is vogue again in Paris. It is often of plush and its trimming is usually silver fallie ribbon. For wear with the tailored costume now so much favored in London the popular blouse is of thin silk in a swirly, semi-Persian pattern of light colors with deep V neck. Among the new corsets shown in New York is a combination brassiere and step-in envelope. It can take the place of either undervest or union suit or it can be worn outside the undervest. Yellow of the lovely buttercup shade is combined with silver in a sumptuous brocade now used for linierie. The brocade is in panels or ruffles, the rest of the garment being in clear yellow georgette. The display of novelties in which aluminum beads are used emphasizes the fact that this is a metal season. In one very exclusive shop are found some lately imported bags in which aluminum beads are sewn on the net to form a soft gray foundation. An intriguing absurdity is a bracelet of thy slit flowers, wired to close about the wrist, holding a handkerchief of chiffon, printed or hand-painted in delicate shades. These relieve the evening bag or vanity case of one small burden, and, in the parlance of a quantal shopkeeper, are "more for show than for to blow." Like Peasant Blouse Slipover sweaters of Shetland wool are extremely tailored in appearance. Their only decorative touch is the collar and cuffs in a contrasting weave and color. They hang perfectly straight, like a peasant blouse. Serenity is achieved when you are old enough not to care if it rains on the day of the picnic. "How to Be Beautiful and Keep Youthful" Dr. Adena C. E. 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One day I heard of Exelento Quinine Pomade for the hair and purchased a jar. Almost immediately it stopped all dandruff, made my hair grow long, soft and fine, and gave it a delightful sheen. Because of the perfectly wonderful results I obtained from Exelento Quinne Pomade, I purchased a pair of Skin Briteifier. It changed my sallow complexion to a clear, lovely skin, glowing with health. For pimples and other skin blemishes, it has no equal. If I am as beautiful as people say, it is all due to Exelento preparations. Exelento Quinine Pomade and Exelento Skin Beautifier may be obtained for only 25¢ at most drug stores, or will be sent postpaid upon receipt of price by the EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars About 1882 Marcel Deprez, a French engineer and pioneer electrician, succeeded in transmitting electric power by telegraph wire between Munich and Miesbach, thirty-five miles. This is considered the first successful experiment in long-distance transmission. Largest Swimming Pool. San Francisco has a new swimming pool which is said to be the largest in the world. It is 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, except for a center portion which is 300 feet wide to provide for a racing course across the pool. The depth varies from 3 to 14 feet and the cost of the pool was $80,000. Tells Time by His Beard. A farmer in West Wales says he has never worn a watch in his life. In the daytime he can tell the time to within half an hour by the sun (even when the weather is cloudy), and at night he can tell it by the feel of his beard growth to within an hour.—Cardiff Western Mall. Silver Map of World. A silver map of the world, exhibited by the Royal Geographical society, is said to be the best of four such maps in existence. It is a thin circular plate of silver, about three inches in diameter, and commemorates Drake's voyage around the world, 1577-1580. Garden in a Bank. There is a garden and a fountain within the Bank of England enclosure. PHONE SUPERIOR 1872 Crowe Brothe Real Estate, First Renting an Properties Handled or M 755 N. Dea CHICAGO Real Estate, First Mortgage Loans Properties Handled or Managed for Non-Residents Telephone Norris-War YAR 26th St. and South Park, I. 18th and Canal Sts., C. Root St, C. R. I. & H. Roscoe and Pac Norris-Ward Coal Co. 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 Quite Modern. Chas. Krutekoff, Pres. J. E. Ward, Vice-Pres. When Brain Stops Growing. There is no definite age at which the brain stops growing; it depends on how much and how wholesomely the brain is used. The more the brain is used (within reasonable health boundaries) the longer it grows. The limit might safely be placed at forty years. Health Slides for Pupils. Lantern slides on health subjects are lent to schools and other organizations by Montana's state department of health. Among the subjects of slides are conservation of vision, good teeth, care of the baby and school hygiene. Aviation Taught In Schools. As part of a plan to advance the study of designing and utilizing the commercial airplane New York university's college of engineering has established courses in aeronautical engineering and industrial aviation. Missouri River Longest. The Missouri river is not only the longest river in the United States, but it is the longest river in the world. Its actual length in miles is 4,194, and the Amazon, the next longest, which traverses Brazil in South America, is 3,944 miles. The Hoang-Ho in China and the Murray in Australia rank next, with 3,000 miles each. The Mississippi, often taught of rs the greatest of all rivers, is in reality only 2,616 miles long. Must Watch Their Talk. French telephone subscribers who become angry with the operators may be suspended for two days from use of the service, according to a decree issued by the ministry of posts and telegraphs. Unsportsmanilike. First Golfer—I have injured a ligament in my hand and the doctor forbids me to play golf for the next month or so." Second Golfer (with feeling)—"Oh! the bounder—what a shame!" Crops of Japan. The principal crops of Japan in the order of their importance are rice, barley, rye, wheat, tobacco and tea. Of these the rice crop is by far the largest, being nearly 60 per cent of the whole. New Species of Spider. A new species of spider with eight long legs, pink and striped with black, has made its appearance in Colorado. Control of thought cripples the intellect, and without control of thought, your mouth is in danger of betraying you. W.G.Anderson Attorney At Law 17 North La Salle Street CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 560 Watson Bldg. Office Phones: Bearborn 7094-7095 Res. 3354 Vernon Avenue Phene Douglas 6845 rs & Company t Mortgage Loans d Insurance Managed for Non-Residents rborn Street --- Calumet 805 Rd Coal Co. BROADS AT C. R. R. B. & Q. R. R. P. R. R. Pacific Aves., C. M. & St. P. R. R. Crops of Japan. ILLINOIS Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy. FUNERAL DIRECTORS FREESTA WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER PRIVATE INSURANCE AUTOS AT ALL HOURS ALL MONDAYS ASST. ERNEST II WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER GARAGE GASOLINE OIL OPEN DAY & NIGHT 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suits 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3685 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Telephone Monroe 2714 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champain Avenue Phone Kweedow 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708 - 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO BINGA STATE BANK Under State Supervision Capital . . . $100,000.00 Surplus . . . 20,000.00 Offer's Equal Service to All 3% INTEREST ON SAVINGS SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS State Street and 36th Place Wanted Advertising Solicitor A live or wite 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. G. BARRY ARTHUR C. UTESCH President Vice-Pres. and Cashier Asst. Cashier MICHAEL MAISEL W. MERLE FISHER CARL O. SEBERG Vice-President Asst. Cash and Trust Officer Asst. Cashier 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 Commonwealth Edison Company The following Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terms: R. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL GEOG. WETZEL DR. W. H. BULKIG W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH W. MERLE FISHER WM. BLUEMER ROBOT. 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 pliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terrace. 72 W. Adams St. 4823 Broadway 4823 E. Perrigo Ave. 8327 Logan Blvd. 2543 Madison St. 3452 W. Roesselt Rd. 4379 Lincoln Ave. 1439 Iroquois Park Blvd. 6245 Normal Blvd. 258, E. 92nd St. 72 W. Adams St. 81 W. Adams St. 448 W. Patterson Ave. 5127 Logan Blvd. 5127 Logan Blvd. 5127 Rowe Residence Rd. Markle Electric Shop, Meadow Ave., Meadow Ave. 3283 W. Madison St. Meadow Ave. 1811 W. Shr. St. Oyden Electric Shop, Gernard O'Hare, Gernard O'Hare. Radiant Electric Co. 3114 W. Chicago Ave. Radiant Electric Co. 1157 W. Taylor St. Richmond Electric Co. Rickle Electric Shop, Rickle Electric Co. Saundling Electric Co. 3248 W. North Ave. North Ave. 1018 Milwaukee Ave. WEST SIDE Baldwin & Baldwin 3514 W. 2618 St. Bridgeport Electric Co. 3514 W. 2618 St. City Electric Co. 4215 W. 2618 St. 4618 W. Madison St. 4618 W. Madison St. 7248 W. Madison St. 7248 W. Madison St. Dtambella E. Shop. Dtambella E. Shop. Fritzital Electric Co. 8657 W. Madison St. 8657 W. Madison St. 2001 W. Lake St. Home Electric Appliance 3388 W. Chicago Ave. 318 W. Southern Ave. SOUTH SIDE OUR NEW HOME FUNERAL DIRECTORS J. F. JENSEN HUGO S. HERTEL WM. P. KNOCHE GEO. HERRMANN JOHN BAIN G House Ass'n. n Company T name of Electrical Ap- Terms: 6350 S. Halsted St. 6350 S. Halsted St. 6313 S. Halsted St. 4071 Ogden Ave. 4071 Ogden Ave. 4417/11/271 Cottage Grove Ave. 4417/11/271 Cottage Grove Ave.