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EXTRA THE BROAD AX EXTRA The Official or Detailed Report of the Visit of Julius F. Taylor to the Prince Hall Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Illinois, July 4 and 5 IT WAS AN ENJOYABLE AUTO RIDE FROM CHICAGO TO THAT CITY OVER THE ROOSEVELT ROAD THE STATE HIGHWAY ROAD NO. 6, THE DIXIE, LINCOLN AND DUBUQUE HIGHWAYS. SATURDAY EVENING, BEFORE RETURNING TO CHICAGO WITH GRAND MASTER THOMAS H. SAMUELS, MR. TAYLOR ADDRESSED THE JOINT OR THE UNITED COMMUNICATION OF ARSENAL LODGE NO. 60 OF MOLINE, ILL., KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 20, ROCK ISLAND, ILL., AND H. E. BURRIS, LODGE NO. 113, EAST MOLINE, ILL. HE WAS HEARTILY APPLAUDED AT THE END OF HIS ADDRESS. CHOICE REFRESHMENTS WERE SERVED TO THE VISITING MASONS AT THE END OF THE COMMUNICATION BY THE THREE ABOVE-MENTIONED LODGES. The Royal Eagle Lodge, No. 96, Free and Accepted Masons held its regular monthly communication on Friday evening, June 13, 1924 at its lodge rooms, 4358 South State street, Worshipful Master Brother J. Henry Griffie occupying the Oriental Chair in the East, and before the communication was brought to a close the writer was selected to visit the Prince Hall Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Ill., and bring back to Royal Eagle Lodge a true and unbiased report pertaining to the condition of the Home and also to represent Royal Eagle Lodge at the gathering of prominent Masons from the various parts of this state at the Home Friday, July 4. Early on the morning of that date, or shortly after five o'clock in the morning the start was made from 47th and State streets for Rock Island. It was our pleasure to ride in the first machine with Hon. Thomas H. Samuels, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois. Brother W. A. Davis, Past Worshipful Master of North Star Lodge No. 1 and Past Grand Lecturer, Brother Sylvester A. Crump, Worshipful Master of Plumbline Lodge, U. D., Brother A. L. Weaver, corresponding secretary of Mount Hebron Lodge, No. 29; Sister M. E. McClure, Order of Eastern Star. Those in the second machine were Brother and Sister George B. Fort, who is Past Master of Garden City Lodge, No. 99; Brother Willis S. Bibbs, Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge, No. 14; and a driver for each machine. It was a gay party and all went well until we had traveled about fifty miles out of Chicago, and while running at full speed on Roosevelt road and on the State Highway road No. 6, the rear tires of the second machine, which was driven by Brother Smith, member of Royal Eagle Lodge, gave or burned out and all those in his car were forced to crowd into the first car, making ten in it with the expert driver, which was entirely too many to load into one car and the result was that after several long delays in changing hot or burned out tires, the first machine came to a dead stop fifteen miles this side of Rock Island and all hands were compelled to vacate it and leave it and its driver at that point and secure two extra machines in order to continue the journey into Rock Island, arriving there safe and sound near four o'clock in the afternoon. Many Masons and other citizens were on hand to greet and welcome Grand Master Samuels and his party to Rock Island. The following were among those present: Brother R. A. Jackson, 32nd degree, Assistant Grand Secretary, M. W. P. H. Grand Lodge, Past Master Olive Branch Lodge, No. 94, F. and A. M., Chicago and his lovable wife, Mrs. Jackson; Brother David H. Smith, Prince Hall Lodge, No. 52, Chicago, Ill.; Brother James Burgess, W. L. Darrow, No. 10, Galesburg, Ill.; Brother Charles J. Sims, 32nd degree, Grand. Lecturer Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. of Illinois and its jurisdiction; Rev. and Brother S. H. Gibson, pastor second Baptist church, Rock Island; Assistant Grand Chaplain of the State of Illinois; Brothers Gilbert S. Tivis, M. A. Work, Charles C. Moore, Brother Morrison, C. E. Golden, William F. Ivy, A. H. Dawson, Rev. W. C. Irvin, pastor, Wayman Church, A.M.E., and many other brethren, all belonging to King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, Rock Island, Ill. Brothers W. A. Stewart, Moline, Ill.; Brother Harry C. Bridges, Golden City, No. 59, Chicago, Ill.; Otheillo A. Gones, S. W. Doric, 77, Chicago; Mrs. Dora Bruce, Chicago, and many other leading citizens were on hand to extend the right hand of fellowship to Grand Master Samuels. Copyright. Underwood & Underwood Nominated by the Democratic National Convention for President of the United States. The leaders of his party everywhere seem to be well pleased with his nomination. Hon. John W. Davis, nominated by the Democratic National Convention to make the race for President of the United States, is one of the best known public men in this country and became an international figure when he was appointed by President Wilson to succeed Walter Hines Page as United States Ambassador to Great Britain in 1918. He was born in Clarksville, W. Va., April 13, 1873, his age therefore, is 51. At 16 he entered the Washington and Lee university, graduating there in 1892. when he was chosen Democratic member of the West Virginia house of delegates. He was a delegate to the Democratic national convention in St. Louis in 1904, and in 1911 went to congress as representative of the First West Virginia district. He resigned from congress to become solicitor general of the United States in 1913. Since his return from abroad he has been a member of the firm of Stetson, Jennings & Russell of New York City. He is at present counsel for various financial interests, including the banking firm of J. P. Morgan. Mr. Davis has been married twice. 1899, was Miss Kentucky. She did later, leaving one, Donald Davis. Davis was Miss B. Mr. Davis married is a Presbyterian mate, Hon. C. W. As both the friends among the street, New York able to spend time tween now and then and it will be any one can tell just turn out between greatly enjoyed a real good country dinner which was tastefully served by Sister Jennie Marshall, the efficient matron of the Prince Hall Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home, and after being assured that at any time a nice clean bed was ready for us whenever we felt inclined to occupy it, was a long way from bed time for us, for right at that point we started out to walk over every foot of the four and a half acres of ground belonging to the Home, which is located on Rock River, and it is 37 blocks from the edge of Rock Island. So far not much has been accomplished in the way of cultivating the grounds. It is true that there is an extensive and well kept lawn around the house. At present there are 35 young and old chickens in evidence, some beans, pie plant, cabbages, Irish potatoes, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, water melons and other garden truck has been planted, but it is not making much headway, owing to the backward season. The Home is two stories high. On the first floor are five large rooms and a bath room; the dining room and kitchen are located in the basement; also the hot water heater, which sadly needs some repairing. The second floor is used for a large dormitory for the men inmates and at present there are five brothers and two sisters in THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 12, 1924 HON. JOHN W. DAVIS when he was chosen Democratic member of the West Virginia house of delegates. He was a delegate to the Democratic national convention in St. Louis in 1904, and in 1911 went to congrgss as representative of the First West Virginia district. He resigned from congress to become solicitor general of the United States in 1913. Since lis return from abroad he has been a member of the firm of Stetson, Jennings & Russell of New York City. He is at present counsel for various financial interests, including the banking firm of J. P. Morgan. Mr. Davis has been married twice. His first wife, whom he married in the Home. In our humble opinion the dormitory should be divided up into rooms, for as it is, it resembles a large hospital ward and there is not the least bit of privacy for the inmates and whenever one of their number close their eyes in death it causes much excitement among those left behind and much of that excitement and commotion could be avoided if the dormitory was divided up into private rooms. The members of King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, of Rock Island, painted the Home and the large barn about two years ago and it is in good condition inside and out, the greatest of all the drawbacks in connection with the Home is that it is located on the outskirts of Rock Island and it has no fire protection and if a fire should break out at any time with a strong wind blowing, the inmates on the second floor would be burned up if they would be unable to escape down the rear stairway, for there is not one foot of fire hose nor one ladder around the Home. A new well is being drilled right now and if a strong flow of good water gushes forth it will cause all of those connected with the Home to feel happy for at no time in the past have they ever had a large supply of fresh running water at the Home, as it has stood there for the past twenty years and most of that time the waste water has had to be carried out in 1899, was Miss Julia McDonald of Kentucky. She died fourteen months later, leaving one daughter, Julia McDonald Davis. The present Mrs. Davis was Miss Ellen G. Basse, whom Mr. Davis married in 1912. Mr. Davis is a Presbyterian, as is his running mate, Hon. C. W. Bryan. As both the candidates have many friends among the $b^{i\sigma}$ bankers in Wall street, New York City they will be able to spend millions of dollars between now and the presidential election and it will be a long time before any one can tell just how the fight will turn out between Messrs. Davis and Coolidge. large tin pails and much of the water used for drinking and cooking has been brought into the Home in the same way. Several thousand dollars should be expended for general improvements on the Home. A concrete walk should be laid around it and a strong wire fence should be constructed around the farm. A man and his wife should be in charge of the Home; also an assistant matron for at present Sister Jennie Marshall has far too much hard work to do. She shovels all the deep snow in the winter, does all the washing, ironing, cooking and so on, aside from waiting on the enfeebled inmates for there is one of the elderly ladies who is unable to move from her chair at any hour of the day or night and Sister Marshall, many times, is forced to call on the men to help to handle her, whereas if there were two able bodied women in the Home, the men folks would not be called upon to assist to wait on them in a manner which is repulsive to both men and women. Brother Beck cuts all the grass on the extensive lawn, mops the floor in the dormitory, makes up some of the beds and does much other work and his services to the Home is worth at least fifty dollars per month for which he receives absolutely nothing. Brother McClaim has in the past five or six years done hundreds of dollars worth of carpenter work around the Home for which he has received practically nothing. Other inmates who are able are expected to do something around the Home, not always on their own free will and accord as the following rules indicate Part of the Special Rules of The Prince Special Rule 2 "All mail going out or coming into the Home shall be examined by the matron." Rule 3 "Members of the Home must be in their rooms by 9:30 P. M., unless on special occasions or by permission of the matron." Rule 5 "All members who are able, shall take care of their rooms or beds and assist with other work around the Home and premises." Rule 6 "All members who wish to attend church, shall provide themselves with car fare either from their Lodge or Chapter unless otherwise provided for." Rule 8 "Members who are able must air their bedding twice each week when the weather will permit." The rules are signed by Mrs. Louise U. Webb, P. G. W. W. M., Chairman; Mrs. Emma S. Kennedy, W. G. M., the late Brother Richard E. Moore, P. W. G. P. W. G. P., and by Hon. Thomas H. Samuels, G. M. At the present time the following inmates are in the Prince Hall Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home near Rock Island, Illinois; Sister Jennie Marshall, Matron, Ada Chapter, No. 10; Sister Jennie McClain, Sister Lucy Harvy, Northern Light Chapter, No. 28; Brother Henry Broady, Central, No. 3; Brother Henry McClain, Mt. Hebron, No. 29; Brother Richard L. Lewis, Smooth Ashler, No. 66; Brother Charles H. Lewis, Celestal, No. 80; Brother William J. Beck, Golden Gate, No. 43. It is no more than natural that some of the inmates of the Home strongly resent the idea within their breasts of permitting others to open and read their outgoing letters and their incoming letters before they are able to read their contents. That one act causes some of them to feel that they are criminals; that some one is endeavoring to trace them down; that they are in prison and that they are not masters of their own fate even to the extent of opening and reading their own letters ahead of some one else. In our humble opinion that practice should be discontinued at once, for if any of the inmates have any kick coming against the Home they can write their letters, conceal them about their person until some one of their number visits the city of Rock Island, where they can drop their letters in the mail box and no one would be any wiser for the common or rightful act or acts Furthermore, we feel that when old married couples enter the Home who have walked arm in arm together almost to the edge of the silent river of the dead, they should be permitted some way or other, to occupy a bedroom together, with two single beds in the room for their exclusive use and not force the husband to sleep in one part of the Home and the aged wife of his youth to sleep and live in another part of the same structure. That does not add to their contentment and happiness. As long as the impression has gone abroad rightfully or wrongfully that the inmates of the Home are enslaved to a certain extent, that they must do considerable labor against their own free will and accord and then after laboring in various ways, receive nothing for it, they must furnish their own car fare to and from church. Therefore it is unreasonable to expect that any large number of the old Masons throughout this state, those who have outlived their usefulness, will, under the present conditions, feel like ending their days at the Home. The Worshipful Masters of the three lodges located in Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Ill., which are presided over by Masters W. A. Stewart, Chas. C. Moore and S. B. Palite and their members should take an active interest in the Home. Each Sunday afternoon programs should be rendered at the Home for the benefit of the inmates. The programs could consist of reading a chapter from the Bible, by some one and short comments on the same, singing and praying, and every now and then some one could read one or two chapters from some good book other than the Bible, pertaining to the remarkable advancement of the colored race in this country within the past fifty years. Programs along these lines would cause them to feel happy and contented and would furnish them something to talk about from Sunday to Sunday. Saturday evening, July 5, before departing from the Home for Moline, to attend the Joint Communication of the lodges already mentioned and to listen to Right Worshipful Brother Charles J. Sims, deliver his eloquent lecture. A short program was rendered which consisted of playing several religious songs on the organ by Brother A. L. Weaver and by Sister Jennie McClain, recitation of one of Paul Laurance Dunbar's comic poems by Brother Sylvester Crump; also prayer by him and short talks by Sister Jennie Marshall, Sister McClain, Grand Master Samuels and several others and seemingly the inmates greatly enjoyed the long-to-be-remembered occasion. It was well onto 10 o'clock P. M. before Grand Master Samuels and his visiting Masons drove up in front of the lodge rooms of Arsenal Lodge No. 60, Moline, Ill. Just as soon as the visiting Masons were duly admitted to the lodge rooms the grand honors were bestowed upon Grand Master Samuels, he was escorted to the east and he presided over the joint meetings of the Lodges. Shortly after Brother Charles J. Sims had finished his Grand Lecturn, then Grand Master Samuels informed the brethern that Brother Julius F. Taylor, editor of The Broad Ax was present and that he represented Royal Eagle Lodge of Chicago and he called on us to address the brethern. Several other Masons from this city and Rev. and Brother Gibson followed us, in winding up the joint communication. Grand Master Samuels talked cold turkey to the Worshipful Masters of the three Lodges and informed them and the brethern present that they must take an active and a greater interest in the Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Home at Rock Island, Ill. The Masters of the Lodges lavishly served refreshments to their distinguished visitors from Chicago and from other parts of the state of Illinois. On returning home on that same Saturday evening on one of the fast trains on the Rock Island road, we came in contact with a bright young colored miss. Miss Jeannette Barbour, 13 years old, who was on her way from Los Angeles, Calif, to Evansville, Ind. She understood how to take care of herself and she stated that she was treated fine on the train by the conductors and by the rest of the long train's crew. 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. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. KLAN BIGGEST POLITICAL ISSUE FOR NEGROES, SAYS N. A. A. C. P. SECRETARY AT PHILADELPHIA CON FERENCE J. W. Johnson Urges Democratic Negro Vote in Indiana James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in an address at the Sunday afternoon mass meeting of the Fifteenth Annual Conference of the Association held in the Metropolitan Opera House, urged Negroes in the United States to make the Ku Klux Klan the main issue in the coming election. Mr. Johnson said: "The most imminent question before the American Negro at the present time is that of his political responsibilities and opportunities. The biggest single political issue before him is that of the Ku Klux Klan. Colored Americans should not be lulled into a feeling of security by the fact that the Klan is seemingly no longer anti-Negro. The Klan is as much anti-Negro now as it was the day it was organized. At present it is not spending much time in tarring and feathering or branding or mobbing individual Negroes. It is devoting its energies to a bigger job, the job of gaining political power, of gaining control of government. When it has done this, if it succeeds, it will again turn its attention to the Negro and it will then execute its policies not upon individual Negroes but upon the race as a whole. "If the Klan gains the power which it contemplates, it will at once begin to take from the Negro his guarantees and even his claims to the common rights of citizenship. That is one of its deepest laid plans. It is, therefore, the duty of Negro citizens in states where the Klan is an issue and where the votes of Negroes count and are counted, to discard sentimental political allegiance to any party and vote against candidates who are named or supported by the Klan. "The situation in Indiana is a case in point. There the Republican nominee for Governor has the open endorsement of the Klan, an endorsement which he has fully accepted. In that State the Republican Senator, James E. Watson, who stands high in administration circles, openly confers and consorts with Klan leaders. It has been left for the Democrats in that State to denounce and disavow the Klan. It is, therefore, the plain duty of all colored voters in Indiana to vote against the Republican candidate for Governor and against every other Republican candidate in that State who is touched with the tar brush of the Ku Klux Klan. "In the States of the North and the Northwest, where the vote is close and where the Negro holds what may be the balance of power, we must use our votes in a manner which is demanded not only by common sense but by safety. We must make men and measures and not party labels the deciding factor in casting our votes in the coming elections." NEGRO FLIES 3 MINUTES ON A GREAT OCEAN TRIP New York.—Hubert Julian, West Indian Negro aviator, dressed in the uniform of a British army officer, started last Friday in a hydro-airplane to circle the Atlantic ocean, planning to land on four continents in thirty-one days. After flying three minutes he fell into Flushing bay, was rescued by a police boat, and sent to hospital, badly hurt. Ten thousand Negroes cheered the start of the plane, the Ethiopia I. Julian said he was a lieutenant in the Canadian forces during the war. MR ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON, THE PROGRESSIVE FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 5125 SOUTH STATE STREET ROYALLY ENTERTAINED HIS HELP AND FRIENDS WITH AN AUTO OUTING Everybody had a dandy time on the 4th. Mr. Ernest Williamson gave his employees and their wives and sweethearts an outing at Forest Preserves on the 4th. Among his friends who went along to help eat all the good things, were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Neighbors and Prof. and Mrs. S. I. Lee and granddaughter, Audrey Lee. After enjoying their dinner and fishing for a short while, the party of fifty persons, gathered up their baskets and all were ready to continue the trip to Joliet, returning home about 9:30. The ride was indeed an enjoyable one, the roads were in perfect condition, the cars were the finest on the road, there being six of them, and the crowd a congenial one. Long live all such men as Mr. Ernest H. Williamson, for he truly is a real business man and knows just how to treat his friends. We hope to be included in his family every year at this time. Miss Beatrice Lee, 5259 S. Dearborn street, entertained a few friends with a theatre party last Wednesday evening and supper at the Ideal Tea Room, 34th and Michigan ave. Miss Grace Hawkins of Earlington, Ky., was guest of honor. Mrs. Ernest H. Williamson is at- ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON One of the Most Progressive Funeral Directors on the South Side tending the convention of teachers in Washington, D. C. The Williamson Circle meets the first and third Thursdays in every month. It is growing very rapidly, ten new members at the last meeting, although the Worthy President was out of the city. Her officers kept every thing in line. 1790 begins at 8 o'clock closes at 9:30 promptly. Come and see THE QUESTIONNAIRE By Miss Louise Bond 1. Mention a subject to which William Lloyd Garrison devoted much time after 1831. * * * 2. In regard to the United States bank, what stand was taken by Andrew Jackson in 1829? * * * 3. By whom was William H. Harrison succeeded as president of the United States? * * * 4. When was the first message received over the Atlantic cable? * * * 5. Which was the first southern state to secede from the Union? * * * Answers 1. In 1831 William Lloyd Garrison started "The Liberator," and thereafter devoted himself, at a great personal risk, to the cause of slavery abolition. * * * 2. In his first annual message (December, 1829) Andrew Jackson took a strong stand against the renewal of the charter of the United States bank, as not being authorized by the constitution. * * * 3. John Tyler succeeded William H. Harrison as president of the United States. * * * 4. The first message was received over the Atlantic cable in 1858. * * * 5. South Carolina, the first southern state to secede from the union, passed the ordinance of secession in 1860. John T. Gordon, 50 W. 95th street, a director of the Pyramid Bldg. & Loan Association, left the city during the week to attend the funeral exercises of his uncle, Newton Gordon, a well-known citizen of Nashville, Teen, where his funeral will be held. MOTORS FROM MAYWOOD Dr. R. H. Howard of Maywood, spent quite a while, Sunday motoring south from Maywood. He touched Morgan Park, Blue Island and other suburbs en route. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 12, 1924 BELA Governor of Nebraska, Nominated for Vice-President of the United States by the Democratic National Convention. THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM Mrs. Mary E. Williamson, wife of the popular undertaker, Ernest H. Williamson, is in Washington, D. C., attending the Convention of the Teachers' Federation, having been elected by the Chicago Federaition to represent the Chicago district. The session is being held in the Central High School, one of the largest schools in the world. She is the founder and President of the Williamson Circle of the Royal Circle of Friends of the World. "AFRICA MAKES PROGRESS," SAYS DR. J. H. DILLARD Natives Seek Education and Improve Conditions of Women-Ministers, Teachers; Farmers Must Cooperate to Improve Individuals Hampton, Va.—"The thing that impressed me most in Africa was the tremendous variety of nations," said Dr. James Hardy Dillard of Charlottesville, Va., president of the Jeanes and Slater Boards, in his recent address before a mass meeting of ministers, teachers, and farmers, held in Ogden Hall, Hampton Institute. "The nations differed among themselves more than the nations of Europe—in habits, customs, language, and religion. I was longest in Kenya, an English colony five times as large as the State of Virginia. There were at least a dozen nations and languages in Kenya, not to speak of the differences in the people. The national differences are very striking. "Another striking thing is the improvement in the condition of the women. The men used to do the fighting and the women do the work. Of their own accord this has stopped. This is a great step forward. There are government workers going about --- HON. CHARLES W. BRYAN Nebraska, Nominated for Vice-Pres tates by the Democratic National Co showing people how to raise things better. The natives raise good tobacco and cotton. In one country the production of cotton is growing ap- preciably, England is determined to raise her own cotton." Africans Seek Education "The one thing that struck me on the way down the coast is the determination of the natives to have an education. They are going to have it. I went out in the country and saw what the people themselves were doing. Those people are finding out that there is something that helps to keep their interest; that is, education, and they are determined to get it. Missionary students have started schools. In one school forty or fifty students were being taught. They were working on slates and all were interested in my seeing their slates. They appreciated my interest. "There was a native college in Africa where the students who attended had to pass an examination harder than any college in America. There were seventy genuine college students, and a fine medical school is going to be established there. "Every child of God has to have a chance. We simply have to go on working to do the best we can. It is spreading the kingdom of heaven. It means more light, the light of education for all, and each one can in his own humble way so do his task that he will help this work." THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE MRS. MARY WILLIAMSON Williamson, wife of the popular Williamson, is in Washington, D. ation of the Teachers' Federation, the Chicago Federaiton to represent the session is being held in the of the largest schools in the world and President of the Williamson tle of Friends of the World. HON. JOHN W. DAVIS OF NEW YORK AND W. VA. NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION HON. CHARLES W. BRYAN OF NEB. NOMINATED FOR VICE PRESIDENT The delegates attending the Democratic National convention in New York City for over two weeks, who in many instances conducted themselves like mad or wild men, finally regained their second sober thought and after bolloting or answering to the roll call 103 times; the Hon. John W. Davis of New York and West Va., was nominated for President of the United States, Wednesday and Hon. Charles W. Bryan, of Nebraska was nominated for Vice President. All in all it was the greatest and the bitterest political meeting ever held in any political party in this country. Hon. William Gibbs McAdoo and THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS. Dear Sir:— The following statistics on lynching for the first six months of the year 1924 have been compiled by the Department of Records and Research of Tuskegee Institute. Total number lynched, 5. Offenses charged: Rape, 3; Attempted rape, 1; Killing Officer of the law, 1. Record by states: Florida, 2; Georgia, 2; South Carolina, 1. Comparison of Records: First six months of 1924, 5; of 1923, 15; of 1922, 30; of 1921, 36. It is gratifying to note that the record thus far for the year 1924 is the lowest for the first six months of any of the forty years during which the record has been kept. It is an encouraging sign of progress toward the elimination of this evil, which is condemned by public opinion. It is an indication of the growing sentiment against lawlessness in general, and in my judgment a result of the spread and influence of interracial co-operation. All of the persons lynched were Negroes. Don't forget the Red Caps picnic on Wednesday, July 16, at National Grove, La Grange, Ill. Admission 35 cents. Mr. Charles Morrison, grandson of Col. Charles E. Morrison, special messenger to Mayor William E. Dever, and one of the advanced students of Prof. Johnson, graduated and received his diploma Monday evening at Prof. Johnson's studio, 3140 Indiana avenue. Scholarships were awarded at the end of the program. As an expert violinist, Mr. Morrison has no superior. The Red Literary Club will hold its next meeting at its club rooms, 3441 Wabash avenue, Sunday afternoon, July 27 and Miss Hallie Q. Brown, president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and Dr. Mary F. Waring, will have charge of the program. Miss Nora D. Comferford, cashier for the John J. Dunn Coal Co., 51st and Federal streets, has returned home after enjoying a pleasant thirty-seven thousand mile automobile tour through all parts of California and other states in the west and south west. Miss Comferford greatly enjoyed her vacation trip and she is looking exceedingly fine and healthy. Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, 4536 Calumet avenue is spending her pleasant vacation at her summer home at Idlewild, Mich. She expects to be absent from he city some two or three weeks. Doctor Dillard was introduced by Principal J. E. Gregg of Hampton Institute as a "friend of all men everywhere." Doctor Dillard said in part: "Farmers have to work hard; teachers have to work hard, but the hardest worker of all, if he does his job right, is the preacher. Jesus Christ never did talk about groups of people. The right thing is to think about human beings. Think about that individual mother, that individual father, that individual child. Get out of the habit of talking about groups, of putting people into a mass. Talk of individual men and women. "No calling is any higher than another calling in a way. The difference is not the difference in callings or work. I cannot conceive of a farmer doing nothing but plough his fields and care for his crops. I cannot conceive of a teacher teaching the children and nothing else. It is the spirit, the attitude, that we have; and, if your work is really preparing for the great positions of life, we have to look out for the way in which we do that work. "We must think about our relation to others that will be affected by our work and by our attitude. We must not think about ourselves. The less you think about yourself in your work the surer that work is to be the right kind of work. Think about what you are to do with reference to the work itself. It must be good work." July 5, 1924. Yours very truly, R. R. Moton, Principal CHIPS Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York, fought each other like biting and snapping bulldogs and in the end they both marched onto defeat. New York City was not the place to hold the convention in for all the retainers and shouters crowded into Maidson Square Gardens and at all times they madly endeavored to ram Governor Smith down the throats of the other candidates and it was almost worth anyone's life to attempt to raise their voices in behalf of Mr. McAdoo or the other prominent candidates before the convention. One hundred years will pass away before any political party will hold its convention in that city. COL. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN EATS BLACK CROW Will take to the Woods! New York.—When Col. William J. Bryan was asked Wednesday night before his brother Charles was chosen for Vice President—to comment on the nomination of John W. Davis he said: 'A colored preacher said to his congregation: 'Breddern, we have two courses openin' up before us; one leading to death and the other to destruction. I think, breddern, we'll have to take to de woods.' The progressive Democrats of the country are in that predicament with Mr. Davis and Mr. Coolidge. They will have to take to the woods. But just as soon as his brother was selected for Vice President, Col. Bryan changed his political coat and he now declares that Hon. John W. Davis is alright and that he is one of God's chosen people, although he was not on Col. Bryan's white list for President of the United States.—Editor. RED CAPS PICNIC Wednesday, July 16, the Red Caps Club, which is composed of many of the Red Caps, stationed at the Northwestern, the Polk Street and the Twelfth Street Depot, Illinois Central Railroad, will give its annual picnic at National Grove which is located near La Grange, Ill, if it is a pleasant day, a large crowd both men and women friends of the Red Caps Club will be present and join in the baseball games, fat and lean men's foot races and other athletic sports for both men and women. Join with the crowd and greatly enjoy the outing that day, at the Red Caps picnic at National Grove. Admission 35 cents. —Adv. CONVENTION JUST RUINS $800. 000: DEFICIT LOOMING New York—Having already incurred expenses of $800,000 in keeping the Democratic convention in operation, the national committee is facing a big deficit. New York City pledged only $200,000 towards the cost of the convention. The members of the Democratic National committee are all worth millions of dollars and they do not do any worrying about the payment of bills unless they amount to more than ten million dollars--Editor. A. M. E. REVIEW MOVES TO PHILADELPHIA The A. M. E. Church Review, which has been published from Oceanport, N. J., for the past four years, has moved back to Philadelphia, under its new editor, Dr. J. G. Robinson, who was elected at the last General Conference, to succeed Dr. R. C. Ransom, who was elected to the Bishopric. The new headquarters of the Review are 631 Pine street, Philadelphia, Pa., in the A. M. E. Book Concern Building. COL. CHAS. E. STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, CONTINUES TO JUMP FROM PILLAR TO post WHILE ENGAGED IN RAMBLING OVER THE COUNTRY. pow I am way down here in Alabama, fut will not be here when you read this letter and you may just put it down that I told you this, ‘The world did not stand still be- equse I was in Chicago, ‘but just moved right along, although I had the pleasure of seeing, many real good things there. I did not get to see Editor Taylor, but I talked with him over the speaking tube, and then T saw a iow others. Next found me on the road, leaving there over the Chi- cago & Eastern Illinois, ‘The Silver Top Cab Company, sent one” of their fatest taxi automobile car carriages and toted me to the stable to catch that iron horse, and they sent one more polite man with it, I did not’ get to earn much about this company, but it is one of my people, and is cheaper, and more polite than the other white folks. They are just getting there. I know several of the company, such as Fred Douglass Morris, and Lieut, Elias A. Morris, the sons of the late Elias Camp Morris, formerly _of Helena, and was at the time of his death president of the National Bap- tist convention, and there is Moses Profit, of Helena, the som of a noted wealthy Baptist “preacher, and who married in the Morris family, and others of the company I do not know, but will promise to tell you all about them when I return, Well, 1 reached St. Louis, and of course, there was to meet me at the stable the Poro Pierce Arrow automo- bile car carriage to tote me to dinner, and then around the city, and then to the stable, where T was to leave for Memphis and Helena, but I will have to tell you all of this in another letter, No, i will tell you more in this one. While in Chicago, W, L. McCoy came and toted me around some, He is the husband of Mme, Nv A, Frank- lin, the woman who has pat this beauty culture on the map in Chicago. They have just purchased a fine place at the head of 34th street on Indiana avenue —in fact their fine ‘building faces” Tn- diana avenue, and they have fitted up some fine parlors there, and are kept busy all the time. Now back to St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs, Malone were out of the city, but the business is as well organized as the works in a well regulated clock, and it goes right along. Mrs. Lewis, one of the faithful clerks was very sick, and Mr, Lewis, the steward, was at home with his wife, but then things moved right along. | had the pleastire of coming in touch with the young lady in the infor- mation booth, and she was indeed po- lite and courteous, and then there was President Malone's Secretary, Bolden, and E, E. MeDaniels, and-they were looking after their work—well it was just busy Poro, that’s all, But honey, they got me to the stable on time. That was ome more running iron horse. It seemed to me that he had all kinds of aches and pains the way he grunted and snorted and spit fire from his nostrils. It Jooked to. me that if he would just rum his iron fool brains out, but he landed me in St. Louis right on time, right to the min- uc, and I walked around a little bit, and met Revs. E, W. D, Isaac, L. M. Check, of Nashville; J. H, Branham, of Chicago, and young Spurgeon Mor- "s, from Chicago, and we were all go- ing to Helena, for they had staged to Bevel! the monument to Dr.. Elias Ganp Morris. J. D. Crenshaw, editor of the National Baptist Voice, was also om hand. You see he is editer of the oficial organ of the Baptists or the National Baptist convention. We reached Helena, found a com- mittee awaiting us, and soon had ws ‘o the church, but_I went to the home of Mrs. Eliza Miller, and thought it a Bice thing to go there. It was a pleas- wre ‘or me to be there and to be with these good people, = There was a big meeting at the shorch, and there were sgme_ big ‘Peeches made at this meeting. They ‘old about the greatness ekg = ot Blas Camp Morte. The dow 3s there and one som, s. Mary Grer Rooker, ‘of Helena, Arkansas, Sho is a member of the family and the president, Joseph A. of Be Aransas Baptist ‘siege Tikse sock. Mra, Booker used_ > Heleca, but her life ds ways ie “here all er gta were where Dore for years by the ee es _, Dv JH. Branham told of the inabil- TON ES . | — | ——- | 2s | f ay < i SP | | | | rd . : i to make lendid record, of the Judges of Continaes 00 Tov Court of Couk Crmtigs “Ho swecks aged tied ie a aLindly 4nd eudeavecs to deal out even handed jations shim credit. He spoke at the Cemetery and that was the unveiling address. Co the work of Morris, devotion to Ged; denomin: tion and race, “| T had the pleasure of talking with Mrs. Miller, who is without 1» doubt the wealthiest woman in this race of pours, although you do not hear much about it, She is just going right along serving her God and her people. She is the backbone of the Baptists of the State, backing them in their educa- scheme. She carried the debt of ‘the Baptist college, and is not making any fuss about it. “Last year she gave them the interest on $20,000 and that is doing something for the cause, Off again from Helena, bright and early Saturday morning, making it to Memphis, and we were met by the at. tomobile carriage car of the Rev. Dr. Perkins, and I went to see Dr. T. 0. Fuller, president of Howe Institute, and he toted me all over Memphis in his’ automobile car carriage, and then Sent me over to see T, H. Hayes, and his wife and sons. Hayes, if you re- member, is a planter of human bodies, He is one of the finest in this country, and is doing business. He has a won. derful plant in Memphis, Now, after spending the day in Memphis, that night I left the city for this place and reached here 5:30 Sunday morning, and found Prof. D, D. Mitchell, Dean of Tuggle Institute awaiting me in his automobile car car- Fiage to tote me up to the home of Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, the president and founder of Tuggle Institute, and one of the most remarkable women of our race. She is just a leader of wom- jeu, in her life, she is loved by all and seems to have a magnetism possessed by but few in the world. She just draws women unto her, and they are always asking “Old Lady, what will you have us do?” Mrs. Tuggle is known the world ‘over as “Old Lady,” is a term of rev- ‘erence, of devotion, of love. She is in the hearts of her people, She organ- ‘ized this institution, to help a class ‘of young people that others do not care to have around, but this was the work assigned her by our Heavenly Father, and she is doing it, putting her whole life into it. Hundreds of boys and girls have been saved through this institution, and there are some strong men and women doing service in the world as the result. There is John T. Whatley, who holds a high position in the high school system of Birmingham, and he was trained at Tuggles Institute, spending all of his time right there, winter and summer. Mrs. Tuggle cared for him like one of her own. He praises God for her life today. ‘Mrs, Tuggle has been suffering with the rheumatism, and soon will go to Hot Springs. She is going as soon as she can get money enough together to make the trip. You see, like most people who do work for others, they are poor, and all the money they get THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 12, 1924 old of, instead of being used for sell ‘into the minds, and brains of others. No fund to draw on, but she is to go, and I hope she will make it because we need her for years to come, She is serving the race, _ H. H, Glover, a brilliant young man, @ scholar, and a worker is using his life right by the side of “Old Lady” doing all the good he can. He is a business man, and is assisting Mrs. Tuggle in her business affairs. He is of great help to her, and I thank God that he is doing the work. Most young People like to get away from such work and get where there is plenty of money, but it is npt so with Her- bert H, Glover. . He got his wife from Indiana. She is a graduate from the Simmons University, Louisville, Ky. I suppose you know of the Sim- mons University, I will tell you more in another letter. i Are you ‘getting ready for the Na- tional Negro Business League’ next week? I should have said next month. I am going to be there as I see it now. It is to meet in Chicago. Tell you all about it in other letters. s CHARLES E. STUMP. IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS . Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet ave, is attending the State Grand Lodge of the International Order of Twelve which is holding its sessions at Mound City. Mrs. Young will visit her home towns, Cairo and Metropolis while away. SPEND FOURTH IN PARK The Fourth was a great day for the many who enjoyed the pleasant cool spots of Morgan Park and other sub- urban towns. From 107th street to 115th street, many of the Race mem- bers were seen enjoying themselves, many of them having bought their future home sites through the Bailey Realty Co, TOURS SUBURBS Mrs. Wm. Jones, 3636 S. State st, spent the Fourth in motoring through the suburbs ‘of Chicago, passing through Morgan Park, Harvey, Cbi- cago Heights, and others, MAIN STREET CUTS LOOSE AT WORD OF DAVIS’ NOMINATION Clarksburg, W. Va—The home town of John W. Davis, nominated Wednesday as Democratic candidate for President, received the news of the honor bestowed uporr its citizen with a burst of excitement and cheering that was as genuine as it was spon: taneous. Hardly had the news of his nomina- tion been flashed over’ the telegraph wires when crowds gathered in front of newspaper offices and started a wild demonstration, and soon were joined by bands that seemed to spring from nowhere. Automobiles raced through the city with signal devices sending out a clamor of noise, while bells and whistles added ‘to the din. Democratic and Republican organi- zations alike joined in plans for a more carefully planned celebration. Virtual- ly every band in the city will take part, and on the steps of the Harrisno county courthouse, where Mr, Davis appeared in his first law case, speak- ers will extol the West Virginian chos- en. to lead his party. HON. WILLIAM M. GEMMILL , make a splendid record, as one of t rior Court of Cook County. He wo ngly and endeavors to deal out even hs INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS OR ARTICLES By Anna Peachblossom FOURTH OF JULY BRINGS SOR- jthis house. When arrested, he ROW IN MORGAN PARK [terest searched, but found HOME iuw on his person. . The offeer Prominent Barber Is Shot by Wife Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson, a well- known and highly esteemed family, who reside at 10th and Vincennes avenue, Morgan Park, became en- gaged in a violent quarrel Friday eve- ning, which was presumed to have arisen over attention given to one of their roomers, and ag a result of which Mr. Johnson was fatally shot by his wife in the head. It was thought that he would not live until they reached the hospital, but exdmination showed his condition not to be. serious, and the bullet had not penetrated the eye as it seemed at first. Property Holder and Barber | Mr. Johnson and his wife have ac- cumulated quite a deal of property since they have been living in Morgan Park, and he is the leading colored barber of the place. ‘They were called the “leaders” in society and the inci- dent was a great shgck to their many friends. Mrs. Johnson was arrested but is now out on bond. The case will be heard the latter fMirt of July. WELL KNOWN . BONDSMAN | DIES AT COUNTY HOS- PITAL _ John Carter, who was about 48 years of age, born in Mississippi and has been known for many years around the city hall as a “bondsman” and a good fellow, died Monday, July 7, at the County Hospital, He was from a very well known family in Mississippi and who were reputed to have been wealthy, but who had squandered the-fortune left ‘them, Carter had many friends and acquaintances who are very much in sympathy with his widow and rel- atives, * LOVERS’ QUARREL ENDS IN _ FREE FOR ALL FIST FIGHT Jealous because his sweetheart paid attention to other fellows and fearing she might be persuaded to leave him, Robert Fitch and Mary Daniels, who reside near 46th and Dearborn streets, had a violent quarrel, Monday evening. She resented his manner of talking and slapped him in the face, and told him if he did not like her way of do- ing, to “take the air” He didn’t like it and told her so, Fhey then became engaged in a free for all fist fight which was stopped by other roomers who were attracted by the screams and noise of furniture knocked around. ‘They were put under arrest for dis- ‘orderly conduct, ARREST MAN /AS SUSPECT | DOPE PEDDLER | Marshall Jason and A. Pason were arrested Tuesday night by Officer Jackson at 30th and State streets, near 3ist place, in a notorious house, Miss Pason passed Jason, spoke something to him whereupon he followed her to this house. When .arrested, he was thoroughly searched, but found noth- ing on his person. . The officer testi- fied that he had been picked up many Times, as a dope suspect. Miss Pason hotly denied being a dope user, al- leging that the officer had no evidence against her whatever, She was dis- missed, but Jason was fined $5 and costs. LOANED PAL WATCH WHO | LATER PUT IT IN PAWN Lafayette Barnett and James John- son, who reside at 2948 Dearborn st, were pals, it seemed, and Barnett be: ‘ing so devoted to his pal went so far ‘as to loan him his watch for the eve- sing. ‘The pal was very ungrateful'and instead of returning the watch, placed it in pawn. The pal, Johnson, testi- fied that he let a friend by the name ‘of Coleman, residing at 2979 State st., have it, and he was still in possession, He was given until the Ith to get the watch and also the pawn ticket. SAYS HE HAS TO DRINK TO KEEP FROM SUFFERING Powell Franklin, who appeared be- fore Judge Joseph Burke, Wednesday morning, on a charge of violating Prohibition Act, 3957, told the Judge on account of his injuries lately sus- tained in a wreck on the Chicago R. W. Co., which tore the teeth entirely from the gums, giving him a very un- natural appearance, was discharged as it looked probable that he might suf- fer intense pain. But was told that the “moonshine” produced in court, by an officer, would do him more harm than the injury and that he had better stay off of it MANY TEARS SHED OVER “POODLE” PUT IN JAIL AS CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE Mrs. Penn and Fitzpatrick shed many tears over their pet poodles, when they were taken to the station by Officer Johnson, after many reports had been sent in by the neighbors of the constant barking kept up by them through the night. Mrs. Fitzpatrick testified that the officer came to her fence and looked over at her dog, which started him to making the “noise complained of.” He then came around to the door and told her he would “have to go,” which was very brutish, as she later confided to her neighbor. She was also charged with keeping the dog without a Ii cense. Judge Burke, gave her seven days to get a license and explained that if the dog refused to keep quiet, she would not be allowed to keep him. Both women said they put thei dogs to bed early and knew it must be other dogs keeping up the disturbance They were fined $1 and no costs each, MAN SHOT IN FOOT WHILE HIS ASSAILANT MADE A SUCCESS OF DODGING BULLETS Charles Smith and Geo. Canal had a shooting affray at the home of Smith’s brother Tuesday night. Smith came to the home to see his brother and sister and being somewhat intox- icated, attempted to break in the door. When he was allowed to enter, he and Canal, a visitor in the home, became engaged in a quarrel which ended up with pistol shots. - Canal was shot in the foot, inflicting a serious injury, which may cause the loss of his foot. The case was continued until July 14, pending the outcome of the injuries of Canal. PUT UNDER $5,000 FOR STEAL- ING AUTOMOBILE AND STEALING HEADLIGHTS Gus Robertson, of 2910 Cottage Grove avenue, about 2:10 Sunday morning stole an automobile, belong- ing to Joseph Burns, and rode it to Waukegan, damaging the car to the amount of $237 worth of repairs. He had possession of the car about 5 or 6 days. He then took the head-lights off and sold them. He pleaded guilty to this charge and was held over to the grand jury under $5,000 bonds. | ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING Vincennes Corridor, who was ar- rested Tuesday, for. speeding, driving without lights and without either city or state license, was given one week to get his license and report to the court, Case continued until July 24. Determination ‘This ts an age“of competition, It you want anything you must go after It, not in a half-hearted way, but with ‘a determination that will brook no tn- iterference. ‘The one thing that fou as well understand right in the Dagloning is that you will get no more thun you a. wig to pay for, but ns you waut it bad enough. i—é. E. Stewart. JOYLAND Chicago's Wonder Amusement Park Rides, Shows, Games, Music, Dancing, Roller Skating ate Now Open for the Season Pep—Pleasure—Joy—Jazz—Fun—Frolic 33rd Street and Wabach Avene POLICE OFFICER RUNS INTO CAR AND THEN ARRESTS ‘MAN ‘Leroy Thompson, who was run into and his machine greatly damaged by an officer, Wiliam Merritt, Tuesday night, was before Judge Joseph Burke of the Wabash Avenue Court, Wed- nesday morning on a charge of reck- less driving. Mr. Thompson, was not driving at a rapid rate of speed and was not ex- ceeding the speed limit, as was alleged by him and his arrest was only a cloak to hide the fact that he was run into by the officer and would be called on to make good the loss. sustained by damaging the car. The accident occurred at 45th and Wabash avenue. Represented by Attorney Lewis E. Johnson ‘Thompson was represented by Lewis E. Johnson, Esq. who has lately moved his office to 3218 S. Michigan ave., where he has a lovely suite, and is well prepared to accommodate all who may come to him for legal aid. Mr. Johnson is well known and is one of the leading attorneys of this city. He has been the Attorney. for the Mutual Life Insurance Co., 2 E. 3lst street for quite a while ‘and his loyalty and integrity is unquestionable. The case was continued until July 23, as witnesses of the Officer were sok: prescad: WEDDED; GO TO NEW HOME ~ Mr. Willie King of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Beatrice Davis, formerly of Nachez, Miss., were married Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock by the Rev. Rabin.* The wedding was at the home ‘of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mack and Mary Johnson, 11342 S. Elizabeth street, Morgan Park. Monday the ‘couple left for their future home, Kan- ¥ City, Mo, KEPT BUSY BY CLIENTS M. T. Bailey, président of the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street, with many representatives, has been kept busy for the last two weeks in sub- urban towns and in the city proper, looking after the interest of the clients who demand attention, who are crowd- ing into the city from many sections lof the country. THE PYTHIAN BATH HOUSE AND SANITARIUM, HOT SPRINGS, ARK,, IS UP-TO DATE IN EVERY RE- SPECT The“Knights of Pythias throughout the world own and operate, under the supervision of the United States Gov- ernment, the Pythian Bath House an¢ Sanitarium, located at 415% “Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. é The hotel in connection with the Sanitarium, consists of fifty-six rooms for guests, telephone, hot and cold running water in every room. Rates $1.00 to $3.00 per day. See advertise- Would Re-Name Opals Though opals are much admired and fre communiy worn in this country, there is a popular superstition in Europe and other parts of the world that these beautiful stones are uulucky and bring misfortune to the owner. For that reason South Australia is Seeking to exploit this product under Another name, “iridots,” after the Greek word for rainbow. Ears for Steamers. ‘Modern ocean steamers are being equipped with sensitive electrical “ears” by means of which sounds be Peath the surface of the ocean are easily audible. In fogs or storms these “ears'_ hear subinarine signals when ‘buoys and other signals are invisible. a Red Frog of British Gaiana In the wilds of British Guiana is found bright-red frog with a voice ef astonis ig volume, according to Miss Ruth Rose of the tropic research station. The native Indlans regard these strange creatures as charms of great valué. When one is caught the Indians cut it up into as many pleces as there are warriors in the village ‘and each man rubs a piece on his ax Tows under the assurance that his aim ‘Will be infallible. Get Busy Get busy! ‘Today, not tomorrow, ts the accepted time. if you would be a success, be one, No one is stopping you. Your hands and feet are not tied. You need not wait till some one drives up in n 40-horse power automobile and invites you to ride with him to fame nnd glory. Hard work and a little common sense will do the trick. Get busy. ) Bailders of Success Building creative mental pictures is your main Job—your most Important activity. You secure the material for these pletures from desirable associa+ tions, people you respect and admire, hooks whigh have a recognized value things whlch, are constructive and in- spirational. Your friends, your books, your Interests, decide your success, Select them with care. Our Constitution ‘The most successful organizations are the ones with the fewest general orders. ‘The most successful country, the world has ever seen and the re Public that has stood the test the long- est Is this country of the United States, which has the shortest consti tution, or general orders, of any gow ‘ernment.—Forbes. No Courting There ; For centuries past It has been the custom in China for parents of a baby Eirl to betroth her, in Infancy, to the youthful son of a friendly couple, and there have been numerous cases in which the girl has not seen her hus- band-to-be until she arrived at the home of his parents for the marriage tere mony. en” ine: aan Ce: For hundreds of years the Chines have been skilled tron workers—the first in the world—but have imported all thelr steel. ‘The first electric steel furnace has recently Ween Installed at Shanghai, in the first steel foundry to be operated in the celestial kingdom, Its inauguration marks a new indus trial era for China, 2 She Won't Try It . A scientist says a beautiful mouth can be obtained by pressing the lips tightly together for two hours at a time, Also we might add a beautiful ailence—Detroit Free Press, AP, Policeman—“Didn't you hear all you to stop.” Driver—T Know It was you. I thought it some one PQ ron over."— Mat. literacy In China, Tt fs reported that 90 per cent of China's population have no volce -in {ts affairs because they cannot read or write. nme ‘Old Maid—“I suppose you have been in the navy so long you are accustomed to sea legs?” Middie—“Lady, 1 wasn't even lookin’.” eee s. What Pcople Want. That novel “Babbitt” pointed out the barrenness of city life, but what people want is a novel to show them how to better enjoy it. Almost Every Kind. Every kind of an “examination” asks some questions that are absolute- ‘y immaterial to the work to be done. “ | Knights of Pythias of N. A.,S. Au Buy Any As and A. B seve ces ee 415% Malvern Avenue Hot Springs Nat. Park, Ark. Hot Radio-Active Water Furnished by the Government For All Baths. Sanitarium has 10 Rooms, Diet and Operating Rooms ‘Hotel has 56 Rooms; Telephone, Hot and Cold Running ‘Water in Every Room. Rates $1 to $3 per day BATH RATES: 21 Baths . . . $13.00—-10Baths . . . . $6.50 21 Baths to Pythians and Calantheans, $8.50 » andy linn brie lin lin nlp ly Sp lpr bp br boltetrtrtbellrtbvtlltellketrtth JAS. B. McCAHEY, President PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President HH. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1877 JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. : Telephone Oakland 1550 5100 Federsl Street CHICAGO Statement en Loans and Discounts ....,.$1,704228.65 em ee ere cr eteion poser aad Serene. uangerae of Poy bang gut Ania oe itn eae ogg ees en 5 ne messes “isc aatoeas Condition Total .....-seeeceeses SO ASEAOROT = tasters cates ioc nsss cs can ata ree itied Sadie. 1 Meee ee ene aaaeet Close of DEPOSITS ...+.c-s-s-1 S299,08898 j PE 4 Business — Saigon anos pou eel cena a ek Sacto soa te ia tains oad non — pecans ae as Mestre oe oats pee ee et - eee areas oe Ingres of od on Seer ote, = me rd a See t, President coe eae hance a ‘Aes’ Csahler ADDISON E. 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Dougios 4307 Revealed at Last! + eauly “Of fecrers Now the Youth and Soe ESS ince How to Be Beautiful and — Keep Youthful | eae ee ee Tes abe gael ese, a Gay ot ai, cee ce sete oh, nee agente Sete ries Set nea Sens pr Sprinter piso fie ss pre em pee WRITE US TODAY. CLIO SCHOOL tas soa ta nt ‘Where Leprosy Started. Leprosy had its origin in Central Africs and thence it spread to Asia: ‘The hordes of the army of Darius brought it to Europe and {it was taken to the Americas as an accom- paniment of negro slavery, according to a writer in the London Quarterly oe W.G. Anderson Attorney At Law 17 North La Salle Street CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 560 Watson Bidg. ‘Office Phones: Dearborn 7094-7006 ee Sects vee ‘Phase Dougine 6045 THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 12, 1924 TTR ee Na uN Pe ae ee ae l WON rr R MVE eC ‘ x yi en KS a ‘i Aiality_f Sarice Ss VV i J </. ‘4 oth We aeasonable Prices Ce Hf YW f coat \ Sal Ve { a ttPnapiflan WY ve! We I E\ Ui bce , NZ { Day or Night as e UA 3 att Maiden Co aa eee ely \ Vy i CL Oper Tir Sp 4 i a) : eH ch 8 | y) "g a oie ee a KENWOOD 04 | grarsas-2s Soupe sve Shecer Men of Millions Kept Their Wealth a Secret ‘Po the ordinary man it would ap pear that the millionaire must neces- sarily be a conspicuous figure. But the case of the late J. T. Mills of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, whose will revealed the fact that he owned more than twenty million dollars, shows once more that the elght-figure man may be quite unknown to the ubile. ‘Who, for instance, suspected that Maurice Marcus, a lonely, shabbily dressed bachelor, who could be seen on fine days ‘working with his gardener in the grounds of his house at Redhill, ‘Surrey, and on dull or wet days spent his time indoors making the mats on which his specimens of rare china were Soares ee oe a million dollars, asks a writer in the ‘London Mail. For after making.a for- ‘tune in the diamond trade in South Africa in the °80s and increasing it as ‘a stock broker, be had ceased for Some years to figure in the city and by the time of his death last year had been practically forgotten. ‘The bachelor milifonaire seems to find it easy to keep his secret. There was, for instance, Alexander B. This- tlewayte, lord of the manor of South- wick and Porchester, who left $7,000,- 000 in 1915, Little was seen of him outside his estate near Fareham, ex- cept when he drove every night into the village to get a newspaper. ‘The biggest surprise the city of Lon- don has had was given by another bachelor, Charlies Morrison, « haber dasher of Coleman street. He left more than fifty million dollars—the biggest fortune of which any one in Great Britain has had absolute dis posal, A bachelor also was Lord Clanri- carde, who died in 1916, disposing in ‘2 200-word will of more than ten mil- lon dollars, the bulk of which went to his great-nephew, Lord Laseelles. ‘The ordinary man who saw him sitting op a bench in Hyde park, as was his custom, would never have tmagined that he was a millionaire peer, for be was supremely indifferent to dress. Slept Through Tornado ‘Tornadoes play many freak antics. ‘The following story, told by Gayle Pickwell in Nature, is just a sample of them: Mrs. Lenz, a young farmer's wife, had placed her sleeping baby upon a bed and had gone out, among the scat- tering pellets of hall, to look after some baby chicks. Her husband was at a distant pasture watering the cat- tle. Mrs, Lenz noticed the peculiar cloud, dangling like @ thick rope from the sky, Neard the roaring, guessed the awful import and rushed to the house and in to'the baby. She then threw herself upon the bed clasping the child, ‘The house, which hap- pened to be directly in the path of the tornada, was completely demolished. ~ ‘Two hours later the frantic husband found his wife beneath a pile of de- bris In his uprooted orchard a hun- ‘dred yards from where the house hed stood. The woman was unconscious but, aside from a few bruises, unhurt, ‘The baby was fast asleep, held tight- ly fm the mother’s arma. Not- Engaged to Think Many are the stories told about the late Judge Walter ©. Ong, and here ts a characteristic anecdote related by that veteran Cleveland newspaper man, Eimer B. Bates, whose “beat” at the time the incident happened in- cluded the old courthouse in the days when the judge was on the bench. “One day,” says Elmer, “the judge was explaining to me the intricactes of a technical case, when a country veterinary came in to report that @ valuable horse that the judge had en- trusted to his care was dead. “Did you give the horse the medi- cine left with you exactly as I in- structed you to do?” the judge in- quired. “Why, why, no,” stammered the man. “You see, judge, I thought some medicine I prepare myself would be better.” “You thought!” thundered the Jodge. “You thought! Good heavens, man, do you suppose for @ single mo- ment that if I had been engaging a man to think I would have hired you?’—Oleveland Plain Dealer. Careless Driver ‘The dear old lady went up to the taxicab driver abd told him to drive her to the British museum, “Right-ho, mum,” replied the man, “amp in!” But the old lady stood her ground. “Not until you've started the en- fine,” she sald. ‘The driver got down from his seat and started the engine with half a tum of the crank. Proceeding up a steep bill, the en- gine suddenly slacked off and then ‘stopped dead. ‘The old lady put her head out of the window end witha knowing smile, sald to the driver: “ab, driver, I thought you didn't wind {t up enough !"—London Answers, To Study Sound Waves ‘Experiments on the propagation of sound, Involving the use of large quan- titles of high explosives, are to be car ried on in May by the French govern- ment. Three gigantic explosions, each of them using about ten tons of ex- plosives, will be set off at Camp de la Courtine in the center of France. The explosions will take place several days apart under differing atmospheric con- ditions. 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