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Hon. Geo. T. Kersey Starts on the War Path After Hon. Warren B. Douglas, George Garry Noonan, and Wm. E. King. Mr. Kersey Contends, Through His Attorney, Hon. Chas. C. Roe, That Much Fraudulent Voting Was Practiced at the Late November Election, Thereby Defeating Him in His Race for Re-Election to the Legislature from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXX. Hon. Geo. T. B. Douglas Kersey Co That Much November Re-Election District of THERE ARE MANY AHEAD FOR THE COLORED REPUBLI TICIANS IN THE THIRD WARDS OF THERE ARE MANY HOT TIMES AHEAD FOR THE WHITE AND COLORED REPUBLICAN POLITICIANS IN THE SECOND AND THIRD WARDS OF CHICAGO. --- Hon. George T. Kersey, who has recently been elected Ward Committeeman of the Third Ward Regular Republican Organization, and who was a candidate for State Representative in the Third Senatorial District at the election held November 4, 1924, has employed Attorney Charles C. Roe to prepare and file a contest of the election. Mr. Kersey maintains that the returns as shown by the official tally sheets were incorrect and fraudulent in many precincts all of which are specifically mentioned in his petition to the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois. A reporter for this newspaper recently interviewed Mr. Roe, who states that Mr. Kersey's contest will result in the opening up of all the ballot boxes in the Third Senatorial District, and that lots of fraud will be unearthed, for instance, in the first precinct of the 11th Ward George Noonan, Democratic candidate, was credited by the officials of election with 1,203 votes, Kersey, 11, Douglas, 11, and King 11, whereas the tally sheets for County offices show 400 HONOR JUDGE GEORGE IN MORGAN PARK Four hundred or more persons, members of the 19th Ward South End Republican Club of Morgan Park, citizens of Morgan Park and their friends, entertained with a big reception on last Monday evening at the Beth Eden Baptist Church, 111th place and Loomis avenue, Morgan Park. It was a great day. Judge George thanked the good citizens of Morgan Park and R. W. Maxwell, chairman of general arrangements, for their support along with the 445,000 other citizens who joined in making his election sure. He told them how they might accomplish greater things in that section, just as the Second and Third Wards were accomplishing things. He pledged them the best that was in him at all times and said that the judiciary as well as members of his group of people would always be made proud as he would forever uphold the dignity and honor of the bench and the confidence and trust reposed in him. He stated that this was a great era in the political life of Chicago, Illinois and the country in general and was the awakening of the spirit of Americanism in all nations, races and nationalities. At the conclusion of his address, Judge George was presented with a huge bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Mattie Robinson, wife of Luther Robinson, real estate broker, in the following language: "I present these flowers to you. Hon. Judge Albert B. George, as they represent purity, love and prosperity, and I hope that we may strew flowers all along your pathway through life that we may see you bloom as these flowers have bloomed. And I do hope for success all through your life, and to have success is to always put God THE BROAD AX that there were 71 straight Republican ballots cast in that precinct. In the 5th precinct of the same ward Noonan received 1,277 votes and Kersey 7, whereas the tally sheets show that there were 128 straight Republican ballots cast in that precinct. In the 12th precinct of the same ward, Noonan received 1,116 votes, Kersey none, Douglas none, and King none, whereas there were many straight Republican ballots cast in that precinct. The petition sets out that from the tally sheets of the officers that it is impossible to determine which three of the four candidates were elected and the contest is against Noonan, Douglas and King. Mr. Kersey was a member of the last House of Representatives and earned for himself a splendid record and is a staunch supporter of Governor Len Small and Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom, and it would not be much of a surprise to those who know, to hear, after the contest is over, that George T. Kersey was seated. before you in every walk of life, and you will live to win the victory." Given as a token by Mrs. Mattie Robinson. Others who spoke were Rev. B. H. Lucas of Arnett Chapel; Hons. W. H. Cruden, Ward Committeeman; Theodore Davis; Dr. A. W. Stitch; Hon. E. J. Noble, who spoke for Congressman Sproul and Judge George B. Holmes; M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co. All paid splendid tributes to the life and work of Judge George and the upbuilding of Morgan Park. M. T. Bailey told of the rise of Morgan Park from 19 families to more than 4,000 members of our group and spoke in the highest terms of Gentlemen Luther Robinson and John H. Simons, real estate brokers, for their splendid accomplishments in that section. Music was rendered by Wm. Jones, violinist; Mrs. Catharine Simpson, soloist. A prayer of thanks was offered by Rev. Reddick of Beth Eden. At the close of the reception many of the citizens grasped the hands of Judge and Mrs. George to express personal sentiments of success. Messages of regret were received from Senator Chas. S. Deneen; Judge John J. Lupe; Joseph F. Haas, Recorder of Deeds, and Mr. Fyfe, president of the Hamilton Club, of their inability to be present on account of illness and engagements out of the city. TWO COLORED GIRLS WIN $1,000 FELLOWSHIP IN MUSIC Houston, Texas—Miss Ernestine Jessie Covington of this city is the second colored girl to win the coveted Juliilli Foundation prize of a $1,000 fellowship in music. She is a graduate of Oberlin, Ohio. College and possesses talent of a high order. Miss Lydia Mason of New York is the other student who has been successful in the tests leading up to the award. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 13, 1924 THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, who lately entertained many of his Colored friends from this city during their recent visit to Washington, D. C. CONGRESSMAN MARTIN B. MADDEN, FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, HONORS CHICAGOANS Congressman Martin B. Madden made arrangements through Mr. H. A. Watkins, to entertain Chicagoans attending the Howard-Lincoln football game at Washington, D. C., by engaging three boxes to accommodate a party of twenty-four on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. On Friday at 12:15, Congressman Madden made arrangements for the Chicago group to be received by President Coolidge, which was a distinctive honor, when one thinks of the president coming out of his Cabinet meeting to greet the members of our race group with a cordial greeting, stating that he was happy to, have us visit the White House. Each member of the party was presented to the pres-ident by Mr. J. G. Nettleton, private secretary to Congressman Madden. After being received by the president, the party was escorted by Mr. Nettleton and Mr. H. A. Watkins to the Capitol building where, for the first time in the history of the nation, our race group was served in the private dining room of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, where Congressman Madden had prepared a seven course luncheon for the members of his constituents of the First Congressional District of Illinois. Congressman Madden being confined to his sick chamber, Mr. Nettleton acted in his place, and did everything in his power to make things pleasant and comfortable for the guests. Every member of the party enjoyed a delicious repast. After the luncheon was over, Mr. H. A. Watkins, chairman of the committee, stated the conditions upon which the party was and gave due credit. Madden of such a attainment. He stated tinctive honor which fact that never be- of the nation, had done likewise. After a few re- presented Mr. Ne- on behalf of Co- and was responded D. Brascher. Mr. assistant postmass senting the Post and President Coolidge and responded to the son, who made man Madden's re- University. Mr. K of the Chicago I- "Madden as a Pu- Oscar DePriest sp- As I Know Hi- HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN congress from the First Congression so lately entertained many of his a city during their recent visit to Wa ident by Mr. J. G. Nettleton, private secretary to Congressman Madden. After being received by the president, the party was escorted by Nettleton and Mr. H. A. Watkins to the Capitol building where, for the first time in the history of the nation, our race group was served in the private dining room of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, where Congressman Madden had prepared a seven course luncheon* for the members of his constituents of the First Congressional District of Illinois. Congressman Madden being confined to his sick chamber, Mr. Nettleton acted in his place, and did everything in his power to make things pleasant and comfortable for the guests. Every member of the party enjoyed a delicious repast. After the luncheon was over, Mr. H. A. Watkins, chairman of the committee, stated the conditions upon --- which the party was being entertained, and gave due credit to Congressman Madden of such an elaborate entertainment. He stated that it was a distinctive honor when we consider the fact that never before in the history of the nation, has any congressman done likewise. After a few remarks the chairman presented Mr. Nettleton, who spoke on behalf of Congressman Madden, and was responded to by Mr. Nahum D. Brascher. Mr. Paul Henderson, assistant postmaster general, representing the Post Office Department and President Coolidge, made a talk and responded to by Dr. Chas. Thompson, who made mention of Congressman Madden's relation to Howard University. Mr. R. S. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Defender, spoke on "Madden as a Public Servant." Mr. Oscar DePriest spoke on the subject, "As I Know Him." After the set SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX on.Warren King. Mr. as. C. Roe, at the Late s Race for Senatorial --- On Thursday evening, December 25, Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Binga will give their annual twilight party, commencing at 5:30 p. m. at St. Elizabeth's Assembly Hall, 24 E. 41st St. The twilight party for 1924 will far surpass all the former twilight parties heretofore given by Mr. and Mrs. Binga. There are several startling innovations and novelties in store for the hundreds of invited guests who will be present on that joyous occasion. Banker Binga will go the limit to make every one feel happy and lively, by joining in the festivities. St. Elizabeth's Hall will be lavishly decorated as it has never been decorated before and the brilliancy of the whole affair will dazzle the eyes of the beholders. The twilight party will be strictly formal and invitational. LEAGUE ASKS DYER BILL Request That Bill be Put on Senate Calendar Made to Republican Leader Curtis, to Chairman Wadsworth of Steering Committee and Senator Butler of Massachusetts Boston, Mass., Dec. 12, 1924.—The National Equal Rights League on Wednesday wired Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas, Republican Senate leader, to put the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill well up on the Calendar. Today the League sent requests of like tenor to Senator Wadsworth of New York, Chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, and to Senator Butler, the successor to the seat of the late Senator Lodge, Chairman of the Republican National Committee and also a member of the Steering Committee. The League has been a potent and active factor for the Dyer Bill from the beginning and is still "on the job." speeches, Mr. Watkins, chairman of the committee, presented for a few remarks, Dr. Mary F. Waring, Dr. J. H. Holloway, Miss Cleo Mae Dickerson, Mr. William Maddox, Mr. Frank Byron, secretary of the committee of Naval Affairs, and Mrs. Chas. Pickett. A committee composed of Dr. Chas. Thompson, Mr. R. S. Abbott, Mr. Oscar DePriest and Mr. H. A. Watkins, was appointed to purchase two dozen American Beauty roses on behalf of the party and deliver them to Congressman Madden in his sick chamber with their congratulations and best wishes for his speedy recovery The following named persons were present at the luncheon: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Mr. Oscar DePriest, Dr. Mary F. Waring, Misses Cleo Mae Dickerson and Clementine Yerby, Mesdames U. G. Dailey and Chas. Jackson, Mr. Nahum D. Brascher and Mr. William Maddox of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pickett, Dr. and Mrs. Meril Curtis and Mr. Frank Byron of Washington, D. C.; Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Grinnage and Mrs. Mollie Johnson of Philadelphia; Mr. Chas. N. Moore of Boston; Mr. Paul Henderson, Assistant Postmaster General and Mr. J. G. Nettleson, private secretary to Congressman Madden. COL. ROSCOE CONKLIN SIMMONS WILL SOON LEAD THE FUTURE MRS. SIMMONS TO THE ALTAR Col. Roscoe Conklin Simmons, who is classed as the greatest colored orator in the United States and a newspaper writer of considerable ability, has selected for the future Mrs. Simmons, Miss Charlotte Clayton Ebbs, of Louisville, Ky. She is classed as the most beautiful lady in that city. For some time past Miss Ebbs has been one of the popular school teachers of that city. Col. Simmons and his new bride will occupy his beautiful new home in this city at 3253 Indiana avenue. NATIONAL HONOR FOR NEGRO SECRETARY OF TREASURY Secretary Andrew Mellon is to attend the 150th anniversary of the matriculation in Columbia College of Alexander Hamilton, who was a Negro and the first secretary of the Treasury. It is intended to observe each year the birthday of Hamilton and try to make the same a National holiday. It was Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin who planned and financed America after the Revolutionary War, bringing this great country out of chaos into a healthy financial condition, which enabled her to take her place beside other world powers, during her dark days, when few men believed in the possible. A. MR. HARVEY A. WATKINS Successful real estate dealer, 3510 Indiana Avenue, who was the chairman of a Chicago delegation which recently called on President Coolidge at the White House and on Honorable Martin B. Madden. THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday in this city since July 15th, 1899. ~cahout missing one single issue, Re- yublicans, Democrats, Catholics, Pro testants, Single Taxers, Priests. inf dels or anyone else can have their sa) as Tong as their Ianguage is prope! and responsibility is fixed. ‘The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, eve! 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The story came out during the di- vorce proceedings of Walter L. Run- yon, a business man. It was contained in a letter Runyon claimed to have re- ceived from his wife last February. “I decided I would be cheated of life no longer, and that I would have a child of my own,” the letter said. “I deliberately selected thé man who hhad the characteristics of strength of character I would like in my child. 1 went to his office and brazenly asked him. He consented. “You will never know what this cost me and I don’t think you have much reason to complain now, under the circumstances, for the position in which you placed me during the four and one-half years was nothing short of torture. “The man I approached is intensely human, and the result was inevitable. I realize now that I committed a great sin toward him, but in my selfishness I did not think of it at the time. “I am willing to atone, however, and make you as happy as possible.” According to Runyon, the incident took place in China, where he and his Dride went in 1919. He was. con- nected with an American business firm. Runyon admitted he had refused to permit his wife to have any children, but declared it was not because he didn’t want ‘them, but due to condi- } Si “ag | ao | —K t t e i y coe y jj ee | 3 PRs. See: oa) ee ses HON. CHARLES C. ROE The fighting attorney for Hon. George T. Kers against these who have attempted to run shod, and Mr. Roe firmly believes that he ease Mr. Kersey into his old seat in the Legis! The fighting attorney for Hon. George T. Kersey in his contest against those who have attempted to run over him rough shod, and Mr. Roe firmly believes that he will be able to ease Mr. Kersey into his old seat in the Legislature of Illinois, a aS e f - dh. | — —— | —_— | Z _ | ¥, 7 Co )-2 ck Tae Y One of the high-class Judges of the Superior Court of Cook ‘County, who can easily count his loyal friends by the thou- sands, who is already extending the holiday greetings right and left, or in every direction. tions in China, which were not favor-|by Dr. M. J. Exner (white) at the So- able to rearing a family. Runyon was|cial Service Building, St. Louis, Mo. given the divorce. Tuesday. In our humble opinion Mr. Runyon} “Our life is based, first upon the made a monkey out of himself by run-|‘ego’ instinct which makes the individ- ning up the white flag and deserting | ual self-seeking, self-serving and ‘self- his wife, for if she felt that it was her| preserving.” “the director of the de- solemn duty to assist to replenish and| partment of educational methods of re-populate the earth after the great|the American Social Hygiene Asso- World War for democracy he should| ciation dectared, “and it is upon this have willingly joined hands with his| instinct that the economic structure of wife and assisted her in that direction. | life, whether civilized or savage, is At no time did he possess the mor- | built. al right to prevent his wife'from bring-| Sex: Inwtincd Become ing forth children and he was severely hud: the sec tunnipne be Swe ees at SO eNe ei (ts ME Crop | preservative instinct comes a close For it is the mission of men and] second and, as life develops from the swomen here on. this earth to mate and| ov .c6 state to thé civilized, comes Assist 4p moltinly the bemn race Bere! sire and more! tqidomsiha) si mbt below. “Nothing bat a bouncing, smil-| sate ihe ‘higher:fanetions ‘of civifi. ng. Fosychecled lite <boy ‘or <gitl| iF hie: spathisic awd the: ayieitaal: baby. a part of her own flesh and) "V5 a: ‘ blood, could make Mrs. Runyon hap- See ees eee mee a ese py and contented and she was entitled geteisy ts bearshare ght ere 3 9 into oblivion, and ‘home,’ ‘love, fo that happiness some way_or other : Editor. | ‘courtship,’ ‘brotherhood’ and ‘educa- NEED OF ENLIGHTENMENT IN SEX MANIFESTATIONS Suicide of Youths Laid to Ignorance of Sex Manifestations, According to Dr, Exner, Social Hygiene | Director ‘The basis of race preservation and race integrity lies in the “ego” and sex instinct, and advancement in civ- ilization to a great extent, hinges upon them, according to a lecture delivered HON. HUGO PAM by Dr. M. J. Exner (white) at the So- cial Service Building, St. Louis, Mo. ‘Tuesday. “Our life is based, first upon the ‘ego’ instinct which makes the individ- ual self-seeking, self-serving and ‘self- preserving,” “the director of the de- partment of educational methods of the American Social Hygiene Asso- ciation dectared, “and it is upon this instinct that the economic structure of life, whether civilized or savage, is built. . Geax: Teitinct Meeekit “And the sex instinct or the race preservative instinct. comes a. clase second and, as life develops from the savage state to the civilized, comes more and more to dominate and moti- vate the higher funetions of civiliza- tion, the aesthetic and the spiritual, “Without sex impulses, the main features of our civilization would sink into oblivion, and ‘home,’ ‘love; ‘courtship.’ “brotherhood” and. ‘educa- tion’ would become meaningless ab- stractions, for theif prime motivating force would be gone. “Therefore, sex education must not start with the premises that man is of a beast nature and that humans should not be held responsible for their ac- tions and conduct on this basis, Sex life and our institutions, he said, are so inextricably linked, and the forces of life so powerful and so beneficial. that it must be held upon a high plane. and sex education must proceed ac- cordingly.” The prime cause of the numerous suicides of adolescents is the “inferi- ority complex,” growing out of sex fears which are based upon ignorance of the natural sex, according to Dr. Exner, The cure, he stated, lies in giving to the, adolescent the simple facts of life, and therewith end all fears and no- tions. of inferiority which lead to gloom and anxiety in the uninformed individual, Evil of Random Sources “Such a vital force” he concluded, “which, determines character, the rela- tionship with one’s fellow-beings. aud the relationship with the world at large, must not be left to haphazard influences. and sources of information. Sex education must proceed carefully and only at the hands of those who are fully equipped and informed for the purpose.” MEETING OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF CHICAGO The eighth annual meeting of the Chicago Urban ” League, ” adjourned from November 13, 1924, is called to mect on Thursday, December 18, 1924 in the Agency Room of the Liberty Life Insurance Company, 3507 Grand Boulevard, at four o'clock. Nominations for members of the Board of Directors will-be made, a re- port of the financial conditions of the League for the year ending October 31, 1924, and the Secretary's report, Setting forth the year’s work will be read. All. members and friends are cor- dially invited to be present. —T. Amold Hill, Executive Secretary. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 13, 1924 |COL. CHARLES EASY STUMP, THE | REGULAR OLD-TIME TRAVELING | CORRESPONDENT FOR THE | BROAD AX, HAS BEEN SPENDING | THE PAST THREE WEEKS FEAST- | ING ON THE FAT OF THE LAND IN | SEVERAL OF THE SOUTHERN | STATES. you ever been to Durham, North Carolina? If not, it would pay you to just take a day off and make the trip here, and you would just shout your fool brains out, because here is where our people are aggressive and here is where it would miake you feel like you belong to a race that is worth while. Tam here and I have not been here very long, but put it down that Thave been shouting ever since I have been in town, and you will rejoice when I get around to telling you what my eyes have seen and what my heart has been forced to confess. When I wrote that other letter to you, I was down yonder in Texas, and if you will remember word came to me there that L. W. Bright was no more, and that he had gone into the Kingdom. There to never return, but to await our coming to him. We are going there. 1 was down in Cameron attending conference, and you remem- Der I was right cussified, because o' some of the things that were going on, but T have been moving some since then as you will see. 1 left there Sunday morning, going to Waco, Texas, and there I had the pleasure of comisg in touch with the Rev. Dr. J. Newton Jenkins, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, and they had erected some church there, believe me. One of the finest churches in Texas owned by my people and he had some system about building this church, and is dedicated to God, and not for a concert hall. 1 was indeed delighted to see this wonderful man, and to hear that choir sing praises to God. -— T spent the day in town, and in the ‘evening left for Tyler, where 1 was to spend just a part of the day, get- ting there aboutg] velock at night, 1 found Mrs. ae Banks. the wife of the President of Texas College, and her brother-indaw awaiting iny ar- rival, and she declared that she had decided to come to me, Colonel Charles E. Stump, for she had been teading after him, so much. She had her automobile ca carriage to tote me over to the school and there to be the guest of the president. | 1 was delighted to be there and to come in touch with this wonderful man, President W. R. Banks, and. the members of his faculty. -This is one of the schools of the Colored Meth- odist Episcopal church, and they are just doing wonderful things down there in Texas. (1 had a good sleep, but when I got yp the next morning ‘1 was good and sick and the doctor there told me to! just go to bed and remain still. This was obeyed, and | soon got myself back for a little longer. H T had the pleagare of meeting the studemt body of (this Texas. college, and I consider them a fine set of young people. Itwas tine to meet the teachers, and it was all-like just one family. Things move along there just like clock work, and a regulated clock at that.” 1 want fo congratulate them all, The néxt day at noon found me on the way to another place, for from there I made my way to Pine Bluff, reaching there between 12 and 1 o'clock that same night, and -was to go out to the state college there, of which Prof. Malone is superintendent. He had been notified that T was on my way, but believe me, honey, I got me one of the taxible automobile car carriages to tote me out there, but I could not raise any of them, hence, had to go to another place and could not raise any one there. Hence back to the stable, called up over the hello box, Dr. F. P. Lytes, the tooth doc- tor dentist, and he told me to take one of them things and come on to his home, and J was glad to do this, for it was then 3 o'clock, He had things nice and warm and received me just like I was his own brother, Now, ‘then, at 8:30 I decided not to] go to see Mr. Malone and the college, but to go to Little Rock, and set Di. A, aan D believe me when 1 tell you that T got about 30 miles on my way to |had me to speak to the young people there. It was notvlong before I was headed now for Memphis, but I rode the Cotton Belt iron horse to Brink- ley, and got off there to get on the Rock Island, because at the stable where the Cotton Belt goes in they have white red caps and they refuse to help my people, and at the Grand Central they have colored boys and they help them all alike. Going through Forest City, I saw Mrs. Lulu Blount-Bryant, who brought me a whole chicken to the stable, and» it was © some - cooked chicken, believe, me honey. I am sure you remember her, for she is one of our leading women, and a great wom- an in the Royal Circle of Friends’ of the World, Now, then, the next thing I was in Memphis, and found Miss B. C. Ford and her beay, with his fine automo- bile car carriage awaiting me to tote me to my stopping place. Miss Ford is spending the winter with her cousin, Mrs. Grant, and they have a fine horse and are happy. She is doing some clerical work, serving others. She says that she is going to get busy in Sun- day School after Christmas and do all she can for her people, especially the young people. God bless the ef- forts, Night was spent in town, then off for Birmingham, there to be the guest of Editor Adams, and his wife. This is one happy couple, and Mrs. Adams is one of the finest women it has been mine to know. She is cheerful and ready to render service to the friends of hee husband. It was a pleasure for ie to be in this palatial home al though it was only for a short time. Editor Adams has a heart in the right place, and he is trying to serve his people. It is interesting to see how he puts his brains on paper in or- der to feed the-minds of others and give them information. He is the sole owner of the Birmingham Reporter. His life is in this work. He is the vice grand chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, 1 went out to Tuggle Institute —in fact they sent an automobile car car- riage to tote me ont there, and I paused at the grave of Mrs, Carrie A. Tuggle. She was born, she lived, she spent a life of wsefulness for others, jand then she died. but she continues to live in the hearts of those she ben- efitted, and others who knew her only, 1 met the new president of Tuggle In- |stimute, Mrs. F.C. Blevins. She is putting her life into the work.’ Mrs, Lena Biount is Worthy Grand Coun- sellor of the Calanthe, and Mrs. Lena Sherrod is at the head of the Rising {Sens and Daughters of Protection, jand Herbert H. Gloverk is secretary jof the Grand Worthy Counsellor. | 1 called on Mrs.° Mitchell, the daughter of Mrs. Tuggle, and she told me that my room was there and there would ever be a room in her home for me, and that I should come right on home. She is indeed a fine woman, amd her husband is just a gentleman, Mr. Glover got an automobile car carriage, conducted by. “Sam” and toted me by the home of Mr. Adams, and then by to see Mrs. Glover who. is indeed a fine young woman, bey then from there 1 went to the stable to leave stopping at the office of the Birmingham Reporter. You want to know all the things happened? Time will not permit me to tell you all. Off for Atlanta, and honey there is where I saw something that I never expect i is a a ce 8) composed of all the Christian churches of the world, and all the people were mingling ‘fogether, without any line being drawn. There was not a white section in that church or colored: sec- Mon, ‘but all one in Christ. It -re- minded me so much of heaven and what it will be. Then all of this Jim Tom Foolishness of white ‘and | colored only signs will be wiped out| and we will ail be God's children, and 1 will just shout all over heaven, 1 feontinne to dos. claitt, Bishops Caldwell, Lee clement of he A ME. Zion chorch Bishops Ransom and Gaines, of RGIS =e MS RS er t i et | : ; oe : | a ei 7 . . ik Ra bea an he q Ue ts 2 : -_ ee i % os si 4 4 re x . ad ¥ 4 t yaR Pc raeloe ‘ % i "HON. HENRY HORNER The most highly honorable and popular Judge of the Probate Court of Cook County, who at all times stands close to the poor and the unfortunate, who on the eve of the holiday sea- son extends pleasant greetings to his hosts of warm friends. Stewart, of the Baptist churches andy 4. Give the authors and titles of still others, whose names I do not|the poems from which the following recall first lines have been taken: 1—“Once I had the pleasure of stopping with} upon a midnight dreary;" 2—“God two persons, one night with D. W.|of our fathers, know of old” 3—“It Cannon, D. D., president of the Na-|must be so—Plato, thou reasonest tional Baptist Sunday School and_B. | well.” Y. P. U. Congress, and the next night oe with C. C. Shanks, an expert in the| 5. Who was the author of “Love's insurance business, I called on some} Labor Lost?” ‘of my other friends in the city, and a left for this place. Answers In company with Dr, Jernagin, we| 1. The Holy Grail, Tennyson; rode to the S. A. L. and I got off in}Christ in Flanders, Honore De Bal- Raleigh, and found Hon. ferry O'Kel-|zac; A Comedy of Errors, Shakes- lys postmaster of Method, N. C., wait-|peare; Hiawatha, Longfellow; Com- ing with his automobile car carriage|tessée De St. Geran, Dumas; Old to tote me to his house, and I am now| Christmas, Washington Irving. at the home of J. M. Avery, vice-pres- te ident of the North Carolifia Mutual] 2. The title “Waverly Novels” is Life Insurance Company, the largest|given to Scott's historical novels of and wealthiest company belonging to|England and Scotland. es people. I will tell you more about wre 6 them in my next letter. 3. Henrik Ibsen, a noted dramatist, "1 think I will have to bring’ this|was born in Norway in 1828. toa stop. "ee | CHARLES E. STUMP, | 4 The Raven, Edgar Allen Poc; THE QUESTIONNAIRE By Miss Louise Bond 1. Give the names of the author of cach of the following: The Holy Grail, Christ in Flanders, A Comedy of Errors, Hiawatha, Comtesse de St. Geran, Old Christmas. eee 2. To what is the title “Waverly Novels” given? 3. When and where was Henrik Ibsen born? What line of work did he follow? i ee | REI es Sirah cs BRM tr hee ee Se oer Re (ee ee eee ea ee ~~ | ae eae aS He S38 siNe oo es: ill = ct Lea en ae pe be ae iG ae tae = : oe, be i) rs , : ‘ | HON. EDWARD D. GREEN Secretary of the Pythian Temple Commission pleasure in stating that “The last issue of t far excelled all the other newspapers in ti meio ee . eas Court of Chicago.” a ae ee ene TITS PES Ngee MAME TP Secretary of the Pythian Temple Commission; takes much pleasure in stating that “The last issue of this newspaper far excelled all the other newspapers in this city, in its splendid account of the induction into office of the Hon bert B. George as Judges Junicipa! Cant of Chace ee 1. The Holy Grail, Tennyson; Christ in Flanders, Honore De Bal- zac; A Comedy of Errors, Shakes- peare; Hiawatha, Longfellow; Com- tesse De St. Geran, Dumas; Old Christmas, Washington Irving. 2. The title “Waverly Novels” is given to Scott's historical novels of England and Scotland. wee 3. Henrik Ibsen, a noted dramatist, was born in Norway in 1828. oe 4. The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe; 2—Recessional, Rudyard Kipling; 3— Cato's Soliloquy, Joseph Anderson. wae 5. Wiliam Shakespeare was the at- thor of “Love's Labor Lost.” TO SHOW BIBLE PICTURES The Allen Christian Endeavor of Quinn Chapel of which Mrs. Cora B. Giddens is president, invites you and your friends to view the stereopticon pictures of the Bible Lands in the time of Christ on Sunday evening, De- cember 14, at the church, 24th street and Wabash avenue. Special music by a lady band. 1623 North Fawn Street, Philadelphia, Pa. THE STORY OF THE WEEK Once upon a time, all stories good or bad, usually start, that way, Egypt was only thought of in a very sacred sense. No one dreamed of an uprising or revolt on the part of the Egyptians, but still that country has been in a state of unrest for thousands of years, and now Great Britain is practicing democracy by completely putting under military control all of Egypt. And we learn by reading the despatches that China is without territorial or spiritual integrity. China is perhaps the most disturbed country of any great importance in the world. And while all this unrest is going on in the Old World, reports are being circulated to the effect that there is no crisis in Ireland. Local News and Briefs General Butler is to remain in Philadelphia. No one doubts the sincerity of the Mayor when he makes this announcement. Christmas shoppers are to be protected insofar as the police are concerned, for a deadline has been established. If any suspect be caught within this area he is arrested on sight. General Butler has succeeded in having a saloon padlocked, pending the outcome of a final hearing. Seriously Injured in Crash Walter Wilson, 35 years old, residing at 808 Buttonwood Street, driver of a truck which collided with a trolley car at Allegheny Avenue and Jasper Street, is reported in a serious condition at the Northeastern Hospital, where he and five other persons were carried after the accident. Wilson is the most seriously hurt. He suffered severe cuts and bruises when he was hurled from his seat on the truck. Charged With Murder in Motor Accident Henry Jones, living on Kater Street, near 20th Street, was held for murder by Magistrate Carney, who declared that hereafter he will hold all motorists for murder when their cars run down and kill pedestrians. The car which Jones was driving is alleged to have been on the wrong side of the street when it run down Herman Fisher, aged 51, of 2018 Fairmount Avenue. Sober and Safe Judge Davis, sitting in Quarter Sessions Court, served warning that he is not going to be at all lenient when it comes to offenders charged with driving automobiles while intoxicated. Richard Thaxton was sentenced to two and one-half years. Previously he had been charged with disorderly conduct, and is now under $1,000 bail for illegal possession of liquor. Robert Moore, 15th Street, near Poplar, was sentenced to three months. On a Neighbor's Clothes Line Paint heart never won fair lady, and yet it does not pay to "bully" a man about his own perfectly good wife. Friendship costs much, for sometimes it costs like. It nearly cost the life of Yloys Blocker, Morris and Warnock Streets, when he was stabbed, perhaps fatally by Joseph Helsin, with whose wife Blocker is alleged to have been too friendly. Helsin had been informed that Blocker paid attention to Mrs. Helsin, which he resented, and why should he not? Meeting Blocker on the street, Helsin is alleged to have warned him to stay away from his house, and not to see his wife again. Business picked up and began to flourish when Blocker is said to have told Hollis that he would see Mrs. Hollis if he wanted to. Blocker is in the Children's Homeopathic Hospital, where his condition is considered grave, while Hollis has been arrested and is held pending the outcome of Blocker's injuries. Going the Rounds Consistent church members would not like it so he knew that they play "crap," or even take any active part in any games of chance, but it is generally known that many church people are playing "cleaning home numbers." Just last week a well known "deacon" played some lucky cleaning home figures and so it must have drawn down three hundred dollars. Rammer are busy. They write your numbers for you at three cents a number, up to fifty cents. This closely resembles the old game of "policy." You are told to look at the financial page of the paper, and put down the last three figures. You are told that from these small thousands of dollars change hands each day. There is a good part of this thought, and that is colored brown. icans have never had need to study the financial and commercial pages of our papers. It may mean something to them in an economic way later on. Three cents played on "409" brought a young man eighteen dollars. He said he was surely glad, for he was out of a job. The game is played by both white and colored. Although the cold weather lasted only a brief while, one death resulted from the extreme cold. A watchman around one of the buildings was found in the early morning in the basement of the structure. He had succumbed to the cold. His name was William Schaffer; his age 62. Donation Day 2 Success The Association for the Protection of Colored Women held its annual Donation Day on Tuesday, November 25. It was conceded to be the most successful donation day held in recent years. Among the things donated was a quantity of provisions from the pupils of the Durham School, of which Mr. Clarence R. Whyte is principal. One donor sent 25 pairs of shoes and members of the Jenkintown Needlework Guild sent a large bundle of furnishings. Other gifts included money and wearing apparel. Mrs. S. Willa Layten is the head of the Association. The Association is very pleasantly housed in buildings on Catherine Street, near 15th Street. The public is invited to visit the building. Vesper services are held on Sunday evenings from 4:15 to 5:15, when prominent speakers deliver short addresses. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School had its annual donation day. This hospital and training school serves a very large part of our group. Donations of money, supplies and everything pertaining to hospital use were contributed in large quantities. Activities of the Week The activities of the week included a special service for the men held at the Central Baptist Church, of which the Rev. Charles Blackwell is pastor. Rev. Blackwell made his large audience of men feel the need of living on "the level." His talk was well received. The Reynolds-Gratz School, Daniel A. Brooks, principal, held an interesting parent-teacher's meeting, the feature of the evening was the appearance of Mrs. Margaret Forde, Philadelphia's favorite singer. Joseph Banncker Adger, recently returned from Europe and Australia, pre-eminent among organisms appeared in recital at several of the local churches in a well arranged program, which was artistically rendered. The Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, Inc., has a Christmas drive on for the Redemption of Africa. They plan to raise for their work in Africa $25,000. Richmond Guests Entertained at Dinner Mrs. Nastine B. Mayo and her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Johnson, entertained at dinner at their residence, 1031 S. Colorado Street, when their guests were Mesdames Anna Kelley, Gladys Tombis and Hermine Davis, all of Richmond, Virginia. The ladies spent only a brief time in this city, leaving for a visit to New York City and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Rudd of 3617 Fountain Street were entertained at dinner last Sunday afternoon when their guests were Mr. Charence Garland, Mrs. Mary E. Hughes and Miss Adèle Beverly. The Rev. Dr. William Ford, of Costa Rica, Central America, has been in the city, speaking in the interest of missionary and educational work in Central America. Mrs. Aannie Hillman, of 1602 Catherine Street, well known in social circles, spent a few days in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Mildred Christian, of 1711 Christian Street, has returned to the city after a brief stay in Virginia. Mrs. Fannie Oliver, of South 13th Street, has returned to her Philadelphia home after a visit to her mother in North Carolina. Mrs. Marguerite Beickent Puggsley, well known young Philadelphia, now a member of the Drake-Walker Company's "Bombay Girls," is in the city, playing this work at the Standard Theatre. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 13, 1924 Miss Edith Burgee was a visitor in Washington, D. C., where she appeared as the guest soloist at the John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church. Miss Maud Temple, of 1727 North Beechwood Street, who has been ill, is reported somewhat better. Social News and Gossip Dinner parties were the order of the day for those who did not journey to Washington. There were any number of private dinner-dances also, and many families had out-of-town guests. The outstanding social features were the three big weddings, receptions to members of "The Chocolate Dandies", and the meetings of the several women's organizations. These Gave Dinner Parties These Gave Dinner Parties Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lawrence, 2017 North Warnock Street, gave a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their son, John, who recently returned from Virginia. A number of relatives and friends were guests, and the affair assumed the nature of a "home-coming." The home of Mrs. Sarah Persons at 5716 Arch Street, was the scene of a delightful dinner party which was held in honor of the son of Mrs. Persons, Frank T. Haywood. The decorations in the dining room were a real creation, being so unusual as to excite comment. The guests staged a game of whist. Coverers were held for eight. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Horace Williams, Mr. and Mrs. James Ware, Mrs. Ethel Cole and Mr. Harry C. Derry. Mrs. Ethel Cooper returned to her home in New York after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with friends in Philadelphia. Engagement Announced Honorable Amos M. Scott announces the engagement of his daughter, Clara Mae, to, Mr. Leo G. Warrick. Both these young people are well known in the younger social set Mr. Warrick is the son of Richard J. Warrick, Sr., of Morton, Pa. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, who was recently in the city in attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, is in Washington, D. C. Busy Bee Club Surprises Mrs. Harris Members of the Busy Bee Club of the First African Baptist Church, tendered a surprise party to Mrs. Noorie Harris, 1909 Callowhill Street. A nice supply of serviceable household effects and a sum of money were among the pleasant surprises. Mrs. Harris recently suffered bereavement in the death of her husband. Those having the affair in charge were Mrs. N. Parish, Mrs. M. Crosby and Mrs. Mayne Madison. THE ARABIC TEMPLE No. 44, HELD ITS ANNUAL ELEC- TION OF OFFICERS Arahoc Temple No. 44, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, held their annual session and election of officers Wednesday evening, December 1. After hearing the various reports the Nobles gave their endorsement to the administration of Noble C. R. Jones as Illustrious Potentate by re-electing him by an unanimous vote. Noble Jones has spared another time nor money in his efforts to build up the order. He kept something new before the members all the time and organized a company of chanters and an oriental band. These units have entertained the Nobles several times during the year. He urged the necessity of doing more for the uplift of humanity and outlined a program including an annual ording for the needy children of the city. Through the adoption of his amendment to the Imperial Council Law at Pittsburgh, Pa., he was permitted to recommend the following Nobles for Honorary Fast Potentates as a reward for faithful service rendered the Temple: S. A. T. Wardhia, Fred A. Johnson, Major, E. O. South, F. S. Turner, Sandy W. Trice, W. H. Jones. Arabic Temple paid $2,800 in death benefits during the past year. The following officers were elected: Gev. B. Fort, Chief Rabbin; A. A. Neal, Asst. Rabbin; S. S. Weems, H. P. & Prophet; Chas. Crampian, Oriental Guide, Roth, Fund, El. Treasurer; W. H. Jones, El. Recorder; H. B. Cooper, Asst. Recorder; W. T. Watkins, 1st Ceremonial Master; H. J. Holmes, 2nd Ceremonial Master; Clarke Buster, Marshall; C. A. Williams, Capt. of Guard; W. H. Robinson, Outer Guard. --- Four different coats are essential for the complete winter wardrobe, and Paris has made each type so distinctive that it occupies a separate niche in the contemporary ball of fashion, says a Paris fashion correspondent in the New York Herald-Tribune. The afternoon coat, the evening wrap, the ensemble cloak and the sports coat are all decreed by the current mode, and while the minimum requirements of fashion may be satisfied by the first two of these, the socially active woman will find a definite demand for all of the models. The most important type of coat—because it cannot be omitted from even the most frugal wardrobe—is the afternoon coat, which can be worn for formal and semi-formal daytime functions. The Paris couture has offered numerous interpretations of this essential garment, and these have centered around two silhouettes—the slim straight outline and the fuller flared effect. The latter type is smarter, because it is newer and because it is gradually gaining ground as the season progresses. The coat flare differs from the dress flare in that the distended effect begins at a higher line—usually slightly above the knees. It is accomplished by the manipulation of godets and flouces, and in order to impress the fuller outline more forcefully the waistline is often perceptibly fashioned. The details and fabrics of the afternoon coat vary according to the salon which presents it. Molyneux, for example, is an ardent sponsor of the cape-court—decidedly one of the modish manifestations of the current season. With this designer the cape reaches to a point just below the waistline and it is sewed into the side seams of the coat in such a manner that only the lower edge gives a clue to its presence. Capes are also sponsored by Callot and her offerings are typical of the winter mode. For traveling, they are developed in tweed, collared and edged with gazelle, squirrel or hare and cut on simple circular lines. These capes are of a velvet or cloth in more luxurious furs and incorporate the Venetian collar movement. Fur Trimming Popular. Full evidence is given in the forthcoming winter fashion of the popularity of the fur-trimmed fabric coat, whether the material be of silk or wool. Where dress and coat match this is a happy solution of the ensemble idea. In a striking Patou model, fittingly called tapis de chine because of the Chinese embroidery that covers the long tunic, the coat is of navy blue satin, with deep skirt band, collar and cuffs of matrice fur in the natural beige tone. The Chinese tunic is of dull rose wood, with intricate Chinese patterned embroidery in navy blue. The satin skirt that underlies the tunic is of navy blue, exactly matching the top coat. Madeline Vionnet offers winter models which feature wide bands of fur bordering either side of the front THE FASHION WEEKLY Velvet Street Costume Trimmed Witch Bands of Kittinsky. and continuing to form a pointed collar and poke at the back. Laxus, nutria, seal and summerermine are used as trimnings by this designer. Paton makes a fetish of the muddied bodine and the slight anti-waitline three beginning just below the wristline and being apparent at the wrist and sides. His most successful model is known as Iam Padro. This costum has created an unusually fragrant impression and is being much copied. The original model then Paton is in cured black crepe of a very heavy quilting. It has as a novel feature a plaited apron-like flounce across the front only. It is of seasely straight cut and the apron, or tadder, barely diameters the slender silhouette. The collar, cuffs and skin hand are of gray chinchinia cut. These are characteristic variations of the winter afternoon coat, which recognizes few percasing influences in its diversification. The most typical models have high fur collars, almost any type of sleeve and are developed in cotton, bamboine, kudu colours de bain and the new model finished cloths. Black, brown and green are the leading colours. The evening event is the annual club Ambition's Cell For my part I'd rather be the first man among these fellows than the second man in Rome—Caesar. orate self this winter, and the opera season will witness as brilliant an array of guards and coats as ever presented. There is less fundamental variation in the evening clock—its distinctiveness is achieved principally through rich fabrics and luxurious trimmings—and this greater conformity begins with the silhouette, which is most frequently straight. The flared types are not without representation, but they have not been accepted as eagerly in this class of dresss as in others. Cape effects are among the most prominent models. The three-quarter length models are featured by Vionnet, who shows a regal evening cape in black and gold brocade fitting at the shoulders and cut in a circular movement. The same model is developed in broadtail. Red Is Effective Red Is Effective. An effective Channel wrap is of red Louis XIV lame with a tiny all-over pattern done in gold threads. This model has a straight, slightly fitted back, a full apron front and is bordered with a six-inch strip of lapin pekin. The same house offers a striking cloak du soir of Bordeaux red velvet lined with matching marabou. The feature of this model is a successor. I Coast of Balm-Paced Cinnamon, Deep Florence Accordioned Skirt. of bands two inches wide, which are set about three inches apart. These continue to the end of the hipline. From these typical details it is apparent that the evening cloak depends upon fabric, trimming and color for its individuality. Sleeves are invariably ample, with still more ample cuffs, and collars and cuffs are generally of fur. Tinned clocks, velvet, lame and metallic bowties are the principal fabrics, bright shades of red, green and brown the beading shades, and luminous fur pelts the most prominent trimming. The keynote of the evening wrap nets not in its details, but in its materials and colorings. The ensemble coat is, of course, not a separate item of dress, and it must conform with the consume of which it is a part. That conformity is usually a question of material, and it is frequently manufactured in the lining of the coat, which is of the identical fabric as the dress. However, there is no set dicta on this point, and the ensemble effect may be carried out by numerous other means, such as trimming and color. This type of consume is appropriate for all occasions—informal semi-formal and formal—and the accompanying costs generally follow the lines of the regular models for these functions except that fixed effects are widely adopted. Jean Patron's famous quand le soumie is a perfect example of the Patronian ensemble—a charming costume quite durey enough for an informal evening dance or dinner and pet equally appropriate for a terrace diner or afternoon reception. The cost is developed in a safety quantity of black handtie and is bordered with a deep band of lynx. Collar and cuffs are also lynx. Tampa Trim Velvet Ensemble Tasche Trin Velvet Ensemble. Another typical afternoon ensemble consists of a coat and dress of many blue velvet. The long, slim coat is trimmed with border bands of dyed hair and numerous silk cassels. The dress is elegantly embroidered in tampoide beads and silk, this giving the name of its tampoide to the model. The sports coat follows the same general lines and details as its afternoon genotype, except that the materials are different. Bough and dewy woods in Scandinavian Tartan plaid, grey coloured, take the place of the more conservative fabrics and less employed for ordinary daytime wear. Apart from the mechanical details of the sports coat there is another noticeably consideration which places this item of the feminine wardrobe in a class of its own. It is the symbol of youth and its British effect must be pumourant, even when worn by the more mature woman. This idea runs directly counter to the present temper of the mode, which has generally discarded the concept of youth eternal and has designed separate models for delicatess and mutant. For the exception is logical enough. When Mr. Old Grand comes back to the board to cheer his alum under he casts the pants behind him and for the moment restores his undergraduate days and the lady at the left is transformed for the occasion into the same pearlful girl who genuinely accompanied him in the days of Nineteen Nine. Whereas she must dress the part. Sets Off Dark Shades With the rich, dark studies of red, blue and purple, a mosaic that will affer the dark tones and yet not clown, with them is desirable. A staining of glowing white rock crystal meets this need. To Become Wise Learn of the skillful; he that taught himself both a food for his number—Benjamin Franklin. The Northern District, Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held their regular meeting last Monday at Allen Chapel, 30th and Dearborn Streets. Many important issues were discussed and efficiently handled. Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Vice President of the local organization, prepared a very splendid program of the following numbers: Prince Kojo of Dahomey, Prof. Gonnelly, Superintendent of Junior High Schools, Chicago; and Mr. Bickern, of the United Charities. Among the many beautiful floral offerings presented on Monday, December 1, to Judge George was a image basket designed by and presented in the name of the Northern District Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. There were many colored women delegates to the recent convention of the Illinois League of Women Voters held at the Congress Hotel recently. The Inter-Racial Co-operative Committee held its regular meeting later at 3291 Wabash Avenue, with Mrs. C Chorpenning as speaker. Her subject was "Recreation, a Modern Necessity." The next meeting of the Committee will be held at the University Settlement House, 40th and Gross Avenue, on the last Tuesday afternoon in December, by invitation of Miss Mary McDowell. Mrs. Edwin B. Beckwith was the principal speaker at the last program meeting of the American Rose Art and Charity Club. Her subject was, "The Power of Thought." The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Bowers, President, 420 Bowen Avenue. Mrs. Christine Williams will serve as hostess. --- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams has recently returned from New York City where he was in attendance at a convention of the National Society of Surgery. The autobiography of Dr. Williams is soon to appear in Who's Who in American Medicine, published by the National Park Publishing Co. of Hot Springs, National Park, Arkansas. --- The Reverend Mr. Bryant and his family were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines on last Saturday afternoon. Rev. Bryant is pastor of the A.M.E. Church in Tuscaloosa, Arizona, and is a young man of brilliant parts, having received degrees from Talladega, Oberlin and Yale colleges. HOLDS ELECTION OF OFFICERS Pt. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, I. B. P. O. E. W. $^{1}$ met in its regular monthly meeting on Dena J. and after regular routine of business, went into the election of officers which was held by the district deputy of northern Illinois, Atty. Lawrence A. Newly. The following were re-elected in most instances: James C. Martin, exalted ruler; Jesse L. Pitts, Es. Leading Knight; Walter Brown, Es. Loyal Knight; Jalilan Joseph, Es. Lecturing Knight; Edgua L. Walker, Enquire; W. M. Hunter, Inner Guard; Lennie Woodford, Tyler, Trustees; J. H. Coleman, J. W. Taylor and L. J. Kemp, Medical Examiners; Drs. G. A. Thornton, Gen L. Lacey, N. Alfred Digges. The record which had been made by the present administration during the past term was no encouraging, the exalted ruler and other officers were unanimously re-elected. Every effort is being put forth by the Lodge to enter its new home. ASK CHRISTMAS PAEDON FOR HOUSTON MARTYES President Pensioned to Parole Remaining Soldier Prisoners for Christmas Day; Everybody Asked to Send Letters and Petitions Boston, Mass., Dec. 12, 1904—President Coolidge is pensioned to act from the remaining 21 prisoners implicated in the Houston affair as an act of Christian elementary for the Christmas season or for New Year's in an appeal sent from here today by the National Equal Rights League. The League argues the state everywhere to write to the President and to Secretary of War John W. Weekes for Christmas parades for those soldiers who have already paid no heavy a penalty for what they are charged with having done under great provocation. The Impossible "No man ever allows himself to be believe that a woman is single from choice."—From "Pink Sugar" by O. Douglas. JEORGIA SENATOR APPEALS TO COOLIDGE TO DISPLACE LINK JOHNSON'S PATRON- AGE POWER FOR STATE Washington, D. C.—One of the first acts a democratic senator performed upon the convening of Congress was to appeal to President Coolidge in an effort to have the dispensing patronage of Link Johnson for the state of Georgia displaced, because of the fact he was a Negro. Senator George, who, with Senator Pat. Harrison, was seen in and around Indiana and Illinois, attempting to persuade Negroes to vote the Democratic ticket for their own good, as they said at that time, now seems to feel that it is for the good of the Negro that Link Johnson should be displaced with his duly elected authority as National Committeeman for the State of Georgia. In filing his complaint with the President, Senator George is understood to have charged that he had received numerous complaints from applicants for various offices who charge "grave irregularities" in the dispensation of Federal patronage in Georgia. It must be remembered that Senator George is a Democrat, who opposed President Coolidge during the election, and Colonel Johnson is a Republican who worked for President Coolidge during the election. CRISPUS ATTUCKS NEWS SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C. CAUGHT IN RAID Washington. D. C.—After having been caught in a raid by vice squad policemen of the Washington Police Department, Mrs. Veronica M., Tanner demanded a jury trial in court against the charges of her husband. Louis E. Tanner, who trailed her and Ernest P. Green to an apartment and called the officers, while the couple were in a made condition. Tanner, an attorney, had been suspicious for some time and claims he decided to ease his mind this time which ended in him catching Green and Mrs. Tanner in the apartment after gaining admittance through the bathroom window. Green forbid one hundred dollars ($100.00) collateral at the same time Mrs. Tanner demanded a jury trial. BLANTON NOT EVEN ON GOOD TERMS WITH THE KLAN Congressman Blanton of Texas is seemingly so mean that he is not even on good terms with the Klan of his own state. One of his first acts upon the opening of Congress was to take up the valuable government time of the House to condemn his opponents of the recent election. "Most of the preachers and some of the largest business men in my state belong to the Klan," said Congressman Blanton, on the floor of the House, explaining how strong the Klan is in the state of Texas. HOLDS ANNIVERSARY Leona Council 109, A. U. K. & D. A., held its regular anniversary exercises on Nov. 28 at Allen A. M. E. Temple, at which nine a splendid program was tendered and at the close of which refreshments were served. Those taking part on the program were Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor of the church and national grand chapel of the coder; Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen of Illinois; Col. Jas, McCall, commanding the Military Dept., state of Illinois; Maj. W. Williams; Adj. King; M. T. Bailey, regimental quartermaster; Mrs. Leona Dixon-McKinney, most excellent queen of the council and national grand auditor. She was the founder and organizer of Leona Council, which bears her name. Andersen's Tales The first of the fairy tales that have made Hanne Christian Andersen famous appeared in 1883, Andersen who was born in 1808 and died in 1852, was a native of Denmark, Denmark. He began his career as an nurse but later, after a course in Copenhagen university, turned to literature. He was a novelist, poet and writer of travels as well as the creator of fairy tales. Hark, Hark, the Lark! A little daughter of the stunts on her first day in the country, new a dark modeminess, light in air, pouring forth her lovely music. She lightened a moment, then she ran to the museum. "Oh, Mine May," she said, "there's a space up there, and he can't get up and he can't get down, and he ain't done a thing but bother about it." Get After This One The apple mouse, better known as pine mouse, lives in most of the eastern states were to Kauai and Nebraska, and some pear mouse bears houses among apple and other fruit trees. Ernest Williamson UNDERTAKER Charles C.Dawson The Cathedral of Chapels FREE. Dependable Friendly Service Very Moderate Prices AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS KENWOOD 0455 5121-5123-5125 South State Street Subscribe for The Broad Ax Nature's "Cold Storage" An avalanche that swept across a road near Rochetaillee, France, not long ago dropped a huge block of ice that contained the carcass of a wild boar. Just how the boar became imbedded in the ice is not clear, but probably it was caught in the slide, and the mass of snow, closing round it, solidified and thus coverted it into cold-storage pork.—Youth's Companion. Beautiful Girl Reveals Secret Once my hair was anything but long and silky soft as it is now, and my completion was salow, and my completion was unnigly pimples on my face. 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Women and Responsibility The woman who can shoulder responsibility successfully is one who does not make a burden of it. She has sufficient self confidence to give her courage and assurance. Therefore the cultivation of self-confidence is essential as a preparation for the taking on of responsibility. It should be developed from early childhood and be encouraged in proper proportion to other characteristics. "White House" Once Gray John Adams was the first President to occupy the White House in 1800. In those days it was gray, having been built of Vi, ni freestone. After the British burned it, in 1814, white paint was used to cover the marks of the fire, and since that time this paint has been renewed regularly. The White House grounds within the iron fence contain 18 acres, while one adjoining White lot has 70 acres. Matter of Habit "Naw." grumbled the side-show manager, "I don't so much mind the bearded lady smokin' cigarettes in public, but I don't like the place she scratches the matches. It gets the crowd suspicious."—American Legion Weekly. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 13, 1924 Always Good Follows Evil Always Good Follows Ent The bad tuck of thirteen, in cases where it is definitely unlucky, has this redeeming feature: That out of its evil, good always comes at last, and people look back on their adversity as a time that has taught, the best things they know. So it is not really a number to be frightened of. Of course the unknown is always alarming, and thirteen is particularly associated with the unknown. But from its clouds sunshine always emerges in the end.—Exchange. Ancient Wigs Well Made As far back as the time of Ranneses II. women were not content with the crowning glory nature supplied. One of America's leading wigmakers tells of examining a wig taken from the sarcophagus of an Egyptian mummy. That wig was so wondrous wrought that one must conclude the art was highly developed in the civilization of the ancients. Long Wait If you think all things come to him who watts, just sit down and wait and see how hungry you get.—Arkansas Gazette. $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS $2.00 PER YEAR a subscriber to THE BROAD dollars, the annual subscriptions months 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: Statement of Condition At the Close of Business on Oct. 10, 1924 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ... $1,929,166.99 (Inspected and approved by our Board of Directors) Bonds and Securities ... 1,062,122.92 Bank Building and Amuse ... 153,760.05 Furniture and Fixtures ... 20,761.69 Cash on hand and due from Banks ... 550,652.93 Other Resources ... 66,162.59 Total ... $3,782,636.21 LIABILITIES Capital Stock ... $ 400,000.00 Surplus ... 50,000.00 Undivided Profits ... 26,598.68 Reserved for Taxes and Interest ... 9,185.64 Other Liabilities ... 43,199.07 DEPOSITS ... 3,253,712.82 Total ... $3,782,636.21 This Bank invites you to avail yourself of its complete facilities. First Mortgage Gold Bonds—approved safe investments—yield 7% interest. Boxes in our completely equipped Safety Deposit Vaults rent for $4.00 per year and upwards. Interest at the rate of 3% is allowed on all savings accounts. Savings Department open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays. George F. Leibrandt... President Charles A. White... Vice-President George S. Campbell... Cashier L. A. Delaurier... Asst. Cashier Maurice H. Wolpe... Asst. Cashier Addison E. Avery... Mgr. Bond Dept. LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Telephone Victory 4500 Uses for Old Corks A place in the kitchen drawer should be reserved for odd corks, for there are many household uses to which they may be put. Should a door fit badly and clatter distractingly on windy days, a slice cut from a large cork, nailed onto the lintel and painted to matte will effectually silence it without proving a disgustment. Not Old Enough to Know "At what age," asks the inquisitive subscriber, "do men become so indifferent to feminine fashion that they cease to look?" We are only sixty, and the i. s. will have to ask somebody else—Houston Post-Dispatch. Rusty Knives If steel knives are rusted from being put away, soak the blades in sweet oil for about an hour. Then thrust them in the garden soil several times. Polish with fine emery powder and the blades will be like new. Level Surfaces A level surface is one that is at every point perpendicular to the direction of gravity, as distinguished from a plane surface. The surface of water in a quiescent state is a level surface. Beauty and Art Needed No life is quite complete, however worthy, useful and successful it may be, which does not include a responsiveness to the call of beauty and art, says Otto Kahn. Mends Skeleton's Bones Mending broken bones of skeletons is a spare-time hobby of a Bloomsburg (England) man. Two Ways One way is to keep up with running expenses and another is to slow down running expenses.-Buffalo Enquirer. Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3655 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 BROADWAY Hot Radio-Active Water Furni For All Baths. Sanitarium has 10 Hotel has 56 Rooms; Telephone Water in Every Room. Rate BATH RA 21 Baths . . . $13.00-10 21 Baths to Pythians and W.G.Anderson Attorney At Law 17 North La Salle Street CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 560 Watson Bldg. Office Phone: Dearborn 7084-7088 Res. 3384 Vernon Avenue Phone Douglas 6045 Residence, 1262 Malacalist Place Telephone Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO PHONE MAIN 2824 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO OFFICE TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 6351 J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney-at-Law 204 East 35th Street Chicago Corner Indiana Ave., Second Floor Res., 3646 Grand Boul. Tel. Douglas 4397 Pythian Bath House and Sanitarium Knights of Pythias of N. A.; S. A., E., A., A. and A. (Operating Under Supervision of U. S. Government) 415½ Malvern Avenue Hot Springs Nat. Park, Ark. Furnished by the Government 10 Rooms, Diet and Operating Rooms One, Hot and Cold Running rates $1 to $3 per day RATES: 10 Baths . . . $6.50 and Calantheans, $8.50 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 JOHN BAIN President MICHAEL MAISEL Vice-President EDW. C. BARRY Vice-Pres. and Cashier W. MERLE FISHER Asst. Cash. and Trust Officer Asst. Cashier CARL O. SEBERG Asst. Cashier West Englewood N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill. Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000.00 E. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL DW. C. BREY GEO. WETZEL DR. W. H. BUHLIG W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH GAIL M. HERELM WM. BLURMER ROBT. C. KING J. P. JENSEN HUGO S. HERTEL GEO. HEREMANN JGHN BAIN Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. Telephone Oakland 1550 street OFFICERS EDW. C. BARRY Vice-Pres. and Cashier W. MERLE FISHER Asst. Cash. and Trust Officer First Englewood and Savings 3rd and Marshfield Ave. Telephone Republic 5000 and Surplus $70 DIRECTORS W. MERLE FISHER J ARTHUR C. UTESCH E CARL HORAVI V WM. BLUEMER G ROBT. C. KING J Member Chicago Clearing TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 E F. HARDIN REAL ESTATE Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy.