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The Holiday Edition of The Broad Ax will Appear Saturday, December 27. It Will Contain Many Beautiful Half-Tone Cuts of Prominent Citizens of Chicago. Now is the Time to Secure Announcements in it. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXX. The Holida December of Promin Secure An CHARLES EASY STUM LAR TRAVELING DENT FOR THE CONTINUES HIS THROUGH THE STATES. HE ATT MOST WORSHIPI LODGE OF MASON CAROLINA AND HE TO RIDE THE GOAT CHARLES EASY STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, CONTINUES HIS TRAMPINGS THROUGH THE SOUTHERN STATES. HE ATTENDED THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF MASONS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND HE WAS FORCED TO RIDE THE GOAT. husband to bring down the autocar park the Elizabeth City, N. C.—Honey, put it down that I told you that I have been going some since I wrote you that other letter, and I have just naturally had a heliuva time. I am all the wiser for having had the experience. Now, this thing of trying to fool the Masons is not all you may think it is for they are certainly a wise set of guys, and that goat is just hash-e-square-lull and I don't mind saying that. You will just follow me in this letter and you will agree with me. When I wrote you that other letter, I was the guest of that capitalist, Berry O'Kelly and his wife, and I had a big time with them, and then they hitched up their automobile car carriage and toted me over to Durham, N. C., delivering me to the home of J. M. Avery and his wife. They made me welcome just like I was a brother, and told me to be at home. It was not long before I had my pretty little feet under the table, and sending some real chicken into my eternity. Rev. S. L. McDowell, pastor of White Rock Baptist Church heard I was in town, and invited me to come and preach for him, and I accepted the invitation, and was before that great audience. Prof. Avery prayed for me, and I believe God heard his prayer. The people flocked to me after the sermon and shook my lily black hand and joined the pastor in asking me to come again. The night was spent at the home of Prof. J. M. Avery, and I talked with Mrs. Bessie Whitted over the hello box, and she told me that her automobile car carriage was at my exposure during my stay in town, but my stay was short, because I had decided to leave the next morning for Winston-Salem, where there had been planned big doings by the Masons, and I was determined to see it out. I got up early the next morning and went over to a temple of knowledge to see the young people getting education. Prof. W. G. Pearson was the boss of this important place, and he is some boss school, man, and honey, they have one more fine building there and a great big room; they called it auditorium, and I don't know exactly what you mean by this. They all got together there and the Rev. David Concore was there and made a short speech and then they asked me to make a few scattering words of commanditation. Then down to the office of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, where I had the pleasure of meeting the President, C. C. Spaulding, who received me like I was some big insurance man also. It was a pleasure to see how this man with all of his position can mingle with us little fellows. He is a wonderful character, and you will know more about this insurance company. I visited the various departments, and then met Mrs. Whitted again, and she stepped to her hello box, told her husband to bring down the automo- THE BROAD AX bile car carriage and tote me over to Winston-Salem. Believe me when I tell you that they have a real automobile car carriage, and these are two happy people. She holds a very important position with the North Carolina Mutual, and I was glad. A nice ride through to Winston-Salem, and it seemed like the elements just opened up and tried to let out all the water it ever had or ever would have. But we rode on just the same, passing through Greensboro and Sedalia, and reaching town. We were soon in our stopping place, for I was to stop with Dr. J. B. Christian. He is a drugstore doctor, and knows how to make pills as well as how to put liquids together for medicine. He has a fine home and a fine wife in it. I was the guest of Dr. J. W. Jones, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and while his house was crowded with the officials of the grand lodge, yet I was his guest. I wish you could have seen me enjoying myself, and now I am about to tell you what happened, and how it was accomplished, and what a time I had. It was Tuesday noon when the Grand Lodge was to assemble. They called it high twelve, and just why I do not know. Why should twelve o'clock in the day be called high twelve? I went there ahead of time and hid myself away, so I could get the start so as not to be detected. Promptly at the hour named, Most Worshipful James E. Shepard, Grand Master, took a hammer made of wood, called gavel, knocked on the table and said "The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of North Carolina will please come to order in 54th annual session for business. He looked at the man just opposite him and said: "Right Worthy Grand Senior—" but what other name he called I could not understand—"are you satisfied that all present are Master Masons?" and he called forward two men with long sharp spears, and told them to talk with the brethren and see if they all had on the wedding garments and had the word of the groom. Them fellows went from man to man, and each one would stand and whisper something in his ear, and when they had gone to all the persons, he went up to this Mr. James E. Shepard—and said something to him, and he looked at the same man opposite and said "The information comes right. All present are worthy." But this same Most Worshipful Grand Master was not satisfied. He is the most smellingest smaller that there is in all the country. He looked wise, turned up his nose, and then said: "There is some one in this grand lodge that don't have the Masonic smell, and the junior and senior bouncers will please search, until they can smell him out." Pretty soon I felt some one tugging at my feet, and they pulled me out from my hiding place, and carried me before this same Most Worshipful Grand Master. "Who are you that you dare to intrude upon us when we have assembled in our sanctified sanctum, and you will please bind him." Just think of it, the men certainly did tie me hand and feet, closed my lookers, and then took off all my clothes, oiled me from head to feet, and then told me to ride the goat. I THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S FESTIVAL One of the most Noted Songbirds in this country, whom it is said will soon become united in marriage to Mr. Stanton C. Hunton. It is reported in high society circles that Mr. Stanton C. Hunton, late of Detroit, Michigan, and Madam Florence Cole Talbert, the noted songbird, also late of Detroit, and Los Angeles, Calif., will soon join hands for better or for worse, that the blushing bride-to-be has already been presented with a brilliant and beautiful diamond engagement ring. don't know whether it was a Nanny or a William goat, but honey, it was indeed an unruly goat, and he threw me off three or four times, but I would get back on. When he had to tome me around the hall three or four times, then they halted in front of something. I heard that same Shepard's voice saying something in an unknown tongue. They dipped me in a barrel of cold water, and then in some warm water. Then they rubbed off all the oil, and put my clothes on after I had prayed an obligation, they restored my sight, gave me the grand lodge pass word, "Antidote, antise, mackabe calif liver, onion, and told me that I was a full fledged Mason and would be permitted to remain. by to see Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, but she was sick, hence I did not get to see her wonderful school. I wanted to tell you about the work this woman is doing. Back to Durham, where I spent a few hours, then off to Kittrell, where things are doing, but I am going back and will not try to tell you all this week. Next found me in Henderson, Pool Bros. place, and it was there that Prof. Edwards had his automobile carriage to tome me to the Kittrell college where I spent a night in the pala-tial home of the president, and the next day to Berry O'Kelly, then to this place, and here I am at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holland. He is cashier of the Albernarle Bank and is for the organization. I was told if I delivered them over to the police for the treatment I had received, I would disappear and would never be heard of again. I took them at their word. That was one of the greatest meetings I have ever attended. James E. Shepard is one of the finest men in the nation, and he is a leader of men. The grand lodge, known as the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, is composed of men of thought, men with a vision, men who are helping to build up the race and country. In there were bankers, doctors, lawyers, merchants, insurance men, presidents, vice presidents, collectors editors stenographers, reporters, college presidents and professors—in fact all kinds of men, made up this wonderful body. Dr. Shepard is a noted educator, and traveler and leader of men. He is just wonderful. On one side was J. M. Avery, that most remarkable business wizard, and hard working man. They work together on the level as one. Prof. W. G. Pearson is the endowment secretary; and I forgot to tell you that John A. Blume was on the other side, and I was given a high seat in the Grand East. It was a business meeting, and these great scholars were able to accomplish great things. It took them two days to transact all the business and then start for home. I want to offer congratulations. I have had a big time. We left in this same automobile car carriage for Durham, N. C. I stopped by to see Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, but she was sick, hence I did not get to see her wonderful school. I wanted to tell you about the work this woman is doing. Back to Durham, where I spent a few hours, then off to Kittrell, where things are doing, but I am going back and will not try to tell you all this week. Next found me in Henderson, Pool Bros. place, and it was there that Prof. Edwards had his automobile carriage to tote me to the Kittrell college where I spent a night in the palatial home of the president, and the next day to Berry O'Kelly, then to this place, and here I am at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holland. He is cashier of the Albernarle Bank, and his wife is one of the best trained women of the race. She was Miss Pauline J. Bryant, of Evansville, Ind., a graduate from Fisk, and a woman who has spent many years in reading. She is not well, but continues to take in information. Mr. Holland, as I told you, is cashier of the bank. This is where I bring this letter to a close. I am going from here to Norfolk, and from there on to Richmond, Washington, and will be at 4823 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, to receive my Christ- REV. C. H. CLARK The eloquent and honest pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is a clean-cut, successful business man, and is one of the Directors of the Binga State Bank of Chicago. $7,500 VERDICT AGAINST GARVEY Legion Commander Wins His Suit For Money Paid in "Back to Africa" Movement. Reached $9,000 New, York, Dec. 16.—A verdict for $7,500 was given against Marcus Garvey last week in a case brought up by Capt. E. L. Gaines for pay due him for service rendered in the "Back to Africa" movement. Garvey acted as his own counsel in the case. Captain Gaines stated that he was with the association four years, working for the lowest salary of any of the many officials, and traveled extensively for the organization. On many occasions when he visited branches of the U. N. I. A., he found them too poor to pay his expenses, whereupon he paid the bills out of his own pocket, kissing the money good bye. Asks Loan After paying his own board, lodging, railroad fare, and other traveling expenses for so long a time, Captain Gaines decided that he would try to collect, and, in turn, Mr. Garvey tried to borrow from him instead of paying what he was pwing. His debt had reached $9,000 and Garvey proposed that Gaines loan the association some of it, promising to provide Captain Gaines with military bands, dress up his forces and provide them with all the accoutrements necessary to redeem Africa. Sees Scheme Since the loan was requested for the period of five years and Gaines' term of high office was nearly expired, he flatly refused, and then things became very unpleasant for him. Serving in the Legion more for the good that he thought he might do the race than for his own benefit, Captain Gaines concluded that he was wasting his time and resigned. Suspended For Resigning When Garvey issued a report that Gaines had been suspended from the association, Gaines proceeded to sue for the recovery of the money that he had owing to him. The case has been in court several months and last week Marcus Garvey defended himself and lost the case. Capt, Gaines married Miss Howard of Richmond, Va., and is one of our prominent citizens. He is reputed to be one of the wealthiest members of the race. REDEMPTION OF AFRICA HOPE OF ENTIRE NEGRO RACE Speakers at Great Missionary Symposium Cite Needs and Advantages; Complete Emancipation Great audiences greeted with rounds and rounds of applause the speakers at the opening session of the Great Missionary Symposium, which session was held at the Union Baptist Church, Monday, December 15. The first session was held in the afternoon when an audience that comfortably filled the main auditorium of the church listened to an interesting address on "West Africa," delivered by the Rev. P. E. East. Dr. East has spent many years in Africa, and the information he gives is first hand. At the night session, Dr. East illustrated with pictorial slides the needs of Africa. Dr. East spoke of the economical situation I applies in general to the entire Data Continent, with particular reference to the Republic of Liberia. He spoke of the great indebtedness of a million and a half dollars; how much of that debt was incurred by a white concern that pretended to be interested in the development of Africa, but which concern squandered the money and made no explanation about it. It was clearly demonstrated how the Liberians for the last one hundred years have had to fight hordes of savage natives, and how wonderfully they had stood, with practically nothing to hold on. Dr. East appeared on the program at all four sessions, at all of which sessions, he aroused keen interest. The purpose of this symposium is to raise $25,000, which sum is needed to carry out the program that has already been outlined. Dr. Charles S. Morris, D.D., eminent divine, perhaps one of the most powerfully eloquent of Baptist ministers, moved the audience almost to its feet at the afternoon session on Monday, when he spoke on "Some Needs in the Redemption of Africa." He appealed to the sacred honor of every Negro in the United States, saying that God had given the American Negro this freedom in order to make it possible for the larger freedom of the world-Africa in particular. Dr. Morris mentioned the needs of a hospital to conserve the splendid heroic pioneers who leave America and must be nursed until they are acclimated and also to nurse missionaries when they are sick. He also mentioned as one of the great needs an African Tuskegee where the natives of Liberia could be taught up-to-date farming and the industries. Dr. Morris, in most eloquent and appealing terms urged all the Baptists and other colored Christian bodies to rise up and redeem Africa by giving a million dollars and sending a thousand missionaries. The needs of Africa were discussed at the second day's session also, when leading Baptist clergymen gave their views on how to raise money for mission work on the Dark Continent. At the afternoon session on Tuesday, the outstanding feature was the spirited singing of Mrs. Augustus Jones, (wife of the Rev. Augustus Jones, pastor of the Central Baptist Church) of Pittsburgh. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs Speaks At the closing session the largest missionary gathering perhaps ever assembled gave a rousing greeting to SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No.14 Saturday, Tone Cuts Time to Miss Burroughs, who took as the subject of her address, "The African Woman of Tomorrow." Miss Burroughs gave a very vivid portrayal of the present-day conditions and how they affect the future of the large number of women in Africa, and stressed the extreme need of help from this side to bring about that gift of God denied to women of the Dark Continent—the gift of freedom. They need, said she, freedom from everything that keeps them from growing into the complete knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. The time is ripe for the Negro women of America to become keenly alive and interested in the welfare of the African woman. The Symposium was held under the auspices of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Convention, which is staging a Christmas Drive to the amount of $25,000 which will be used for the redemption of Africa. From the reports made at this two-day session it is safe to assume that Philadelphia Baptists have more than raised their quota. NEW EXTENSION SECRETARY WITH URBAN LEAGUE Harriet Shadd Butcher Takes New Post The National Urban League announces that Mrs. Harriet Shadd Butcher, employed for one year at Howard University and for seventeen and a half years as teacher in the Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C., assumed her duites on December first as Extention Secretary for the National Urban League with headquarters at 127 East 23rd Street, New York City. Mrs. Butcher is the daughter of the late Dr. Furmann J. Shadd, Washington physician, who was for many years Secretary-Treasurer of the Howard University Medical School, and of Mrs. Alice Parke Shadd, formerly a teacher in the public schools of Washington. In addition to her work as instructor in Dunbar High School, Mrs. Butcher for five years conducted an interior decorating business in Washington. She studied shop management at New York University and for experience worked for three months each in Wanamaker's, Lord and Taylor's, and Best & Co. department stores in New York City. Mrs. Butcher is a graduate of Smith College, A.B., 1905 and has studied as a graduate student in the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has travelled extensively in Europe, the West Indies and America. Mrs. Butcher will carry on an education program in connection with the League's activities for improving the living and working conditions of Negroes in cities and will assist in spreading the Urban League idea by personal interviews, in conferences and at public meetings. MR. AND MRS. JESSE BINGA'S TWILIGHT PARTY 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 ever as- The twilight party will be strictly ting to formal and invitational. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Forty-Fifth and Vincennes Ave., is One of the Most Sanitary Churches in This City. Its Eloquent Pastor, Rev. C. H. Clark, Is the Right Preacher in the Right Place The Ebenezer Baptist Church, at 45th and Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, is a very beautiful edifice. Dr. Chas, H. Clark, D.D., L.L.D., a very able speaker and greatly beloved by his flock as well as many people in the city of Chicago and elsewhere, is the pastor of this splendid congregation, and resides at 512 E. 45th Street. The services always start promptly and if you are not there on time, you will not be favored with a seat, which shows the high esteem the people of Chicago bear for their pastor and their duty to the church. The Officers of the Church Pastor's secretary, Mrs, Mary Clark-Cooper; church secretary, J. H. Diggs; Asst. clerk, Cecil Turner; treasurer, G. W. Trice. Wm. Martin, H. C. Rodney, F White, J. H. Diggs, W. Taylor, E. W Goodloe, Arthur Jackson, J. L. Mack J. L. Griffin, J. J. R. Tansil. Trustees Brother W. A. Davis, chairman, H E. Humphrey, secretary, G. W. Trice Robt. Dortch, Ralph Johnson. J. L. Griffin, Pres.; Georgia L. Taylor, Secy); Dr. H. H. Clay, Chr. of Programs; Marion Trice, Treas.; G. L. Taylor, Chr. of Publicity Com.; Dr. E Butler, violinist. Members of the Club Sopranos — Organist, Mrs. Mabel Sanford Lewis, Martha Martin, Carrie Davis, Ethel Woods, Nannie Battle, Elsie Marcello, Laura Robinson Marie Brewington, Georgia Taylor, Bessie M. Taylor, Carrie D. LaTurner, Annie B. Hayden, Maude Green, Della Duncan, Ida Jones, Pearl Davis, Minnie Jackson, Violet Bush Smith, Mildred Rodson, Frieda James, A. D. Strong, Georgia Glader, Lenora Stout, Ida Gould, Mrs. Ferguson, Minnie Brown, Marion Trice, Ida Foster, Ross Landry, Ophelia Glenn, Mary Harrison, Anna B. Miller, Violet Gordon, Estella Buckner, Mary Crawford, Josephine Holcomb, Mary Scott Kinney, Mrs. Jenkins, Anna Bell Knox, Emma Lee Trainor, Mrs. W. E. Porter, Mrs. G. Tucker, Mrs. Bell. Tenors-John Ward, Fred G. Engram, G. Mollar Taylor, Henry Knighten, Hosda Drain, Henry H. Hooker, Dr. H. H. Clay, W. Wardell, Henry Richard. Basses-Clitton Ward, Joseph L. Griffin, Geo. W. Trice, Albert Ward, John Ottis, Mr. Cain, John Edwards, Francis S. Hatcher, Billy Fayton, Rev. Logan. The choir has a club called "The Red Rose Social Club." Its officers are Ethel Woods, Pres.; Chas. Davis, Vice-Pres.; Carrie Davis, Treas.; Freida Jones, Sec.; Mrs. M. E. Taylor, Mother of the Club. The regular Christmas Musicale of the Ebenezer Baptist Missionary Church will be given on December 28 and music will be furnished by the choir and special numbers will be rendered by the "Little Four Quartet" which certainly makes you sit up and take notice. The personnel of the Quartet is: J. Leroy Taylor, 1st Tenor; Robert S. Alsup, 2nd Tenor; Fred G. Engram, Baritone; Francis S. Hatcher, bass. The above named quartet will also render a special number Christmas morning, at the morning service of the church. They have the regular "born voice" and everywhere they sing, they are always asked to return. It is a pleasure to hear them and they are deserving of a bit of praise for the quality of their songs the way they render them. Dr. Clark commenced the services by reading the scripture lesson and was followed by the choir which rendered a beautiful selection, the beautiful strains floating in the air, filling the very soul with peace and bringing to the mind that contentment that only a heart at ease and a willing mind can produce. He then called upon Dr. Floyd W. Willis, a member of Ebenezer and who has a well fitted office at 3510 S. State Street, where he is amply able and prepared to take care of his clients, who are legion, and who enjoy the respect and esteem of all the people of Chicago. Dr. Willis announced to the congregation that the Cook County Medical Association would meet at Ebenezer Baptist Mission Church on Sunday, December the 21st, at 8 p. m. He also said: "I hope the congregation will be as it is now. The physicians have been to the different churches, all right, and I want my church to be well represented. This is my church. We have been to Wendell Phillips, or the Community Center, the Cosmopolitan Church, the Y. M. C. A., and now we want to come to Ebenezer. On that night we will have such men as Drs. Count I. Teffner, U. G. Dailey, the eminent surgeon, Dr. Roscoe Giles, President of the Association, Dr. Julian Lewis and your humble servant will act as Master of Ceremonies. We don't know what we have in our own race. We have a colored man by the name of Dr. Julian Lewis, assistant pathologist at the University of Chicago. Just think a few years ago we were slaves. Now we have colored doctors teaching folks to be doctors. When Dr. Julian Lewis was appointed to this position, Dr. Wells, head pathologist at the school, told the faculty that Dr. Lewis was one of the brainiest men he knew. We want to know the greatest men of our race, but not like the little colored boy, some time ago, who said to his mother, when the doctor was expected to make a call, "Mamma, here comes the doctor." His brother, who also saw the gentleman coming, said, "No, it ain't mamma, it's just a colored man." The speaker of the hour was then introduced to the audience by the pastor. He spoke of the good work that he had done and of the churches he had pastored and also of his high standing for honesty and integrity, his faithfulness to his age. Then Dr. B. H. Hunter, A.B.D.D., pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Bloomington, Illinois, arose to address the audience: "Dr. Clark tried to bring me from Tennessee, I have been there all right, but didn't like it well enough to stay. After having spent most of my life in this country, the Lord saw fit to send me down to the southern part of Illinois, and brought Dr. Clark here. "I would like to tell this little story. One day, a very small boy met a gentleman and having befriended the boy, he asked, 'Mr., what is your name?' The man said, 'My name is Mr. Ham,' 'Oh, yes, said the boy, Mr. Ham.' The next morning while out walking, Mr. Ham encountered the boy again, and again he asked him his name. He told his that his name was Mr. Ham. The boy finally scratched his head and said, 'That is a hard name to think of.' Mr. Ham said, 'That isn't a hard name to remember, when you want to think of my name just think of the best part of a hog, H-A-M.' 'O,' said the boy, 'if I thought of the best part of a hog, I would call you, "Mr. Chitlings."' "In speaking of the chorus, I would describe it as the heavenly choir that John saw on the Isle of Patmos. You sure can sing, children, there is no doubt about that. I am sometimes called a fanatic when it comes to singing. I can't sing, but I am always trying. I am going to try this number, and I would like for all of you to join with me in singing it." Three verses of "Blessed Sunshine" were then sung by Dr. Hunter, joined in enthusiastically by the congregation, which seemed to bring peace and contentment to all, preparing the way for the gospel which was to come later, to sink in and bear fruit. The speaker read his text from Hebrew, 11th chapter and the 16th verse: But now they desire a better country, that is an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God for he hath prepared for them a city. Heaven is a better country, he said. Every man or woman who has lived on this earth, know of some disappointment and some of the things that will sometimes fill all our lives with sorrow. We, too, know that there is an Almighty God, who watches over us and never sleeps or slumbers, and who will help us when we are in need. We too, know what it is to be faithful. ```markdown ``` THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 20, 1924 By Miss Anna Peach Blossom The members of the Trustee Board of Ebenezer Baptist Church, 45th and Vincennes Avenue, which is one of the cleanest and most attractive churches in the great City of Chicago. THE MUSEUM EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, FORTY-FIFTH STREET AND VINCENNES AVENUE, WHICH COST SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED TO EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, WITH ALL PAYMENTS AND INTEREST NOTES PAID UP TO 1927; COLLATERAL, THREE THOUSAND. to a trust. If we are faithful to a trust, we will be rewarded and the same thing holds good in relation to God, if we are faithful to him, walking in his footsteps and serving him the best we know how, then we will be remembered of God. He will bless us and make our pathway bright. Any man or woman who rebels against God shall receive the condemnation of God. In speaking of such characters, when He speaks to a man or woman they move. I don't care what you have been or what you have done, when He speaks to you, you move. I don't care how you love mother and father, children and country, when He speaks to you, the result is, the same, "You move." In speaking of this same character, one day God spoke to a man and said to him, "I want you to more into a better country," and he obeyed. He started out looking for a better place. God has bidden us to follow this direction ever since man was driven from the Garden of Eden until now; he has been moving to and from place to place looking for some place to dwell. He has found a better place in continuous moving. Columbus in sailing from Italy desired or was looking for a better or a new country. He knew there was one somewhere and he said I will go over and discover it. He did find it. The Pilgrims were headed from the old world to this one, they were discovering or looking for a better place to dwell in, seeking rest from oppression and a place to worship God, and to call their own. Just a few years ago, an inspiration came to you, "I must seek a better place to dwell in," then you started to move. Every man wants to better his condition; every time you move you want to get in a better place. It will be so in this world until Jesus declares that time shall be no more. We are being transported; we are moving each day of our lives seeking a better country and a better land. Why? It is because we have no continuous city; we are in the midst of disappointments and hardships, called everything but a child of God. Burdens are put upon our backs which seem too heavy to bear, but when you take it to Jesus, and leave it there, you know you have found a "better place." We say heaven is a better country, for Jesus is there. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Sometimes we fail in our work and sometimes we are too independent, too much self-confident to ask Jesus to go with us, and fail to say, "I will follow you wherever you ask me to go." This is a better country and whether you want to go or not, I am on my way. The road is free for every one. All you have to do is to set your house in order, renew your covenant, say, "I will go where thou leadest," and you will win. I don't want to be too pessimistic or too optimistic, but I want you to know that this heavenly road is a great road and it is the same road that Jesus Christ hath trod. I bring this to you—I want you to know it is not a dark road. Isaiah the prophet took occasion to glorify God by describing the holy city. I want to go the road or land that Jesus crossed. He has travelled that road and we are walking by his faith. I saw the Holy City, as a bride prepared for her husband. No liars, no hypocrites over there, but angels and arch angels standing around the throne of God, crying "Holy, Holy, Holy, Only Thou are Holy." Angels are there sent of God. You and the rest of us are on our way. Sometimes tears are shed, sometimes burdens almost crush me down, but I am going anyhow. Jesus said, "If you will be My discipline, take up your cross and follow Me." The third reason—it is a better country for nothing but saints can enter there. It is a better country for it is a clean place. Robes are washed and made clean. Those there have known of adversities, those there have borne their burden in the heat of the day, all those over there are waiting. Are you going their way? Right here I am reminded of the story of two unfortunate men who were fishing. They were in a boat and were so busy engaged in their trade that the boat drifted and the people from the shore called, saying, "Why don't you stop and fix your boat, it is drifting?" but they did not heed the call and the boat kept on drifting until finally it reached the falls and went over, dashing the boat to pieces and the men into eternity. Some of you are drifting; won't you turn around now while pardon may be found? Turn around and enter upon the road that leads from earth to glory and keep off that road that leads only to death and degradation. Why is heaven a better country? 1. Because there is no death there. 2. We are not burdened with cares. 3. Homes are not taken away from us. 4. Not put to flight from city to city. 5. No disappointments in our every walk of life. Don't you want to go there? No false swearing against our neighbors, if things are not just right. On every side there is peace and happiness and contentment for God is on you side. All of you know of the good, hard roads that have lately been made all through the state of Illinois. All motorists are looking for these roads. Nobody wants to travel dirt roads. They get stuck sometimes. If I were you, I would get on that road. (a) The soft road leads to death, sin, degradation and despair. (b) The hard road leads from earth to glory. As you walk into the government building you will see men standing there whose business it is to show and direct you to certain departments of the building. The Almighty God has appointed his ambassadors and agents to point out the way for you. You who are treading the downward path that leads to unhappiness and discontentment and eternal misery—he came to point out the way for you. Over there is a better country. You who have been much persecuted, take hope for you will be permitted to sit down by Isaac and Jacob and when time shall be declared no more, angels shall play upon the golden harps filling your souls with that peace that can only come to those who have fought the battle well, those who have served their fellow-men, and those who have born their burden in the heat of the day. You and I and others will come from the East, the West, the North and the South, and shall shake off mortality and put on immortality. These few words, I trust, will brighten your path, encourage you to continue the fight that will give you eternal happiness and I pray God that you who have heard this sermon will be filled with a desire to turn around and start on that good, hard road, that will never lead you wrong. May God bless you and sanctify to your soul's good, is my blessing, Amen. The sermon was enjoyed by every one as was evidenced by the large number of members taken into the church. Dr. Clark has a splendid church and I am sure that you will be more than pleased if you should drop in some time and see the great work that they are doing. "CLOSING YEAR" PROGRAM The business department of this church will wind up the year with two special programs, one occurring the night of December 21, at 8 P. M. On this occasion we will assist in rendering a musical program for the colored doctors who will assemble in Ebenezer Baptist Church, on this date. It is our most earnest desire that every one will come out and hear the message which shall be brought to us by these men who have spent so much of their lives for the sake of humanity. Two members of this professional group will favor us with selections and both are members of the Ebenezer choir. Selections will be as follows: Tenor solo—Dr. H. H. Clay. Violin solo—Dr. D. Butler. On Christmas morning the "Little Four Quartette" will feature a special selection at 11 A. M. Sunday, December 28, and Ebenezer Musical Department will render others on this final program of the year, with all Ebenezer talent which shall include the initial appearance of the junior choir under the eminent leadership of our own Mr. James F. Brock, who has done so much to encourage the young talent in this respect. The main choir will render such music as "Hark, Hark, My Soul," and "Hark, Hark, the Herald Sing," and many others whose beauty and quality is beyond expression; and again we shall hear the "Little Four Quartette" in two special selections. We are expecting to see each and every one on this occasion. ELECTS OFFICERS The Joint Bldg. Assn. of U. B. F. & S. M. T. met at Bailey's Hall Sunday afternoon and held its regular election of officers J. B. Street, president of the Association and Worthy Master of North Star Lodge, who has spent much time in mapping out future plans of the Association, was reelected president for the ensuing year. They will take a part in the public installation in January, 1925. CHRISTMAS By Louise Bond The feast of Christ's birth is observed by the Christian church annually on the 25th of December. It was, according to many authorities, not celebrated in the first centuries of the Christian church, as the Christian usage in general was to celebrate the death of remarkable persons rather than their birth. The death of the martyr Stephen and the massacre of the innocents at Bethlehem, had already been long celebrated, when perhaps in opposition to the doctrine of the Manichaens respecting the birth of the Saviour, a feast was established in memory of this event in the 4th century. In the 5th century the Western Church ordered it to be celebrated forever on the day of the old Roman feast of the birth of Sol though no certain knowledge of the day of Christ's birth existed. Among the German and Celtic tribes the winter solstice was considered an important point of the year, and they held their chief festival of Yule to commemorate the return of the burning-wheel. The holly, the mistletoe, the Yule log, and the wassail bowl relate more to paganism than to Christianity. In the east, Christmas was celebrated on January 6. As told in the Gospel of St. Luke, Christ was born during the night of 24-25 December, from which circumstance Christmas is called in German Weihnachten, a contraction of the old German ze wih nahten, on the holy or consecrated nights. The feasts of the martyr Stephen and the evangelist St. John were united with it, and a feast of three days' continuance was thus formed. In the ecclesiastical year this festival gives the name to a period extending from the first Sunday of Advent to the feast of Epiphany, January 6. In the Roman Catholic churches the manger and the Holy Family are sometimes represented at large. Most Christian churches celebrate this great festival in some way and practically the entire community in Christian countries, including Jews and non-churchgoing people nominally classed with Christian populations, join in its social observance. In the United States, England, and other countries, business is commonly suspended, although in Scotland this is only partially the case. The custom of making presents at Christmas is derived from an old heathen usage; but it has become consecrated by ages and contributes greatly to make this festival an interesting event to families. The sending of Christmas cards by way of friendly greeting has grown up within a period of some fifty years. The Christmas tree has been traced back to the Romans. It went from Germany to Great Britain, and is almost universal in the United States, where the customs of so many nationalities meet and gradually blend into common usage. HON. CHARLES L. RICE SPENDS ONE WEEK IN CHICAGO The past week, Hon. Charles L. Rice, Attorney-at-Law and Master-in-Chancery of the Circuit Court at Mound City, Ill., visited Chicago and conducted three or four important law suits in this city, one being in the United States Federal Court. Wednesday evening Mr. Rice departed for his home in Southern Illinois. THE RED CAPS' CLUB The next regular monthly meeting of the Red Caps' Literary Club will be held on Sunday afternoon, January 4, 1925, at 3:30 in the club house, 3441 Wabash Avenue. At this meeting the participants on the program will be the children of members of the Red Caps' Club, some of whom will recite, while others will render musical selections. This added feature is an earnest effort to increase the interest of everyone in the monthly meetings of the Red Caps' Literary Club that are held on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is earnestly invited to attend. Sandy W. Trice, Pres. THE STORY OF THE WEEK Paris refuses to extend cordial hospitality to about sixty Red agitators, who are sent over the border line by the French police. Forty-eight Chinese teachers and students of Canton Christian College are kidnapped by six bandits, and Egypt continues still a thorn in Great Britain's flesh. National The Congress, though going in strong for economy, deliberately blocked the plan for an economy drive when the first of the annual supply bills came up for consideration. The Administration leaders desired to eliminate an amendment to provide for the continuance of 39 land offices in Western and Southern States. As soon as the bill got to the Senate, certain Senators from the States affected made a move to retain that very provision. The Muscle Shoals question, the Railroad Consolidation Bill and the Air Traffic Bill and other measures were up for consideration. Local News and Briefs Local News and Briefs President Coolidge has, though somewhat reluctantly, granted a year's leave of absence to General Butler. The President has made himself known as not favoring such details, and he says he will not further extend General Butler's time. The Bell Telephone Company has issued its new directory. This issue totals 270,000 copies, and thus the Telephone Directory stands next to the Bible in wide circulation. Citizens in the northern part of the city are joining in a celebration in honor of the paving of Spring Garden Street, east of 6th. To Belent by Mrs. Arlson's Will According to the terms in the will of Mrs. Annie D. Arrison, who died the early part of the year, leaving an estate valued at $226,000, the St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School, Law- renevilley, Va., and the St. Augustine School, Raleigh, N. C., are to receive $500 each. A number of institutions will be benefited when the state is finally settled. Fraternal and Religious Activities The fraternal organizations throughout the city report progress in their various lines of activity which, of course, means increased membership and a full treasury. Several of the organizations are out for memberships, which they accept during this period at a reduced figure. The churches have all had their fall rallies, and all report large sums of money raised. In fact, several of the larger churches in the city had a weekly offering of over $500. The cornerstone of the New Emmanuel Colored Methodist Church has been laid in Bethlehem with appropriate exercises. Several Philadelphiaians attended. The Rev. R. M. Denson, of the Lewistown A., M. E. Church, has been called to Bloomsburg and the Rev. D. T. Thomas, of Johnstown, has been assigned to succeed him. Assistant Director of Public Safety Butler, in a stirring address delivered in the Tennant Presbyterian Church here before the Sunday school convention, said that church people have a duty to perform in helping to rid the city of vice. Along the Scarlet Line of Life Tragedy has followed tragedy in rapid succession during the week. The number of deaths due to automobile accidents has gradually increased, and homicides have increased by leaps and bounds. Added to these, there are growing more and more numerous assault and battery cases. At one of the meetings held during the week in the Bellevue-Stratford, one welfare worker said it is the reaction of the Great War. Men and women, having tasted death, regard life with little or no seriousness. Mystery still shrouds the shooting of Walter Coleman, who, with two other youths were playing cards in his room when he is supposed to have accidentally shot in the abdomen. A young woman was held in $5,000 bail for further hearing when she was charged with kidnapping a two-year-old child. It is claimed she took the child because its mother was holding her valise which contained clothing. Many Caught in Raiding Parties There were many surprised looks in Magistrate O'Brien's Court one morning during the week, when he sentenced fifty-one persons, male and female to short terms in jail. Heretofore those caught in raids have been dismissed, only the proprietors being held, but not so on the day in question. One hundred and fifty persons, evidently seeking the line of least resistance, found life's highway a rugged, rocky road. These defendants were charged with being either inmates or proprietors of disorderly houses or speak-easies, and only eight were discharged. The fifty-one sentenced received terms of from 5 to 90 days. Two girls, of tender years, who would have looked wonderfully well in the 8-B grade or high school, were sent up (or down) for thirty days. The proprietor of a "tea room" was held in $500 bail. Liquor Found, When Arrested for Speeding When police arrested John Weston for alleged speeding they little dreamed that they would find a well stocked liquor store in the big truck. He is alleged to have been recklessly driving his truck east on Girard Avenue, paying no heed to the sounding of the gong by the motorman on a trolley car that his truck barely missed hitting. Weston was signalled to stop by the policeman, who had to commandeer another car to capture him. When he finally stopped, a search of the truck revealed a large quantity of liquor. In Musical Circles Musical interest centers chiefly around carol singing on Christmas Eve, which promises to surpass anything ever attempted. Mr. Carl Diton, who has the affair in charge, is getting together a chorus of 500 voices, who will tour the city in trucks, carolling. The second of a series of Monthly Musicales given by the pupils of Mr. W. Franklin Hoxter was held at the Y.W.C.A. on Saturday, December 13, before a very appreciative audience, who enjoyed the renditions of the pupils of this well known teacher. Mrs. Augustus Jones, of Pittsburgh, has been the guest soloist in several of the city church choirs. Several colored pupils in the Settlement Music School are members of the orchestra, and are rated high by members of the faculty of that school. It is said that colored pupils in the Settlement School play the violin with a marked degree of proficiency. SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP Celebrate Birthday Mr. and Mrs. George Butts, of 1360 South Street, entertained a number of the friends of their nephew, Darrell Roth Gordon, on December 1, in honor of his twentieth birthday. An evening filled with music, laughter and appropriate speeches was spent. Among the other guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. Mascal, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Pindar. Mr. Gordon is a student in Temple University Mrs. Susie Lawrence, and Messrs. Wilton and John Lawrence, formerly of 927 Hutchinson Street, have moved to 2017 North Warnock Street Mr. James T. Hall, of 2057 Catherine Street, made a flying trip to Petersburg, Va., during the week, where he visited relatives. R. W. Marshall, Jr., prominent in various social clubs, spent the weekend in Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. N. G. Bosee, of the University of Calcutta, who is doing observation work in this country, will be the principal speaker at the meeting of the B.Y.P.U. of the First African Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 14. Over 400 members of the Masonic Fraternity were given luneheon service on the occasion of their 109th annual communication, by Louis W. McKeil and Son, the well known caterers. Mr. James Fore, well known general contractor of Wheatland, Pa., spent a few days in the city. He attended the session of the Grand Lodge of Masons. Mrs. Sarah Thompson announces the marriage of her daughter, Mrs. Julia J. Miller, to Mr. Thomas Dunn. Misses Nannie Diggs and Aldella Henderson, well known in South Philadelphia, attended the Elks' Council at Scranton. Miss Ada Wall and Mrs. L. D. Christmas have returned to the city, after spending some time in Washington, D. C., where they spent the Thanksgiving holiday. TENNESSEAN IN CITY Mrs. M. L. Floyd, D.G.M.N.G., of Households of Ruth of Tennessee, is in the city on a visit with her son, Dr. C. C. Floyd, of 5409 Wabash Ave., and will remain here until some time in January. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 20. 1924 M. One of the most eminent Judges of the Superior Court of Cook County, who has the moral courage at all times to stand up for the right and he is ever ready to send all violators of the laws to the County Jail House. MASONS IN 109TH ANNUAL SESSION; HOLD LODGE OF SORROW IN MEMORY OF DEAD; GRANDMASTER MAKES ANNUAL ADDRESS; SESSIONS ALIVE WITH THRILLS an assured fact: It was ruled at this session that each member of the Craft be taxed ten dollars, to be paid within the next three years, and each lodge should be taxed one dollar per member. THE PYTHIAN AND SANIT SPRINGS, AND DATE IN EVIL The Knights of the world own By Daniel W. Chase One of the most memorable sessions of the Masonic Fraternity held in this jurisdiction for many years was held at Masonic Hall on South 11th Street on Monday and Tuesday, December 8 and 9. The attendance was very large, almost record breaking. This was the 109th annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order by the Grandmaster with all the grand officers present. Notably in attendance at these meetings were Past Grandmaster John P. Scott and Past Grandmaster A. S. Cole. The usual routine business was transacted, and the appointment of the necessary committees made, after which Grandmaster C. C. Kittrell, 32nd degree, delivered his annual message which was replete with words of wisdom, and a spur to further activity. In his address he seemed to open up avenues of information that have long slept in darkness. His address was greeted with tremendous applause. A number of communications were read from various lodges extending congratulations to Grandmaster Kittrell for his splendid service to the Craft, a number of which letters also brought checks of large sums of money. The reports of the various officers were submitted as well as the report and statement of Joseph W. Venia, editor and manager of "The Craftsman," the official organ of the Fraternity in this jurisdiction. Mr. Venia's report was very comprehensive, showed up well, made a very favorable impression on the large number present, and showed how, with concerted effort on the part of the entire Craft, "The Craftsman" will be able to take its rightful place in the journalistic field as an organ of merit and influence. Hold Lodge of Sorrow Memory of those departed during the year is always appropriately honored by the Masons, and for thirty minutes during sessions all business was stopped and impressive services were held in commemoration of the lives of those who died during the last twelve months. One Thrill After Another Excitement ran high for some time at one of the sessions, the Grandmaster being forced to rap for order several times. The question arose as to the purchase of and title to some property, and there was much animated discussion relative thereto. After much heated debate, it was decided to carry out the proposed building program. The grand temple to be erected in Philadelphia is now --- HON. JOSEPH B. DAVID in assured fact. It was ruled at this session that each member of the Craft be taxed ten dollars, to be paid within the next three years, and each lodge should be taxed one dollar per member. The various activities for which Masonry is known, are to continue. Election of Officers "The Craftsman" Joseph W. Venia, whose report covering the period he has had charge of the editorship of "The Craftsman," will continue to be editor and manager of the Order's organ, "The Craftsman." From the enthusiasm manifested upon this statement, it is assured that "The Craftsman" will come up to what the editor has been laboring so hard to accomplish. Other Meetings The Grand Chapter held its annual meeting at the close of the session of the 109th Annual Communication, and there was also a meeting of the Mystic Shriners. Hon. H. W. Harris, Most Worshipful Grand Secretary of the State of Virginia, made a rousing good address. QUEEN ATTACKS SHORT DRESS Marie of Roumania Writes of "Rage Hanging from Evening Gown" Vienna, Austria—Queen Marie of Roumania, in a signed article for the Vienna Freie Presse, severely criticizes the modern, tendency toward short and scant dress. "The present style of short dresses," she writes, "is responsible for the grotesque fashion of scant evening gowns which hardly cover the knees and from which rags of all shapes hang down from every possible corner as a sort of substitute for the train. These merely serve to get the feet entangled or to have the first gentleman who happens to say good evening tear them down." The revolution in dress, she believes, started with the advent of the automobile. "We were compelled to give up our picturesque costumes and to yield the floor to practical dresses," she continues. "With the disappearance of the carriage much elegance has been lost to the world. With the automobile and similar innovations came a habit with which I cannot agree—that of wearing exactly the same thing whether one is old or young, fat or thin, large or small." THE PYTHIAN BATH HOUSE AND SANITARIUM, HOT SPRINGS, ARK., IS UP-TO-DATE IN EVERY RESPECT The Knights of Pythias throughout the world own and operate under the supervision of the United States government, the Pythian Bath House and Sanitarium, located at 415½ Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. 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 advertisement in another column of this paper. HERE'S HOW TO SHUN PNEU Springfield, Ill.-Five rules for avoiding pneumonia, the boon companion of winter, are given out by the Illinois department of health. They follow: 1. Ventilate home and office without undue exposure. 2. Eat plenty of wholesome food without gluttony. 5. Avoid contact with sick folks. Pneumonia follows chilling weather as faithfully as a dog does its master, according to department officials, but can be effectively combatted by following these few simple rules. BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEET Mesdames I. D. Walker, Mary Mahalia, Pearl Williams and Miss Jennie McCamey, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mesdames Nicy Lucas, Ora Williamson, Carrie Elmore, Della Hawkins and Sarah R. Benton, of Chicago; Messrs. W. M. Mitchell, of Little Rock, Ark.; Louis McCamey, Clarence Benton and Jessie Hawkins, sisters and brothers, met for the first time in many years around the sick bed of their mother, Mrs. Sallie McCamey, 11413 South Throop street, Morgan Park. Mrs. McCamey is somewhat improved at this writing. WILL APPEAR ON THE PROGRAM AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock a highly interesting musicale will be held at the National University of Music, 3672 S. Michigan avenue, at which time Miss Naida McCoulough of Los Angeles, Calif., will take part in the program. WELLS RETURNS IMPROVED R. W. Wells, president the Wells Fraternal Book Concern, 3710 Indiana avenue, who spent several weeks in Virginia in search of better health, has returned to the city feeling much improved. While in Virginia, Mr. Wells visited his son-in-law and daughter, Attorney and Mrs. Thomas Reid of Portsmouth. Answers 1. The true meaning of irony is indicated mainly by the tone of the voice, the words being spoken with a sneer, and hence it is sometimes called a figure of elocation. * * * 2. Orations are elaborate compositions and are delivered on formal occasions as Daniel Webster's Bunker Hill oration and Edward Everett's Gettysburg oration. * * * 3. An essay is a composition which aims to give the author's views on a certain subject. It is less elaborate than a treatise, and varies in length from the brief school exercise to the elaborate essays of Macaulay, Emerson or Carlyle. 4. Reviews are more elaborate forms of editorials, they deal with the subject at greater length and are more exhaustive in the discussions. Reviews often treat of literary subjects, as book reviews, music, art, lives of noted men, and explorations. * * * 5. A lecture is less formal than an oration, but it demands a scholarly presentation of a subject in a clear and logical manner. The subject presented should be of importance, not too familiar, and presented in such a way as to interest and instruct. CONVENTION SUCCESSFUL The two days' session of the first Illinois State Convention, held Dec. 10 and 11 under the Carter Industrial and Benevolent Association, was successful and much valuable information was brought to this meeting by Prof Chas. W. Kelley, Atty. Cox and Mr Jesse Binga, as well as others who took parts on the program. INDOOR CARNIVAL CLOSES The indoor carnival held from Dec. 8 to 13 by the Military Department of A. U. K. & D. of A. of which Col. Jas. McCall is in command, was a success and largely attended. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen of Illinois, acted as chairman and Mrs. Leona Dixon-McKinney as secretary. GOES TO BURY SISTER Mrs. M. B. Newland, matron of The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine Square, has gone to Augusta, Ga., to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Glover, who died in Columbus, Ohio and whose remains are being taken to Augusta for burial. Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of S. M. T. of Illinois, is now at Provident Hospital where she will undergo an operation. Mrs. Harding has been seriously ill, at her home for a month. MRS. STRATTON ILL Mrs. Sarah Stratton, princess of Gates Ajar Temple S. M. T., is ill at 19 E. 32nd St. Mrs. Stratton is one of the pioneer members and workers of S. M. T. and other fraternal organizations. NEW SUBDIVISION OPENED M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street, has opened up a new subdivision for the benefit of the race at 93rd and State streets, Lafayette and Perry avenues. One becomes used to the frank dis plays of marital felicity, pre and post that occur on the top of Fifth avenut busses. Here is a slight variation. The young man had just visited the barber and was describing the details to his wife. Finally words failed him—off came his hat and his shining head was placed under his wife's nostrils that she might inhale the aroma of the hair tonic to which he had succumbed—New York Sun. Furs for America FURS which probably will be brought to this country from Buenos Aires include fox, nutria, skunk, guanaco and vicuna. As Directed The day was ideal. Mamma told Johnny to hang the rug on the line and beat it—he did—Lacupoon Journal. 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, infiltrals or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 1206 So. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. Phone Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXX No. 14 Chicago, December 20, 1924 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago, (ll. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Absence Was Absence The boss on a large construction job in western Canada was going over the accounts on pay day with the new timekeeper, who had been there only a week and was anxious to make a good impression. The pay checks were regular enough except that one showed one hour less than the rest. "Look here," said the boss suspiciously. "I thought everybody put in full time last week." "All except Abe Martin, the night watchman," the timekeeper answered. "He was off duty one hour Wednesday night." "Man alive!" exclaimed the astonished boss. "That was the night Abe discovered the burglar setting fire to the commissary building after he had robbed the storekeeper's tilt. Why, didn't you hear about it? Everybody is calling Abe a hero, and," he whispered confidentially, "the railroad company is talking about rewarding him handsomely for what he did. If he hadn't captured the fellow, thousands of dollars' worth of supplies would have gone up in smoke." "Yes, I know," agreed the timekeeper. "I estimated the loss and figured that it would have run into as much as this job is worth." "And Abe chased the fellow up into the hills," the boss continued. "The fellow was desperate and took two or three shots at Abe. They struggled desperately before Abe finally overpowered him and forced him back to camp. It was an hour before he got him back, too." "Sure," responded the timekeeper triumphantly. "I docked him for the time he was gone."—Youth's Companion. Cheetah Described as Masterpiece of Nature We call the cheetah the hunting leopard, but leopard he certainly is not. The leopard is heavier, more truly catlike. The cheetah is lighter in the body and mounted on abnormally long legs. The cheetah is a catlike greyhound. No other animal so oddly combines suggestions of such totally unrelated groups as the cats and dogs. With a body about four and one-half feet in length and a tail half as long, the cheetah stands about thirty inches high at the shoulder and with his long forearms and hocks reaching almost down to the foot he is built exactly as man has tried to build the greyhound during hundreds of years. So far as we know no records exist to tell the speed of this wonderful beast, but hunters agree that for a short distance the cheetah is beyond comparison the fleetest creature that treads the earth. It is a masterpiece of nature. To the lion, the tiger and the leopard it is what the airplane is to the ocean liner, the swift destroyer to the battleship.—London My Magazine. Odd "Restitution" There is on record one Edward Hunt, who played a rather dirty trick on his only son. It seems that the old gentleman had one time wronged another man—had beaten him out of a large sum of money and otherwise worsed him. The fellow had died, but Hunt's conscience still troubled him. When it came to dying he decided he would make some kind of restitution, so he ordained that his twenty-one-year-old son, in order to fall heir to his fortune, must hunt out and marry the daughter of the other man—that is, if the daughter existed, and if not a daughter, then a niece. The young man did as he was bidden in his father's will and found the daughter, but she was fifty-five years old. He was a good sport, however, and, with the woman willing, carried out his father's wishes. That Helps Some The name cockroach comes from the Spanish cucaracha, says Nature Magazine. He fights his own relatives sq that only one species is apt to infest a given section at the same time. There is comfort in that. Ernest Williamson UNDERTAKER Charles C.Dawson The Cathedral of Chapels FREE. 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Tomatoes in Europe Tomatoes were introduced into Europe toward the end of the Sixteenth century and about 1583 mention is made of them by the Dutch, who speaks of their being good to eat with pepper, salt and oil. Strict British Law When a woman motorist dropped a glass bottle on a highway in England recently she was compelled by a policeman to go back and pick up the pieces, then appear in court and pay a fine. Obedience to Koran From an interpretation of a passage in the Koran Moslems are forbidden to have shades to their eyes, hence the absence of a peak from the 1ez and the turban. Youth's Responsibility Consider what heavy responsibility lies upon you in your youth, to determine, among realities, by what you will be delighted, and, among imaginations, by whose you will be led.—Ruskin. Please enter my name as a subscriber to THE BROAD AX. I inclose herewith Two Dollars, the annual subscriptions to same, or One Dollar for six months. Ink From the Maple A homemade ink was, in earlier days, sometimes made from the bark of red maple by boiling it and adding sulphite of iron, says the American Tree association. It contains considerable tannin, and, at one time, was occasionally employed in dyeing. Earth Considerably Shrunk Earth Considerably Shrink The earth has shrunk about 570 miles in radius since its creation, according to a noted scientist. The shrinkage is due principally to pressure which causes the earth's molecules to rearrange themselves in less space. Growing Older Many a man who is sentimental about the old swimming hole that was three miles from town, complains bitterly if the bathroom is at the end of the hall. Disappointed Jud Tunkins says it beats him to find out how much petroleum there is in the world with none of it represented in his bunches of oil stock.—Washington Star. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 20, 1924 Trees and Air There is no more wholesome place to live and play than among the trees because they throw off oxygen through tiny pores in the leaves and drink in poisonous gases. Too Great Self-Esteem "Enemies," said Uncle Lester, "is what a man is liable to imagine he has because he thinks he's more important dan he is."—Washington Star. Too Conservative We'd take no stock in the saying that a sucker is born every minute. That would be only 1,440 a day.—Houston Post-Dispatch. Silly Superstition There is no foundation for the belief that phases of the moon have any effect on the nervous system or on the health of individuals. It Might Be His Thrift It isn't a man's vanity that makes him drop in the collection plate a clinking coin instead of a silent bill.—Duluth Herald. $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: 21 Baths . . . $13.00-10 Baths . . . $6.50 21 Baths to Pythians and Calantheans, $8.50 LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Telephone Victory 4500 Largest Floating Drydock The world's largest floating drydock is located at Southampton, England, whither it was towed recently from the Tyne river, where it was built. This gigantic structure is 960 feet in length and 170 feet in width. Instead of Getting Busy Instead of Getting Busy A noted author is said to start each day by exclaiming: "Good morning, dear world, I love you." That idea is all right so long as one doesn't hang around waiting for a response.—Boston Transcript. Gray Hairs in Chile Rare Gray hair is practically unknown in Chile for nearly every one dyes his hair, and two hair dye factories are kept busy making the coloring matter Difference in Elephants In the African elephant both sexes have ivory tusks, while in the Asiatic they are generally restricted to the male. Footballers Become Bald Football players and swimmers are subject to baldness in later years while tennis and cricket players are not declares a London observer. Retreat Sometimes Best A great part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterful retreat is in itself a victory.—Longfellow. Fond of Gay Colors Point of Gay Colors Most popular colors for decorating houses of Greece are gray, black, white and blue. Sweet Reason Husband (in court)—"My wife believes in 'sweet reason'—she flung the sugar basin into my face." A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3655 Prairie Ava Phone Douglas 9133 100 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 Phones: Dearborn 7084-7098 Res. 3354 Vernon Avenue Phone Douglas 6045 Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Telephone Monroe 2714 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO PHONE MAIN 2236 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 Se. 2646 Grand Soul, Tel. Douglas 450 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) $ 4 1 5 \frac {1}{2} $ Malvern Avenue Hot Springs Nat. Park, Ark. finished by the Government 10 Rooms, Diet and Operating Rooms one, Hot and Cold Running tes $1 to $3 per day ATES: 10 Baths . . . . $6.50 Calantheans, $8.50 RESOURCES and Discounts.....$1,929,166.99 stated and approved by Board of Directors) Qualities.....1,062,132.02 building and Annex.....183,760.05 fire and Fixtures.....20,761.39 on hand and due from at.....550,652.93 Resources.....66,162.53 l.1. $3,782,636.21 LIABILITIES Stock.....$ 400,000.00 Ced Positions.....50,000.00 led for Taxes and In- tLiabilities.....9,185.64 ITS.....48,139.07 ITS.....3,253,712.82 l.1. $3,782,636.21 The following Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terms: Norris-Ward Coal Co. 26th St. and South Park, I. C. R. R. 18th and Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. Root St, C. R. I. & P. R. R. Roscoe and Pacific Aves., C. M. & St. P. R. R. 2556 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE CHICAGO JAS. B. McCAHEY, President PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1877 Telephone Oakland 1550 5100 Federal Street 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 Trust and Savings Bank N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill. Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000.00 Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago Chas. Krutckoff, Pres. J. E. Ward, Vice-Pres. Norris-W 26th St. and South 18th and Canal Root St, C. Roscoe 2556 COTT JAS. B. McCAHEY, Pres. FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President 5100 Federal Street JOHN BAIN President MICHAEL MAISEL Vice-President West Trust and N. E. Corner 63rd Tel Capital and E. L. SCHWEDER MICHAEL MAISEL E. W. C. BARRY GEO. WEYER DR. W. M. BUHLIG Affiliated Member Telephone Calumet 805 E-Ward Co. YARDS AT South Park, I. C. R. R. Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. , C. R. I. & P. R. R. Cooe and Pacific Aves., C. M. COTTAGE GROVE AT CHICAGO President PHILIP Vice-President H. X. COMB ESTABLISHED 1877 JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. Telephone Oakland 1550 reet 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 $700 DIRECTORS W. MERLE FISHER J. ARTHUR C. UTESCH H. CARL HORAUG W. WM. BLUEMER GI. ROBT. C. KING JC Member Chicago Clearing TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 E F. HARDIN REAL ESTATE or Modern Houses, and Stores to Rent Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy.