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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE MRS. HARVEY ADELBERG The helpful and dutiful wife of Mr. H. successful real estate broker. She over her elegant home at 3657 S. M. HON. JAMES G. C. Assistant United States District Attorney District of Illinois HARVEY ADELBERT WATTER dutiful wife of Mr. Harvey A. real estate broker. She very gra- gant home at 3657 S. Michigan. N. JAMES G. COTT United States District Attorney for District of Illinois. Mary MRS. HARVEY ADELBERT WATKINS The helpful and dutiful wife of Mr. Harvey A. Watkins, the successful real estate broker. She very gracefully presides over her elegant home at 3657 S. Michigan avenue. HON. JAMES G. COTTER HON. JAMES G. COTTER Assistant United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Hon. James G. Cotter, able and resourceful Assistant United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, easily ranks with the best and the brightest lawyers in this city, or in any section of the country. Being right up to snuff on all of the most important laws governing the United States and especially the contested tax cases, Mr. Cotter has been assigned to handle all contested tax cases for the Bureau of Internal Revenue in bankruptcy proceedings, and also all criminal extradition cases in this District. He has successfully handled cases in the U. S. District Court, the Circuit Court of Appeals [Name] [Name] The able Assistant Attorney for the Northern nois, appointed 31/2 years ago by the Late ing upon the recommendation of Congress, Madden, Chairman on Appropriations, of Representatives. grant Attorney for the Northern stated 3 1/2 years ago by the Late the recommendation of Congress, chairman on Appropriations, of fives. The able Assistant Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, appointed $3\frac{1}{2}$ years ago by the Late President Harding upon the recommendation of Congressman Martin B. Madden, Chairman on Appropriations, of the House of Representatives. Vol. XXX. 5 CENTS PER COPY ELBERT WATKINS of Mr. Harvey A. Watkins, the r. She very gracefully presides 557 S. Michigan avenue. S G. COTTER ict Attorney for the Northern of Illinois. and the U. S. Supreme Court, involving great issues of law and vast sums of money. His name appears in the books as counsel for the Government. One of the biggest tax cases he is handling is the Geo. Kerety case, involving $753,000 in income taxes. Attorney Cotter was formerly Special Assistant, Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago, Assistant Attorney General State of Illinois. He has made an enviable reputation in high public office. In conclusion the past and the present public career of Hon. James G. Cotter shines forth as bright as the bright noon day sun and at all times he reflects great credit on all the lawyers in the United States. THE NEW YORKER for the Northern District of Illino by the Late President Hardion of Congressman Martin B. appropriations, of the House of THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins Lavishly Entertained Many of Their Friends New Year's Eve at Their Palatial Residence, 3657 S. Michigan Avenue DR. J. C. ELLIS, THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS AND ITS JURISDICTION, AND MRS. CHARLES YOUNG, WIDOW OF THE LATE COL. CHARLES YOUNG, WHO HAS BEEN THE HOUSE GUEST OF HON. AND MRS. LOUIS B. ANDERSON FOR THE PAST WEEK, WERE AMONG THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS OF THE EVENING. Wednesday evening, New Year's full blast from that time until 4:30 eve. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert New Year's morning. The following Watkins, 3657 South Michigan ave. is the complete list of the invited gave a wonderful and highly delight- guests who attended the reception and ful reception and prom at their prom: in reception and prom at their palatial residence, in honor of their hosts of warm friends, who can be rightfully classed as the cream of the four hundred leaders of the social or smart set among the Afro-Americans residing in the great city of Chicago. But before attempting to elaborate on the reception and prom, we must pansse for a few moments in order to convey to the many readers of this newspaper a faint idea or glimpse of the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, which for completeness in every detail will compare with the homes of the wealthiest citizens residing in this city, or in any part of the United States. Their richly or elegantly furnished home is three stories high above the basement. The main, or the parlor floor, consists of five real large rooms, two spacious parlors, dining room, serving room and kitchen. There are seven other rooms on the second and third floors, with a dance hall 18x45 feet. The wood work throughout the house consists of rose wood, which is polished; beautiful and rare oil paintings cover the walls in the parlors; steel engravings are in evidence on the walls in the dining room; the drop lights and floor lamps are all properly located, and all the rich and elegant furnishings have the proper poise to them, the wonderful oil paintings already referred to, which do not hang sidewise on the walls of the large rooms, but they all hang perfectly straight up and down. The three rugs covering the floors of the two parlors and the dining room are all of oriental design and even the rugs are enchanting to behold and they cost thousands and thousands of dollars. They and the other rich and elaborate furnishings, including the rarest of lace curtains which cost a small fortune, were all furnished by Alexander H. Revell and Company; the bed room sets are bird's eye maple and the set in one bed room cost four thousand five hundred dollars. The greatest of all the beautiful belongings in their lovely home, which we beheld, and which made the most lasting impression on our mind, is the great collection of books which repose in rosewood, built in the wall book cases in the front parlors. No question about it, Mr. Watkins owns one of the finest collections of standard books in this city. We glanced at Voltaire's complete works in 42 volumes; his extensive library contains many other historical works of great importance and historical value and his splendid collection of books, many of them utterly unknown to the vast majority of the colored people, were indeed very pleasing to our eye, and we greatly enjoyed having the pleasure to glance at them for only a few moments, for some of them left lasting impressions on our mind. No attempt was made to decorate the house with artificial flowers and so on, but the rich rosewood wood work was permitted to shine forth in all of its natural beauty and luster, which was very pleasing to behold. Promptly at 10 o'clock, the reception and prom began and it went at Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. Leon Tancil, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Garnes, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Garner, Jr., Judge and Mrs. Albert B. George, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Rutherford, Atty, and Mrs. Earl B. Dickerson, Miss Jessie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Yerby, Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, Atty, and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Giles, Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe C. Giles, Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Lawson, Dr. and Mrs. Spencer C. Dickerson, Miss Essie Arnold, Misses Blanche and Emma Shaw, Capt. and Mrs. R. J. A. Shaw, Dr. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Capt. and Mrs. R. A. Byrd of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Phil A. Jones, Col. and Mrs. Franklin A. Denison, Miss Maude Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington, Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Bibb, Mr. and Mrs. Horace B. Penney, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. David McGowan, Senator and Mrs. Adelbert H. Roberts, Atty, and Mrs. Alonzo E. Tansil, Atty, and Mrs. Edward H. Wright, Atty, and Mrs. G. W. P. Brown, Ald. and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Fitts, Major and Mrs. A. E. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Mrs. Vivian Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McGowan, Prof. and Mrs. J. Wesley Jones, little Miss Vivian Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bason, Mrs. M. C. B. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson, Mrs. Amanda Thomas of Normal, Ill., Dr. and Mrs. George A. Thornton, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Ellis of Decatur, Ill., Mr. Ralph Elliott and Company, Hon. and Mrs. George T. Kersey, Mrs. Elizabeth Euper, Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Williams, Dr. Edward W. Murray, Dr. and Mrs. Fred C. Cade, Atty, and Mrs. Chas A. Wilson, Dr. Mary F. Waring, Miss Helen Adams, Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall, Dr. Isaac H. Holloway, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Skinner, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon H. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Norwood Thorne, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Renfrope, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Bundy, Mr. and Mrs. C. Udell Turpin, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Baylor of乳auwakee, Wis. Dr. A. W. Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. Prince W. Cameron, Mr. L. L. Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones, Atty, and Mrs. Harry Gaines, Miss Reba Martin of Kansas City, Mrs. C. E. Thompson of St. Louis, Miss Albertine Pierce, Miss Nettie Hall, Mrs. Rebecca Walton of Columbia, S. C., Mr. T. H. Younger, Dr. J. A. Kennedy, Miss Bessie Walker, Miss Doris Chambers, Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Church, Mr. Richard Jones, Mr. Theodore Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Boyd, Miss Georgia Engleman of Daville, Ky., Miss Clementine Yerby, Mr. Harold Tyler, Miss Hortense Hall, Miss Louise Williams, Mrs. Lawrence Abernathy, M. Mitchel S. Watkins, Champaign, Ill., brother of Mr. H. A. Watkins, who will graduate from the Chicago University Feb. 25, 1925, was among the invited guests. The following were among the most richly and elegantly costumed ladies who attended the long to be remembered reception and prom. Mrs. Harvey A. Watkins the charming hostess, wore a pretty black lace gown over henna satin. She spared no pains in looking after the pleasure and comfort of her more than two hundred and fifty prominent guests. Miss Maude Jones wore a very charming dress of oriental pattern. Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins wore a beautiful gown of silver cloth. Mrs. Duke Boyd, orchid georgette; Mrs. Emma Bell, green velvet; Mrs. Lula Lawson was charming in black lace; Mrs. F. A. Denison was costumed in a pretty black satin of simple lines. Dr. Fannie Emanuel was attired in white brocaded satin gown; Mrs. J. Wesley Jones wore dark blue satin, Mrs. Jessie Jones, peach colored georgette, trimmed with black velvet streamers, Mrs. Adelbert H. Roberts, spangled creation over white satin; Mrs. Herbert Skinner, dark blue charmeuse; Mrs. F. C. Cade, light blue crepe de chine; Dr. Mary F. Waring, black georgette, trimmed with white beads; Miss Myra Colson wore peach colored georgette trimmed in black velvet; Mrs. George T. Kersey, attired in beautiful black and white satin gown; Mrs. David McGowan, brocaded velvet gown of one of the new pastel shades; Mrs. A. L. Jackson, brocaded pink velvet; Mrs. Carl G. Roberts wore orchid georgette with satin trimmings; Miss Blanche Shaw, gown of silver cloth; Mrs. Mabel Washington, pretty lavender beaded georgette; Mrs. George C. Hall, handsome green velvet gown, beaded with pearls, with diamond inserts; Miss Essia Arnold, flowered georgette, prettily trimmed with black satin; Mrs. R. A. Williams, dark blue velvet, trimmed with gray fur and gold beads; Mrs. Robert Church, beautiful orchid georgette, gorgeously beaded with crystal beads with drop effect (this gown was an imported Parisian model); Miss Clement Yerby wore a fairy-like creation of light blue net; Mrs. Elizabeth Euper, black lace over brick; Miss Reba Martin of Wichita, Kansas, charmingly gowned in peach georgette with gold lace and ribbon; Miss Burell of Gary, Ind., flame velvet and georgette; Mrs. Mervin R. Bibb, wonderful gown of canary georgette, handsomely beaded and trimmed with ostrich; Miss Moss Clay, lavender satin gown with oriental trimmings; Mrs. Irene Lewis, white and black satin; Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, pretty blue satin gown trimmed with crystal beads; Mrs. J. C. Ellis of Decatur, III, beaded orchid georgette trimmed with crystal beads and marabou; Mrs. Charles Wilson, black beaded velvet; Mrs. Eugene Renfro, light blue brocaded satin; Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie, wore henna velvet gown trimmed with rich looking fur; Mrs. Edward H. Wright, green satin, trimmed with gold lace and fur; Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, black beaded canton crepe; Mrs. R. H. Baylor of Milwaukee, wore pink brocaded velvet; Mrs. A. E. Pat- (Continued on page 2) A. M. MR. H. A. WATKINS Successful real estate broker, resides with his good wife home of their own at 3657 one of the directors of the Company; also treasurer of Center Church; president Evening Club; member of Pythias, Odd Fellows and state broker, extensive pro- prials good wife, Mrs. Watki down at 3657 S. Michigan A rectores of the Union, Lincoln o treasurer of the Metrop- h; president of the Met- m; member of the Masons, Fellows and other orders Successful real estate broker, extensive property holder, who resides with his good wife, Mrs. Watkins, in a beautiful home of their own at 3657 S. Michigan Ave.; treasurer and one of the directors of the Union, Lincoln Fire Insurance Company; also treasurer of the Metropolitan Community Center Church; president of the Metropolitan Sunday Evening Club; member of the Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and other orders. Few members of the cotored race in Chicago are more active in looking after the welfare of the less fortunate members of the colored race than Mr. Harvey A. Watkins. In many ways he is always striving to do some good for somebody who are unable to help themselves. As an evidence of this fact, he contributes more than one thousand dollars annually to charity for the benefit of our racial group and various civic organizations. This Christmas, for the benefit of the poor children around and about him, he secured 25 turkeys, 25 geese and 25 chickens; 100 pounds of frankfurt, 100 pounds of candy, 200 cakes, 2 boxes of apples and oranges for the Christmas tree and dinner given by the Metropolitan Community Center, 3118-20-22 Giles Avenue. Wednesday, Dec. 24. the past four years, that he is one of the Directors of the Union Lincoln Fire Insurance Company, that he has met with great success in the real estate business. Mr. Watkins is one of the most prominent Republican politicians in this city or throughout the state of Illinois. In the past presidential election he worked hard night and day to further the election of Hon. Charles S. Deneen to the United States Senate and for the success of all the Republican candidates at that election. Presented With Howard Watch and Chain Mr. Watkins is held in high esteem by a large circle of prominent friends in this city and throughout the country. Last Sunday evening at the Wendell Phillips High School, Mr. Watkins was presented with a fine and exemp- It has already been stated that Mr. and Mrs. Watkins reside in a lovely home at 3657 S. Michigan Avenue; that he has been President of the Metropolitan Sunday Evening Club for [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. [Name] [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. HON. HUGH NORRIS President of the Norris-Ward Park Ave., with many br the city. In the past Mr. City Council as Alderman and later on he very ably the city of Chicago and M of friends happiness and Norris-Ward Coal Co., 26 with many branch yards in the past Mr. Norris honors as Alderman from the O he very ably served as City Chicago and Mr. Norris still appiness and prosperity du President of the Norris-Ward Coal Co., 26th St. and South Park Ave., with many branch yards in various parts of the city. In the past Mr. Norris honorably served in the City Council as Alderman from the Old Second Ward; and later on he very ably served as City Oil Inspector for the city of Chicago and Mr. Norris still wishes his hosts of friends happiness and prosperity during 1925. President of the Norris-Ward Coal Co., 26th St. and South Park Ave., with many branch yards in various parts of the city. In the past Mr. Norris honorably served in the City Council as Alderman from the Old Second Ward; and later on he very ably served as City Oil Inspector for the city of Chicago and Mr. Norris still wishes his hosts of friends happiness and prosperity during 1925. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 16 boker, extensive property holder, who wife, Mrs. Watkins, in a beautiful 13657 S. Michigan Ave.; treasurer and of the Union, Lincoln Fire Insurance surgeur of the Metropolitan Community president of the Metropolitan Sunday surgeur of the Masons, Elks, Knights of s and other orders. the past four years, that he is one of the Directors of the Union Lincoln Fire Insurance Company, that he has met with great success in the real estate business. Mr. Watkins is one of the most prominent Republican politicians in this city or throughout the state of Illinois. In the past presidential election he worked hard night and day to further the election of Hon. Charles S. Deneen to the United States Senate and for the success of all the Republi- cian candidates at that election. Presented With Howard Watch and Chain Mr. Watkins is held in high esteem by a large circle of prominent friends in this city and throughout the country. Last Sunday evening at the Wendell Phillips High School, Mr. Watkins was presented with a fine and expensive Howard watch and imported chain which cost one hundred and fifty dollars as a testimonial to him for his worth as a highly honored citizen and (Continued on Page 2) 1 Ward Coal Co., 26th St. and South my branch yards in various parts of it Mr. Norris honorably served in the German from the Old Second Ward;ably served as City Oil Inspector for and Mr. Norris still wishes his hosts and prosperity during 1925. No.16 2 THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year $2.00 Six Months $1.00 Six Months Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 1206 So. Elizabeth St. Chicago, Ill Chicago, January 3, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago III. Under Act of March 8, 1879 ONLY 16 PERSONS WERE MOBBED AND LYNCHED IN THE UNITED STATES DURING 1923 Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, December 31, 1924. Julius F. Taylor, Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: I am sending you the following concerning lynchings for the past year as compiled by Tuskegee Institute in the Department of Records and Research. I find there were 16 persons lynched in 1924. This is the smallest number lynched in any year since records of lynchings have been kept, and is 17 less than the number 33 for the year 1923 and 41 less than the number 57 for the year 1922. Nine of the persons lynched were taken from the hands of the law, 6 from jails and 3 from officers of the law outside of jails. There were 45 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Two women, 1 white and 1 colored, were among those thus saved. Eight of these preventions of lynchings were in Northern States and 37 in Southern States. In 36 of the cases the prisoners were removed or the guards augmented or other precautions taken. In 9 other instances, armed force was used to repel the would-be lynchers. In 4 instances during the year persons charged with being connected with lynching mobs were indicted. Of the 19 persons thus before the courts only 5 were convicted. These were given jail sentences. Of the 16 persons lynched all were Negroes. Seven or less than one-half of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged were: Murder, 1; rape, 5; attempted rape, 2; killing officer of the law, 2; insulting woman, 3; attacking woman, 1; killing man in alteration, 1; wounding man, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred, and the number in each state are as follows: Florida, 5; Georgia, 2; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 1; Mississippi, 2; Missouri, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 1. Yours very truly, R. R. Moton, Principal. MR. AND MRS. EDWARD CAR TER ENTERTAINED SOME OF THEIR FRIENDS AT A CHRISTMAS DINNER Christmas afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter, 5423 S. Wabash Ave. served an eight-course Turkey Dinner which included sweet corn on the cob, in honor of some of their many friends. The following were seated around the festive board: Capt. and Mrs. James S. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newsome, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Mr. J. H. Caswell, Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter. The dinner was served in the very latest style of culinary art. Miss Beatrice E. Lee, 436 East 49th St., spent Christmas and New Year's Day in visiting with friends in New York City, returning home this evening, after having the time of her life in that big town. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Lavishly Entertain Their Many Friends in Palatial New Residence on Michigan Avenue (Continued from page 1) terson, brocaded gown of a new pastel shade; Mrs. Charles Young, widow of the late Col. Chas. Young of Zenia, Ohio, who was the guest host of Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, 3800 Calumet ave, elegant black of simple lines; Mrs. Albert B. George, gold cloth gown trimmed with gold lace and pearls; Mrs. Pauline Garner, beaded peach georgette over satin with rope of pearls; Mrs. Edith Sampson, green and silver cloth, with pretty head band; Mrs. Charles M. Thompson wore beautiful white chiffon with pearls and diamonds, this was enhanced by a magnificent imported Spanish shawl with deep white fringe; Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, beautiful black creation with crystal beads; Mrs. Irene M. Gaines, coral velvet with gold lace and gold head dress. The choicest of refreshments were served throughout the evening in the most lavish manner, consisting of punch with a strong kick in it, also candies, ginger snaps and other sweet cakes and plenty of other good things to eat. When the guests felt like rest- COOLIDGE RECEIVES COL ORED FRATERNITY Washington, D. C., Jan. 2—The Omega Psi Phi fraternity, established eleven years ago at Howard University, which met here in annual conclave December 27-31, was received by the President on Monday, December 28. It was the first time a President has greeted a body of Colored university men. Arlington cemetery was visited by the delegates after the visit to the White House. Wreaths were placed on the tomb of the unknown soldier, and on the grave of Col. Charles Denton Young, a member of the Omega Psi Phi, who reached the highest rank in the United States army ever attained by a colored man. The convention adopted a national program to bring about a sane and intelligent racial leadership of the colored people of America through the organization of its college-trained men and women. WASHINGTON TEACHER DIES TRAINING CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS PLAY Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.—Josephine L. Dandridge, thirty-nine, a teacher at the Logan School, Third and G streets northeast, was taking some of her pupils to a rehearsal for a Christmas play, when she dropped dead Tuesday in front of the Union Station. The teacher, who lived at 641 Acker street northeast was taking the children to the Lincoln Theatre, on U street between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, when she fell to the pavement. Policeman Dallinger of the Sixth precinct picked her up and called a physician who said she died of heart trouble. WHITE WOMEN OPPOSE NE- GRO BATHING BEACH Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.—Possibly no single movement in Negro life in America has received more varied protests that the tentative plans for the establishment of a bathing beach for Negroes at the Tidal Basin, a short distance from the new Lincoln Memorial. At first Negroes from all parts of the country raised a loud protest against the plan terming it a "Jim Crow" movement; then various white organizations complained about the nearness of the beach to a similar one for whites; and now the matter has been taken up by the various clubs of idle-rich women (white) in Washington. Mrs. John B. Sherman, president of the Federation of Women's Clubs, (white) has written to Secretary Weeks, denouncing the plan in scathing terms. She says in part: "I want to protest against such a procedure. This is not a question of race, but a question of keeping the beautiful for Washington, the city of the whole people of the United States." FT. DEARBORN MEETS Fort Dearborn Lodge No. 44, B. P. O. E. W., met in its final meeting for the year on Dec. 27, and made several new members thus increasing its large membership. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 1925 ing from dancing they could amuse themselves by playing progressive whist in the large front room located on the same floor with the dance room. Miss Maude Jones assisted Mrs. Watkins to receive her guests; Miss Green served at the punch bowls and Mr. Price opened and closed the front door on the arrival and departure of the guests. It was an old fashioned, home-like party and most everybody seemed to know everybody, which was one of the pleasing features of the evening and mine host, Mr. Harvey Adelbert Watkins, spared no pains or expense in causing his guests and friends to feel happy and joyous on that delightful occasion. As the guests departed for their homes New Year's morning they one and all proclaimed Mrs. Watkins the new reigning social queen among the four hundred leaders of high society among the Afro-Americans residing in this city. The Phalanx Orchestra furnished the lively music for the happy occasion. LARGE DEMAND FOR WORK ERS IN PITTSBURGH DISTRICT Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 1.—According to recent reports in connection with proposed industrial activities in the Pittsburgh district there has been a growing demand for common laborers in mills and mines for several weeks, and with the beginning of the year the outlook is for an increased demand for men. Men are being transported from the West Virginia mining districts into the Pennsylvania districts to produce more coal needed by the steel mills, most of which are running at 75 per cent capacity. It is expected that many of the mills will go on full time capacity in the next few weeks. Many coke ovens will be lighted and numerous blast furnaces are to be blown in early in January. It is expected that industries in this section will reach "war time" capacity by the middle of March. PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS DISTRIBUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS (Preston News Service) Portsmouth, Va., Jan. 1.—A very splendid and commendable spirit was manifested by the pupils of Norcum High School here in the working out and successful execution of their Christmas project. Scores of poor children were given Christmas stockings filled with goodies contributed by each class in the High School. A committee from each class early Christmas morning carried these gifts to the destitute children of Portsmouth. 10 YEARS, $4,000 FINE FOR DRUG PEDDLING (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Jan. 1—Charles Williams, alias Sonny Williams, described by the court as a criminal whose offenses are "worse than murder," was sentenced to serve ten years in prison and fined a total of $4,000 Wednesday by Chief Justice McCoy, in Criminal Court No. 2, on a charge of violating the Harrison anti-narcotic laws. The court took notice of the fact that Williams accumulated money and rode in an expensive automobile, while his victims, the helpless and sometimes hopeless drug addicts, became paupers and worse. A sentence of five years was imposed on Williams some time ago for drug peddling, but that sentence runs concurrently with two five-year sentences imposed Wednesday. The court expressed its regret that it was unable to impose a life sentence. An appeal was noted. NEW YEAR'S DINNER GUESTS On Thursday afternoon, New Year's Day, Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor and Rev. Theodore Stephens of New York City, preacher, lecturer and editor, were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, 3262 Vernon ave., the repast consisting of roast turkey and so on, was powerfully fine and worth the eating. Mrs. Gaines made a splendid hostess. Her little baby boy, Charles Ellis Gaines, was right by our side during the dinner. MR. H. A. WATKINS (Continued from Page 1) as president of the Metropolitan Sunday evening Club. Hon. Albert B. George, Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, presented the token of friendship to Mr. Watkins. The following are a few of the many friends of Mr. Watkins, who felt highly honored to join in assisting to present him with the beautiful watch: Senator Chas. S. Deneen, Congressman Martin B. Madden, Hon. Roy O. West, Hon. Joseph F. Haas, Senator A. H. Roberts, Hon. Alexander Fyfe, president of the Hamilton Club; Hon. 100 The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins, 3657 So Michigan Avenue. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins, 3657 So Michigan Avenue. Edward H. Wright, Second Ward Committeeman; Hon. Louis B. Anderson, Ald. Robt. R. Jackson, Dr. R. A. Williams, Hon. Charles Krutckoff, Mr. Wolff, bailiff of Municipal Court; Hon. F. J. Link, Sanitary District Trustee; Mr. George R. Arthur and Prof. J. Wesley Jones. Mr. Watkins at this time wishes to convey to all of his warm friends his very best wishes and hopes that they will all come in contact with plenty of prosperity during 1925. MISSOURI PUTS ANOTHER BLOT ON HER FAIR RECORD (Preston News Service) Charleston, Mo., Jan. 1.—Again Missouri puts another blot on her fair record when a mob of more than 200 men overpowered Sheriff Jackson in his office here last Thursday night and dragged Roosevelt Grigsby, aged 20 years, who it is alleged was partially identified as the man who attempted to attack a white woman a few hours previously, across the courtyard and hanged him to a tree within 50 feet of the sheriff's office. According to calmer whites of the community, the action of the mob is said to be the direct result of the outgrowth of intense racial feeling that has existed here since October 31, when the wife of a large planter was attacked in the rear of her home, and she said she thought her assailant was a Negro, although it was at night. About forty Negro men were arrested at the time, but she was unable to identify any of them, and consequently none were indicted. RHINELANDER SEEKS COM FORT FOR HIS WIFE AT REDUCED RATE White Plains, N. Y., Jan. I.—Counsel for Mrs. Rhinelander sought Friday before Supreme Court Justin-kins $400 a month temporary alimony for their client, pending trial of the suit brought by her husband, L. Kip Rhinelander, to annul their marriage Mrs. Rhinelander's attorney said that although Rhinelander already possessed nearly $600,000 in property and was prospective heir to some millions more, his income was only $18,000 a year of which he spent $3,000. Rhinelander's counsel protest that $200 a month would be ample alimony but they also said that their client has every desire to give Mrs. Rhinelander everything necessary to support her comfortably. It was claimed by Rhinelander's attorneys that he had not lived with his wife since November 20, nor had he seen any member of his own family and that his whereabouts are known only to his attorneys. THE STORY OF THE WEEK 1623 North Fawn Street, Philadelphia, Pa. There is but one thing paramount in all walks—the spirit of Yule-tide. So prevalent is the Christmas spirit about staid old Philadelphia that it is hard for one to "keep the even tenor" of one's ways. The various welfare organizations as usual, have been looking after the needy poor. Lodges and fraternal organizations have held Christmas tree celebrations, all with a view to making happy some unfortunate child. The Citizen's Republican Club, the Elks, and other organizations gave over two thousand presents to as many kiddies. A Glance at the World of Events A Glance at the World of Events There has been another Japanese scare, so to speak, but Secretary Hughes has come forth with his master stroke and all is seemingly well Lady Astor has been occupying the center of the stage in English politics and the Hon. Stanley Baldwin has been active. Social and political unrest is still felt in Africa. In California, where one always speaks of the salubriity of the climate, there has been a heavy frost; the entire west and middle west have been in the grip of a cold wave; Philadelphia has experienced its coldest winter day; in Chicago, Cleveland and other points deaths by freezing have been announced. A New York church, the Camp Memorial, does a real service of ministering by permitting 300 men who are without jobs to enjoy a night's warmth by letting them sleep in the church. The death of Samuel Gompers somewhat disturbs the labor element. Hon. Julius Kahn, Representative in Congress from California, dies at the age of 63 years. Mr. Kahn was very active as member of the Committee on Military Affairs (House) backed by the late President Wilson in war moves and was a staunch advocate of the draft. In the Field of Business In the Field of Business If rising prices and a hopeful view have anything to do with it, this should be a Merry Christmas. The welfare of the country and of the city of the farmer and of the industrialist, and the wage-carner, and the banker, and the merchant, are so interwoven that whatever affects any one group affects all. A new change is felt and with the coming of the New Year, better and bigger business is hoped for. The reports of the Citizens' and Southern Banking Corporation, the Keystone Co-operative Bank, and of the institutions controlled by Brown & Stevens, all show increased business. Quite a number of progressive colored men have opened up grocery and produce stores along South Street, and there is a new meat market. The Gardiner-Williams Manufacturing Company has purchased a large building in which the new department store will be conducted. This department store will be opened some time during the latter part of January. Real estate continues to be "going good" in the city of Brotherly Love Over the Bridge of Sighs Judges Davis, Bartlett and McDevitt deferred judgment on argument for new trials in first degree murder cases. The defendant in each case had been convicted of first degree murder, but the death sentence had been deferred. During a quarrel in the home of John Walker, 1426 North Fawn Street. Walker killed by shooting Jesse Lopp. The other person affected is William Lyons, who shot and killed Rex Humphrey. It is to sigh! Robberies continue to show a decided increase. Certain men seemed to be marked, for recently any number of those having sums of money belonging to other people have either loaned it out, or else been robbed. Nelson Sharpe, of 66 Brooklyn Street, a collector for a Christmas Club, reported to police of the Tenth and Buttonwood Station that he was robbed of $243 by two other men, who pointed a revolver at him. The bridge of sighs carried many a wanderer along the scarlet line of life, for according to police reports the number of arrests for the week exceeded by 100 those of the preceding week for intoxication alone. In the heart of the old tenderloin district 430 arrests were made. They still like the "old neighborhood." Vital Statistics The deaths during the week showed an increase of nearly one hundred over the deaths reported for the week previous. One death resulted from smallpox; there were twenty deaths by violence. An average number of 70 died each day. There were a number of cases of whooping-cough, measles and other children's diseases. Heart disease and diabetes came in for a large number of the deaths. Among the number to die were four persons over ninety years of age. In Educational Circles The public schools, as well as the parochial schools, closed for the Christmas recess on Wednesday, the 24th. Sessions will be resumed January 5, 1925. The most interesting news is that recently released by the Board of Education pertaining to the new high school, which is said to be second to none in the entire country, if the plans are carried out. It is to take in everything that goes to make up a well rounded high school. The only hope is that they will build it for the future, and not make preparations for only the number now attending, but for the largest number of prospects. Mid-year promotions and graduations will be subjects for discussion when sessions are resumed. An added feature of the high school course is the privilege granted to those who work to simply report for duty. This has not been taken kindly to by the colored boys and girls. They have shown their preference to remain in school "full time," reporting to their various "jobs" after school. TRUSTEES NAMED FOR MA SONIC TEMPLE AND ORPHANAGE At the 109th annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania, at which William G. Butler, Coatesville, No. 59, was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master, the following named officers and trustees were elected: James R. Williams, Pittsburgh, No. 65, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master; Milton N. White, Philadelphia, No. 37, Right Worshipful Grand Senior Warden; Thomas A. Brown, Pittsburgh, No. 92, Right Worshipful Grand Junior Warden; Howard B. Gould, Philadelphia, No. 48, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer; John S. Watson, Philadelphia, No. 74, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary; J. Henry Sellars, Germantown, No. 55, Right Worshipful Assistant Grand Secretary; Joseph W. Venia, Philadelphia, No. 114, Editor of "The Craftsman"; Thos. W. Collins, Philadelphia, No. 12, C. C. of F. C. The Trustees of the Colored Masonic Temple are Messrs. John S. Hicks, Henry Walker, Samuel Jennings, Edward Stanton, D. H. W. Keith, James Anter, John P. Scott, Andrew S. Coles, Leonides Allen and Milton N. White, Secretary and Treasurer. The trustees of the Masonic Home and Orphage are J. W. Anderson, Clarence C. Kittrell, John P. Scott, James Anter, William H. Miller, B. F Gray, W. O. Holmes, E. B. Van Dyke, J. N. Hollis and M. T. Cuff. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Nannie B. Mayo, of 1031 St. Colorado street, has been confined to her home because of personal illness. Mrs. David Dean, of Richmond, Va. has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Turner, 138 N. Salford St. Mrs. J. Wise entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. David Dean, of Richmond, when her guests were Mrs. J. Carter, Richmond, Va., Miss Elise Bradsher and Mr. Otis. Mr. John Howe spent Christmas day in Baltimore, the guest of his mother VISITS RELATIVES IN BALTIMORE Mrs. Nannie J. Parrish, well-known in fraternal and religious circles, spent the week end in Baltimore, visiting her mother, Mrs. Grace Jones. Mrs Jones is the winter house guest of another daughter, Mrs. James Holmes 503 Sanford St. MRS. BLANCHE CORSEY A woman whose name is said to be Mrs. Blanche Corsey of Woodbury, N. J., was killed by a trolley car last Friday night at Ridge avenue and Jefferson street. She was attempting to cross the street when she met death. The car is alleged to have been going south on Ridge avenue at a rapid rate of speed, and although the motorman saw the woman, he was unable to stop the car in time, due to the slippery condition of the tracks. The motorman was placed under arrest. Mrs. Corsey had been visiting friends in this city and was on her return home. COLORED MAN VICTIM OF MOB VIOLENCE Is Taken from Sheriff, Hanged and Burned Charleston, Mo.-Roosevelt Grissby, aged twenty years, who had been arrested charged with attempted assault on a white woman, was taken from Sheriff B. B. Jackson, carried to the courtyard and hanged within fifty feet of the sheriff's office. It is alleged that he had been identified as the woman's assailant. JOHN W. PARKS JAILED Prominent Local Colored Attorney in the Toils; No Bail Accepted John W. Parks, perhaps one of the most widely known members of the local bar, has been arrested and lodged in jail, without bail, to await trial on a charge of embezzlement. It was originally intended to try Mr. Parks on December 11, but when the case was called he had disappeared from the court room. It was thought that he had left town and was probably in New York City. FRIENDS MEET AT DINNER AFTER TWENTY YEARS Quite a unique affair was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson, 1806 N. Van Pelt street, on Sunday, December 21. It was a six o'clock dinner given in honor of Mrs. Mary E. Jackson and Mr. H. Eugene Richardson, the dinner party being friends who had not met for twenty years. INFANT WELFARE CHRISTMAS PARTY On Wednesday afternoon, December 31, more than two hundred mothers and their babies attended the Christmas party given under the auspices of Community Service. A huge tree was prettily decorated and Santa left a little gift for each baby. Ice cream and cakes were served the babies, Mrs. Irene M. Gaines, Chairman of Party Committee, presented Miss Hilda Pearson, Nurse in charge, a beautiful sterling, hand-carved Eversharp pencil as expression of gratitude from the mothers of the district. The pencil was a gift of the committee, which was as follows: Mrs. McCullers, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Z. Martin, Mrs. Ada Stradford, Mrs. Naola Smith, Mrs. Ada McKinley, Mrs. M. B. Jones Mrs. Lanes, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Irene M. Gaines. TWO WHITE YOUTH'S GIVEN LONG TERMS FOR SLAYING LAD THOMAS (Preston News Service) Morrillon, Ark., Jan. 1.—Earl Hudson, aged 20 (white), was found guilty of second degree murder in connection with the slaying of Lad Thomas by a jury in Conway county Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon, and Judge Bullock imposed a sentence of 21 years in the state penitentiary. After the jury had brought in a verdict of guilty against Hudson, his confessed companion in the crime. Shade Bartley, aged 16 years, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in the state reformatory, at the end of which time, when he becomes of age, he will begin serving a sentence of 21 years in the penitentiary along with Hudson, although the court said his term might be shortened upon Bartley's good behavior in the reformatory. Attorneys for defense attempted to prove Hudson irresponsible and introduced evidence of insanity during his boyhood days. RED CAPS' CLUB NEWS The regular monthly meeting of the Red Caps' Literary Club will be held on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, 1925 at four o'clock at the Red Caps' Club 3441 Wabash Avenue. Mrs. Olivia Ward Bush-Banks of the Bush-Banks School of Expression, will deliver the principal address and the entire program will be well interspersed with excellent musical numbers. Everyone is invited to attend. Sandy W. Trice, Pres. BAILEY SENDS GREETINGS M. T. Bailey, president of The Bailey Realty Co, 3638 S. State St., who has opened up many new avenues for members of the race during the year 1924, wishes for his many clients, friends and acquaintances a happy and pleasant New Year. President J. M. Henry of Canton Christian College Speaks to Hampden Workers and Students on Growth of Chinese Nationalism Hampton, Va.—Dr. James M. Henry, president of Canton Christian College, in his recent talk to the Hampton Institute workers and students, delivered in Ogden Hall, expressed his own deep interest and the deep, eager interest of many people in China for Hampton. He assured his hearers that they would be surprised to know how well Hampton is known in China. Doctor Henry told of the great distances between the principal cities of China and the length of time it takes to travel between them. It takes ten days, for example, to travel from Peking, the capital, to Canton, in Southern China. It takes two weeks to travel from Canton to Hankow, eight hundred miles nearer than Peking, and the distance from Chicago to Hampton. Having been born in China, Doctor Henry could recall the amusement of the Southern Chinese when a northern province was taken by Japan. All this has changed during the last 30 years. Today there is a strong national feeling in this vastly populated country. In describing the political situation in China Doctor Henry asked his audience to picture, instead of three American parties, three political leaders, each in a different section of the country, with armed followers. He explained that this is the reason why China has not been able to have an election such as Americans have. On what was formerly a cemetery there stands the Canton Christian College with its one thousand students. Doctor Henry said that Abraham Lincoln, General Armstrong and Booker Washington are looking down with sympathy and understanding watching the progress of the colored race. He told the students that the problems of the colored youth are the same as those of the Chinese. The youth of a nation is its hope for the future. "As it takes faith to remove mountains so it will take faith to remove the difficulties of our people," said Doctor Henry, who, in closing his address, asked the students of Hampton Institute to keep Canton Christian College in their thoughts as those students in faraway China are doing for students at Hampton. MORE NEGRO GIRLS BORN THAN BOYS Washington.—The American Negro mother gives birth to many more girls than boys, while the white mothers of this country bear boys in the majority it was discovered by figures compiled by and given out by the census bureau. It was found in calculating according to the birth registration area, that the Negro, year after year has a comparatively low masculinity while that of the white is considerably higher. The greatest number of boys born to colored Americans in the six years between 1917 and 1922 was 1,033 in 1918. The greatest number of whites in that time being 1,062 in 1922. At the same time there were only 1,000 girls born to white mothers, which shows that the Negro has a higher birth rate than the whites. The birth rate for 1922 was 22.5 to 1,000 population; and the death rate 11.9 to 1,000 of the total American births in that year. 911,831 were males while 863.-080 were females. MRS. STRATTON IMPROVING Mrs. Sarah Stratton, well known in fraternal circles, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is improving at 19 E. 32nd St., where she is spending the winter months. IMPROVING AT PROVIDENT Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, who underwent an operation at Provident Hospital more than a week ago, is rapidly improving and expects to be removed to her home. 3710 Indiana Ave., in a few days. HOLD FINAL MEETING Herbert Officers Council No. 1, A, U. K. & D. of A., met in its final meeting on Dec. 29, at Bailey's Hall, 3638 S. State St. Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon president, presided and a large number of members were in attendance. MRS. McCAMEY ILL Mrs. Sallie McCamey, 11413 S. Throop St., the mother of Mesdames Ora Williamson and Nicy Lucas, is quite ill at her home. CIVIL SERVICE PICTURES CALLED BAN TO NEGRO (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C.—Discrimination in the classified service of the government departments was severely attacked last Tuesday night by Kelly Miller, dean at Howard university, in a letter to William Dudley Foulke president of the Civil Service Reform league, which will meet in this city Tuesday. Special objection to the requirement of pictures of applicants for positions under the civil service was taken by Dean Miller. He said: "At present the civil service applicant is required to submit a photograph and is left at the mercy of the head of the bureau to whom it is certified. When the civil service law was first enacted I received an appointment as the result of a competitive examination without the least influence or backing. "If I had been required to submit a photograph and my appointment had been based on personal pulchritude. I should never have had the ghost of a chance. The civil service commission has no warrant for presuming to judge the mind's constitution in the face. The essential principle of democracy is violated by such construction. The photograph is not necessary for identification of the applicant. The only practical purpose served is to exclude the applicant whose face shows pigmentation." Prof. Miller asserted that under the system requiring photographs for identification, the Negro clerk in the departments is fast becoming a thing of the past. He called attention to the caste system developed by the "horizontal segregation" which by means of the service photograph keeps Negro appointees in the ranks of laborers and messengers. Declaring the Negro citizen is being cheated by the government, he concluded: "The successful Negro competitor finds his hopes frustrated by a subterfuge. Scores of individual instances can be furnished to support this assertion. The would-be Negro applicant has become disheartened by repeated disappointment, rebuff and humiliation and does not deem it worth while to enter the examination. The Federal government, by continuing this practice, is intimidating the Negro and cheating him out of his just dues." SPECIAL DIVISION OF STATE SANATORIUM IS PROVIDED FOR NEGROES (Preston News Service) Sanatorium, N. C.-North Carolina realizes the importance of caring for her colored tuberculous citizens. This division of Carolina was opened in October, 1923. It is a splendidly built modern structure, modeled on the same lines as the unit for white patients. It accommodates 64 patients, an equal number of men and women. It is under the medical direction of the same physicians as the white division of the Sanatorium. The patients have all the advantages of the X-ray, splendid laboratory and special treatments offered tuberculous persons at the State Sanatorium. A highly capable colored graduate nurse is head nurse and matron. The opinion is prevalent that Negroes do not respond to sanatorium treatment. This is not true. It has been the experience of the doctors at the Sanatorium that cases taken early enough and given proper treatment respond to it almost as well as white patients do. While undergoing treatment at the Sanatorium it is very necessary for the patients to get the full benefit of the treatment. There are a number of small things that help to make the life of sanatorium patients and the long period of treatment pass pleasantly. Books and music are two of these. The colored sanatorium at the present time does not have any of these things, nor does the State make any appropriation for them. Books of fiction, biography, history and travel to form a library for the colored sanatorium and a talking machine with a number of good records are needed at the colored division now. Any one wishing to contribute any of these things may send them to the North Carolina Sanatorium, marked "colored division." Heretofore one of the great difficulties in the treatment of tuberculosis among Negroes, even more so than among Whites, has been getting the disease diagnosed in its early stages. The North Carolina Sanatorium now employs two whole-time traveling clinicians. These physicians hold clinics for examination of both white and colored free of charge in any town or county in which their services are requested. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 1925 CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, HAD A ROYAL GOOD TIME IN CHICAGO CHRISTMAS WEEK. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, HAD A ROYAL GOOD TIME IN CHICAGO CHRISTMAS WEEK. Chicago, Illinois—January 1, will find me backed into round house for repairs, and that is the way I am putting it now. In other words you may reach me care Park Sanitarium, Guthrie, Oklahoma, for there is where I am going to be under Dr. H. W. Conrad, and this is done at the advice of Dr. George Cleveland Hall, my regular physician, the man who has been fighting bugs, for low, these many years, but it seems to me that the bugs are determined to get my goat, and send me to my heaven. I have had a big time in Chicago during the Christmas week, and desire to thank all those people who have sent me Christmas presents. I am really a happy man. I wonder if I can name all the good things that have been sent to me? Perhaps you would not like to hear them, but let me tell you some of the things I have seen and how much like saying fire words I have felt, and you will join others in praying for me, that I may be on my feet to write the first letter in January, for I am still in 1924 as I write this letter. The year which is about to tell us good bye, has had its sunshine and its clouds, its rains and storms, its gladness and sadness. There have been births and then there have been deaths, but I am not prepared at this time to say which is in the lead. I do know that many a soul has died this year that never died before and will not be called upon to die no more, and then many a boy and girl have been born into the world who were never born here before, and let us hope and pray that their parents gave them the right to be born well, since they were brought into the world without their knowledge. Nobody asked me whether or not I wanted to be born, but I do know that my mother and father gave me a good healthy body and mind, and if it has been abused it is my fault. Turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens have lost their heads during the Christmas—in fact they have been doing that very thing all the year and will have to continue to do so. They have furnished big dinners, full stomachs and happy men and women. They came for that purpose, but no one invented a song for them to sing; yet I hear that old hen sing it some times, but Mr. Gobler is too proud to sing: "Am I born to die, to lay this body down? And must my trembling flesh go into a hot oven?" There may not be much rhyme in this, but it expresses the truth just the same. Do you think I would make a poet? They say poets are born and not made, well I have been born. Dr. Edward P. Jones, was one of those who stepped out this closing year. He was full of ambition, hopes and promises, but one day death stepped in without warning and said "Jones, I came for you." He had but to fold his arms and go, for wife's pleading and crying of children meant nothing, not even medical skill, for God had spoken, and he had to obey. He is with us no more. I hope he is with those who have gone ahead of him. Others must follow. Side by side Jones and McKissick walked in Mississippi, and they left about the same time. The Rev. Dr. Long, made a mess in preaching his funeral. Well he is just a messy preacher anyway. Instead of trying to land the saint in heaven, he took up time telling those who voted against him in Fort Worth, that they had sent him to his grave. But I must not get on that. I may say too much. I have told you about the death of two noble characters, Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle and C. E. Bush. You have the information, and then L. W. Bright, Norfolk, and James Reddings of Jacksonville, Fla. Redding was a good man. He lived for his family, and made them happy. In his home were wife, daughter and son. The daughter, Miss Leola A. Redding, is a Registered Nurse, and is now employed in the County Hospital nursing all patients. She is a wonderful young woman, and is devoted to home. When father was stricken, bread cut off, it was this young woman who went to the front and took the place of father in making provisions for home. She had nothing for herself, but all for mother and father. The boy put in as he could, for he got him a wife and had to look after her. Many a good man comes into this world, lives and dies and the world don't known anything about him. I am delighted to send you this letter. I am thinking and thinking, and as I think I can see so many things behind me, but let us look to the future. I was thinking of Dr. L. K. Williams and what he has accomplished in these few years. Thinking what he means to the Baptists of this country, especially the National Baptist convention. These forces he is leading, and leading them well. He has the love of Olivet and its members and friends. The National Baptist convention is getting things in shape, and already they have moved into the new home for the Sunday School Publishing Board, and are doing business in there but the building is not completed yet, but it will be. It is to cost the Baptists over half a million dollars and they are going to pay every cent of it I am glad that this good work is going on. Believe me when I tell you they have had some cold weather in Chicago, and I am getting out and doing it right now. I did not get around very much. I had the pleasure of going to the office of Miss Anna Crisp the stenographer, who is going in court and taking down every word that is spoken there by witnesses, judges and lawyers. She is one of the most writingest women in the country. She is a graduate from the state school of Tennessee, and came to Chicago after she had finished her work down there, and got a position, and then another until she decided to get into business. She rented an office on La Salle street and is doing fine there, keeping up her rent, paying her other bills and at the same time studying law. While in her office I had the pleasure of meeting Editor Julius F. Taylor of The Broad Ax, and then I met that young writer I have been reading after so long. Miss Anna Peachblossom. She is a peach and some day she will take her place with the great writers of the age. We are producing many young people these days who are thinkers. We must continue to give to the world thinkers. I want to congratulate Editor Taylor on getting these strong young people. I had the pleasure of having dinner at the home of Charles Stewart, with his family, Mrs. Lucille Gibson and Mrs. Pauline Reed, the grand children of Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, and then two others, Jack Dozier Tuggle and his little sister, Carrie Dozier Tuggle. The last Sunday, I went to the Metropolitan Community Center, Dr. William D. Cook, and then took a trip to eat dinner with two other friends, at the home of Charles Stewart, and they were Mr. and Mrs. David A. Roacher one of the leading men in Chicago. This is a man you do not hear much about, but honey he has made his way. He has some of the old Simmons fire in him because he is a graduate from the Simmons University, Louisville Ky., and he trained under the late William J. Simmons. He made his way to the top, and at the same time he saved his money and invested it and now he has sufficient income from his rents to put down a dollar or so each month and at the same time live easy, whether he has his pork chops greasy or not. He can do it. I shall have more to say. I am leaving the city now for Guthrie Oklahoma. CHARLES E. STUMP. SOLVE GEORGIA FEDERAL PATRONAGE SITUATION (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C.—A solution of the federal patronage situation in Georgia has been obtained to the satisfaction of the Democrats. Senator George. Democrat. Georgia, recently protested to President Coolidge over the authority of Henry Lincoln Johnson. Republican national committeeman from Georgia, who he charged had abused his power. As a result an arrangement has been made whereby W. Y. Gilliam, Republican state chairman, will recommend postal appointments and if they meet with the approval of Johnson they will be accepted. Should Johnson disapprove the appointments, the postmaster general would be required to make a final decision. MALE HELP Colored Men wanted to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt., 38, St Louis. CARDINAL GIBBONS INSTITUTE By Thomas W. Turner The first building of the Cardinal Gibbons Institute, a new institution established in Maryland for colored youth, was dedicated on Sunday, October 26, 1924. This institution is located at Ridge, St. Mary's County, Maryland, a section densely populated with colored people. The land upon which it stands was secured by the late Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore and this first building, an imposing structure of hollow clay blocks and concrete, was made immediately possible by a generous contribution of the Knights of Columbus—amounting to nearly $40,000. The colored people, not only in the surrounding locality, but throughout the country, have taken a genuine interest in this institution, raising large amounts of money for its foundation and support. Washington, Baltimore, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City should be mentioned especially for the enthusiasm they have shown. Washington has raised nearly $10,000. The new institution has an auspicious beginning from another standpoint in that it has the goodwill and active co-operation of its white neighbors. Mr. Lawrence P. Williams, a wealthy planter and member of the Maryland Legislature, is treasurer and an ardent supporter; another Marylander, Mr. William S. Aumen of Baltimore, State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, was most instrumental in securing the contribution from the Knights of Columbus. The school is to be patterned after Hampton and Tuskegee in general organization and method, and as expressed in its articles of incorporation under the laws of Maryland, is "for the purpose of providing within the State of Maryland a boarding and day school for the education of colored youth from all sections of the country where they may be taught the usual branches of a sound English education, and where they may also receive instruction and practical training in agricultural, industrial, and mechanical pursuits and such other subjects of instruction as may be determined upon time to time by the Directors. "The institution will also conduct an extension service for the benefit of the Negro population in the surrounding counties in the interest of improved farming, housekeeping, and other industrial activities and to meet religious, educational, social, and economic needs." While the Cardinal Gibbons Institute is founded under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church and will look to this element of the country's population for its main support, yet denominational considerations will play no part in the admission of students or in the selection of teachers. It is noteworthy also that the Board of Trustees has elected to its membership Miss Nannie Burroughs, a Baptist; Mr. Hollingsworth Wood of New York, a Quaker; and Judge Robert H Terrell, a Presbyterian. The dedication on October 26 was a memorable event. It is estimated that 7,000 persons, white and colored, were gathered in this country place for the occasion. Representatives from various prominent institutions were there to welcome the new school, among them being President Wood of the University of Maryland, Professor Huffington of the Maryland State Board of Education; Monsignor George Dougherty, vice president of the Catholic University of America; Professor William Brooks, county agent of schools in Prince George County, Maryland; Dr. T. W. Turner, representing Hampton Institute; and Dr. James H. Dillard of Charlottesville, Virginia, representing the Jeanes Fund which is doing so much for Negro education in the South. Rev. Joseph John and Rev. Charles R. Uclies, two Catholic Negro priests, celebrated the Mass at the religious exercises in the morning. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Charles McGowan, of the National Catholic Welfare Council. At the lay exercises in the afternoon the main address was by Dr. Dillard, whose wise words and gracious manner entirely captivated his audience. Dr. Dillard was introduced by Mr. A. C. Monohan, secretary of the Board of Trustees, formerly of the United States Bureau of Education. The afternoon session was presided over by Admiral W. E. Benson of the United States Shipping Board, a chairman of the Board of Trustees, who fittingly explained the aims of the school. The services came to a close with a plea for financial support made by Professor Eugene A. Clark, principal of the INTERESTING NEWS FURNISHED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY BY THE CRESTON NEWS SERVICE, 569 6TH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" By The Cameraman (Preston News Service) 1. Samuel Gompers and Negro Labor. 2. Immigrant Labor—"Then" and "Now." 3. Women's Dilemma? 4. Notes of the Notables. Ever since public insult was tendered to Frank J. Farrell, Negro delegate to the October, 1886, Convention of the Knights of Labor, held in Richmond, Va., a labor organization which formed a portion of the parental stock of the American Federation of Labor, naught but antipathies blossomed in the breasts of Negro workmen in their attitude toward organized white labor, until the advent of Samuel J. Gompers, late president of the American Federation of Labor, in whose passing Negro Labor has suffered a distinct loss, notwithstanding the industrial differences which still prevail as between the two racial labor groups. It must be admitted that during his reign, Samuel J. Gompers did sound the call of "Peace" to the black labor forces of America. The doughty Jewish labor leader could not, of course, control all his subordinate officials; nor could he erase the country-wide prejudice of the white man, which, too, found its way into the organization of the American Federation of Labor. Mr. Gompers did, however, do much to encourage Negro labor to organize; and he was hement in his protests to local branches of the A. F. of L., which persisted in dealing unjustly with Negro workmen. His sentiments have been put upon record in numerous conferences which issued an invitation to membership by Negro workers. And his "fair-play" attitude has been repeatedly in evidence in conferences at which Negro labor leaders have frankly asked for full recognition for their group by the A. F. of L. At the present time there are approximately 165 local Negro unions comprising 6,500 members. At best, this is a poor representation, so far as organized labor is concerned. Negroes comprise one-sixth of America's working masses, and shall be given the full privilege of presenting their quota to the A. F. of L. Furthermore, the white members of that organization should bottle up their prejudices and realize that the labor interests of one are the labor interests of all. Samuel J. Gompers, in his heart, recognized this truth. He practiced it during his long incumbency, and it is to be hoped that his successor in office will carry the program forward, flinging wide the gates and protecting the virtues of all labor, whether it be white or black. African (black) aliens, contained in the immigrant labor group seeking employment in this country, have increased during the period 1920 to 1924 to over one per cent, as compared with one-half of one per cent during the five years prior to the World War. These percentages are plainly indicated by figures which show that during 1920-1924, 578,158 immigrant aliens, a yearly average of 115,632, sought the fields and factories of American production. Of these numbers, there was a total inclusion of 6,622 Negro laborers, a yearly average of 1,324, or about one per cent. During 1910-1914, the total number of aliens admitted was 2,210,481, a yearly average of 442,096. Of these numbers there was a total inclusion of 9,893 Negro laborers, a yearly average of 1,979, or about one-half of one per cent. Seeking significant conclusions, we face the following indisputable facts: The total incoming immigrant alien labor group suffered the tremendous drop from 2,210,481, during 1910-1914, to 578,158, during 1920-1924; but the Negro content during that comparative period only fell from 9,893 to 6,622, and while it fell in quantity, its Miner Normal School of Washington. The people present handed over to Professor Clark about $500 in cash as an expression of their faith. Mr. Victor H. Daniel, a graduate of Tuskegee and for some years a member of the staff of the Bordentown Industrial School, is to be principal and Mr. John Ball, a graduate of Hampton, will have charge of agriculture at the new school. 3 percentage jumped from one-half of one per cent to one per cent in the ratio of inclusion. The Cape Verde Islands, a Portuguese possession off the West Coast of Africa, furnished the largest number of admissions. A continuation of this trend reveals significant probabilities. With restricted immigration in force, and American labor holding its own, it is apparent that the rise of native Negro labor may continue its onward march to permanency and advancement. A reduction in the inflow of foreign labor, with a larger percentage of Negro aliens, means a reduced competition with foreign labor, which is of a lower standard and lesser efficiency than American labor. The many helpful programs which are now being put into effect by American institutions which realize that Negro labor needs ample protection and assistance, are slowly building up a lasting foundation, the purpose of which is to place Negro labor in this country upon the same firm footing that all other labor has so long enjoyed. This is truly constructive and should stimulate the Negroes of the country to put their shoulders to the industrial wheel in such a way as to make the task one of far-reaching effect and full of permanent benefits to all concerned. *** A little bird told us that the female contingent of the campaign forces which put over the Republican ticket last November are in a dilemma. In fact, it is being whispered 'round that their dilemma may take some of the "move" out of "movement," so far as "aspirations for service" are concerned. This situation is said to be due to the fact that the group of ladies has not made a careful study of what may be available at the pie counter; and that such few "possibilities" as have been unearthed up to this time have instantly become the target of a bevy of female aspirants, without counsel, without plan, and without organization. Added to this melting-pot of aspirant activities, the old sectional questions have developed, causing a warmth of feeling here and there, but not of the kind that produces coalition and unity of action. The campaign female folks did excellent work, from Miss Hallie Q. Brown and Mrs. M. C. Lawton on down to the humble distributors of "flyers" and "squibs"; and those who were not amply rewarded in long green and yellow are not to be blamed for seeking fireside seats in the contemplated distribution of "plums." Before this event can be staged, however, the legend of Rudyard Kipling as to the "Female Species" must be pigeonholed, and a healthy spirit of co-operation under a well-defined agreement must be put into play. Surely there's lots of work for the efficient women to seek. For instance, there's educational work relating to the advancement of Negro youth, male and female. There's industrial work of 57 varieties. There's health work, under Federal and State posts. There is executive work of varied descriptions. There's miscellaneous field work of many different types. Or, if there's any dilemma besetting the faithful women, it ought not to be based upon wonderment as to where to go. Rather, it might be well expended upon the question of how to go. And even this problem could be instantly swept aside by honest-to-goodness union and progress. Ladies, our hats will then be off to you; for we wish you success. JAMES BLUE BEATEN AND ROBED BY HIGHWAYMEN (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark—James Blue, employed at a lumber camp between Little Rock and Red Gates, on the Little Rock-Hot Springs highway, was severely beaten last Wednesday night by three bandits (white) who then robbed him of $60. Blue said he was attacked by the men as he was standing on the pike awaiting a bus en route to Little Rock. Blue said the men beat and kicked him unmercifully and after rendering him helpless, took his money and fled. He said one of the men appeared to have had his face blackened. The other two, he said, were white men. Blue walked a short distance after the attack before he was picked up by a motorist and removed to the General hospital. Physicians said Blue's condition is not serious Emanuel Jackson Co. Funeral Directors For fifty-nine years the name "Emanuel Jackson" has been synonymous with old fashioned honesty and reliability 2959-61 So. State St. Phone Calumet C Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to 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. Ernest Williamson UNDERTAKER Charles C.Dawson The Cathedral of Chapels FREE. Dependable Friendly Service Very Moderate Prices AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS KENWOOD 0455 KENWOOD 0455 5121-5123-5125 South State Street Subscribe for The Broad Ax D. M. 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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. Woipe... Asst. Cashier Addison E. Avery... Mgr. Bond Dept. LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Telephone Victor ARKANSAS GOVERNOR TAKES ELAINE RIOTERS PARDON PETITIONS UNDER AD- INSTITUTE VISEMET (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Jan. I.—After a hearing in the Governor's office Wednesday afternoon. Governor McRae took under advisement the petition asking pardon for the six remaining Elaine Negro rioters confined at the Cummins state convict farm. The men are under 12-year sentences. They are Frank Moore, Edward Hicks, J. E. Knox, Frank Hicks, Paul Hall and Edward Coleman. They were originally sentenced to death, but their sentences were commuted to imprisonment by the governor last Christmas. It is said that Governor McRae will act upon the petitions after his return from Presscott, where he went to spend the holidays. The case of these men will recall that in 1918 considerable trouble was experienced in Elaine during the serious race clashes there when the Negroes refused to accept the usual timidation by whites who seek to terrorize any Negro community. Negroes in all parts of the country felt considerable admiration for these men who were brave enough to fight back when attacked by the white mobbists. It is claimed that these Negroes even went further than defending themselves, but transgressed into the aggressors in the general melee in the community and even aped their white brethren, which resulted in being lodged in prison as rioters. Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmeney Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3655 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 BROADWAY Hot Radio-Active Water Furniture For All Baths. 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