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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXX. 1920 M. The best and the most popular Treasurer to ever had. The P. J. Carr Night, Thur Woods Theatre, in behalf of Joe Laurie Thousands of the warm friends of Me the theatre in order to show him that the time, even for Sheriff in 1926, or for in 1927. the most popular Treasurer that Co. The P. J. Carr Night, Thursday theatre, in behalf of Joe Laurie, Jr., of the warm friends of Mr. Carr in order to show him that they are even for Sheriff in 1926, or for Man The best and the most popular Treasurer that Cook County has ever had. The P. J. Carr Night, Thursday evening at the Woods Theatre, in behalf of Joe Laurie, Jr., was a scream. Thousands of the warm friends of Mr. Carr crowded into the theatre in order to show him that they are with him all the time, even for Sheriff in 1926, or for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. MR. AND MRS. JULIUS F. TAYLOR RECEIVED SOME LOVELY PRESENTS AND MANY BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS Now that the holiday season in this part of the country has come to an end and everybody who amounts to anything has re-settled down to hard work and business, it may not be out of place to state that seemingly it was the greatest and the most prosperous holiday season ever enjoyed by the American people. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER HAS ENGAGED IN THE STEALING BUSINESS December 13 and 20, this newspaper exclusively published a first-hand story in connection with the Binga Twilight Party, and under the heading of "Out-of-town Society," the Courier of Pittsburgh, Pa., had the brass nerve to clip our article out of the columns of The Broad Ax and dish it up in its columns without changing one word in our article, but the heading and publishing it to the world as In this connection it can be stated with extreme pleasure, that the writer and Mrs. Taylor received more valuable and beautiful presents and more exquisite Christmas cards as tokens of friendship from all parts of the country, than they have ever received in the past, for which they are truly grateful. For after all, there is nothing in this short life outside of real true friendship. they fail 1930 M. B. One of the greatest secret society high priests in belongs to 32 various secret orders and the of members will see to it that he will be re City Council from the Third Ward on Tues 24, 1925. dearest secret society high priests in 32 various secret orders and tha will see to it that he will be retil from the Third Ward on Tuesday One of the greatest secret society high priests in this city. He belongs to 32 various secret orders and their thousands of members will see to it that he will be re-elected to the City Council from the Third Ward on Tuesday, February 24, 1925. Vol. XXX. 5 CENTS PER COPY ```markdown ``` Treasurer that Cook County has Night, Thursday evening at the of Joe Laurie, Jr., was a scream, ends of Mr. Carr crowded into him that they are with him all 1926, or for Mayor of Chicago THE PITTSBURGH COURIER HAS ENGAGED IN THE STEALING BUSINESS December 13 and 20, this newspaper exclusively published a first-hand story in connection with the Binga Twilight Party, and under the heading of "Out-of-town Society," the Courier of Pittsburgh, Pa., had the brass nerve to clip our article out of the columns of The Broad Ax and dish it up in its columns without changing one word in our article, but the heading and publishing it to the world as original matter, but as a matter of fact, no one connected with the Courier has the ability to write an article like our effusions on the great annual society event in Chicago. It is strange indeed that so many of the so-called leading newspapers always greatly delight to steal their live news matter from the columns of the small newspapers and the Courier had better stop from boldly stealing from the columns of The Broad Ax before they fall headlong into trouble. ```markdown ``` city high priests in this city. He set orders and their thousands that he will be re-elected to the old Ward on Tuesday, February THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 10, 1925 Hon. P.J. Carr, the Best Treasurer that Cook County has ever had, loudly sounds the praises of his little pal, Joe Laurie, Jr. in his musical comedy hit of the hour 'Plain Jane' with Jay Gould, Maxine Brown and Marion Saki, now at the Woods Theatre. SEE ALASKA FIRST Alderman Robert R. Jackson Gave a Happy New Year's Party in Honor of Many of His Friends and Constituents. Thursday evening was P. J. Carr night at the Woods Theatre, where the pint-sized comedian, Joe Laurie, Jr., is leading the merry whirl "Plain Jane." A company of 1,500 of Joe Laurie rooters, headed by Hon. P. J. Carr, the up-to-date Treasurer of Cook County, himself was in evidence out of compliment to the popular little comedian. Mr. Carr has written the following letter in behalf of "Plain Jane:" "'Plain Jane,' with Joe Laurie Jr., Jay Gould, Maxine Brown and Marion Saki, is such a bright, snappy and tuneful entertainment that I am going to see it for the third time Thursday night. Nine-tenths of the people in our country have no conception of the wonders, the vastness, and the grandeur of Alaska. Just to visualize this: Alaska is one-fifth the size of the United States. Put the map of Alaska over the map of the United States and Alaska will extend five hundred miles east of Cape Hatteras, five hundred miles south of New Orleans, five hundred miles north of St. Paul, and five hundred miles west of San Francisco. Alaska is the land of magnificent distances. Few people realize this. To illustrate what I say—the distance from Havana, Cuba, to Etah, Greenland, is about two thousand, nine hundred and sixty-three miles. The distance from Cape Chacon, in southeastern Alaska, to Point Barrow, in northern Alaska, is three thousand, two hundred and forty-one miles, and there is more difference in the climate of Alaska than exists on the Atlantic Coast. How few people know this. It speaks for itself. There are really three Alaskas namely, Southeastern Alaska, Southwestern Alaska, and Northern Alaska all empires in themselves, and each Alderman Robert Year's Part Frier Last Thursday, New Year's Day, from 3 to 7 o'clock in the afternoon and in the evening from 8 to 12 o'clock at Forum Hall, corner of 43rd Street and Calumet Avenue, Alderman Robert R. Jackson was the head host at an open house party in honor of Judge John J. Lupe, State Senator A. H. Roberts, Hon. Albert B. George, Hon. Geo. T. Kersey, Hon. Robert E. Crowe, Col. Leopold Moss, Hon. Charles C. Roe, and many others. Dancing started in shortly after 8 o'clock and from that time until 12 o'clock the hall was crowded to its fullest capacity. It was a happy New Year's dancing bunch who were very lively, but strictly orderly. The deportment of those present was A-One. Joe Jordan's famous orchestra, consisting of real jazz music hounds, furnished the music for the lively and pleasant occasion. ```markdown ``` "My good friend Joe Laurie is a whole show by himself. He is inimitable. "The boxing exhibition staged by Mr. Gould and Mr. Nack is better than most real contests. I should like very much to see you at the Woods Theatre Thursday night, because I know you'll have a mighty good time. Thursday night, Jan. 8, 1925, was the night of all nights at the Woods Theatre, for Mr. Carr secured several thousand tickets for his hosts of loyal friends and admirers, and it seemed that everybody endeavored to crowd themselves into the Woods Theatre at the same time, and Mr. Carr and LASKA or Governor Willi different in climate, vegetation, and natural resources. The Japan Current—five times greater than the Gulf Stream—washes the shores of Alaska, and exercises a greater influence on its climate than the Gulf Stream does on our climate, and the climate of Western Europe. Americans should see Alaska first—before they go abroad. There is more to see, more to learn in Alaska than in any other part of the earth. Alaska is the wonderland of the world. I have seen much of Alaska—and I know. Last Summer I was through the Copper River Valley, the White River Valley, the Chisana Valley, the Tanana Valley, the Yukon Valley, and the Chandalar Valley—all great valleys—rich beyond the dreams of avarice in mineral wealth, agricultural possibilities, and material resources. These valleys must now be opened to the people. Transportation will do it. The railroad must be extended. I shall do my part to this accomplishment. According to Government reports these valleys can feed and support a population of ten millions of people. With transportation, and greater development, these sections of Alaska will undoubtedly become the richest gold and copper districts in the world and will furnish sustenance and indus- Miss Lillian Johnson and Mrs. Camilla Cohen-Jones sang two lovely soprano solos and a lively vaudeville act in connection with the singing, pumped pep and ginger into everybody. Each and every one of the hundreds of ladies present received favors from Alderman Jackson, a box of chocolate candy and a bottle of choice perfume and the dear sweet ladies let it loudly be known that they would remember Alderman Jackson on February 24 and assist him to make a home run at the Primaries, Tuesday, February 24. Refreshments were freely served to every one; there was not the slightest attempt on the part of any one to deliver a long winded political speech nor to urge any person to vote or work for the re-election of Alderman Jackson from the Third Ward. In every sense of the word, it was his lovable wife, Mrs. Carr, were both busy all the time in smiling and shaking hands with their vast army of steadfast friends. It really seemed that all Chicago endeavored to break into Woods Theatre in order to get acquainted with P. J. and Little Joe. It was as plain as your nose on your face that judging from the great crowds of people who stood around the Woods Theatre, long before the show and long after it was running at full blast, bent upon gazing on Mr. Carr, if only for a few moments, is absolute proof that he stands ace high in the estimation of all classes of his fellow citizens in Cook County and in Chicago. FIRST iam Sulzer try to millions of hardy people. They will be cattle people and agriculturists, who will supply foodstuffs to the people living in the large cities of the world. Wheat, oats and barley can be grown in these great valleys to greater advantage than anywhere else in this world, to say nothing of hardy vegetables, like potatoes, turnips, rutabagas, carrots, onions, cabbages, celery, and cauliflower. This is on account of the soil and climatic conditions. You may say that I am an Alaskan enthusiast—and so I am; but the things I said about Alaska a quarter of a century ago are true today, and every one of my predictions now will come true in the next quarter of a century. Alaska cost the United States less than two cents an acre. It has yielded in real money since its purchase more than two billions of dollars. Alaska was the cheapest piece of real estate ever bought in all the recorded annals of Time! Years ago I said that Alaska was God's country, and the wonderland of the world. For health, for climate, for scenery, and material resources, it is the greatest land on the face of the globe. See it! See it, and you will agree with me; and become, as I became, an Alaska Booster. have a Happy New many of His events. a non-political affair, which greatly added to the dignity, sociability and good fellowship of the occasion. In passing, it must be honestly noted that a great majority of the ladies in evidence at the gathering were costumed in the most elegant and costly gowns that could be found anywhere and they were on a par in every way with the gowns worn by the ladies who attended the Binga Twilight Party and at the reception and prom given by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins. Alderman Jackson and many of his white and colored friends occupied the large room in the rear of the stage, which was crowded all the time by those who desired to grasp him by the hand and wish him many Happy New Year's and good luck. A flashlight picture was taken of Alderman Jackson and his friends which included the writer. J. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie. He has a serious expression. The background is plain and light-colored.]] HON. WILLIAM SULZER Former Member of Congress Tenth Congressional Distri important measures which continue to be of lasting Ex-Governor of the Empir lawyers of New York City, Alaska. Read his article in er of Congress for twenty years; congressional District of New York; measures which have in the past be of lasting benefit to the Auror of the Empire State and one New York City, is one of the war head his article in another column Former Member of Congress for twenty years, from the old Tenth Congressional District of New York; author of many important measures which have in the past and which will continue to be of lasting benefit to the American people. Ex-Governor of the Empire State and one of the leading lawyers of New York City, is one of the warmest friends of Alaska. Read his article in another column of this paper. REV. R. D. STINSON INDICTED FOR CRUELTY TO STUDENTS Atlanta, Ga.—Charging cruelty and neglect of the students entrusted to his care and control, the Fulton County grand jury returned an indictment against the Rev. R. D. Stinson, principal of the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute. It is said the indictment resulted from a special report made by a committee of grand jurors who made a personal investigation of the school a short time ago, and complaints from the state department of welfare, whose inspectors had made an unfavorable report regarding the conduct of the institution. mer, Rev. Stinson would wend his way to this city where he would spend three or four weeks and in that length of time he would collect thousands of dollars from the wealthy class of white persons in this city who were inclined to be friendly towards the colored people, who wished them well. Rev. Stinson held his last meeting in this city in the summer of 1923, at Old Bethel Church, 30th and Dearborn Streets. At his public meetings held here he would always induce some prominent white person to preside over the meeting and as we recall it, A. J. Carey, Col. R. S. Abbott and Mr. Jesse Binga were among those whose names appeared on the set program for eloquent orations. Rev. Stinson always advertised in the greatest newspaper in the world which enabled him to rose in more It was claimed by the grand jury committee that Stinson was unable to supply any records of money collected for the support of the institution, although he is accustomed to make periodical trips throughout the country, and especially in New England states collecting funds for the school. According to the report of the grand jury committee it was disclosed that the food was poor and insufficient; housing and sanitation were in a deplorable condition. The beds were filthy, and vermin infested, and the food was insufficient both in quality and quantity, to properly nourish the students. Every summer except the past sum- 1910 1930 1920 HON. THOMAS F. BYRNE Member of the City Council from member of its most imports be re-elected to it on Tuesd City Council from the new 16th its most important committees, wd to it on Tuesday, February 24 Member of the City Council from the new 16th Ward; strong member of its most important committees, who is bound to be re-elected to it on Tuesday, February 24. Member of the City Council from the new 16th Ward; strong member of its most important committees, who is bound to be re-elected to it on Tuesday, February 24. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 17 progress for twenty years, from the old District of New York; author of many which have in the past and which will bring benefit to the American people. Empire State and one of the leading City, is one of the warmest friends of circle in another column of this paper. ICTED ENTS city and posted to Counciment, prin and In- resulted a com-made a school a s from whose names from mer, Rev. Stinson would wend his way to this city where he would spend three or four weeks and in that length of time he would collect thousands of dollars from the wealthy class of white persons in this city who were inclined to be friendly towards the colored people, who wished them well. Rev. Stinson held his last meeting in this city in the summer of 1923, at Old Bethel Church, 30th and Dearborn Streets. At his public meetings held here he would always induce some prominent white person to preside over the meeting and as we recall A. J. Carey, Col. R. S. Abbott and Mr. Jesse Binga were among those whose names appeared on the set program for eloquent orations. Rev. Stinson always advertised in the greatest newspaper in the world which enabled him to rope in many greenhorn suckers for Rev. Stinson. In conclusion, if Rev. Stinson is really guilty of doing the wrongful things he is charged with committing, he deserves to be severely punished to the fullest extent of the law.—Editor. Mrs. George Chapman, 6142 S. Elizabeth Street, will return home the first of the week from her pleasant holiday visit with relatives and friends at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Charles Webb, official stenographer at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., arrived in the city the first of the week, where he will visit with friends and relatives for some time. 1 ncil from the new 16th Ward; strong important committees, who is bound to Tuesday, February 24. THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE-BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597. Vol. XXX No. 17 Chicago, January 10, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. Ill. Under Act of March 8. 1879 LEAGUE CONFERS WITH SEN- ATOR BUTLER ON DYER BILL National Republican Chairman Grants Audience to N. E. R. League Delegation. Promises to Present Bill to Senate at Most Effective Time Boston. Mass.—The real Coolidge administration management was approached here this week anent the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and Federal Segregation. The National Equal Rights League, under the lead of its national corresponding secretary, Wm. Monroe Trotter, secured an audience with the Executive head of the Republican party and the real leader of the Senate as administration spokesman, in the person of Senator Wm. M. Butler of Massachusetts at his Boston office. The audience was especially to urge Sen. Butler to introduce the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill into the U. S. Senate, but abolition of Federal segregation was also urged. Those in the delegation, introduced by Secretary Trotter, were Rev. Benjamin W. Swain, national vice-president-at-large. Mrs. W. O. Taylor of the national executive committee, and Chas. L. Raysor, Esq., Mrs. Hester Jeffrey, Rev. D. Leroy Ferguson of the Mass. branch, the local secretary, A. G. Wolff, Esq., being prevented only by a painful accident from appearing. After listening attentively for over twenty minutes while each member of the delegation put the issue up to him with earnestness from political, human and patriotic points of view, stressing the leadership of the equal rights state of Massachusetts through the positions of the Senator and of President Coolidge, Mr. Butler replied with a sympathetic but straightforward statement. He said he was moved by the records of his senatorial predecessors such as Sumner, Hoar and Crane, who had been mentioned but he did not have to be won over to the cause of the race as he had been taught sympathy by his father, a clergyman of New Bedford, Mass., a staunch advocate for the race. The Senator then said he would examine into the Legislative situation and present the bill to the Senate, but at the time when he considered there was the best chance to really get results. He feared it might not be at this short session, however, when appropriation bills had the right of way. He would be guided by the chance for getting results. The delegates felt the Senator, who acted cordially and agreeable, but dignified and business-like, was a man not given to exaggerated promises but who would do what he promised. At the close, Mr. Butler said he would also look into the matter of Federal segregation. MRS. SHEAFE IN CITY Mrs. Lucy Sheafe of Dover, Delaware, a teacher in the state school of that city, visited her brother during the holidays after an absence of ten years. Mrs. Sheafe is the sister of James A. Parker, 6816 Langley Ave., Secretary of The Pyramid Bldg. & Loan Assn. Mrs. Sheafe was accompanied on her trip by her daughter, Miss Margaret Whetfel, a teacher of the schools of Washington. While here, Mrs. Parker entertained with a box party at the Studebaker. They left in time to attend a Sorority meeting in New York. [Name] HON. HENRY M. WALKER One of the honest and tip-top Judges of the Muncipal Court of Chicago, whose able article, "The World Is Crying for Men," appearing in this issue of this newspaper, should be carefully read by its many readers. THE WORLD IS CRYING FOR MEN edge and skill became necessary to conduct them on to further success. By Judge Henry M. Walker In the great drama of life, the Actors and Scenery ever changing as the years roll by, each playing their part as best they can, a picture is painted beautiful to behold and worthy of our profound study. I sometimes wonder whether we fully comprehend the beauties of life and appreciate the privilege that we enjoy in being permitted to take our part in this beautiful drama. The world, the stage, so perfect in every detail, so complete in its accommodation to our needs, every desire of mankind so fully provided for, with our happiness in our own hands, and as the need of generation after generation grows with the advancement of civilization, God the Supreme Architect of the Universe, in his wonderful goodness to man continues to unfold the hidden mysteries of science, that we may enjoy more fully the beauties of His creation. Much might be said of the beauties of the sun, moon and stars, of the Earth with its mountains and plains, its woods, its silvery streams and turbulent seas, of the beauties of its seasons, etc., but space forbids. The World might also be considered a great work shop, wherein each individual has a duty to perform. The needs of society are many and are ever increasing as the hidden mysteries of science are unfolded to us. The farmer no longer cuts the grass with his scythe, nor does he harvest his wheat with the crable, as in olden times. The days of the stage-coach, and the pony-post have passed away; the spinning wheel, the tallow candle, and kerosene lamp are no longer household necessities, and are now but memories of a few years ago. Each decade brings forth its quota of revelations and improvements to meet the requirements of the age, and as these articles of usefulness in the years gone by, have been displaced by more modern inventions, so has the printing press and education eliminated the old time coffee houses of London, where the people gathered for the purpose of obtaining information, and discussing the topics of the day. It is an old adage "That where little is known, little is required." While the needs of man in the early ages of civilization were few and crude, therefore comparatively easy to be supplied, the needs of society increase rapidly as civilization advances on its forward march. In the early history of the world, when agriculture was the people's chief industry and manufacture was in its infancy, education was limited in its scope and possessed by a comparative few. The school of experience was, in most cases teacher, the manufacturing industries then being small men of ordinary intelligence were able to operate them with a reasonable degree of success, but as they developed and grew from time to time, greater knowl- edge and skill became necessary to conduct them on to further success. These institutions have now grown to such gigantic proportions that their need is for big unselfish, broad-minded, broad-gauged, thoroughly educated specially trained men of keen foresight and unselfish character, who are devoted to the cause in which they are engaged that they may give to their fellowmen the best there is in them for the good they may do for humanity. The pulpit and press, educational institutions, art and science, professions, commercial and industrial institutions are in need of a greater degree of proficiency, on the part of the men engaged in them, to continue their growth that they may continue to serve society, and meet the ever increasing demands. The need is for men of strong character, men who are honest, faithful and true, men whose sterling worth is unimpeachable, God-fearing and God-loving men, men whose lives are in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who recognize their duty to God and humanity. Men who have ambition to serve their master well, men who hunger and thirst for knowledge, and have the patience and perseverance to work hard to obtain it, that they may be useful, men who are willing to develop their God-given talents to the highest degree of perfection, men who are willing to complete their collegiate course of education and thereafter take up a line of special training to prepare them for the particular line of usefulness in which they engage, that they may give the world the very best that is in them. In conclusion, let me add, the purpose in writing this article, is to inspire the young men of today to a higher ambition of unselfish usefulness, because it is a fact that many of our largest institutions have scouts out looking for men who are able to fill the position they have open to men who are able to fill them; such men make the captains of industry who later become the Directors-General of these large institutions, now so necessary in every activity of life so that the world is crying for men, crying for men of the type described in louder tones of voice than ever before in the history of the world. The field is wide and diversified; properly prepare yourself; the position you desire is awaiting you. It is yours if you can but properly fill it. A THIRD OF FRENCH EARN LESS THAN $1,000 YEARLY Paris.—France is a country of small and medium fortunes, according to income tax statistics issued lately. More than one-third of the taxpayers during 1923 had incomes under 20,000 francs ($1,000), while 20,000 had incomes between 100,000 francs and 500,000 francs ($5,000 and $25,000), and only 216 had incomes above 1,000,000 francs ($50,000). If a man can't get the woman he wants he takes no other. If a woman can't get the man she wants she compromises by trying to want the one she can get. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 10, 1925 THE STORY OF THE WEEK 1623 North Fawn Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The story of the week discloses important happenings. Speaking of peace, as the season would suggest, there is still the Balkan war. This has been for some time, the immediate participants for the present being Albania, yes, and Jugo-Slavia. The state of unrest that has been noted with regard to Africa, still continues, Great Britain, of course, going on with its usual "English Dominion." Russia is still active, mostly along Red lines, and the world has discovered that Germany is not by any means "disarmed." The story of the week as regards the Egyptian situation relates that Mr. Amery, Secretary for the Colonies, speaking at a luncheon in London recently, remarked that "while we had no desire to stand in the path of the fullest local development of the Egyptian people, we were bound in the interests of Egypt and the whole empire to safeguard effectively and firmly our rights there." In the Congress: The Senate and the House were both in holiday recess. The House passed an appropriation of $50,000,000 to be used in repayment of federal taxes illegally collected, which was requested by the Treasury Department. Senator Norris in the Senate bitterly assailed President Coolidge for opposing Government ownership and operation of the Muscle Shoals project. The City's News Work is progressing on the Broad Street Subway at a rapid rate. Already they have tunneled almost five miles. The same progress is noted in the construction of the bridge. Street repairs are being made throughout the city, and places long neglected are being given attention. Although a little unusual building activities show an increase, ground has been broken and buildings are being demolished for the erection of a modern school building to take the place of the dilapidated structures housing pupils of the Reynolds-Gratz School. Catholic and Protestant educators, delegates numbering almost one thousand in attendance upon the Sixth Annual Educational Convention, take a decided stand for the study of Latin and Greek throughout the four-year high school course. The Gardiner-Williams Corporation plan to have a mammoth opening in the buildings which it is to occupy, 1907-1909-1911 South Street. Already they have a wonderful display of ladies wearing apparel, and have many orders to fill aside from the regular department store features, there is to be a regular factory where dresses for all occasions will be designed and made. The business organization is now being arranged. The various concerns handling Christmas savings funds state that the largest business in their history has been transacted, several millions of dollars having been turned over. ALONG THE SCARLET LINE OF LIFE There has been no let-up in the number of hold-up cases during the holiday season, as in evidence by a peep into the police records. Hold-up men, growing rather bold, made Broad and Pine their scene of activities. Special officers were stationed in the neighborhood, as a result of which James Taylor was held in $1,000 bail for a further hearing by Magistrate Scott. Two young men were arrested charged with stealing twenty-four blankets from the beds of patients at Cathtern Home. They certainly lacked pity, for these are convalescents connected with the Presbyterian Hospital at Devon. The young men gave the names of Clayborne Boggs, and his brother, Omega Boggs. Both are held without bail. On a neighbor's clothesline—Much has happened to go on the clothesline, but what's the use? It is rather drab, and no one wants that during the Yuletide season. THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN THE SUNDAY-SCHOOLS The Sunday-schools throughout the city have held their annual Christmas feasts, catering to mammoth crowds. The exercises at the Zion Baptist Sunday-school, of which A. Eustace Gay is superintendent, were of a high order and a fitting climax to the year's work. Individual gifts were made to the members, and the superintendent was the recipient of many presents, the teachers giving him a pair of cuff links, monogramed. MRS. ETTA WATSON ENTERTAINS Mrs. Etta Watson of 1409 South 15th St., entertained the M. Y. O. B. Club in honor of her niece, Miss Anita Hunter, on Saturday, December 27th. The guests were members of Phila- delphia's smart set of the young generation. Mrs. Watson is a most charming hostess and Miss. Hunter as a guest of honor was all that could be desired. The large number of young people present to meet Miss Hunter thoroughly enjoyed the affair, and left, each asking the other "was there ever such a night as this?" ENTERTAINS AT DINNER Mrs. Susie J. Ware and Miss Maud Temple entertained at dinner at their home, 1727 North Beachwood Street, on Sunday evening, their guests being Messrs. Frank T. Haywood and Horace Williams. John H. Spence spent the holidays in New York City. Miss. Helen M. C. Millen who has been visiting her aunt in New York City has returned. Miss. Dorothy Hillman, 1602 Catherine Street, who has been ill for the past week, is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. Parrish, of Berks Street, entertained a number of their friends at a buffet luncheon on Tuesday evening, December 30th. Mr. and Mrs. C. Devlin, of 1231 Parrish Street, served dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. Paterson, of Norristown, Pa., the other guests being Mr. Jacob Deveau and Dr. E. A. Davis. DINNER GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ware, Jr., and Miss Maude Temple were guests of honor at a dinner party given by Mr. Frank Haywood at his residence 5716 Arch Street. Mrs. Minnie Williams, 5714 Arch Street, who has been ill for some time, is reported convalescing. MARRIED Miss. Elizabeth Parker and Mr. Charles J. Johnson were married on December 5, by the Rev. C. W. Johnson. The couple will be at home at 4536 Merion avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Purnell, of 1916 Bainbridge Street, have as their guests the latter's mother, Mrs. Henry L. Brooks, of Clean, N. Y. Mrs. James Ward, of 1729 Christian Street, has returned to the city after having spent some considerable time in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and other points in the Middle West. Dr. E. T. Boyd, of Riverton, N. J., has been the guest of friends in this city during the week. Mrs. Floyd, of 1219 South Melville Street, entertained at dinner in compliment to a number of visitors from the South, including Mrs. Mamie Green, and Miss Green, of Jacksonville, Fla., Mr. Henry Armstead, Quiney, Fla., Mr. John Irvin and Miss Irvin of Harrisburg, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Foster, Messrs. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Miss, Louisa Barnes, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mr. Alex Bacon. BURNS MAY PROVE SERIOUS While her mother was in another part of the house little Lillian Mae Maxwell, aged four years, living with her mother at 836 North 8th Street, was perhaps fatally burned. She played with matches and set her clothing afire. Her screams brought her mother who extinguished the flames with a blanket. Lillian was carried to the Homeopathic Hospital where physicians say her condition is critical. OUT AGAIN! IN AGAIN! Frank Williams is evidently of the opinion that his trials will never cease, for in less than twenty-four hours after his release from the Eastern Penitentiary, he was arrested for stealing an automobile. He had previously served a three-year sentence for burglary. He rented a room and it was in this room two hours after he had C.P.E.R. 197 HON. S. B. TURNER Strong and popular member of the Legislature of Illinois from the First Senatorial District, and he will fight and work hard to uphold the arms of Hon. Len Small all the time. rented it that he was arrested. Magistrate Scott held him in $600 bail for court. SLIPPERS AND BEADS PLENTY OF CLOTHES FOR PARIS CHORUS VITAL STATISTICS The deaths of the week decreased from 533 to 489, according to the report just issued. There was also a corresponding drop in the number of cases of contagious diseases. An exception, however, was noticed in referring to the smallpox scare in West Philadelphia. Sixty-seven persons died of heart disease, while the number that succumbed to Bright's disease was forty-nine. There were three homicides, thirty deaths by voilence and seven suicides. GIVEN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS For Heroism in Action The War Department has announced that medals for unusual military service be made and awarded to four men, one of them a commissioned officer, Colonel Claude H. Miller, now of the Army War College at Washington, and the other three to retired enlisted men. The three colored men to receive this honor are Sergeant Edward M. Monroe, Retired, 24th United States Infantry, Sergeant Gus J. Williams, Retired, 24th United States Infantry, Private Samuel Copeland, Retired, Company A, 24th United States Infantry. These three men belonged to Company A of the 24th United States Infantry. Sergeant Edward M. Monroe, Retired, is a native of Philadelphia, in which city he was born. He inlisted in the United States Army from this city and was at once assigned to the 24th Infantry, with which arm of the service he has been connected for twenty-three years. He has followed that regiment with its assignments in Mexico, Cuba and the Philippine Islands. The Twenty-fourth Infantry gained distinction for meritorious service in action, and was at one time styled the best disciplined infantry regiment in the Army. The three colored men received citations for gallantry in action, and distinguished service crosses have been orderer made by the Quartermaster General of the Army for them. Sergeant Monroe has an excellent record, all of his discharges bearing the following notation "No objection to further enlistment." He receives the distinguished service cross for extraordinary heroism in action against the Filipino Insurgents at Naguilian, Luzon, Philippine Islands, December 7, 1899. DEATH OF MRS. HENRIETTA FOLEY Mrs. Henrietta Foley after a short illness, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hester Barnett, 3210 Federal street, on Tuesday, Dec. 30th. Her body was taken to Hannibal, Mo., for interment. Mrs. Barnett wishes to express her gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown during the illness of her mother. Especially thanks Dr. Geo. A. Thornton for his services. in the Legislature of Illinois from it, and he will fight and work of Hon. Len Small all the time. SLIPPERS AND BEADS PLENTY OF CLOTHES FOR PARIS CHORUS Paris.—The prefecture of police Wednesday decided that eighteen American girls appearing in the Moulin Rouge revue were not offending public decency through appearing practically nude except for slippers and pearl necklaces. Following receipt of complaints, M. Dwyer, divisionary commissary of police, and M. Girardis, Montmartre commissary of police Wednesday night attended the Moulin Rouge and watched the Hoffman girls through high powered field glasses. After the show they decided that nobody should be shocked, pointing out that French chorus ladies wear even less clothes, if possible. Let us all hope and pray that the ladies of Paris will never invade this city with almost naked dancing for if they should do so they would be the means of causing many weak minded men to desert their happy homes, while spending all of their time in chasing after the nude ladies.-Editor. REMAINS SHIPPED TO ARKANSAS The remains of Mrs. Sallie McCamey, pioneer resident of Chicago and Morgan Park who passed away on New Year's Day after a long illness at the home of her daughters, Mesdames Nicy Lucas and Ora Williamson, 11413 S. Throop St., were shipped to Little Rock, Ark., for burial Sunday evening following funeral services at Beth Eden Baptist Church. Mrs. McCamey is survived by 6 daughters, 25 grandchildren, 10 great grand children and many relatives and friends. ENTERTAINS CHOIR Miss Laura Baxter, 420 E. 48th Place, entertained on December 29, at her home to honor the members of the choir of Grace Presbyterian Church of which choir Miss Baxter is a member. Several other friends were invited and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. RETURNS TO CITY Mrs. M. B. Newland, matron of The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine Square, has returned to the city from Columbus, Ga., where she went several weeks ago on account of the death of her sister. Mrs. Newland has not been well since returning to the city. ENTERTAIN AT LUNCHEON Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kinney, 3142 Calumet Ave., entertained 45 of their friends at a luncheon on New Year's Day at their residence. A very pleasant afternoon was had by all present. Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, 3710 Indiana Ave., has been removed to her home from Provident Hospital where she was confined for several weeks following an operation. Mrs. Harding is State Grand Princess of S. M. T. of Illinois. GOES HOME COL. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REG- ULAR TRAVELING CORRESPON- DENT FOR THE BROAD AX, HAS BEEN HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME IN TRAVELING THROUGH- OUT THE SOUTH AND THE SOUTHWEST. 0 a A ET es ee ee oer 1 was around and about Chicago tare ing my Christmas doings, but here I am this week down here in Gutherie, Oklahoma, backed into the round house for repairs, and when Dr. H.W. Conrad. gets through with me, I will be ready to go out, hence I would suggest that you write to me 621 South 8h Street, Louisville, Ky. There was some cold weather: in Chicago” while I was there and’ the last night, or the night before Sunday, they had some big doings at the home of Mrs. Elvie L. Stewart, and old man Stewart was getting. ready to leave town, and he looked to me like hie was going to freeze before he did leave, but 1 suppose he got away, for I was too busy getting aWay myself to see after him. You see Dr. George C. Hall had told me to go to bed, and. the quicker I got to bed in a good hos- pital the better it would be for me, because he saw them bugs working harder in winter than in summer, and it is hard to beat them when they get started on their winter work. He had decided to go to New York. Sunday morning I went to the peo- ples community center, Wendell Phil- Eps High School, aud I heard myself break the bread to the people. Al- though it was cold yet there was a good crowd there. After the sermon I went by home with Mrs. Pauline Reed, and talked with her husband and sister, and went over to see Benjamin Bibb, formerly of Louiseville, Ky. went back to the home of Charles Stewart, and there had the pleasure of helping him to eat a 2S pound turkey sent him by Prof, A. S. Jackson of Texas. It was some bird honey, and he is some bird eater, and Mrs. Elvie L. Stewart is some bird eater. Sunday night I went to Olivet Bap- tist church and had the pleasure of hearing myseli preach, and when I was through they opened the doors of the church, and who came walking down the line walking as proud as coud as his father, but Charles Stew- art Jr. who took the front seat, and it was soon learned that he came for the purpose of joining the Baptist church. I wonder if that boy is going to be-a preacher. I heard that he said that he was going to be an improvement on his father, and if the court knows it- self he has the right idea of life. Dr. J. H. Branham, rectived him as 2 candidate for baptisms and I just watched his father who bore a grin that would outclass the Gold Dust Twins. After this was over Young Charles Stewart, went over with me to see the groom, Colonel Roscoe Conklin Simmons, the most noted speaker of my race in America, the man who can draw more people than any other one man in this country. I went to his palatial home 3253 Indiana avenue, and found that he was sur- rounded by his friends. Perhaps you want to know just why 1 would go there after church _Col- onel Simmons had just jumped over the broom stick Christmas Day. He had gone to Kentucky, and up in a Bible Town, St. Matthew and placked one of the choicest flowers, Miss Char- lotte G. Ebbs, a teacher in the public school system of Louisville, a refined cultured young: woman. She is one of the young women for which Kentucky is noted, pretty, but-most of her beauty is in her calture. They united and ‘have made ber most attractive, and now she is the queen of Col. Sim- mon’s «mansion. This took place if Kentucky, and the knot was tied by the Rev. Dr. W. H. Shepard, of the Presbyterian church,-and.so tight that it will take eternity to untie it, and they will be united in-heaven, because Col. Simmons tells me that be is going there, and I have no reason to doubt him for he is getting ready and de- clares that be is a combination man, Methodist-Baptist. 5 From there with the mercury. play- ing around 12 degrees below I made my way to the Polk Street Dearborn station stable, got in the bed car, and Believe me honey I don't know when and groaning for when I awoke, I was going into St. Louis. Re Reaching St. Louis, I found at the ee ne eee eee Gan Rae gene to Philadelphia. I had the pleasure of ‘meeting their representaive Edgar E. ‘McDaniel, who is indeed a fine man. It is great to note the improvements Poro is making almost daily, and at once it takes its place alone in its line. There are none to come near it. They ‘spend “more money for advertising and give away more useful articles ‘than some of the “mme’s” make. It is with others Madam this and Madam that, but with her it is just plain Mrs. Annie M. Malone, modest and yet she is deep and she believes in doing things not alone for self but for oth- ers. She believes in her people and her life is being spent in that direction. From St. Louis, I spent another night in the Pullman, making it to Kansas City, and found the Rev. Dr. Edward Wittenburg getting ready to jump over the broom stick. I met Mrs. Norene Davis, who called to see me; Mrs. W. T. Osborne, called to see me, and Mes. Rosa P. Gipson, came from Pleasant Hill to see me, because they heard I was going to die and they wanted to look in my face before I died. Dr. Charles E. Brooks, pastor of the First African Methodist Episc- opal charch, Kansas City, Kansas toted me over to his home, and I had the pleasure of meeting Uncle Tom Kennedy, and the Interstate Literary Society which meets every year about that time, and others. That night was spent in Topeka at the home of Rev. W. H. Young, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, and then to Wichita to see the Baptists getting ready for their June meeting. It was about 2 o'clock after the change of the. year. I was in the Calvary Baptist Church when the year changed. I was then headed for this place. 1 reached Oklahoma City about 9 o'clock in the ‘Torning, to the home of Dr. E. W. Perry, president of the state conven- tion, then to see some other friends. T am now here. It was about 5 o'clock im the after- noon when I got to town and found Dr. H. W. Conrad waiting for me. He shook my lily black hand, and as- sured me that I was welcome. He soon had me in an automobile car carriage, headed for the Sanitarium, ‘the round house, the place to. repair human engines, to fix up human pumps, and have them continue to do business in the same old way. He had been looking for me for several days and had a fine room ready for me to step into it. OF course I had to stop at the office and get my petigrees to!d, and a rec ‘ord made, and then a young woran, Miss Cassie Mae Block, the nurse, came to me, put a piece of glass candy in my mouth and held my arms like she thought I was going to run away with that old candy. While she was holding my arm she held before her ee eee ‘wrote something on a chart paper, and then up to the room. I then had the pleasure of meéting the nurse who is returning to Missis- sippi, getting ready to jump over, the broomstick, and she is Miss Annie B. Harris. She is one of the brightest young women of. this race; and believe me she is some nurse. She is going home now because her mother and father down in Mississippi are sick, and she declares she must go to them. I congratulate her for it. She helped them to look after me during my stay here, and honey, she is just the IT. Now comes Dr. H. W. Conrad, and he is one of the finest im the country. ‘He came with a pump and something ‘else. He put a band around my arm, blew it up right tight, and then he had ‘an artificial clock attached to it, and after blowing this thing up, he watched the clock; and then said blood pressure 160. It is about mormal, seemed to ‘be his comment. He looked in my eyes, my mouth, my nose, as if be was trying to se what I had been eating and-smelling. He then took that little ‘thing and put it around about my front ‘body to listen at the bugs and hear what they were talking about, in order attack their plans. He heard them jing for my life, and he seemed to say to them, “You are lying.” He knew what he was talking about, be- eaiet.gienty i am tater. <>... THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 10, 1925 ake 2 es See oe ee a Pees: aa. 5 — os - 8 Seed so ee Sy es Peery ae ee oe, ere i oe Peo ot eM eS a . ee : a . : LAWYER AUGUSTUS L. WILLIAMS One of the many successful lawyers in this city, whose many friends and supporters residing im the Second Ward are working hard for his nomination and election as Alderman ae wars ane eee ee ee ae Sliema. Langston University High School. This is what he says: “My coming to the Park Sanitarium last Friday is continuing to manifest itself as one of the greatest blessings that has befallen me during the Christmas tide. The bitterness has all left my mouth, my tongue is fresh and clean, and my appetite is next to ravenous. “In my case, the Park Sanitarium treatment is but another way to spell magic, for indeed 1 seem to have been thrown into the cradie of the nurses to begin with and having been touched here and there hy the magic tip of your fingers, I came away feeling al- together renewed. You have a great institution, a wonderful little nurse and expert cook, and I shalll take grea Pleasure in recommending you tc others who may need expert medica service. In this connection I ‘should Prove an ingrate if I did not recom- mend the service of the young man eee day.” He is expressing my sentiments, and 1 am sure that my many friends wil be glad to know that I am improving. Miss Block is a young woman, and is destined to make her way. Miss Har- ris has been in the game a long time and knows her business. She is scholar and a wonderful young woman. But now, I must now close with- out paying a tribute to Mrs, H. W. Conrad, the wife of the physician, and practically the business manager o! the sanitarium. Side by side she ha: stood with her husband for years, but now she is like myself, backed intc the round house for repairs. We are all praying that she will soon be at her post. Mrs, Nannie Griffin, the sister of Mrs. Conrad is here from: Louisville, Ky., and she is assisting ix ‘the work, : Well the Board of the National Bap. tist convention will meet next week January 14, in Indianapolis. Next week I am going to talk t you about the Lincoln League which will meet in Chicago, February 12 This is going to be a great meeting and you should be there. I wil bring my letter to a stop. ** CHARLES E. STUMP. COLORED WOMAN, BORN IN SLAVERY, DIES AT 105 Mrs, Martha Darling, colored, 4826 Langley Avenue, passed away last Saturday at the age of 105 years According to her grandson, Dr. P. W, Stevens, head of the South Side Colored Boys’ Club, Mrs. Darling was born in slavery. She was sold on the block at Athens, Ala, when 20 years old. “ She came here two weeks ago from Columbia, Tenn. MALE HELP Colored Men wanted to qual- ify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary. ‘Transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt, 38, St Tose = SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY (Released from Office of the Supreme Chancellor) New Orleans, La, Jan. 5, 1925. In order that the members of our Order, and the members of our racial group may become better acquainted with the health-promoting. waters of ‘Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Pythian Temple Setitariem ‘Comission wf the Knights of Pythias'oi North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia has ordered a temporary reduction im rates for rooms in the Pythian Bath House and Sanitarium at Hot Springs, Arkansas, effective January 1, 1925, as follows: For Pythians and Calantheans Inside rooms, one (1) day, seventy- five cents (75c). One (1) week, Three Dollars ($3.00). Outside rooms, one (1) day, One Dollar ($1.00). One (1) week, Four Dollars ($4.00). For Persons Not Members of the Order Inside rooms, one (1) day, seventy- five cents (75c). One (1) week, Four Dollars ($4.00). Outside rooms, one (1) day, One Dollar ($1.00). One (1) week, Five Dollars ($5.00). At a Conference of the Grand Chan- cellors of the Kaights-of Pythias of North America, South America, Eu- rope, Asia, Africa and Australia, held ‘at Hot Springs, Arkansas, December 29th, 30th, 1924, it was decided that a Universal Campaign for membership should begin January 1, 1925, and end July 1, 1925, to add to our present membership at least fifty thousand ($0,000) new members during that period. The Grand Chancellors and Grand Worthy Counsellors are required to report to the Supreme Chancellor and the Supreme Worthy Counsellor, re- spectively, on the first day of each ‘month, the number of mew members added to their Subordinate Lodges and Subordinate Courts during the Previous month. A reduction in the joining fee has been ordered in all Grand Lodge and Grand Court Jurisdictions during that period. PROMINENT LAWYERS RE- MOVED THEIR LAW OFFICES Mr. Harris B. Gaines, Sr, and Mr. W. Chester Kitchen, until lately as- sociated with Ellis and Westbrooks, 3000-S. State street, have removed their law offices to 3542 South Michi- gan avenue, suite two, where they will be greatly pleased to meet their many clients and friends. RETURNS TO MILWAUKEE “Ambrose Robinson, who spent the New Year's week in the city visiting with friends, and as the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, 4114 Calomet Ave, has re- turned to his home in Milwaukee, Wis. COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” By The Cameraman © (Preston News Service) 1. Should Supreme Court Advise Congress? 2. Bathing Beach “Blues.” 3 New Jobs, Please. 4. A New Uncle Tom's Cabin. Mr, /Solicitor General Beck, of the United States Department of Justice, has come forward with the novel sug- gestion that the U.S. Supreme Court might increase the value of its sery- ices to the good old U. S. A. by ad- vising Congress, from time to time, as to the constitutionality of legisla- tion, thereby Keeping Congress off the rocks of decisive reversal of its own findings. In other words, for instance, the supreme judiciary could inform Con- gress upon anti-lynching legislation, the application of the Fifteenth Amendment, and sundry matters. of national import, as to which militant Congressmen, particularly those from the verdantless Southland, delight to repeat their oaths and reassert that in no wise could they. violate thei pledges to uphold the Constitution of the United States. The significant feature as to the doings of Congress ig that there is a variety of opinion as to what is constitotional This is evidenced in Congressman Tinkham's former bill, which was aimed to cut down representation from the South- land, where Negroes have no say in the selection of their representatives ‘Hence, the nine learned jurists, free from public sentiment, have, in the end, always been able to set Congress ‘straight. To advise Congress, m advance of legislation, however, would be a novel undertaking. Such a plan would prob- ably be helpful from a selfish standpoint, and Congressmen sincerely interested in a new freedom for Ne- greater aid than ever before, The plan, though, to our humble mind despite our great respect for Solicitor General Beck, would take away from ‘Congress the opportunity to fix. its ‘own intentions as to proposed legisla- tion. Those intentions can only be fixed by full and free debate, and pulse sounding of all the people. In- tentions are the guiding stars of legis lation, and we do not think that the philosophies of judicial minds should berith, in advance, to the halls ol Congress. Let the doctrine of legs precedents remain undisturbed. [: Dowese Beastial Weskengtony the Project of 2 bathing beach for th capital’s colored classes, who hereto fore have had to wend their way tc Atlantic City or Asbury Park, for cooling as well as cleansing purposes seems to have raised as much fuss. as a flock of Kilkenny cats. In fact, no sooner had Congress appropriated {fifty thousand “iron men” to be ex pended for sand, pebbles and water than protests began to pour in upon the War’ Department and the Depart. ment of Public Buildings and Grounds First, the protest was made tha the beach was a “Jim Crow” proposi- tion, contrary to the written law down in Washington—but quite in conso- nance with the unwritten law—and voters who had bathed with impunity Jat Newpoct, Coney Island, or Lake Michigan, where everything is differ. ent, so different, than it is down. is Washington, urged their Congress. men not to O. K. the appropfiation for a colored bathing beach. Evi dently those protests fell upon barren ground. Another protest, however, of a dif ferent type, has just been placed in ithe record, by which the President ‘the General Federation of Women's Clubs (white) has declared that in: asmuch as the drive around ghe Tidal Basin is one of the most celebrated in the world, it should not be marre¢ by a colored bathing beach. It i seen at once that this protest brings to issue some entirely new questions In fact, it stages a duct betwees aesthetic beauty, on the one hand, an¢ cleansing ambitions on the other hand plus whatever cooling qualities the gentle Potomac River may have—tha is, when exerted upon a Colorode ‘Maduro skin tint. ~ _ If the rumor is true that a hungry host of job-hunters expects to make 2 drive on Washington, with hatchets ‘ hand and an “off-goes-your-head” policy for the few brethren who aft now holding office, then the outlook for some new seats at the job counter is a gloomy one. When, in order to place a good mar in office, it becomes necessary to dis place 2 good man so as to create 2 vacancy, then we are ready to sing 2 hymn, dismiss the congregation, and depart in peace. In other words, there is plenty o! ‘room for more efficient men and ‘women, too, in the way of recognition by the Party; and it ought to be an ‘easy matter to work out a plan where- by increasing recognition may be fa- vorably considered, without. trying to decapitate any of the “efficients” who are now on the job. What ‘progress will have been made if seven or eight “scrappings” are made, for the same number of replacements? None! But, if seven or eight additions are made to the faithful efficient folks now on the job, and President Coolidge’s pro- motion and common sense policies are followed by the brethren in the field, with a resultant increase in job allot- ments, greater efficiency, greater rec- ‘ogmition, and valued experience re- tained at strategic points, then the race shall have gained much in solid- arity, progression, and harmony. New jobs, please! Believe it or not, 2 new Uncle Tom's Cabin, called “Topsy and Eva,” has entered our midst as a reminder «oi Harriet Beecher Stowe's serious novel. The new malange is musical and has extracted only mirth from the slave story, leaving the tears and the baying bloodhounds to follow their courses unmourned. With the Duncan Sisters (white) as “Topsy and Eva,” the musical version of Simon Legree’s hey-days. after 2 Jong run in Chicago, has come east for another big run in New York Negro fife has an appeal which is linked with the tears and smiles of all American lie, It is not to be denied. When it is lost, search for it is made. When it would go, it is held back. When it cannot be resurrected, it is created anew—this pulsating stream of Christian life in America, although de- rided at times, is here to stay. By all means see “Topsy and Eva.” MIKE WOOLDRIDGE TO CAP. TAIN WILBERFORCE FOOT- BALL TEAM 1925 (Preston News Service) | Wilberforce, Ohio, Jan. 9—In an anne football dinner given in honor of the 1924 football squad, Mike Wool- dridge, regular end, was elected cap- tain for the 1925 season. The honor could not have fallen upon a better ‘man than Wooldridge, for, during the entire football season, Wooldridge showed what kind of a ptayer he was —in that not 2 gain was made around his end. The various coaches in mak- ing their all elevens, seem to ignore Wooldridge in this respect—and there is no doubt but what he would make the first eleven. Those present’ at the dinner were: President G. H. Jones, Secretary J. D. ‘M. Russell, J. L. Simms, secretary to the President, Milton S. Wright, Ed- itor of the Wilberforce Mirror, mem- bers of the Athletic Council, student [members of the council, Harry C. | Graves, the coach, T. L. Hale, 1924 | football managet and J. Q. Clark, 1925 football manager. Aside’ from the football team,.Prof. George F. David, member of the council acted as toast- master, and the program was as fol: lows: Athletics at Wilberforce, C.F. | points, Chairman Athletic Council; Introduction of Players, T. L. Hale, 192$ Manager; Our Team, Captain “Scottie” Brown; Our 1924. Season, ‘Coach Harry C. Graves; Our Outlook for 1925, J. Q. Clark, 1925. Manager; Remarks, Mike Wooldridge, Captain- elect. Musical numbers were rendered by the squad orchestra, including Wool- dridge, Williams, Henderson, Slater and Baley. Williams rendered 2 banjo |solo while the quartette rendered two pieces that were very pleasing. The following menu was served: Cream of tomato soup a la kick off forward pass creamed chicken in pat- ties, Tine buck candied sweet potatoes safety creamed peas, pie 2 la mode de la touch back, off tackle coffee, touch- down mints, salted nuts. iy John Clarke, 1925 Manager, in an- nouncing the- 1923 football schedule, which is prospective: Wilberforce at Morris Brown, Atlanta, Ga; Wilber- force at Howard, Washington, D. C. Lincoln Uniy. of Penn. at Wilberforce. pending; Tuskegee at Wilberforce, pending; Wilberforce at Simmons Louisville, Ky.; Kentucky Normal at Wilberforce; Roger Williams of Nash- ville in Chicago; Fisk Univ. at Wil berforce, pending: West Virginia an¢ Wilberforée at Columbus, O.; Wil berforce at Lincoln Univ., Jefferson City, Mo.; Morehouse at Wilberforce MEETINGS AT BAILEY'S HALL The Evening Star Baptist Mission of which Rev. J. W. Walker is pastor, will hold future services at Bailey's Hall, 3638 S. State St, Sunday Schoo! at 9:45; preaching at 11:00 A.M. and 800 P.M RACE DISCRIMINATION IS BLAMED ON CHURCH. (Preston News Service) a a ure of the Christian Church to Chris- ‘tianize and the presence of “just as. much meanness in the world since the ‘advent of Christianity as before,” are ‘the cause of discrimination against Negroes. Dr. Gilbert H. Jones, presi- dent of Wilberforce University, de- clared in addressing 2 meeting to pro- mote “Racial Co-Operation and Un- derstanding.” The mecting was at- tended by a large number of promi- nent colored and white people. Bruno Lasker Is Speaker Dislike of colored people is due to ignorance ot the true characteristics and economic conditions of the race rather than to instinct and such feel- ings may be obliterated, declared Bruno Lasker, New York, executive secretary. Race Relations Commis sions of National Conference on Chris- tian Way of Life. A group of songs was sung by a quartet irom Wilberforce University and a solo was sung by Mrs. Helen J. Williams. The meeting was under |the “auspices of Columbus Urban | League of which N. B. Allen is exe- cutive, Rev. Gilbert S. Cox, presi- dent, another speaker, defended the Christian Church, declaring many pas- tors are interpreting race intolerance as unChristian. “Race discrimination ought not to be present, but is,” Dr. Jones said. “The problem is so enormous, so de- tailed in its ramifications and so stu- pendous, I wonder if we can do any- thing about it. Christianity is a fine bunch of theological doctrines. There is none better in the world, but it is @ bunch of theological doctrines to be put off on some one else. Christian- ity doesn't seem to Christianize and the world goes on with just about as much cussedness in it as before Chris- “Ordinary Human Problem” “Race discrimination is just an or- dinary human problem with lots of the devil in it, Back of the efforts to restrict the Negro to certain blocks ‘and districts of the city is a motive that has not been shown. “What does the other fellow get out lof mistreating the Negro? Some form of race prejudice has existed since time began, although it has not al- \ways been on color lines. Where one race is bound to another and held Jas bondsmen and serfs, the subjected |race has had to go through what the colored people endure. “People wish for. tolerance, the end, without knowing the means to achieve |this end,” Mr. Lasker said. “People jsay that race prejudice is as old as ithe ages, that it is am instinct and ‘that one never can bring it to an end. But one cannot have an inétinctive re- pulsion to a color. Do yeu have any repulsion to the color of chocolate jcandy? es “It is not instinctive *It is ac- quired, and if we admit that it is acquired, we must admit also that we can be rid of it. People who talk about Nordic superiority generally jare dull, “Unfavorable experiences set the Keynote and we become conscious of '2 dislike for colored people long after we have forgotten the "experience which created the feeling. When we hear Southern Negroes making out that Christ was a colored man, we have_a feeling that they are sacri- igious. We picture Him as @ man with biue eyes and long flowing locks, whereas he actually looked like one ||9f the “Arabs of today. |. “Do you know how the Nordics ac- tually gained their power and pre- dominance in the world today? They | were sailors and learned to obey their captains, During a storm, the one '|who would not obcy the leader was |the first to be thrown overboard. It ||was their unity of action that gave them their successes in their early raids and what makes them success- | ful today.” AUTO MISHAP FATAL TO DR. RH. SHIPLEY (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C, Jan: 9—Dr. R. H. Shipley formerly of the Douglass Hall pharmacy, Anacostia, died Wed- nesday aiternoon in Emergency hos- pital, Annapolis, Md, following am au- tomobile accident near the old Tea ‘house, twelve miles north of that city. Aiiet leaving Shady Side, Md., where he operated a farm and resort, Shipley’s automobile became disabled. /he engaged services of a garage in an effort to be towed to Annapolis. On ‘the steep hillside curve at the old Tea fhouse his front wheel, becoming en- tangled in the tow-rope, the car was joverturned and dropped down a 20 foot embankment, pinning the drug- gist beneath it. Ernest Williamson UNDERTAKER Charles C.Dawson The Cathedral of Chapels FREE. Dependable Friendly Service Very Moderate Prices AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS KENWOOD 0455 5121-5123-5125 South State Street Subscribe for The Broad Ax Established 1865 el Jack eral Direc For fifty-nine years the name "Emanuel Jackson" has been synonymous with old fashioned honesty and reliability D. M. JACKSON A. A. RAYNER H. D. LEWIS 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. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 10, 1925 BODY OF CHARLIE FREEMAN FOUND IN DITCH NEGRO REFUSES TO PAY "PADDED" BILL Statesville, N. C., Jan. 9.—Charlie Freeman, proprietor of a pressing club and cafe near the depot, was found dead by the police Sunday evening in a ditch opposite the Statesville Cotton Mills, on the south side of the main line of the Southern, and Bill Maxwell is in jail following a confession that he placed the body there. Saturday evening, about 6:30, Freeman fell from a truck, driven by Maxwell, at the corner of Allison and Caldwell streets, it is alleged, suffering an injury to the head. Assisted by Messrs. Lloyd Cutting and Atwell Davis, Maxwell lifted Freeman back onto the truck and started with him, apparently toward Long's Sanatorium, as he had been directed. Mr. Davis notified Acting Chief of Police C. L. Gilbert, about 8 o'clock the same evening, of what had taken place and suggested he inquire of the hospitals if the injured man had been attended to. Inquiry established the fact that neither hospital had any record of such a case. Maxwell was located. He denied any knowledge of Freeman's death at first, but within ten minutes confessed to what had transpired. He did take Freeman to a hospital, he told the police, but upon arrival, he was satisfied that he was dead. He became frightened, he said, and decided to make away with the body. Thirty-six dollars rolled up and compressed within a gold ring, which bore a ruby, was found upon Maxwell's person. Freeman was seen with a billfold, containing a considerable amount of money, Saturday afternoon. 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 Victor NEGRO REFUSES TO PAY "PADDED" BILL KILLED Atlanta, Ga.—Because Alonzo Green remonstrated with a grocer and declared the bill was "padded", he was shot and killed by Joseph Rusk, the grocer. It is said that on Tuesday afternoon Green went to Rusk's store in Houston street to pay a grocery bill he owed Rusk, and when he asked for an itemized statement an argument arose and Green accused Rusk of "padding" the bill, Rusk drew a pistol and killed Green. Police say Rusk told them that Green appeared in the store to settle a bill, but that upon being presented with the bill became angry and began an argument, during which, Rusk said, Green drew an ice pick from his pocket and attempted to stab him. Mrs. Rusk hearing the argument entered the store and attempted to shield him, Rusk said, but was knocked down by Green. Rusk said he then got a pistol and shot Green. Rusk was taken to the police station pending an investigation. SCHOOL FEDERATION FORMED IN WASHINGTON Washington, D. C., Jan. 9.—Miss Lillian Robinson, president of the Randall Junior High School Parent-Teacher association, announced Wednesday a federation of parent-teacher organizations, representing the colored schools of Washington, will be formed into a permanent body at an early date. Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3655 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 Hot Radio-Active Water Furniture For All Baths. Sanitarium has 100 Hotel has 56 Rooms; Telephone Water in Every Room. 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