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Governor Len Small and the Other State Officials Were Inducted and Re-inducted Into Their Respective Offices Last Monday in the Midst of Much Pomp and Ceremony. Between Seven and Eight Thousand People Witnessed the Street Parade and the Ceremonies Held at the State Arsenal SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Governor Lei Inducted and Last Monday Between Seve Street Parade 5 CENTS PER COPY or Len S al and Re nday in Seven a arade and M. HON. LEN SMALL The great Governor of the great State of Illinois reinducted into office for another period of for Springfield on Monday, January 12. Great State of Illinois, who was another period of four years at January 12. The great Governor of the great State of Illinois, who was reinducted into office for another period of four years at Springfield on Monday, January 12. ATTORNEY HARRIS B. GAINES ROBBED OF HIS GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN AND $125 CASH Sunday evening about 7 o'clock, while Attorney Harris B. Gaines, who resides at 3262 Vernon avenue, was walking along on 33rd street, between Grand boulevard and Vernon avenue, he was set upon by several highwaymen and robbed of his gold watch, chain, $125 in money, valuable papers, door keys, and everything else that was in his pocket. So far, he has failed to recover any of his belongings. Rev. Theodore Stephens, interpreter and secretary to his Royal Highness, Prince Kojo Houneou, of Dahomey, Africa, is planing to remain indefinitely in the city. He will hold classes in French at the University School of Music, beginning January 28. Rev. Stephens is a man of extraordinary ability. Chicago welcomes him as a future citizen. We predict for him great success. Fisk graduate women held a "Twilight Program," Sunday, January 11, at the home of Mrs. Adams, 4423 Indiana avenue. The program began at 5 o'clock, and was much enjoyed by all present. ```markdown ``` M. M. H. The little millionaire real-estate owner who has Grand Major General of the Thompson mo Mayor of Chicago in 1927. he owner who has become the the Thompson movement for The little millionaire real-estate owner who has become the Grand Major General of the Thompson movement for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. ATTORNEY HARRIS B. GAINES ROBBED OF HIS GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN AND $125 CASH Sunday evening about 7 o'clock, while Attorney Harris B. Gaines, who resides at 3262 Vernon avenue, was walking along on 33rd street, between Grand boulevard and Vernon avenue, he was set upon by several highway- men and robbed of his gold watch, chain, $125 in money, valuable papers, door keys, and everything else that was in his pocket. So far, he has failed to recover any of his belongings. THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 17, 1925 HON. CARLOS E. BLACK, BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF ILLINOIS WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF EVERYTHING IN CONNECTION WITH THE MILITARY END OF THE PARADE AND THE INAUGURAL CEREMONIES AND HE PERFORMED HIS PART RIGHT UP TO THE MINUTE. THOUSANDS OF THE LEADING CITIZENS FROM CHICAGO, INCLUDING MANY COLORED MEN AND WOMEN WERE IN SPRINGFIELD AT THAT TIME. HON. ALEXANDER FYFE, PRESIDENT OF THE HAMILTON CLUB, CHICAGO, AND ITS ALMOST ONE THOUSAND MEMBERS INCLUDING MANY LADIES, CUT A WIDE SWATH ON THAT OCCASION AND THE GRAND STATE BALL AND RECEPTION UNDER HIS DIRECTION, REACHED THE HIGHEST POINT IN SOCIABILITY AND COMRADESHIP THAT HAS EVER BEEN STAGED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE GRAND RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION, WITH GOVERNOR SMALL AND OTHER STATE OFFICIALS INCLUDING THEIR WIVES AND LADY FRIENDS IN THE RECEIVING LINE REACHED THE END OF A PERFECT DAY. MRS. ALEXANDER FYFE, WHO IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY CULTURED LADIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE MOST HANDSOMELY AND GORGEOUSLY GOWNED LADY OF ALL OF THE LADIES IN EVIDENCE AT THE RECEPTION REFERRED TO. EX-MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON, ON THAT OCCASION STARTED HIS BOOM FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO IN 1927. PANORAMA VIEW OF THAT GREAT SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL EVENT BY JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Last Sunday evening the writer eased into a lower berth on one of the pullman palace cars which run over the Wabash Railroad between this city and St. Louis, Mo. The train was composed of 16 all steel cars. We were headed for Springfield, Illinois. It was called the St. Louis midnight special from this city to that city standing on the banks of the Mississippi river. The long train started on a dead rum out of the Polk Street station at 9:30 P. M., and the big, old engine puffed and panted, roared and snorted and made more noise than anyone has ever heard before, while it was engaged in tearing out over the country like a wild Indian astride of a wild mustang horse. Shortly after we had curled down in our berth we went dead to the world and we slept as sound as an old Virginia mule from that time until the long train arrived in Springfield in the midst of a heavy, cold snow storm, and the town was dark and gloomy until after the arrival of the large delegation from this city and from other sections of the grand old state of Illinois. The arrival of the members of the far-famed Hamilton Club, almost one thousand strong, under the leadership of Hon Alexander Fyfe its president, and headed by the famous band, 202nd Field Artillery, completely woke up the sleepy old town. The next delegation to follow the members of the Hamilton Club, were the hundreds of the boosters and followers of former Mayor William Hale Thompson, and when "Big Bill" and his advanced scouts in the persons of Hon. George F. Harding Jr., Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell, former Judge Bernard Brassa, Oscar De Priest and hundreds of other shouters and retainers, small tinn horn politicians and head line statesmen, great admirers of "Big Bill" pitched their tents at the Leland hotel, the lid of Springfield was blown off and its citizens and the strangers within its gates went mad or wild and remained mad or wild until long after the Thompson meeting held that afternoon at that same hotel at which time Mr. Thompson, after the Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell, delivered one of his fiery and blood curdling orations, in which he eloquently placed Mr. Thompson in the race for mayor of Chicago in 1927. Mr. O'Donnell was followed by Hon. George F. Harding and after Senator Harding, former Judge Barasa, Oscar De Priest and others had orated in behalf of Mr. Thompson for mayor of Chicago in 1927, a resolution was passed at that meeting placing Senator Harding at the head of the committee on organization with headquarters to be established in every ward throughout Chicago. Senator Harding and his associates will start right in and strive to secure six hundred thousand signatures to his petitions between now and before the February primaries in 1927. Not long after 10 o'clock everything was ready to start in with the in- augural program for at that hour, the House and Senate commenced and completed plans for the joint session in the state arsenal and near 11 o'clock; all the state officers elect and the ladies joined Governor Small and other distinguished citizens at the executive mansion from which point he reviewed the inaugural parade as it wended its way through the mansion grounds and the following was the route of the military end of the parade which was followed by the official party: North on Fifth street to Capitol avenue, west on Capitol avenue to Second street, north on Second street to the state arsenal. VETS OF GUARD LEAD THE PARADE Two veterans of the Illinois National Guard, Brig. Gen. J. J. Garrity and Maj. Gen. Milton J. Foreman of Chicago led the military parade and at the end of it they and General James E. Stuart, also of this city who has always been prominent in military circles in this state, a veteran of the National Guard and former Commander of the Eleventh Infantry of the Illinois Reserve Militia during the World War. General Stuart who is over 80 years old was in full uniform and was the recipient of great attention from all the military men who occupied seats on the platform with the official party. (Continued on page 2) Officials We ective Office nd Ceremon Witnessed t State Arsen 83 HON. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON Ex-Mayor of Chicago, who has tossed his "Big Cowboy the ring for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. Ex-Mayor of Chicago, who has tossed his "Big Cowboy Hat" in the ring for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. Last Friday evening, a mass meeting of all Fiskites was called at the Appomattox Club House for the purpose of hearing the report of Dr. Rosenberg, the local delegate to the New York Conference called by the National Alumni Association, for the purpose of getting a thorough and correct understanding of the present conditions maintained by the President an faculty of Fisk University. On last Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Irene M. Gaines was the dinner guest of Mrs. Amelia Brooks Chase, prominent writer and lecturer, residing at 5021 Forestville avenue. A very interesting program was arranged for the meeting and installation of officers of the Neighborhood Improvement and Protective Association, which was held at St. Mary's Church, 53rd and Dearborn streets Tuesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Henry Jackson, have issued invitations for a dancing party, at the Vincennes Hotel, Monday evening, January 26. Dr. W. E. B. DuBoise will visit the Chicago branch of the Fisk Alumni this week. A meeting is called for Saturday night, January 17. All Fiskites are urged to be present. ```markdown ``` 1910 1910 HON. PATRICK H. O'DONNELLE The greatest of all the great Irish-American orate yers in this country, who fired the first heavy Leland Hotel last Monday for William Hale The Mayor of Chicago in 1927. rest of all the great Irish-American orators in this country, who fired the first heavy box Hotel last Monday for William Hale Thomas of Chicago in 1927. The greatest of all the great Irish-American orators and lawyers in this country, who fired the first heavy bomb at the Leland Hotel last Monday for William Hale Thompson for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX cials Were ve Offices Ceremony. nessed the te Arsenal A very interesting program was arranged for the meeting and installation of officers of the Neighborhood Improvement and Protective Association, which was held at St. Mary's Church, 53rd and Dearborn streets, Tuesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Henry Jackson, have issued invitations for a dancing party, at the Vincennes Hotel, Monday evening, January 26. Dr. W. E. B. DuBoise will visit the Chicago branch of the Fisk Alumni this week. A meeting is called for Saturday night, January 17. All Fiskites are urged to be present. ```markdown ``` great Irish-American orators and law- who fired the first heavy bomb at the day for William Hale Thompson for 1927. 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. Vol. XXX No. 18 Chicago, January 17, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES By Charles C. Roe, Author of "The Legal Status of the Negro in the United States" The better thinking people of the white race refuse to dismiss as insoluble the many difficulties which the solution of the color problem in our daily contact with the colored people of this country has brought about. We have had this problem in our midst for a century or more and, that it is becoming more acute none can deny. The white race here as elsewhere firmly believe in the superiority of the civilization which it has built up and in spite of its religion of Christianity, which tends to temper the bitterness between the races, it seems that the white race is becoming more determined to continue its superiority in the affairs of the world. The future of the entire human races of the world, is bound up in the eradication of racial discords, not only in the United States but throughout the world. The economic conflicts of modern industrialism, and the nationalistic aspirations of the struggling races throughout the world, is having its effect in producing stronger conflicts between the races. The discontents of the races of the Orient and the growth of their race consciousness have gone hand in hand. The white man's assumption of superior and indefeasible rights, based on his assertion of the superiority of his race, is tending more and more to increase the conflict of races. The Orientals for centuries admitted and acquiesced with fatalistic resignation in the white man's superiority, but they are denying it today, and deny it passionately. Their instincts are reacting against the aggressive impact of occidental civilization and are rebelling now as they have never before. Throughout the conflicting interests of races of Europe, racial hatred and nationalistic progress has had their origin in insults and rancor created by the personal beliefs based on local aspiration and desire. In the Orient, the restraints which have been placed around the development of the natives by the white invader has resulted in an intense competition in all lines which will ultimately have its outbursts, and will be settled either by the sword, as all great conflicts between nations have heretofore been settled, or in the League of Nations, which is fast becoming the world power which its founder, Woodrow Wilson, conceived it to be. Racial cleavage is deepening in the further Orient. In China, Japan and India, all of these efforts of the submerged races of the world have their reflex in the ultimate solution of the color line in the United States. The white race is just waking up to the fact that there is a race problem all over the world. In the past this race problem when solved or settled either temporarily or permanently, has been done so only by the arbitrary decision of a super power. Race consciousness of the submerged races seems to increase rather than diminish race hatred, and this is perhaps true because it seems that the fundamental nature in human character in its last analysis has proven itself beyond control. Race superiority has never been decided by abstract justice, but always by the fiat of the dominant race in each government. In proof of this we but must look to Australia, Canada and New Zealand. These countries have settled their race problems by refusing admission to races they did not desire. These countries have drawn the line against the Japanese, and now that the United States has drawn the line against further immigration of Japanese and Chinese, it is quite evident that the same feeling among the white race here exists as everywhere. The Union of South Africa with but one hundred sixty thousand (160,000 Indians was forced to draw the color line against them because, as General Smuts says, "If these Indians were given political equality, the native blacks would have an equal right to it, and the white man's regime probably would be destroyed." The white people of the United States feel the same way about the Chinese and Japanese in this country. Our action is justifiable for the same reasons that the action of the Japanese in their attitude towards foreigners. The idea that the negro in the United States has political equality with the white man is not justified by the facts, because the southern states have been nullifying two amendments to the Constitution of the United States for years, and yet, although there are more than ten million (10,000,000) American negroes in the United States, the great bulk of the whites of the north of both political parties seem to justify the attitude of their white brethren in the south. No color line in social affairs is drawn by France, but it does so in political affairs, as it only allows its African and Asiatic population, running into many millions, but ten (10) deputies, whereas for each seventy-five thousand (75,000) white native Frenchmen, there is one (1) deputy. The race consciousness of the French have marked the Germans as a race apart, and both races are white. The more one studies these intricate situations and conditions, it seems almost too deep to understand or analyze, but we must realize and accept the fact that the dominance of the white races of this earth has been acquired because of their superior economic condition. The superiority of the white race has been acquired by brute force and it will be retained only by brute force unless it admits the brotherhood of man. Many of our great thinkers seem to think, that there impends in the future, great race wars between nations of different colored people, but I do not believe so. As all the races acquire intelligence, their consciousness will subside and as they become economically higher in the scale of civilization the prejudices between the races will disappear. For five thousand years there has been as much prejudices between branches of the white races as there have been between races of different colors. This is best illustrated by the present day prejudice throughout the world and among all races against the Jew, and yet the Jew is acquiring an enviable position in all of the nations wherein they reside, and such position financially and economically and culturally, has fast overcome it. The future of the negro in the United States is so interwoven with the future of the white man in the United States, their interests in every way being identical, that it is hard to look into the future and see any increase in prejudices and hatreds between these races, because the conduct of the American Negro since his enfranchisement has been so exemplary as to win the esteem of his fellow citizens of all races. I do not believe that the friction between whites and blacks will increase because we have seen a constant indication of its decrease. The future of the negro in the United States depends more upon the negro than upon the white man, and I am very glad to say the negro knows it, as is evidenced by his aspirations for property, education, and all that goes to make up that which commands respect and position. The last meeting of the American Rose and Charity Club was held at the home of Mrs. Grace Wright, 3542 Giles avenue. Next regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Wright. Next Sunday evening, January 18, Hon. Warren B. Douglas will be the principal speaker before the Young People's Forum of the Christian meeting at the Forestville School, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. Mr. Douglas will be introduced by Attorney Harris B. Gaines. On Sunday, January 25, Mrs. Amelia Brooks Chase will address the young people of Bethel Church Forum, at 8 o'clock p. m., on the subject, "The Purpose of Life." Mrs. Irene M. Gaines is chairman of the Program Committee. Other splendid numbers have been secured to support Mrs. Chase on this occasion. A real treat is in store for all who may be present. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 17, 1925 Governor Len Small and Officials Inducted Into Offices at Springfield (Continued from page 1) As stated before the parade, which was very imposing in every way, was under the direction of Adjutant General Carlos E. Black. Not long after 12 o'clock, noon, the joint session of the legislature was called to order by Hon. Robert Scholes, speaker of the Lower House, and the inaugural exercises were formally opened with prayer, right after which Governor Small took the oath of his exalted office for the second time. After the blare of bands had ceased, the solemn oath was administered by Hon. Clyde E. Stone, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The governor's "I will" could be heard in all parts of the spacious structure. The army of politicians, which, had gathered, included many women who were active in behalf of various officials. They were generous with their applause as the governor was presented to the vast audience by Speaker Robert Scholes. Governor Small has greatly improved in the art of oratory within the past four years and he eloquently delivered his long and historic inaugural address which is full of food for serious reflection and which for all time to come will be handed down as a part of the history of the great state of Illinois. Governor Small and the other state officials solemnly affirmed that they would uphold "the laws and the constitution of the United States and the laws of the state of Illinois." The following were the other state officials who were inducted into their respective offices at the same time: Lieutenant Governor Fred E. Sterling, Secretary of State L. L. Emmerson, State Auditor Oscar Nelson, State Treasurer Omer N. Custer and Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom. In passing we must pause for a few moments to state that when former Mayor William Hale Thompson and his bunch of live boosters entered the arsenal, the vast audience, which filled every nook and corner in it, set up a mighty howl and the noise was so great that it could be heard for ten blocks away. He received a longer and louder applause than Governor Small and all of the other state officials combined. The joint session of the 54th session of the Legislature of Illinois drew to a close near 1 o'clock, and then all of the big and little politicians, statesmen and would-be-statesmen started on a dead run for the Leland hotel and to the other hotels where they discussed politics until near the time to attend the grand reception at the executive mansion from 7 to 10 o'clock, which was attended by more than two thousand people from all parts of this state. The large drawing rooms were lavishly decorated with American Beauty roses and with other rare and beautiful flowers and with very brilliant electric lights shining forth from everywhere like twinkling stars in the high heavens, and with hundreds of the most beautiful and richly costumed ladies that can be found in any part of the civilized world, formed an enchanting or be-witching scene which can never be effaced from our memory. Taylor's Orchestra Furnished the Music for the Reception During the hours of the reception: John Taylor's ten-piece orchestra played the following program: March, "The Charltan," Sousa; Entr'acte, "Les Errinnyes," Massenet; Selection, "The Mikado," Sullivan; (a) "Indian Love Call," (b) "Rose Marie," Friml; "Badinage," Herbert; "Poupee Valsante," Poldini; "Three Dances From Henry VIII," German; "Londonderry Air," Old Irish; "Wonderful One," Whiteman; "Bohemina," Lee Orean Smith. Just as the writer had passed the receiving line, shaking Governor Small and all the other ladies and gentlemen in it by the hand and while the reception was in full swing, with the orchestra playing "Wonderful One," Hon. Alexander Fyfe, President of the Hamilton Club, Chicago, very proudly strode across the large drawing room, and when he was right by our side he warmly extended his right hand of fellowship, at the same time stating, "Mr. Taylor, I want to introduce you to my wife." Mrs. Fyfe, who is one of the most highly educated ladies in this country and a true American in every sense of the word, very gracefully advanced to Mr. Fyfe, and very cordially ex- tended her hand and said, "Mr. Taylor, my husband has spoken of you so often that I feel that I have known you for some time," and right here we can state with much pleasure that we feel very proud to be able to number Mrs. Fyfe among our many lady friends in Chicago. The following distinguished persons composed the receiving line: Governor Small and his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Inglesh, Col. A. E. Inglesh, Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Fred Sterling and Miss Olive Sterling, Rockford; Secretary of State and Mrs. Louis L. Emmerson, Mt. Vernon; State Auditor Hon. Oscar Nelson and Miss Emma Nelson, Attorney General and Mrs. Oscar E. Carlstrom, Aledo State Treasurer and Mrs. Omer N Custer, Galesburg, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Mrs. Francis G. Blair. Adjt. Gen. Carlos E. Black stood at the head of the line and presented the guests to Governor Small and Mrs. Inglesh as they passed the receiving line. The governor and state officers received the guests in the formal parlor of the executive mansion. Mrs Alexander Fyfe Was The Most Elegantly Costumed Lady Attending The Long to be Remembered Reception at Executive Mansion And at the Grand State Ball at the Arsenal None of the many richly and elegantly costumed ladies, who attended the brilliant reception at the executive mansion, Springfield, Ill. Monday evening, and the Grand State Ball and Reception, held at the State Arsenal, on the same evening, were more gorgeously or richly gowned than Mrs. Alexander Fyfe, the extremely beautiful wife of Hon. Alexander Fyfe, President of the Hamilton Club. Mrs. Fyte is at all times very charming and gracious in her manner and the elegant gown, which she wore on that brilliant social occasion was an imported parisian model of baby sequins, radiating from pearl gray to midnight blue, with oval neck-trim of Rhinestones. She was readily accorded the most beautiful gowned lady in the Inaugural Assembly, which could best be described as a shimmer of light. There was one thing about her costume, which was greatly admired by the writer namely, it was not cut too low down at the top, nor too high up at the bottom. In that respect it almost stood alone in a class by itself. For it as not to the extreme in either direction and it fitted her well shaped form to perfection. Mrs. Fyfe being self poised at all times, a brilliant conversationist, possessing fascinating ways, she was the center of attraction at the Executive Mansion and at the Grand State Ball and Reception. Many Beautiful Gowns Worn at the Reception The following were among the most elegantly gowned ladies who were observed by our eagle eyes, while glancing at some of the ladies who attended the reception: Mrs. Inglesh was gowned in orchid crepe black satin, straight model, short and with deep hem, with side drapes of orchid chiffon, trimmed in maribou of varying shades of orchid, the whole adorned with crystal and rhinestone headdress, silver slippers and hose, pearl necklace and white gloves. For the inauguration in the morning Mrs. Inglesh's gown was of oak brown fallle with yarn and gold thread embroidery, with which she wore a sealskin coat, and a small toque with satin crown and taffeta brim, trimmed with coral flowers. Mrs. Leslie Small's gown was of lavender satin with crystal and rhinestone trimming, with which she wore silver slippers and hose. Miss Susanne Small's gown was of iliac satin with silver lace overdress. Mrs. Hunrichouse wore black satin with blue and black bead ornaments, and a black lace scarf. Miss Eve McKinstry wore a green brocaded gown and carried a green feather fan. Miss Alice McKinstry wore a gown of French print and carried a red fan. Miss Jean McKinstry wore blue with a pink feather fan. Mrs. McKinstry was gowned in blue. Mrs. Fred E. Sterling's gown was of dark blue brocaded chiffon with which she wore silver slippers and hose. white gloves, and pearls. Miss Claudia Stone wore a gown of peach crepe satin and coral velvet with gold slippers and a gold headdress. Mrs. Louis L. Emmerson's gown was of white chiffon crepe with white velvet at the bottom, with which she wore silver slippers and hose, white gloves and a strand of pearls. Her daughter, Mrs. Harold Watson, wore white satin trimmed with fur, and her other daughter, Mrs. Henry Ben Ward, wore a pink and silver brocaded gown with mariband trim. Mrs. Omer N. Custer was gowned in dark velvet with gray fur at the bottom with which she wore silver slippers and gray hose, white gloves and pearls. Mrs. Oscar E. Carlstrom's gown was of oak brown lace and chiffon with maribon trim, with which she wore white gloves and a corsage of sweet peas. Mrs. Carlstrom's sister, Mrs. Thurlow Burrington, of Rapid City, S. D., who came to Springfield for the inauguration ceremonies, wore a gown of orchid crepe with crystal trim, a pearl necklace and corsage of sweet peas. Mrs. Carlos E. Black wore a simple, distinctive gown of white crepe. Mrs. Edward Jeffers of Kankakee, wore a gown of black georgette over white satin. Miss Shirley Jeffers wore black satin trimmed with white flowers. Mrs. George A. Barr wore silver lace over orchid satin. Mrs. Richard J. Barr wore a gold metal cloth gown trimmed with mink. Mrs. E. D. Reynolds Parsons wore a gown of black and gold lace. Mrs. E. T. Miller wore silver lace over silver metal cloth. Mrs. Ernest B. Griffin wore a striking gown of dark blue velvet with cut steel trimming and carried a blue feather fan. Mrs. Verne K. Curtis wore a charming gown of blue. Mrs. Robert Scholes wore a gown of blue beaded chiffon with black satin slippers with rhinestone buckles and black chiffon scarf. The grand state ball and reception held in the state arsenal under the direction of Hon. Alexander Fyfe, President of the Hamilton Club was a history making event. The moving throng became a brilliant kaleidoscope of colors. There were many magnificent gowns to be seen, worn by the wives of the state officers and those of the officials of the Hamilton club and other prominent women in the Chicago delegation, mingled with less formal attire, as both the ball and the reception were informal. Uniforms of the officers and soldiers who had participated in the inauguration activities and the conventional black and white of the men formed a striking contrast. The arsenal was brilliantly decorated with flags and red and white bunting, with the great blue cyclorama which had formed the background for the inauguration ceremonies of the morning used as the back curtain for the stage whereon the orchestra was seated. The same decorations which had formed the setting for the inauguration of the morning were used for the ball, huge chandeliers being added for the illumination for the dance of the evening. Near the main entrance to the arsenal was built for the ball, a huge box, forty feet long, wherein officials of the Hamilton club and their wives were seated at the opening of the ball. To this box at the close of the reception at the mansion came Governor Small and members of his family and the state officers and their wives. Their coming was the signal for a demonstration, and the orchestra broke into the strains of "Hail to the Chief." In the Hamilton club party, were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Fyfe, Mr. and Mrs. William Hale Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Barr, of Joliet; Senator and Mrs. Richard J. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Reynolds Parsons; Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Miller, Chicago, and many others. In the governor's official party were the governor, Col. and Mrs. A. E. Inglesh, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Small, Miss Susanne Small, Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Fred E. Sterling, Chief Justice Clyde E. Stone and his daughter, Miss Claudia Stone; Secretary of State and Mrs. Louis L. Emmerson, Attorney General and Mrs. Oscar E. Carlstrom, State Treasurer and Mrs. Omer N. Custer, Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Blair, Speaker of the House and Mrs. Robert Scholes, State Auditor Hon. Oscar Nelson and Miss Nelson, his sister; Mr. and Mrs. Verne K. Curtis, Mrs. Ernest B. Griffin, Senator Florence Fifer Bohrer, and Representatives Lottie Holman O'Neill, Rena Elrod and Katherine Hancock Goode. The Two Hundred and Second Illinois Artillery orchestra of Chicago, played for the dancing, and was pronounced one of the finest orchestras ever heard in the city. Admission to the ball was by ticket, and it was estimated that from ten to fifteen thousand people attended at some time during the evening. The balcony was filled to overflowing with spectators 391 HON. WILLIAM R. O'TOOLE Member of the City Council from the new 14th Ward, who at all times works very hard in the interest of all of the people and he will be re-elected to it from his ward on Tuesday, February 24. and the seats on all sides of the dancing floor were filled, while thousands of dancers were on the floor. Officers and men of the infantry and calvary were ushers and guards for the inaugural ball and, together with the orchestra, lent a military distinction to the affair. writer 12 tickets and requested us to present them to some of our friends and with pleasure we presented Col. Cary B. Lewis with two tickets for the grand state ball and one for the arsenal in the morning, one each to Mrs. Susie Myers, one to Mrs. Morris Lewis for the arsenal in the morning In the receiving line with Governor Small at the reception at the executive mansion were his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Inglesh, Chief Justice Clyde E. Stone of the Illinois Supreme court and his daughter, Miss Claudia Stone; Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Freed E. Sterling, Secretary of State and Mrs. Louis L. Emmerson, State Auditor and Mrs. Omer N. Custer, Attorney General and Mrs. Oscar E. Carlstrom, State Auditor Oscar Nelson, Miss Emma Nelson, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Francis G. Blair and Mrs. Blair. The writer attended the grand state ball and reception and freely rubbed up against the flower of the best manhood and womanhood in this state, meeting many of our warm friends; causing us to feel for a long time that we were in a fairy land of sweet dreams. Many colored men and women were in evidence at both of the brilliant social affairs and they were treated with due consideration, for President Fyfe informed all of his aids and members of his official family "that no color line would be tolerated for one minute and if decent and highly respectable colored men and women desired to attend the grand state ball and reception that they would be as welcome as the beautiful flowers in June." With that broad-minded spirit uppermost in his mind he gave the M. H. Hon. Louis L. Emmerson The best Secretary of State that Illinois has ever had, who was for the third time re-inducted into his office last Monday. writer 12 tickets and requested us to present them to some of our friends and with pleasure we presented Col. Cary B. Lewis with two tickets for the grand state ball and one for the arsenal in the morning, one each to Mrs. Susie Myers, one to Mrs. Morris Lewis for the arsenal in the morning and one ticket each to the same ladies and one to Mrs. Florence M. Jones for the grand state ball and reception, Hon. and Mrs. A. H. Roberts, Hon. and Mrs. Charles A. Griffin. Hon. William E. King, Hon. James W. Breen. Hon. John B. French, Mr. Dan M. Jackson, Hon. Warren B. Douglas, Hon. Edward J. Glackin, Hon. Edward J. Hughes, Hon. Robert R. Jackson, Hon. Oscar Wolff, Mr. J. G. Brumfield, Mr. Oscar De Priest Hon. Hugh Norris, Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell, Hon. George F. Harding, Dr. W. F. Garnett, Hon. Gregory T. Van Meter, Mrs. Susie Myers, Pres; Mrs. Morris Lewis, Mrs. N. Hall, Mrs. Florence M. Jones, Mrs. Amelia Nelson and guest, N. D., Mrs. Green and mother, Mrs. Violet Anderson, members of 3rd Ward Women's Club, Hon. S. B. Turner and Hon. William Hale Thompson were among the many persons residing in this city who were in evidence at Springfield the first of this week. MRS. MARY E. BRANSON DIES Church Worker, Long Prominent Succumbs to Illness Mrs. Mary E. Branson, one of the best known church and social service workers in the city, died at the family home on South 9th street, on Monday, January 5th. Mrs. Branson had been ill for several months, and her death had been expected. She is one of the best known women in the city, a woman whose Christian character was a part of her every day life. She had been a teacher in the Sunday school of the First African Baptist Church for over a generation, having been a member of that church for almost fifty years. She was prominently identified with the religious and educational life of the city, and had held many positions of trust and prominence. She was a member of various organizations in all of which she took a prominent part. The funeral services were held at the First African Baptist Church on Thursday, January 8th, the pastor, the Rev. William A. Harrod, D. D., Ph. D., conducting the services. Resolutions, extolling the virtus of this well known woman were read from several organizations. The floral tributes were large. Surviving Mrs. Branson are her husband, George, and a son, Russell Branson, a member of the faculty of the Stanton Public School. THE STORY OF THE WEEK By Daniel W. Chase 1623 North Fawn Street, Philadelphia, Pa The French Government through certain errors of French politicians, and as an outgrowth of the Great War, finds itself in a financial tangle from which it will not be free for many years. The great Governments of a generation ago have had their fall, as Russia still sees "red" and Germany occupies a conspicuous place in the 'bread line.' Spain cuts down its forces in Africa. Commercial eyes are seeing Africa from a new angle, as it becomes generally known that three-fourths of the world's gold comes from African mines, and press dispatches would have us know that "peace now reigns throughout" Honduras, which, considering that there is always more or less political unrest in Central America, is good news. But and still Honduras is the worst of all. It is interesting to note that there is to be a more elaborate inaugural ceremony than previously, and the chairman of the inaugural committee has already been named. Almost 10,000 persons attended the public reception at the White House on New Year's Day, greeting the President and Mrs. Coolidge. While awaiting his turn in line, one man dropped dead. State politics virtually runs riot as the speakers rows grow more intense. Mayor Kendrick has rounded out his first year as Mayor of one of the greatest cities in the world. It has been an eventful year; it has meant for a bigger and better Philadelphia. Gigantic projects have been started. Building permits throughout the Major's incumbency showed that 10,000 homes have been started, which should improve the housing situation here. The beginning of the Delaware River Bridge added importance to the development of Philadelphia as an important port. The first big storm of the winter played havoc with local traffic and left many accidents and several severe losses in its wake. THE CITY'S HEALTH Although deaths from all causes in Philadelphia for 1924 numbered 24,997, which was a decrease in the number who died during 1923, the number of deaths for the first week of 1925 showed a material increase over those for a corresponding period last year. Of the number that died during the year, heart disease carried the largest toll. During the year 290, tired of life's weary march, and ended it all; 145 sought vengeance in the spilling of blood; while those meeting violent deaths numbered 964. Heart disease killed 3,788. Five hundred and ninety-seven persons died during the first week of the year. The report shows an increase in scarlet fever cases, 116 being recorded. There were four new smallpox cases. One death resulted from smallpox, and the chief of the Bureau of Health, remarking on it, adds: "This situation presents probably its gravest aspect in the fact that a number of cases of smallpox have been discovered among white people, while heretofore the disease has been confined to the colored." And so we have the 'color bar' in disease! OVER THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS There were arrested in the city, during 1924, 129,403 persons. This is a record. One thousand illegal stills were seized and 509 arrests were made on dope charges. There has been an increase in the number of arrests for highway robbery, and in many instances, the number convicted have been sentenced to long terms in prison Three young colored men are alleged to have held up and robbed Louis Bell of South-B4th street and Tinicum avenue, after striking him over the head with a blunt instrument which rendered him partly unconscious. Bell's cry for aid was heard, but the bandits had pulled his pocket-book containing twenty dollars, from his pocket and fled. They left his watch. Bell was taken to the Misericordia Hospital, where he received treatment. CREATES A SCENE WHEN SENTENCED When she was sentenced by Judge Cleary to three months in jail Lillian Allen became hysterical crying out, "I've been here many times, but you've got me wrong this time." Her arrest followed the crusade against vice and against disorderly houses. SNATCHES POCKETBOOK AND FLEES As she alighted from a trolley car at Twelfth and Market streets, Mrs. E. J. Atkinson was robbed of her hand- bag which she says contained sixteen dollars. The bag was snatched from her by a young man who escaped. ROBS FRUIT VENDOR, IS CAUGHT A young man giving the name of Reuben Jones, residing near Thirty-sixth and Market Streets, was arrested charged with having snatched six dollars in bills from a fruit dealer. He was captured after a chase of several city blocks. SAY IT WITH SHOTS Two young men George Dandrice and Frederick Goldwine sought to spend some portion of the day in arguing. As the argument waxed, Goldwine stopped talking, but spoke in accents of shots from a revolver, wounding Dandrice in the hand. The wounded man had the injury dressed at the Women's Homeopathic Hospital, and later the two were arrested, charged with disorderly conduct. HELD AS SUSPECT Police are holding a young man by the name of Joseph Burrell living in Bryn Mawr on suspicion of being the motorist who offered a ride to Miss Mildred MacAleer and then threw her out of the car, as a result of which she was injured and had to be carried to the hospital. Burrell was taken to the Bryn Mawr Hospital where Miss MacAleer is a patient, but all that she could say was "he looks like the man." He is often mistaken for white. MUSICAL MENTION The monthly recital of the pupils of Mr. W. Franklin Hoxter was held at the Y. W. C. A. A large and appreciative audience braved the very inclement weather. A guest program was presented, and from expressions made it is hoped that many such musical programs will be given. COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT HOUSE OPENS The Sisters of the Atonement of Greymoor have opened up an institution which is to be known as St. Simon's House. It is to be the only thing of its kind in this locality, and marks a new department in social service activity. This settlement will occupy the building on Ninth Street below Lombard. Because of the imperative need of settlement among the colored people of South Philadelphia, the Sisters of the Atonement decide to devote their entire time and efforts to this end. They have fitted up the old house as a modern social service center, with all sorts of facilities for instructive work, entertainment and clinical work. There will be a dispensary for the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, throat and teeth, eminent specialists in these lines being already provided for. An infirmary of ten beds to be used in cases of minor operations, had been provided for. Home visits will be made in the neighborhood, with a view to bettering home life in that section. They will give material and spiritual help where needed. There will be all sorts of activities for colored children and young folk, with clubs for parents. There will be classes for teaching the various industries. Recreation will also be provided for. WEEK OF PRAYER AND AMERICANIZATION DAY Prominent clergymen of the leading denominations plan a week of prayer, believing in the efficacy of prayer as a means to stop war. They want special prayers for peace, with the hope, they say that the hearts of all the world will be touched by thinking on the horrors of war, and praying for the blessings of peace. Ten thousand Presbyterian Sunday-schools in the United States will observe Sunday, January 11, as Americanization Day, the purpose for which it is to provide special funds for the continued support of missionary work being done for the evangelization of immigrants in America. ENIGHTHOOD WILL BE IN FLOWER AGAIN A nation-wide movement is on foot to check the spread of criminality among children, and a new organization to be known as "Knighthood of Youth" will be sponsored by the Child Welfare Association, so Dr. John H. Finley, president of the organization, has announced. "A daily dozen" has been worked out, which is con- THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 17, 1925 sidered to be a means of character building, and honors will be awarded those who maintain a high standard in their daily school reports. SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP Miss Mattie Cousins, formerly of Philadelphia, is now residing at 871 Hunterdon Street, Newark, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Ware, formerly of Lombard Street, this city, with their delightful family, are now living at 41 Essex Street, Cateret, N. J. Miss Mary E. Portis, of Howard University, has been the guest of the Misses Helena and Jesudia Smith. Mrs. W. E. P. Young and her son Herbert with Mrs. Royal A. Christian have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln M. Smith, in Belair, N. J. Mrs. Georgia Hall, of New York City, a concert singer, is filling several engagements in this city and Coatesville. Mrs. Hall has appeared in several of the churches where she has won considerable recognition. While in the city her headquarters will be the Y. W. C. A. Catherine street. Stanford S. Coates, the young son of the popular Dr. Thomas Coates, who has been at home for the holidays, left to resume his studies at Storer College. HONEYMOONERS ARE DINNER GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Young, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who are newly weds, were the honor guests at a dinner given by Miss Cora Tull, of 408 South Juniper street, on New Year's night. The other guests were Madam Sarah Gray, Miss Zeptah Cook, Miss Moethe Cook, Stanley G. Hutchinson, Prince E. Duncombe, Archie Jones. Mrs. Sarah E. Dryer, active in religious work in the northern section of the city, has been ill, confined to her home. The Rev. Moses De Cambria, of Africa, who is pursuing a course of study in this city, preparatory to returning to his native land, has been occupying local pulpits. William A. Potter and Miss Rebecca Elliott, now of Columbia University New York City, are to be married the first week in February. MARRIED Miss Pearl Williams, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Williams, of La Mott, Pa., and Mr. Edgar C. Campbell. Rev. and Mrs. Emory B. Smith, and their young son, Emory B. Jr., of Washington, D. C., have been the house guests of Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Harris, of Germantown. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mackey recently entertained their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dorsey, of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, of Trap, Md., and Mr. Daniel Banks. Mrs. George Pritchard has returned to the city after a visit to her friend Miss Mary Clarke. A DELIGHTUL SUPPER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bates, of 1821 Reed street, entertained their friends with a delightful supper party. Among the guests was Miss Lucy Thornton who gave several dramatic readings. Misses Martha Levna and Lucy Thornton, of Williamsport, Pa., were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Sherman. Several functions were held in their honor, one particular one being given by Messrs. Gorman and Walker. NEWS ITEMS The Red Circle Service Club held their regular social meeting last Monday evening at the home of Miss Nealey, 4416 Prairie Avenue. On this occasion the following officers were duly installed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Eula Bowles, President; Mrs. Mary Phillips, Vice President; Mrs. Oneida Cockrel, Treasurer, Miss Martha Lyons, Secretary; Mrs. Stewart, Critic; Miss Mildred Smith, Parliamentarian; Mrs. Edith Wilson, Chairman Charity Committee. Mrs. Irene M. Gaines, Club supervisor, installed the officers, after which speeches were made by the officers elect. A delicious service of punch, sandwiches, candies, and nuts was enjoyed by all present. ```markdown ``` COL. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR OLD TIME TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, IS STILL IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING. Memphis, Tenn.-The Lord hath permitted me to make another start. When I wrote you the other letter I had backed into the round house so to speak for repairs, and now you find me in Memphis, and I am going to make a trip to Louisville, Ky., Indianapolis, Ind., and then I hope to make one to Florida, missing all the other zero weather that may put on its Sunday clothes and come to annoy mankind. Dr. Horace W. Conrad is indeed a wonderful man, and I tell you he must be and you would agree with me if you could just be at the Park Sanitarium and see the people come there from far and near, old and young to get rid of some kind of ailments. They leave just like I left, rejoicing in his wonderfulness. He agrees to the letter with Dr. George Cleveland Hall, and Dr. George Cleveland Hall agrees with Dr. Horace W. Conrad. They agree with each other, thus we find the good work going on and the people who are not of heavenly ways shouting: "The devil is mad and I am glad, he missed the soul he thought he had." When I wrote you the other letter, Dr. Conrad had looked me in the face, listened to the bugs, put that blow up thing around my arm, and had me put to bed, and told me to stay there until I was told to get up. So I just decided that I was to obey, and obey I did. I slept and slept and it looked to me like I was going to sleep my fool brains out. Pretty soon, or after I had slept 24 hours, an under doctor came to me, and told me good morning, and then said, "come with me to the bathroom." He had a robe which he put on me. I suppose this man Sylvester Frazier was without a cold, and his smellers were extra good and that is why he told me to follow him to the bathroom. There I had to pull off what little I had on, even that robe. I have never understood why he should put a robe on me. I know I have a robe and crown too, up in heaven that I am going to wear when I get there, but this was an earthly robe. He had me get into a tub of mineral water of some kind and he washed me as if I were a baby. When he was through with the washing process, he then had my slippers ready, but they were not golden slippers. I put on my slippers and robe and accompanied him to another room, where I was again diverted and put on a cooling board and covered up for a few minutes. All this time I was doing some praying, for I thought I was being robed for heaven. He returned, and started a cholac box to grunting and grooming like it was about to die. "Is that thing dying for me?" was the question which came to my mind. He had a little thing on it, and began to apply it to my body, and that was a real tickler, and I just laughed and turned, but he commanded me to keep still, and I obeyed his orders. He toted it all over my body and when he was through I felt like another man. He repeated it each day, until I found myself getting better, and still better. Every morning and every evening Dr. Conrad would examine me, and then when he thought I was well enough he permitted me to get up in the evening and come into his studio, or some other big named place and listen to concerts, speeches and sermons over the radio. This is indeed a wonderful age. I thought of how I would leave all this world behind me and the improvements would continue to go on. I am better and am permitted to leave the Park Sanitarium with the understanding that if any more of them breath taking spells come back, I am to return to Dr. George Cleveland Hall, or Dr. Horace W. Conrad at once. Oscar W. Adams, the editor of the Birmingham Reporter has been praying for me, and I told you that he was a praying editor, and attended Sunday school every Sunday morning. He was at home and even away from home, and in order to help the Lord to answer his prayers he sent me a check for $25 and I have thanked him again and again. You see people think I must not suffer, for there was Dr. L. K. Williams, who gave me $50; Dr. A. M. Townsend, $50; James E. Shepard $100 and Dr. A. M. Curtis $20, and my own Dr. George Cleveland Hall $20, and told Dr. Porter to send me some bug medicine and charge the same to him, but it did not reach me yet. C. C. Spaulding $100, and there were many others who sent from $2 to $10 and all wanting me to live. Do you blame me for shouting. I am not to do any work during January and February, but I just will write this letter to you, and send you a few lines to inform you of my health. I hope when these few lines come to hand they may find you the same. Did you know Dr. D. A. Scott, of Texas, a great Baptist worker? If you did, I want to tell you that he has passed into the Great Beyond. There is just one more to welcome me when I shall cross that intervening space and go to join my many friends. One by one they are crossing over. He lived to see the new year, and looked into the face of 1925 saying good morning to it, and said farewell to 1924, and then he told this old world good-bye, stepped into the chariot and went home to be with Jesus and many of his old friends. He has joined Lights, Barbour, Griggs, Campbell, Massey, and many other of the old saints, and I know ere this he has seen Elias Camp Morris and Booker T. Washington, R. H. Boyd, and even E. P. Jones, who stepped in just a little in advance. When I shall say farewell to this world I will be with them too. Dr. D. A. Scott, was a hard worker. He was editor of the Western Star, a paper of the Baptists of Texas and filled other important positions. Information comes to me that Mrs. F. Cosby-Blevins, President of Tuggle Institute is sick. Let us pray and hope that she will soon be returned to health, and be able to continue in the good work, building on that wonderful foundation laid by Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, who to my mind was one of the greatest women of this country. She lived and died for others. God is wise, and we never question anything that He sees fit to do for humanity. He gave us to the world and at His will he takes us away, and we can but exclaim with Job: "Blessed be the name of God." You may accuse me of trying to preach a sermon after whole, and it is better than saying bad words in anger. VISITS AURORA Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet Ave., D. G. M. N. G. of Households of Ruth of Illinois and jurisdiction, visited Aurora, Ill, the past week where she installed and instructed the officers of the Household of that city TO MAKE SOUTHERN TRIP Wm. O. Gales, southern representative of The Overton Hygienic Mfg Co., 3621 S. State St., after spending three months at headquarters, is preparing to make an extensive southern trip through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Tennessee. 79 HON. THOMAS F. BYRNE Member of the City Council from member of its most important be re-elected to it on Tuesday HAMPTON AND TU LAUNCH $300,000 INSTITUTIONS CO RAISE FIVE MILL MENT FUNDS T VANCED COU GIATE GRADE Member of the City Council from the new 15th Ward; strong member of its most important committees, who is bound to be re-elected to it on Tuesday, February 24. HAMPTON AND TUSKEGEE ALUMNI LAUNCH $300,000 CAMPAIGN. INSTITUTIONS CO-OPERATE TO RAISE FIVE MILLION IN ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO DEVELOP ADVANCED COURSES OF COLLEGIATE GRADE Hampton, Va.—Hampton and Tuskegee alumni have launched a campaign to secure $300,000 in order to raise the remaining $2,500,000 needed to meet the $2,000,000 pledge of George Eastman, which has been made on condition that Hampton and Tuskegee will raise $5,000,000 for endowment by December 31, 1925. This significant educational campaign effort for Negro education was launched on Sunday afternoon, January 4, at Hampton Institute by the executive committees of the alumni associations of the two institutions. They came from as far South as Alabama and as far West as Chicago. After working out the plans of the campaign, as an evidence of their faith in its possibilities, the executive committees of Hampton and Tuskegee Alumni subscribed $5,000. Each member placed himself at the disposal of the general committee to be used in the campaign of personal solicitation. Effective Leadership Besides local members of the Hampton Alumni Association executive committee, there were present Robert S. Abbott, acting president, Hampton Institute Alumni Association and editor "Chicago Defender"; Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute; Warren Logan, retired treasurer of Tuskegee Institute; Jesse O. Thomas, president, Tuskegee Alumni Association; and Alvin J. Neely, executive secretary, Tuskegee Alumni Association. The alumni statement follows: Campaign for $5,000,000 "Hampton and Tuskegee Institutes are conducting a $5,000,000 endowment campaign, of which $2,500,000 have already been subscribed unconditionally. Mr. George Eastman of Rochester, N. Y., has promised to give two million dollars, providing the five million dollars are raised by December 31, 1925. "In order to raise the remaining two million five hundred thousand dollars to meet the condition of the Eastman pledge most of the time of the principals and trustees of the two institutions must necessarily be devoted to this momentous task throughout the year. In order to share in this large financial responsibility, which has been placed upon the principals and trustees, the two alumni associations have inaugurated a campaign to raise $300,000 from the graduates and former students of Hampton and Tuskegee. "The plan, as adopted by the committee, is to have joint meetings by the two associations in towns and cities where a considerable number of graduates and former students reside. These meetings will be followed up by personal visits by accredited representatives of the two associations until the goal is reached. "The committee adopted its quota on from the new 15th Ward; strong sent committees, who is bound to stay, February 24. USKEGEE ALUMNI TO CAMPAIGN. D-OPERATE TO BILLION IN ENDOW-TO DEVELOP ADRSES OF COLLE- the basis that the large majority of the graduates and ex-students of both institutions give $100. The plan of payment will make it possible for the average graduate and former student of these schools to pay the amount recommended without working undue hardships. While special effort is made to have all the pledges in by April 1, 1925, the individual will have three years in which to complete payment, if he or she so desires, on the following installment plans; namely, one-third of the amount each year. Governing Influences "Some of the motivating influences that actuated the conduct of the alumni associations in making their contributions toward the five-million dollar fund may be summarized as follows: "The fund will enable the two institutions to develop their advanced courses of collegiate grade. "The success of the campaign will reduce the financial burden of the principals and enable them to give more of their time and energy to the actual development of the two institutions. "The combined effort to raise the fund will make for closer and a more effectual co-operation of the two institutions. "The committees adjourned feeling confident that each Hamptonian and Tuskegian would enthusiastically do his or her full share in helping to provide greater educational opportunities for Negro youth." RETURN ATER BURIAL Mesdames Sarah Benton, Ora Williamson and Nicy Lucas of Morgan Park; Mesdames Mary Mahalia, Pearl Williams, I. D. Walker and Miss Jennie McCamey of St. Louis, Mo, have returned to their homes from Little Rock, Ark., where they accompanied the remains of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sallie McCamey, for burial. BAILEY SERVING THE PEOPLE M. T. Bailey, 3638 S. State St., head of The Bailey Realty Co., and connected with many corporations throughout the city and state, is in a better position to serve the people during the present year than in years gone by. His services have always been to serve the people, his interest is the interest of the people, always looking toward their future. NAMED LEGAL ADVISER Maj. A. E. Patterson, assistant corporation counselor of the City of Chicago, ex-register of the treasury of the United States, has been named legal adviser for Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, I. B. P. O. E. of W. For fifty-nine years the name "Emanuel Jackson" has been synonymous with old fashioned honesty and reliability ank and Mail it to Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to THE BROAD AX $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. $2.00 PER YEAR Julius F. Taylor, 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. 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Rate BATH RA 21 Baths $13.00-10 21 Baths to Pythians and Residence, 1262 Malacalier Place Telephone Monroe 2714 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO PHONE MAIN 2834 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW 118 N. La Salle Street CHICAGO OFFICE TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 6351 J. GRAY LUCAS Attorney-at-Law 204 East 35th Street Chicago Corner Indiana Ave., Second Floor Res., 3646 Grand Boul. Tel. Douglas 4397 Pythian Bath House and Sanitarium Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. (Operating Under Supervision of U. S. Government) 415½ Malvern Avenue Hot Springs Nat. Park, Ark. Furnished by the Government 10 Rooms, Diet and Operating Rooms None, Hot and Cold Running Rates $1 to $3 per day RATES: 10 Baths . . . . $6.50 and Calantheans, $8.50 ```markdown ``` RESOURCES and Discounts.....$1,929,166.99 and Supplies and Equipment by Board of Directors) and Securities.....1,062,132.02 Building and Annex.....153,760.05 Picture and Pictures.....20,761.69 in hand and due from ks.....550,652.93 Resources.....66,162.53 al.....$3,782,636.21 The following Electric Shops carry a full line of Electrical Appliances and sell the Federal Washer on Easy Terms; Berry & Co. 813 E. 47th St. Birmingham 1732 W. 90th St. Bripton Light Fix- pension 836 Archer Ave. Bripton 7133 S. Chicago Calumet Electric Shop. Chicago Ave. Chisholm Place Fixture Co. Coliseum Electric Co. 824 & Halsted St. Coliseum Electric Co. 1001 E. 47th St. Pres. Huge Pres. Kirk Telephone Calumet 805 E-Ward Coat YARDS AT South Park, I. C. R. R. Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. , C. R. I. & P. R. R. coe and Pacific Aves., C. M. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE CHICAGO President PHILIP J. Vice-President H. X. COMER ESTABLISHED 1877 26th St. and South Park, I. C. R. R. 18th and Canal Sts., C. B. & Q. R. R. Root St, C. R. I. & P. R. R. Roscoe and Pacific Aves., C. M. & St. P. R. R. 2556 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE CHICAGO Telephone Oakland 1550 street OFFICERS EDW. C. BARRY Vice-Pres. and Cashier W. MERLE FISHER Asst. Cash. and Trust Officer First Englewood and Savings 3rd and Marshfield Ave., Telephone Republic 5000 and Surplus $700, DIRECTORS W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH CASH. KORAUU WM. BLUEMER ROBT. C. KING J. F. HUGH W. K. GEOH JQHH Member Chicago Clearing H N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill. Telephone Republic 5000 E F. HARDIN REAL ESTATE or Modern Houses, A and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago SOUTH SIDE JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 8550 B. Halsted St. 8551 B. Halsted St. 8552 Ave. 11th 8553 Ave. 11th 8557 Ogden Ave. 8560 Ogden Ave. 47119 Cottage Grove Ave. Electric Washing Machine Co., 6318 Co. Grove Ave. Gage Park Electric Shop, 2612 W. 51st St. Gage Electric & Fixity 50-52 W. 116th St. Good Housekeeping Electric Co., 145 E., 51st St. Harper Electric & Fixity 1465 E., 53rd St. Ideal Electric & Fixity Worsta, 836 S. Halstad St. L. & H. Electrie Co., 2509 Archer Ave. Aaron Leeds, 13253 Brandon Ave. Linden Electric Shop 6031 S. Halstad St. Neighborhood Shop 1715 W. 63rd St. New City Electric Co., 2418 W. 47th St. Odell Electric Shop, 7021 S. Halstad St. Parraill Electric Co., 547 W. 31st St. Quality Electric Shop, 7923 S. Halstad St. Steege Electric Shop, 3017 W. 63rd St. Vincennes Electric Shop, 7308 Vincennes Ave. A. Wagner, 1227 E. 55th St. West Pullman Electric Shop, 611 W. 120th St. Wineheater Store Electric Shop, 6706 Stony Island A Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy.