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THE BROAD AX The Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax. It Has Been Published in Chicago for Twenty-Six Years, Without Missing One Single Issue SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXX. The Thirtieth An Been Published i Missing One Sing Moffett HON. JOHN J. MITCHELL President of the Illinois Merchants Trust Company which has become under his wise and conservative management one of the most solid and one of the greatest banking institutions in the world. Its capital and surplus amounts to $45,000,000, its combined resources reaching almost $500,000,000. Mr. Mitchell is one of the directors of the Pullman Palace Car Company, the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company, the Commonwealth Edison Company and the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. He is also one of the directors of the First National and the Chase National Banks of New York City. He is a director in three or four railroad companies and is deeply interested in other vast business enterprises. Mr. Mitchell is one of the warmest friends of the Editor of this newspaper and only a few years ago he contributed one hundred dollars to the Fort Dearborn Hospital through Julius T. Taylor, showing his friendship for the colored race. (Story on Page 10) 101 HON. CHARLES RINGER Secretary and member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. Thousands of his friends in all parts of this city and county stand ready to trot him out to make the race for president of the Board of County Commissioners in 1926. Mr. Ringer is a successful business man, extensive property holder, high Mason and continues to travel East on the square. It goes without saying that he is one of the truest friends of the colored race. (Story on Page 11) (Story on Page 11) THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 OBSERVATION OF THE CHICAGO FOR TWENTY-FOUR YEARS "Looking Backward and Forward" AT HONOR AND DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF AN AFRO-AMERICAN IN THIS GREAT CITY, WHICH WAS TWENTY-SIX LONG YEARS, UNDER THE SAME DAY, WITHOUT MISSING ONE SINGLE ISSUE. IT HAS HINGED AND PERSISTENT BATTLE OR FIGHT IN BEHALF OF THE REALITY OF ALL MEN BEFORE THE LAW. RESISTED IN DENOUNCING THOSE WHO HAVE ATTACKED UNTO THEMSELVES ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF GOVENSHOD OVER THE RIGHTS AND THE LIBERTIES OF THE CITY. IT HAS MADE NOT THE SLIGHTEST DIFFERENCE HAVE BEEN DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS OR WORKERS. MEMORABLE ONSLAUGHT ON UNITED STATES NATION OF UTAH IN 1897, 1898 AND IN 1899, CAUSING HIS TO SUCCEED HIMSELF IN THE UNITED STATES SEA. WORLD-WIDE FIGHT ON THE LATE UNITED STATES MILLMAN IN 1906, WHICH FINALLY TERMINATED BY THE PICTURE PLATFORM, RECALLED. TO SHAPE THE LEGISLATION OF THIS MIGHTY FIGHT BY READING SENATE DOCUMENT NO. 182, 547, ON PAGE 77, WHICH CONTAINS AN EDITORIAL FIGHT, IN 1897, IN FAVOR OF THE PASSAGE OF THE PRESENT LAW. COLLECTIONS FROM 68 OF THE LEADING MINES OF UTAH, MONTANA, VALUED AT SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, BY MR. AND J. 1897. THE THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE FIRST GENERAL COPIES OF OTHER ISSUES AND OUR BUSINESS IN THE COPPER LINED BOX WHICH RESTS IN THE OCTOBER CITY HALL WHICH WAS LAID JULY 20, 1909. NO PUBLICATION WAS HONORED WITH SPACE WITHIN THE DOWN TO GENERATIONS YET UNBORN. UNITED AND THOUGHTLESS PEOPLE CONTEND THAT WE INSIGNIFICANT THAT IT EXERTS NOT THE SLIGHT THE MINDS OF MEN. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE AS FREED FROM THE BRIGHT SHINING SUN IS FROM THE EARTH. FROM PROMINENT MEN IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THIS STATE, WILLIAM SULZER, HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN, THE FILMOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER, HON. CHAS. S. DENNED J. L. TORREY, FATHER OF THE PRESENT NATION, ARE PUBLISHED IN THESE COLUMNS AS AN EVIL INFLUENCE OF THIS NEWSPAPER. THIS PAPER, NEVER BEING ON THE POLITICAL PAYMENT TO THE EXTENT OF TEN CENTS, ENABLES THE INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS, WHICH GREATLY INFLUENCE OF THIS NEWSPAPER. WORLD WAR FOR DEMOCRACY THIS NEWSPAPER IS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND DONATED TENTHISTING IT TO PUT OVER ITS VARIOUS LIBERTY LOANS. RITUAL OF AFRO-AMERICANS ARE NOT YET SUFFRIED INVILIATION TO APPRECIATE THE WORTH AND INVILY. THEY ARE UNABLE TO COMPREHEND THE UNDERSTATE MIGHTIER OR MORE POWERFUL THAN THE SIXTH EDITION OF THIS NEWSPAPER. "Still Looking Backward and Forward" IT HAS THE GREAT HONOR AND DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY NEWSPAPER CONDUCTED BY AN AFRO-AMERICAN IN THIS GREAT CITY, WHICH HAS RUN FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-SIX LONG YEARS, UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP OR MANAGEMENT, WITHOUT MISSING ONE SINGLE ISSUE. IT HAS GALLANTLY FOUGHT A LONG AND PERSISTENT BATTLE OR FIGHT IN BEHALF OF JUSTICE AND THE EQUALITY OF ALL MEN BEFORE THE LAW. IT HAS NEVER HESITATED IN DENOUNCING THOSE WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO APPROPRIATE UNTO THEMSELVES ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AND TO RIDE ROUGHSHOD OVER THE RIGHTS AND THE LIBERTIES OF THE TOILING MILLIONS. IT HAS MADE NOT THE SLIGHTEST DIFFERENCE TO IT, WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS OR WHAT-NOTS. ITS TERRIFIC AND MEMORABLE ONSLAUGHT ON UNITED STATES SENATOR FRANK J. CANNON OF UTAH IN 1897, 1898 AND IN 1899, CAUSING HIS DEFEAT IN HIS ATTEMPT TO SUCCEED HIMSELF IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE, AND ITS NATION OR WORLD-WIDE FIGHT ON THE LATE UNITED STATES SENATOR BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN IN 1906, WHICH FINALLY TERMINATED BY DRIVING HIM FROM THE LECTURE PLATFORM, RECALLED. IT HAS ASSISTED TO SHAPE THE LEGISLATION OF THIS MIGHTY NATION—THIS CAN BE VERIFIED BY READING SENATE DOCUMENT NO. 182, 54TH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION, PAGE 77, WHICH CONTAINS AN EDITORIAL FROM THE BROAD AX, FEB. 19TH, 1897, IN FAVOR OF THE PASSAGE OF THE PRESENT NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW. FINE MINERAL COLLECTIONS FROM 68 OF THE LEADING MINES OF UTAH, NEVADA, IDAHO AND MONTANA, VALUED AT SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, PRESENTED TO THE FISK UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, BY MR. AND MRS. JULIUS F. TAYLOR IN 1897. ONE COPY OF THE THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX, INCLUDING SEVERAL COPIES OF OTHER ISSUES AND OUR BUSINESS CARD, ARE DEPOSITED IN THE COPPER LINED BOX WHICH RESTS IN THE CORNERSTONE OF THE NEW CITY HALL WHICH WAS LAID JULY 20, 1909. NO OTHER AFRO-AMERICAN PUBLICATION WAS HONORED WITH SPACE WITHIN IT, WHICH WILL BE HANDED DOWN TO GENERATIONS YET UNBORN. MANY SHORTSIGHTED AND THOUGHTLESS PEOPLE CONTEND THAT THIS PAPER IS SO SMALL AND INSIGNIFICANT THAT IT EXERTS NOT THE SLIGHTEST INFLUENCE OVER THE MINDS OF MEN. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE AS FAR FROM THE TRUTH AS THE BRIGHT SHINING SUN IS FROM THE EARTH. MANY LETTERS FROM PROMINENT MEN IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THIS COUNTRY, INCLUDING HON. WILLIAM SULZER, HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN, THE LATE UNITED STATES SENATOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER, HON. CHAS. S. DENEEN, DR. W. A. BASTEDO AND J. L. TORREY, FATHER OF THE PRESENT NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW, ARE PUBLISHED IN THESE COLUMNS AS AN EVIDENCE OF THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF THIS NEWSPAPER. THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, NEVER BEING ON THE POLITICAL PAYROLL IN THIS CITY OR COUNTY TO THE EXTENT OF TEN CENTS, ENABLES THE BROAD AX TO BE STRICTLY INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS, WHICH GREATLY ADDS TO ITS POWER, STRENGTH AND INFLUENCE. DURING THE WORLD WAR FOR DEMOCRACY THIS NEWSPAPER LOYALLY SUPPORTED THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND DONATED TEN PAGES OF ITS SPACE IN ASSISTING IT TO PUT OVER ITS VARIOUS LIBERTY LOAN DRIVES. THE VAST MAJORITY OF AFRO-AMERICANS ARE NOT YET SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED IN CIVILIZATION TO APPRECIATE THE WORTH AND INFLUENCE OF NEWSPAPERS. THEY ARE UNABLE TO COMPREHEND THE UNDISPUTED FACT THAT THE PEN IS MIGHTIER OR MORE POWERFUL THAN THE SWORD. --- anniversary in Chicago Single Issue "Still Long and IT HAS THE GREAT HONOR CONDUCTED BY AN AF FOR MORE THAN TWENT OR MANAGEMENT, WIT FOUGHT A LONG AND I AND THE EQUALITY OF IT HAS NEVER HESITATED APPROPRIATE UNTO THE TO RIDE ROUGHSHOD O ING MILLIONS. IT HAS WHETHER THEY HAVE ITS TERRIFIC AND MEMOR FRANK J. CANNON OF U HIS ATTEMPT TO SUCCE NATION OR WORLD-WI BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN I FROM THE LECTURE PIE IT HAS ASSISTED TO SHARE CAN BE VERIFIED BY R SECOND SESSION, PAGE AX, FEB. 19TH, 1897, IN BANKRUPTCY LAW. FINE MINERAL COLLECTION IDAHO AND MONTANA, TO THE FISK UNIVERSITY F. TAYLOR IN 1897. ONE COPY OF THE THIRTE CLUDING SEVERAL COPY DEPOSITED IN THE CO OF THE NEW CITY HALL AMERICAN PUBLICATION WILL BE HANDED DOWN. MANY SHORTSIGHTED AND SO SMALL AND INSIGN ENCE OVER THE MINDS TRUTH AS THE BRIGHTT MANY LETTERS FROM PRO CLUDING HON. WILLIAM STATES SENATOR JOSEE BASTEDO AND J. L. TO RUPTCY LAW, ARE PUL POWER AND INFLUENCE. THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPE CITY OR COUNTY TO THE BE STRICTLY INDEPEN POWER, STRENGTH AND DURING THE WORLD WAR PORTED THE UNITED S SPACE IN ASSISTING IT. THE VAST MAJORITY OF VANCED IN CIVILIZATION NEWSPAPERS. THEY A THAT THE PEN IS MIGR SHORT REVIEW OF THE PAST HISTORY OF THE BROAD AX CHAPTER 1. On this memorable date, Saturday, September 12, 1925, The Broad Ax completes its thirtieth year in the journalistic world. On August 31, 1895, it made its first appearance in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fair or the beautiful city of Zion, which lies midway between this great city and San Francisco Calif., and its publication was continued in that far away western city, once each week, until June 1, 1899, at which time its publication was discontinued there and the writer moved back to this great and wonderful city where we had resided for seven years prior to 1895, and began its publication in this city, (the fairest of all the great cities for the colored people to reside in.) July 15, 1899, and from that time to the present, which is twenty six long years, it has made its appearance once each week without missing one single issue, which is a feat which has not been accomplished so far by any other newspaper published in the interest of the Colored race within the walls or within the history of this great and far-famed city. It also has the further honor and distinction of being the only newspaper conducted by an Afro-American in this hustling city which has continuously run for twenty-six years under the same ownership or management. We very naturally feel very OF THE B twenty-Six BACKWARD D" BING THE ONLY NEWSPAPER BETAT CITY, WHICH HAS RUN FOR THE SAME OWNERSHIP ISSUE. IT HAS GALLANTLY RIGHT IN BEHALF OF JUSTICE NEW. HO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONS OF GOVERNMENT AND THE LIBERTIES OF THE TOIL- LEST DIFFERENCE TO IT, MICANS OR WHAT-NOTS. UNITED STATES SENATOR 1909, CAUSING HIS DEFEAT IN AND STATES SENATE, AND ITS UNITED STATES SENATOR MINATED BY DRIVING HIM HIS MIGHTY NATION—THIS STAT NO. 182, 54TH CONGRESS, EDITORIAL FROM THE BROAD OF THE PRESENT NATIONAL MINES OF UTAH, NEVADA, RED DOLLARS, PRESENTED BY MR. AND MRS. JULIUS ON OF THE BROAD AX, IN- OUR BUSINESS CARD, ARE TESTS IN THE CORNERSTONE 20, 1909. NO OTHER AFRO- PACE WITHIN IT, WHICH BORN. INTEND THAT THIS PAPER IS NOT THE SLIGHTEST INFLU- TS ARE AS FAR FROM THE EARTH. ARTS OF THIS COUNTRY, IN- MADDEN, THE LATE UNITED CHAS. S. DENEEN, DR. W. A. PRESENT NATIONAL BANK- NS AS AN EVIDENCE OF THE DILITICAL PAYROLL IN THIS ENABLES THE BROAD AX TO GREATLY ADDS TO ITS NEWSPAPER LOYALLY SUP- PONATED TEN PAGES OF ITS LIBERTY LOAN DRIVES. YET SUFFICIENTLY AD- ORTH AND INFLUENCE OF THE UNDISPUTED FACT THAN THE SWORD. State street cars on to our humble little home at 5040 Armour avenue. In the meantime, the good, dutiful and noble wife of our youth, Mrs. Taylor, would address the few wrappers for its regular readers during the week and after arriving home with the papers she would make some paste out of flour and water, then, after eating a little dinner, we would pitch in and fold the papers for our dear life, while Mrs. Taylor would do the wrapping and by half past 10 or 11 o'clock we would have the papers ready for the mail, and either late that same evening or real early the next morning, long before breakfast time, we would wend our way with the papers on our back to the State street cars and climb on the front part of the old cable car, headed for the main postoffice, which was then located on the lake front at Madison street. Frequently we would return to our humble little home on foot in order to save carfare, but today, after firmly waiving all pleasure aside for twenty-six years whenever any business has been in sight, The Broad Ax has hundreds and hundreds of friends and staunch supporters in all parts of this broad land and at the present time it has a regular mailing list more than sixty feet long and it is now transported to the main postoffice by auto from which it is transported through the mails to all parts of the United States. Many times copies containing its bright and sparkling editorials and other articles on the leading topics of proud of its record and grand achievement in that respect. No one was requested to render any financial support to it when it was first started in this city until after it had been running for one month, and for the first six months after launching it on the more than uncertain and very dangerous sea of journalism, at this port, for be it remembered that this city has been the graveyard for more Colored newspapers, than any other city in the world, for within the past twenty-six years more than 50 newspapers have been brought forth to the light of day and the vast majority of them only breathed the free air of journalism (as it were) for a few years, months or weeks. Then they gradually gave up the ghost or ceased to exist, but during all those years or from July 15, 1899 down to the present time The Broad Ax has, like a well-oiled and well-regulated clock, in season and out of season, through hot or cold, rain or bright sunshine, bravely surmounting the adverse waves and the many obstacles which have from time to time been unsuccessfully cast before it, like the ever-flowing rivers, has continued to run on and on. What we started out to say was simply this, that for the first six months after starting the paper in this city, in order to keep down our then small printing bills and other expenses so as to enable us to promptly meet all of our obligations, each Friday evening after the papers came from the press, they would be tied up in a large bundle and we would lug them in. AX SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 52 Broad Ax. It Has Years, Without [Name] HON. CHARLES S. THORNTON Member of the eminent law firm of Thornton and Chancellor; ex-corporation counsel of Chicago; high Mason, honored Oddfellows, Knights of Pythias, member of the Chicago Historical Society. Mr. Thornton has been honorably engaged in the practice of law for fifty-three years the first of September, 1925. He is the largest property holder south of 39th Street and has owned some of it since 1870. Mr. Thornton, who always deports himself as a highly-polished gentleman, has been a continuous subscriber to this newspaper since Aug. 1, 1899, and he is one of the very best and staunchest friends of its Editor. HON. THOMAS O. WALLACE Ex-member of the city council for many years from the old twenty-third ward, as such he served on the finance committee and other important committees of that body. He was one of its strong or main leaders and supported every measure heartily which was beneficial to all the citizens of Chicago. In 1924 Mr. Wallace was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County in which position he is rendering the most efficient service to the citizenship of this city and county. Mr. Wallace is one of the most genial and accommodating public officials to be found within the confines of the State of Illinois and if he lives, he may become the Republican candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. (Story on Page 11) (Story on Page 11) M. A. M. MRS. KATHERINE BRICE Prominent in Church and Sunday School Athletics Mrs. Katherine Brice, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, came to Chicago in October, 1918, first uniting herself to the South Park M. E. Church, where she soon became an officer, and a very successful Sunday School teacher. She launched out in community work, organizing boys into wholesale recreational clubs. She has been a resident of one neighborhood (3544 Grand Blvd.) for seven years and is well known among the Church and Y. M. C. A. athletic activities because of her team winning many basketball games among the fans; in her team held second place in 1924 in the Y. M. C. A. Sunday-school League. Mrs. Brice is the only woman managing a baseball team in the United Sunday-School League; she is also a member of the Board of Directors of the same league with headquarters at the Y. M. C. A. She has secured jobs, homes, clothing and aided in many ways more than 100 boys and young men this year through the assistance of Mr. John F. Sikyta, secretary of the Chicago Post- [Name] [Name] HON. R. R. JACKSON Member of the City Council frerber of its local transportation committee and the jr Jackson is fast becoming of City Council; he is the gre exponent of any individual major general of the Uni throughout the world; supr treasurer of the Grand Lodge Member of the City Council from the new Third Ward, member of its local transportation committee, buildings and zoning committee and the judiciary committee. Alderman Jackson is fast becoming one of the strong leaders of the City Council; he is the greatest secret society or fraternal exponent of any individual in the world. He is the grand major general of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias throughout the world; supreme treasurer of that order and treasurer of the Grand Lodge of that same order of Illinois. So far he has not lost one penny belonging to the Knights of Pythias. Alderman Jackson lets the world know that he was with Julius F. Taylor when it was against him and he was one of the first subscribers to The Broad Ax in Chicago. 2 . master, the Employment Department of the I. C. Railroad Company, and also Mr. Griffin of the Illinois Employment and other agencies. Mrs. Brice is known on the South Side as "The Boy's Friend." She is president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Forum League, which was especially organized to help the unfortunate boy. Mrs. Brice was also secretary of the Grand Boulevard Improvement Association, of which Attorney F. Barnett was president, and has aided the South Park Commissioners greatly in keeping order on Grand Boulevard. So efficient is her work that plain clothes officers have been placed to co-operate with her at her request. Mrs. Bruce has lately taken charge of a kitchenette apartment house at 4224 South Parkway, and her private home will be in the palatial apartment building at 4318 South Parkway on or about November 1st. She is a very pleasant character to know, and her friends are many. Mrs. Birce who has many warm friends in all parts of Chicago who are willing to assist her in church and community or neighborhood work. ```markdown ``` from the new Third Ward, mem- nite committee, buildings and zona- diary committee. Alderman one of the strong leaders of the latest secret society or fraternal in the world. He is the grand form Rank Knights of Pythias some treasurer of that order and of that same order of Illinois. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX "STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD" THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX "STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD" the day have been eagerly read by many of the most eminent statesmen and other distinguished personages in this country and far beyond the broad, deep, blue sea. With the aid of the daily press, whose editors have frequently commented on its neat appearance from its inception to the present and with the further aid of the associated press, its name has been hurled or flashed clear around or throughout the civilized world. It may not be out of place to state right here that for thirty years it has gallantly fought a long and persistent battle in behalf of justice and the equality of all men before the law. It has never knowingly attempted to transform grand rascals and scoundrels into purified white-winged angels. It has never hesitated in denouncing those who have attempted to appropriate unto themselves all of the functions of this government and to ride rough shod over the rights and the liberties of the toiling millions. It has made not the slightest difference to it whether they have been Democrats, Republicans or what-nots. It has always bitterly fought on the side of the toiling millions and against the gigantic trusts and the blood-sucking monopolies. It has accomplished many far-reaching and brilliant achievements in the past. Its two greatest have been its terrific and memorable onslaughts on United States Senator Frank J. Cannon of Utah, in 1897, 1898 and in 1899, causing his ignominious defeat in his attempt to succeed himself in the United States Senate and that long to be remembered fight on Senator Cannon has become a part of the history of Utah. States Senator, Frank J. Cannon Those who are familiar with the past history of the famous 24th regiment are still cognizant of the fact that in the latter part of July, 1896, that the late Daniel Lamont, secretary of war, under the second administration of President Grover Cleveland, issued an order removing that regiment from Silver City, New Mexico, to Fort Douglas, which is located near Salt Lake City, Utah, and immediately after the order had been promulgated by Secretary Lamont, the Salt Lake Tribune, which has been for many years the leading Republican daily newspaper published between Omaha, Nebr., and San Francisco, Calif., began to bitterly oppose locating the 24th regiment at that fort. Every day on its editorial page, it would paint revolting pictures of hall drunken Negro soldiers staggering up and down the streets of Salt Lake City, insulting white ladies and beautiful young girls. It repeatedly declared that "when the Negro troops displaced the White soldiers at that fort that they should not be permitted to ride on the street cars as the Whites did not want to come in such close social contact with a lot of half drunken "Nigger" soldiers. As the Tribune favored the re-election of the Hon. Frank J. Cannon to the United States senate at the expiration of his first term, March 4th, 1899, early in September, 1896, it induced or forced him to call on Secretary Lamont and present him with a petition which was signed by the chairman of the Republican state committee of Utah and by many other leading Republicans and Democrats residing in Salt Lake City, protesting against permitting the 24th regiment to locate at Fort Douglas. In the meantime we began to fire red-hot shots into Senator Cannon and the Tribune and as he was very popular with the great mass of the people residing in the western country for he was one of the western senators who had walked out of the Republican National convention at St. Louis, Mo., in 1896, because it did not favor the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, and all the daily and weekly newspapers throughout Utah joined in the long-to-be remembered political fight, the majority of them lining up on the side of The Broad Ax and against Senator Cannon and the Tribune. In the midst of that memorable fight which has become a part of the history of Utah, at two o'clock one morning we rushed up to the home of one of the highest officials of the Mormon church, who had just returned to the city and induced him to send a telegram to United States Senator Joseph L. Rawlins who was a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, requesting him to call on Secretary Lamont and urge and plead with him not to change nor revoke his order and several days after the visit of Senator Rawlins, Senator Cannon again called on Secretary Lamont and the Democratic Secretary of war very coldly and firmly informed Senator Cannon that "the order had gone forth transferring the 24th regiment to Fort Douglas; that he could not recall nor revoke it," and in spite of all the efforts put forth by the Tribune and Senator Cannon, on October 21, 1896, the 24th regiment proudly marched through the streets of Salt Lake City on its way to Fort Douglas. One year after this incident the Salt Lake Tribune, in a long editorial, admitted that it had made a mistake in fighting and opposing the 24th regiment from locating at Fort Douglas; that not one White lady had been insulted on the streets nor on the street cars; that each and everyone of its members had conducted themselves like true gentlemen and orderly and well disciplined soldiers; that they were a great improvement over the White soldiers, who were always fighting and shooting at each other on the street cars, scaring the wits out of the fair White ladies; that they had always seemed to take much delight in drinking whisky and cursing or swearing while they were walking up and down the streets, and it wounded up by saying that the members of the 24th regiment did not resort to such habits and so on. Senator Cannon, who never had one bit of love in his heart for colored people, who always walked and talked as though he owned the whole earth and its fullness thereof, was so stiff necked and conceited that he never would admit that he had made a grave mistake by endeavoring to prevent the 24th regiment from locating at Fort Douglas. Then we finally made up our mind, whatever the final results might be, to make a desperate effort to prevent his re-election to the United States Senate from Utah in 1899. Shortly after the November election in 1898, we met Senator Cannon face to face in one of the leading hotels in Salt Lake City and during our short conversation with him while looking him right square in the eyes, we very softly informed him "that we would continue to fight him to a dead stand still and do everything in our power to prevent his re-election to the United States Senate." Senator Cannon simply laughed at us and exclaimed "go ahead and do your worst, for your little newspaper can't hurt anybody." Senator Cannon little knew right at that very moment that we had several affidavits in our pockets, their contents being in relation to his unsenatorial conduct during the dark hours of the night in Washington, D.C. After consulting several of the best and the leading lawyers in Salt Lake City, as to our right to publish the contents of the affidavits, without getting into trouble, they, the lawyers decided that as "long as we were in a position to prove that the contents of the affidavits were true, that they were published for justifiable ends or for good motives, that we were on safe ground." So on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1899, two days before the convening of the Legislature of Utah, on Monday Jan. 9, for the purpose of electing a United States Senator we began to dish up the past immoral record of Senator Cannon in Washington, D. C., and at other places through the columns of The Broad Ax, for the edification of its members and the people in general. When the Broad Ax made its appearance that Saturday morning, Jan. 7, 1899, the leading politicians and the rank and file of the people went mad or wild for they ran in every direction in an effort to secure copies of the paper, and so great was the demand for the paper that late that same Saturday afternoon, we were forced to put the forms back on the press and print two thousand extra copies of the paper, which were soon grabbed up by the politicians for our first gun fired at Senator Cannon set Salt Lake City on fire and we felt deep down in the bottom of our heart that he never could recover from its effect and that he could not be re-elected to the United States Senate from Utah. Early every Saturday morning, while the Legislature was in session from Monday, Jan. 9th to the 9th of March before its members began their labors we would put a large bundle of the copies of The Broad Ax on our back or under our arm and wend our way to the state capitol and place a copy of the paper on the desk of each member, so that they could read all about some of the ungentlemanly acts or conduct on the part of Senator Cannon before they began balloting for United States Senator. Our bitter mode of warfare caused Senator Cannon to become mighty wrathy and he used much bad language in setting forth what he proposed to do to the writer and so on. but as we had the goods on him and with the fighting courage of a wild roaring lion, we stood our ground never looking to the right nor to the left but straight ahead and continued our bitter fight on him to the end. On February 9, 1899, Senator Cannon held a great meeting in the Salt Lake Theatre, and in the presence of more than four thousand people, he frankly admitted that "he had violated his marriage vows and had permitted himself to do many other things that were unbecoming to a United States Senator, that all he asked was for the people to give him another chance or trial and he would make good." The daily newspapers of Salt Lake flashed Senator Cannon's weak admissions to all parts of Utah and the weekly newspapers assisted to fan the flame into white heat. Many of the leading citizens in the various countries instructed their representatives to withdraw their support from Senator Cannon, for after they had read of so many bad things about him in all the newspapers they were not in favor of returning him to the United States Senate, and from February the 9th his followers and supporters began to break away from him and his vote continued to dwindle down and down; on the one hundred and tenth ballot he ran up to 29 votes and our heart almost sprang out of our mouth and we came near falling down on the floor of the legislature in a dead faint and for a moment we felt that we had gone down to defeat in the great fight which we had waged against him for be it remembered he only needed at that time two more votes, as 31 votes would have given him a majority over all the other senatorial candidates and he would have been re-elected to the United States Senate. But to make a long story short, at 12 o'clock midnight, on the 9th of March, 1899, after taking one hundred and sixty-seven ballots and after one of the longest and bitterest, most momentous senatorial contests in the history of the west or in any part of the country, in the midst of the most disgraceful scenes, in the midst of curses and blows, the legislature of Utah adjourned without electing anyone to succeed Frank J. Cannon in the United States Senate. Therefore, we have freely been given the credit by all the leading newspapers of Utah for starting the long and bitter fight which was made on Senator Cannon, which finally terminated in hurling him headlong into his political grave. CHAPTER II The Long to be Remembered Fight on the Late United States Senator. Benjamin Ryan Tillman in 1906 It is still fresh in the minds of the people in this city and throughout the United States or throughout all parts of the world, for that matter, how The Broad Ax in November, 1906 began its terrific, memorable, or nation or world wide fight or onslaught on United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of S. C., and for two weeks before he attempted to speak at Orchestra Hall, Tuesday evening, November 27, 1906, the whole country was in an uproar over it, for the Associated Press had flashed it to the fartherest ends of the earth, and before it ended all the great daily newspapers, the weekly newspapers and even the monthly publications took a hand in it. So great and so bitter was the feeling against permitting him to come to this city to pour out his vile spleen against the Colored people and the sentiment against him had been fanned into fever heat by the writer through the columns of The Broad Ax and by no one else, for many of the so-called prominent Colored leaders of the race at that time severely condemned us for firing into him; they claiming that he had promised them and one of their White lady friends that he would not touch on the "Negro Question" while delivering his so-called lecture on the "Annexation of Cuba" for the benefit of the Chicago Union Hospital. On the day of his arrival in this city he was met at the North Western station by more than twenty policemen, who escorted him to the Great Northern Hotel, where they stood guard over him until he appeared at Orchestra Hall, where more than two hundred policemen had been stationed to protect him and as he had been lashed into a fury by our writings, for we had dipped our pen in wormwood and bitter gall, while stripping the bloody mask from his anarchistic face. Still smarting under our merciless lashing which had been kept up in these columns for two weeks that he THE FILM MAKER DR. EMILY M. SCOTT One of the most successful chiropodists and Chicago and who conducts the now most beauty parlors on the South Side, being building, 4956 S. State Street, on the cor One of the most successful chiropodists and skin specialists in Chicago and who conducts the now modern and sanitary beauty parlors on the South Side, being located in her own building, 4956 S. State Street, on the corner of 50th Street. Dr. Emily M. Scott, whose likeness we reproduce above, is one of Chicago's most successful business women. As a beauty specialist and chiropodist she has fast outstripped her competitors and built up a following which is the envy of many who have had a much longer practice. Dr. Scott formerly conducted her beauty shop on the main floor of the building which she owns at 4956 S. State St., but soon found that it would be more attractive as well as more profitable to move to the upper floor. So she has remodeled and beautified her building and in order to take care of her clientele she now conducts the beauty and chiropody parlors on the second floor. Her charming personality and affability has meant much to her success. She is an active member of Electa Chapter No. 1, O. E. S.; Court of Calanthe No. 44, K. P., and Helipe Temple No. 26, Lady Elks. She reads The Broad Ax regularly and extends heartiest greetings to the Editor and Mrs. Taylor. HON. S. B. TURNER, MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ILLINOIS FROM THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT. Hon. S. B. Turner, member of the legislature from the first Senatorial District of Illinois always endeavors to accomplish something for the benefit of not only the people residing in his legislative district but also in the interest of the people residing in all parts of this state. At the last session of the legislature, Mr. Turner fathered the bill to appropriate thirty thousand dollars for the erection of a monument in commemoration of the services of the 370th infantry of the 93rd division of the United States Army to be located near the intersection of 35th street and South Parkway, Washington Park or an equally appropriate spot in the city of Chicago. Appropriates $30,000 for the erec- 109 HON. SHADRICK BAILEY TURNER Member of the Legislature from the First Senatorial District of Illinois, who at its last session secured an appropriation of $30,000 for the erection of a monument in the City of Chicago to the memory of the members of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and other soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefields of France during the World's War for Democracy. Mr. Turner is one of the most popular and widely known members of the General Assembly of Illinois, and as long as he lives he can continue to be re-elected to it. H. B. 70 Turner, S. B. opodists and skin specialists in the now modern and sanitary Side, being located in her own ot, on the corner of 50th Street. So she has remodeled and beautified her building and in order to take care of her clientele she now conducts the beauty and chiropody parlors on the second floor. Her charming personality and affability has meant much to her success. She is an active member of Electa Chapter No. 1, O. E. S.; Court of Calanthe No. 44, K. P., and Heliope Temple No. 26, Lady Elks. She reads The Broad Ax regularly and extends heartiest greetings to the Editor and Mrs. Taylor. tion of a monument in commemoration of the services of the 370th Infantry of the 93rd Division of the United States Army, to be at the intersection of 35th Street and Grand Boulevard, Washington Park or an equally appropriate spot, in the city of Chicago. Feb. 4, introduced. Committee on Appropriations; Mar. 12, recommended to pass; Mar. 17, first reading; Mar. 18, second reading; Mar. 25, third reading. Passed. Mar. 31, Senate. Committee on Appropriations; Apr. 22, Recommended to pass; Apr. 23, first reading; Apr. 28, second reading. Amended. May 19, third reading. Passed. May 19, House Speaker's table. June 16, House concurred in Senate amendments. June 26, A law by approval. Mr. Turner deserves unbounded credit for the way he has forced himself to the front in public affairs in this city and the State of Illinois. He has met with great success as a prac- (Story Continued on Page 8) MR. MAURICE E. WOLFSOHN The real father of the Real Estate Mortgage and poration, an organization well known for its splend the interest or in behalf of the colored people of C The real father of the Real Estate Mortgage and Bond Corporation, an organization well known for its splendid work in the interest or in behalf of the colored people of Chicago. Mr. Maurice E. Wolfsohn, born and raised in Chicago, who has been for 25 years a very successful financier and real estate expert, is also a close student of the problems peculiar to the colored people of this city. Mr. Wolfsohn is deeply interested in the welfare of the colored people, having sacrificed other big financial interests to become the treasurer of the Real Estate Mortgage and Bond Corporation, an organization now well known for the splendid work it has done in giving relief and opening avenues of financial aid to colored people. Mr. Wolfsohn says, "The Salvation of the Colored race must come from within and not from without." He also says that, "Racial Solidarity and Consciousness must develop in order to protect their own interest through properly organized institutions." Five years ago the Real Estate Mortgage and Bond Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, and now has a capitalization of $300,000.00. It has loaned hundreds of thousands of dollars to colored people, thereby protecting property amounting to more than 2 millions of dollars in value. Investments in the corporation have yielded a return of 8 per cent on 466 PEV 466 PEG HON. HUGO PAM One of the most outstanding of Cook County, who has been paper for many years, and it is regular fixture in his home, and Pam among our best and warm greatly rejoices that it is able niversary. One of the most outstanding Judges of the Superior Court of Cook County, who has been a strong supporter of this newspaper for many years, and it seems that he looks upon it as a regular fixture in his home, and we feel honored to class Judge Pam among our best and warmest friends in this city and he greatly rejoices that it is able to celebrate its Thirtieth Anniversary. Estate Mortgage and Bond Cork- known for its splendid work in colored people of Chicago. the dollar from its very beginning. All this is due to the careful financing of the corporation by Mr. Wolfsohn, under whose enthusiastic guidance it is destined to become one of the greatest financial institutions the race has ever produced. About the first of Octo- ber the corporation will occupy its new quarters in its $50,000.00 build- ing, now under construction at 3522 Michigan blvd. The following are the officers of the Real Estate Mortgage & Bond Corporation: William A. Macintyre — President; lawyer. Mrs. Bertha Montgomery — First Vice-President; deputy clerk Assessor's office; prominent in club and political circles. Clayton Lewis DePriest — Second Vice-President; 25 years decorating contractor. Dr. James R. White — Secretary; prominent physician and surgeon. Maurice E. Wolfsohn — Treasurer; President M. E. Wolfsohn & Bro., 139 North Clark Street. William H. Montgomery—Director; sales manager. W. H. Dixon—Director; Real Estate, Evanston, Ill. ```markdown ``` a Judges of the Superior Court a strong supporter of this news-seems that he looks upon it as a we feel honored to class Judge best friends in this city and he to celebrate its Thirtieth An- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX "STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD" had not been speaking more than a few moments before he exclaimed to "H—I with the law" when it comes to dealing with the Colored people, and the only way to handle a colored man is to keep him in front of you with a gun for the whites must not hesitate but go to shooting colored men, women and children, and like a cowardly midnight assassin he was glad to cower behind six or seven Colored policemen while he was engaged in branding all Colored men as "apes, baboons and ravishers of White women." The morning after his last lecture in this city its whole press turned against him and on the same morning the Wisconsin Chautauqua Association canceled a forty-eight thousand dollar contract with him for his lecture season of 1907, and our memorable fight on him, almost single handed and alone, finally drove him from the lecture platform. In passing, it may not be out of place to state right here that The Broad Ax, dated Saturday, November 24, 1906, three days before Senator Tillman appeared at Orchestra Hall to deliver his shot-gun lecture, that three pages out of four in The Broad Ax, were devoted to its memorable onslaught on Senator Tillman, and on Saturday afternoon, November 24, we presented a copy of it to the late Horatio Seymour, who was at that time managing editor of the Old Chicago Chronicle, who at the time of his death in 1920 was the editor-in-chief of the New York World, the greatest newspaper in the world, and after Mr. Seymour had carefully read our red hot effusions he exclaimed, "Mr. Taylor, there is not another man in the United States white or black who would be able to write the way that you have in relation to Senator Tillman and remain out of prison, for they are the most scathing, vitriolic, vituperative and burning articles that I have ever read in my long career in the newspaper world." Shortly after Senator Tillman made his last appearance in this city and wound up his lecture career in this country at that time, the following open letter was sent out to the world by the writer. An Open Letter to the Editors and Representatives of the Daily Papers of this City—to the Associated Press and the Daily Newspapers Throughout the United States "It is tar beyond our ability to muster together sufficient words in the English language to express our ever-lasting gratitude to the editors and representatives of all the daily newspapers in this city, the Associated Press and many other leading daily newspapers throughout the United States for the many courtesies extended and the more than high consideration shown to us during our great contest with Senator Benjamin R. Tillman. "Almost every day bright and gentlemanly representatives of the great Chicago Tribune, the Inter Ocean, the Chicago Chronicle, the Chicago Journal and the Examiner, called on us for the purpose of enabling us through their great engines for scattering news far and near to present our side of the fight on Senator Tillman. "On Sunday morning, November 25th, the Chronicle, the Tribune, Inter Ocean and the Examiner, their combined circulation running into more than two million and a half, which reached millions of people throughout all sections of the world, freely quoted from the issue of The Broad Ax, of Saturday, November 24, and all the daily newspapers in this city gave the editor of this newspaper full credit for first inaugurating and leading the fight on Senator Tillman and his shot-gun policy for law abiding colored men, women and children. The Associated Press took up the fight in our behalf and flashed it to all the world that "The Broad Ax was the organ for more than 400,000 Afro-Americans residing in Chicago, that it was the first newspaper to wage an unrelenting warfare on Senator Tillman and so on." "The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio; the Picayuene, New Orleans, La.; the Banner, Nashville, Tenn.; the Post Washington, D. C. and in fact all the leading daily newspapers throughout the United States joined in the fight. But all of them treated us with fair consideration and without the great assistance of those mighty mediums which are so potent in shaping or moulding public opinion or sentiment, either for or against any proposition, our fight on Senator Tillman would not have been near so effective. "Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, Chicago, Illinois, December 8, 1906." Therefore all fair-minded people everywhere should be willing to admit that the writer was at that time the only editor in the country who had the moral courage and the backbone to stand up single handed and alone and bravely fight Senator Tillman face to face or to a dead stand-still CHAPTER III It has assisted to shape the legislation of this mighty nation—this can be verified by reading Senate document No. 182, 54th Congress, second session, page 77, which is right in front of us at the present time, which contains an editorial from The Broad Ax, Feb. 19, 1897, in favor of the present National Bankruptcy Law. Later on in this review letters and a telegram will be produced to support our contention in that respect. It has been stated many times in the past by thousands of short-sighted, thoughtless people—those who are unfamiliar with the history of this publication and its owner—that the paper is so small or insignificant that it absolutely fails to exert the slightest influence over the minds of men—such statements are as far from the truth as the bright shining sun is from the earth. It Has Assisted to Enact National Legislation Which Has Been of Much Benefit to All the People of This Mighty Nation The following letters and telegrams shed much light on the important part played by this newspaper in connection with the passage of the present National Bankruptcy Law: The Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D. C., Jan. 18, 1897. Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Sir:— There will be sent to you by this mail a copy of a Senate document containing much valuable information upon the subject of bankruptcy legislation. The Senate has made the bankruptcy bill a special order and no doubt will pass a bill before adjournment. Will you kindly consider editorially the subject of bankruptcy legislation and kindly send me a marked copy of your paper? Please observe from the printed matter on this letter head that the Torrey bill has been considered and very generally endorsed throughout the country, and has been twice passed by the House of Representatives. The bill of Mr. Bailey of Texas, as modified, has been recommended as a substitute for ours by a majority of the Senate Committee; it has never so far as I know, been favorably recommended for enactment by any commercial, industrial or professional body in the country, but it, in effect has been condemned by a number of them. Our bill has been reported favorably by a minority of the committee. Heretofore, the controversy has been as to whether or not Congress should enact a bankruptcy law as provided by the Constitution but the question now is whether or not there shall be enacted a complete, equitable, voluntary and involuntary law (the Torrey bill) or the temporary bill recommended as above which many good people believe would be determined to the best interests of the debtors and creditors of the whole country. Earnestly hoping that you will give to the proper solution of this question the benefit of your influence, I beg to remain. Very sincerely and truly yours, JAY L. TORREY. Dated Washington, D. C. 25. To Julius F. Taylor, Publisher and Editor of The Broad Ax. Please have urgent telegrams sent Senator Brown favoring Bankruptcy Legislation. Washington, D. C., February 25 1897. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Publisher and Editor The Broad Ax, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Mr. Taylor:- The copy of The Broad Ax arrived this morning containing the marked article headed: "The Torrey Bank- ruptcy Law." Please accept the thanks of the other friends of the cause for this strong contribution to our literature. Senator Brown has twice entered objections of the bill, and if it should fail to pass for want of consideration it will, I think, be largely due to his obstructive tactics. Hence I have telegraphed you and beg to confirm my messages as follows: "Please have urgent telegrams sent Senator Brown favoring bankruptcy legislation." There is danger that the bill will not be considered at this session in view of the short time yet remaining. If so, it will fail and will be introduced in the next Congress as a new measure. We shall, however, continue the struggle until the gavel falls on the fourth of March and most earnestly hope that we shall succeed in securing the passage of the bill. You are without assignment or insolvency laws in Utah, as I am told. Last year there was a larger percentage of those engaged in business in Utah failed than in any other state in the Union, your average being 4.95 per cent while the average per cent for the whole country was only something like 150 per cent. It is reasonable to conclude that if our bill was passed to protect debtors and creditors that there would be a smaller percentage of failures; the honest debtors would get a discharge; the assets of insolvents would be rateably divided between creditors of equal rights. Are not these results earnestly desired by your citizens? Bespeaking a continuation of your Bespeaking a continuation of your influence, I am, Very sincerely and truly yours, JAY L. TORREY. The Shoreham, Washington, D. C., April 1, 1897. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Mr. Taylor:— Your very considerate letter of the 7th ultimo has not been answered sooner because of my enforced attention to matters here. I should not have asked you to send a telegram if I had known of your strained relations with the senator referred to. Much obliged for the pointer you give me as to the Hon. W. H. Kings. I will secure an introduction to him at no distant date. (The Hon. W. H. King referred to was at that time a member of the lower house of congress. At the present time he is one of the United States Senators from Utah.) I have on my table now the proof of an important Senate document, in which will appear your last able editorial upon the subject of bankruptcy legislation. I have taken the liberty of adding a sentence to it, which I know will meet with your approval. In the ordinary course, I will have a copy of it sent to you. You may have noted by the press that at even this early date in the extra session, our bill has been reported without amendment from the Judiciary Committee, and that it has now become the "unfinished business" of the Senate. A few amendments have been made of a friendly character, but they do not go to the extent of striking out or inserting a section of the bill. I will send you a copy of it by this mail. Hoping that at no distant day to have the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with you, I am. Washington, D. C., May 18, 1897 Julius F. Taylor, There will be sent to you by this mail a copy of Senate Doc. No. 182 of the last Congress. Commencing at page 76 you will find an able editorial from your pen. I hope you will be pleased at the company in which you find it. Thanking you on behalf of the men and bodies named on this letterhead for your kindness therein, and bespeaking a continuation of your influence in behalf of the cause, I am, It might not be out of place to state right here that only one other newspaper published in Utah at that time was honored with its editorial in the senate document referred to and no other Afro-American editor in this country contributed anything in favor of the present National Bankruptcy Law which found its way into that document. Governor Heber M. Wells and His Colored Commissioners Colored Commissioners The latter part of 1896 Governor Heber M. Wells of Utah, who was a strong Republican and actually hated any colored man who dared to think for himself along political lines, appointed the following colored men as [Name] MRS. BERTHA MONTGOMERY President of the Women's Permanent Republican O County who has for some years occupied a prominent the Board of Assessors of Cook County, being head of which is composed of both white and colored men and is vice-president and one of the directors of the Chicago Mortgage and Bond Corporation; she is also one of the Knox Beauty College, 31st and Indiana Avenue president of the Mayflower Club, and is prominently on the Easter Lily Club. She is also a stockholder of the Insurance Company and has become one of the most popular South Side business women. of the Women's Permanent Republican Office has for some years occupied a prominent role. Assessors of Cook County, being head of the department of both white and colored men and women and one of the directors of the Chicago and Bond Corporation; she is also one of the beauty College, 31st and Indiana Avenue, the Mayflower Club, and is prominently called Club. She is also a stockholder of the Lepage and has become one of the most well Side business women. President of the Women's Permanent Republican Club of Cook County who has for some years occupied a prominent position with the Board of Assessors of Cook County, being head of the day shift which is composed of both white and colored men and women. She is vice-president and one of the directors of the Chicago Real Estate Mortgage and Bond Corporation; she is also one of the directors of the Knox Beauty College, 31st and Indiana Avenue; she is vice-president of the Mayflower Club, and is prominently connected with the Easter Lily Club. She is also a stockholder of the Public Life Insurance Company and has become one of the most successful and popular South Side business women. Prominent in Politics and Club Life In Chicago. A Large Stockholder in the Public Life Insurance Company, and is One of the Directors of the Chicago Real Estate Mortgage and Bond Corporation insurance Company and the Real Estate Bond & Mortgage Corporation, Mrs. Montgomery is a member of the May Flower and Easter Lily Clubs, president of the Woman's Permanent Republican Club of Cook County, and We present herewith a likeness of Mrs. Bertha Montgomery, one of our most prominent citizens and one who has justified every confidence placed in her by her friends and co-workers. Mrs. Montgomery has been a resident of Chicago for a number of years, and during that time has taken an active interest in all that pertains to the development of a great municipality. She has held a number of responsible positions and has also succeeded in placing a number of young colored women in places of honor and credit. For several years she was one of the clerks in the office of the Board of Assessors under the Hon. Charles Krutchkoff, and is now in charge of the day force. In addition to being so prominently connected with the Public Life In PEV 101 [Name] PEV 101 HON. HENRY HORNER The most honorable Judge of who, if he lives, will be re-nomin honorable position in 1926. Eveto, Judge Horner conducts hims honorable Judge of the Probate Court of Wales, will be re-nominated and re-elected position in 1926. Every day in the week Dorner conducts himself like a thoroughbrow The most honorable Judge of the Probate Court of Cook County who, if he lives, will be re-nominated and re-elected to his present honorable position in 1926. Every day in the week and Sunday, too, Judge Horner conducts himself like a thoroughbred gentleman. manent Republican Club of Cook occupied a prominent position with county, being head of the day shift and colored men and women. She directors of the Chicago Real Estate she is also one of the directors of and Indiana Avenue; she is viceand is prominently connected with a stockholder of the Public Life Inne one of the most successful and. surance Company and the Real Estate Bond & Mortgage Corporation, Mrs. Montgomery is a member of the May Flower and Easter Lily Clubs, president of the Woman's Permanent Republican Club of Cook County, and president of the John R. Tanner Auxiliary Spanish-American War Veterans. She is also credited with having served a responsible position in the office of Attorney Edward J. Brundage. To Mrs. Montgomery also goes the credit for having started the movement to present Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis with a gold watch, which presentation was made at the Vincennes Hotel in May in recognition of the years of service rendered Chicago in the interest of women and girls through the Phyllis Wheatley Home. Mrs. Montgomery presides over her palatial home at 4735 Indiana avenue with becoming grace and dignity. She is a warm friend of the editor, reads the Broad Ax regularly and can always be depended upon to say a word of praise for it. THE BEST OF THE WORLD The Probate Court of Cook County rated and re-elected to his present every day in the week and Sunday, self like a thoroughbred gentleman. 3 Gallant Superintendent of Police of City of Chicago, Chief Col- lins continues to work hard night and day in an effort to run down the criminal element in this city and either confine them to the Cook County Jail or in the penitentiary at Joliet, Illinois. He _ reflects great credit upon the administration of Mayor William E. Dever in his honest efforts to protect the lives and the properties of all the citi- zens of Chicago. With all of his untiring labors Chief Collins always finds the time to read this newspaper and to wish its Editor well and continued success, Hon, Morgan A, Collins, general| weeding out crimials in this city and superintendent of the Police Depart-| aking it a better place in which to ment of the City of Chicago came| ¥€- ; : | Chief Collins should receive the into this office by appointment of picnest commendation for the cour Hon, William E. Dever, Mayor of teous treatment which he measures the City of Chicago, but before he| out to every man, woman or child was appointed general superintendent that visits his office and with whom he had been connected with the police | he comes in daily contact, regardless department for a number of vears.| of ruee, condition or otherwise. He is Mayor Dever was very wise in his|always to be found kind, patient and selection when he appointed Chief] genial in his dealings and he is on Collins to the position which he now | the job every minute to make Chicago occupies for his heart is in his work|a better, cleaner and safer city in aoa tal Ucgerees Aho digheat Credit Ace MER As ec: Helena, Sept. 11—Six prisoners headed by one held on a murder charge, overpowered the negro trusty turnkey in the county jail here last Monday night, took his keys and gained their liberty through the fail office. Only one was held for murder. Their names could not be learned 2s Sheriff Mays and his entire force seek- ing the fugitives and the turokey was too excited to talk. Late Tuesday night none of the men had been captured but the alarm has been sent to all points in the surround- ing counties and officers over a wide territory are on the watch for the six men. Ex-member of Congress from the tenth Congressional District of New York City, Ex-Governor of the great Empire State, who as Gov- ‘enor signed the bill admitting the colored regiment into the National Guard of that State and who for twenty-six years has been a constant a ee See his letter of laudation in another jemn. 4 > es "pel a a r " HON. MORGAN A. COLLINS SIX ESCAPE FROM JAIL AT HELENA (Preston News Service) — ae , wey : is ; a {< Vege HON. WILLIAM SULZER (Preston News Service) Tarbore. N. C., Sept. 11—About 3 o'clock Monday afternoon Savalia Spain. Theodore Stacill, Earnest Dancy and Lemon Worsley, boys about twelve years of age, were drowned in Tar river mear this city. How the drowning occurred no one knows as the boys were alone, Some- one passing saw their clothes on the river bank and thought the boys were drowned and gave the alarm. Dili kent search was made and three of the bodies were recovered Tuesday aiternoon. The body of the Spain boy has not been found. The boys were va bathing and they got into a deep hote-and lost their dines. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 eee THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAI “STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD” =a to the Tennessee Ex- position, which was held at Nashville in that state in 1897, namely, W. W. Taylor, RB. Johnson, P. H. Robin- son, P. C. Howell, Rev. M. Jones and P. W, Jackson, Tt was the duty of the Colored com- ‘missioners to make an effort to collect ‘needle or art work or anything else ‘of value among the Colored people of ‘Utah and send it to Nashville, where it would be exhibited in the Negro ‘building. After those commissioners had ut- terly failed to raise their little fingers towards discharging the honor and trust imposed upon them by Governor Wells the writer collected a fine min- eral collection consisting of 178 pieces from 68 of the leading mines of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, and it was shipped to Richard Hill, who had charge of the Negro building, and at ‘the close of the exposition the collec ‘tion, which was valued at seven hun ‘dred dollars and a typewritten cata Hogue fully describing each specimen. was presented to the Fisk University Nashville, Tenn. by Mr. and Mrs Julius F. Taylor In that connection the following tet ters speak for themselves. Nashville, Tenn.. July 23, 1897. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah Dear Sir:—The three boxes of min erals sent to Richard Hill, chief of Negro department, Tennessee Centen nial for exhibit during the Exposition came to hand day before yesterday and is being set up and arranged today. T have been asked to write you for Mr. Hill and also in behalf of Fisk University to which institution the minerals are to go—saying that they have come and to express our appreci- ation of the exhibit. I met Mr. Pyper the other day and he had good words to say for you to us who are strang- The exhibit is set up as a part of the Fisk exhibit but labeled stating the facts as to collector, donor, ete ete Very truly yours, H. H. Wright, Prof. Math. Fisk University, 931 Salem St, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Madam:—Your beautiful pic- tures were received all right. We like them very much. Yours truly, Richard Hill, Chief. Nashville, Tenn., July 30, 1897. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dear Sir:—Your favor of 25th re- ceived, contents noted, In reply al- low me to say that the mineral exhibit has arrived and has been placed in a nice case by the Fisk University peo- ple, near one of the main entrances. It is the best mineral collection in the Negro Building Yours truly, Richard Hill, Chief. Your papers are received weekly ond read with care. R. Hill, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 30, 1897. Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, Salt Lake City. Permit me to thank you and your good wife, Mrs. Taylor, for the in- terest you have taken in the Tennes- see Centennial Exposition at Nash- ville, ‘The exhibition of the beautiful paintings, the work of Mrs. Taylor, and the mineral exhibits collected and prepared by you, will not only add greatly to the interest of the already attractive Negro Building, but are of Kreat credit both to our state, to Mrs Taylor and yourself. The course pur- sued by you, as a man and journalist, has done you and your race credit, and has tended and is tending to dis- sipate what may remain of prejudice heretofore existing between the white and Black people, and this without in the least trespassing upon social rights. Your course is commendable and I hope and believe that you will hot only continue, but persist therein, Most respectfully yours, J. W. Judd, Chairman Utah Commission 5 Tennessee Centennial Exo Salt Lake City, June 29, 1897. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, City. Dear Sir:—I am informed that you have been instrumental in collecting and shipping a very creditable exhibit of minerals from this state to the Ten- nessee Centennial Exposition at Nash- ville and that Mrs. Taylor has also loaned some valuable original paint: ings for said exhibition—these to be exhibited in the “Negro Building.” For this service to the public the Col- ored citizens of Utah ought to be es- pecially grateful as they will be ac- credited with the exhibit by the thou- sands of spectators who will view the same at Nashville. Permit me to tender the thanks of the public as well as my personal thanks in recognition of the energy and public spirit displayed by your self and wife Very respectfully. Heber M, Wells Governor Four of the Roldest and Most Fear less Anglo-Saxon Writers For This Newspaper Have Closed Their yes In Death Since Augtat J, 1898 four ot the notable contributors to The Broad Ax, who were among the beat editorial writers i this county, have gently drawn the thin veil asite whieh sep atates Ife from the everspresent death amd passed into the west world Namely, Hadley D, Johnson of Salt Lake Gity, Utah, who was for a long tinte editor of the Salt Lake Herald; his somantaw, Colonel Clarke Irvine of Oregon, Mo Charles Gano Bay- for of Providence, Ro 1, and Capt, Joka T Campbell of the Old Soldiers Howe, Laayette, Ind. No truer friends oF sons of humanity ever lived than the four above mentioned men, for at all times their noble and warm hearts beat on the side of the weak and the lowly in their struggle for existence, It was Col. Irvine who wrote the two beautiful and highly interesting stories which ran through these columns in 1906, “The Slave of Murillo” and “Benjamin Banneker.” May their sweet, honest and courage- ous spirits repose in peace throughout eternity. It is safe to state that it is indeed very seldom in this country that four eminent editorial writers belonging to the white race have ever become reg- ular contributing editors to a small weekly newspaper published in the in- terest of the colored race, like unto the four above mentioned Anglo- Crain: Hon. William Sulzer The latter part of November, 1899, while attending a political conference of national importance at the old Sherman House in this city, just as it was drawing to a close, a very tall, cleancut featured personage approach- ed us who was as straight as an In- dian, with bright steel blue eyes, and as he drew near to us he laid one of his hands on our shoulder, at the same time looking us through and through and in a sharp or rather com- manding voice he wanted to know our name. Without uttering one word and with our eyes riveted upon his we presented him with one of our ‘business cards. Then he inquired i we were an editor and we simply said, “That is what the card indi- cates.” Then he presented us with a very plain, small card which simply said, “William Sulzer, 115. Broadway, New York City.” The card failed to state that at that time he was a member of Congress from the Tenth Congressional District of New York City and that he was one of the most ramen lawyers in this country. | Before withdrawing from our pres- ‘ence he requested us to send The Broad Ax to him—that after he had received four copies of the paper through the mails of separate dates that he would send us his check for his subscription to it for one year. From that time to the present or for 26 long years, Hon. William Sul- zer has been a constant and steadiast supporter of this publication and aside from our good wife, Mrs. Taylor, we admire him better than any other human being on the face of the broad ‘earth Not having a great many Colored people residing in his Congressional district, Congressman Sulzer did not mix up much with them. Neither was ‘he interested in their affairs until af. ter he became a regular reader of this paper. As the years rolled by, we began to understand him better and better all the time, Finally we wrote him a letter, about the middle of June 1908, in which it was stated that the northern leaders of the Democratic party could not reasonably expect Colored Americans to assist to elect Col. William J. Bryan, president of the United States if Benjamin R. Till man, James K. Vardaman, John Shary Williams and other untamed and un reconstructed characters like then would be permitted to attend the Denver convention and vent their bit ter racial spleen against the Colores race. We will step aside for a few moments and for the first time permit the thousands of readers of this paper to become familiar with the contents of the letter written by Mr. Sulzer in response to our letter. 1S Broadway, New York City, June 18th, 1908 Julius F, Taylor, Esq, Ed. “The Broad Ax,” Chicago, UL My Dear Mr, Taylor Your letter just received and con- tents carefully noted, and T was very glad to hear from you. Your suggestions are very wise and timely, and they meet with my hearty approval, It would be the height of political folly for the Democratic party iv its platiormy to do anything contrary to what you have so intelli: gently outlued, Your letter is a model one, and [shall send it to Col, Bryan, and (ell hin that L concur in all you say, and L hope that he will see to it that uothing is done to alienate the vote of any man in the country Lam leaving for Denver on the 27th and expect to stop off at Lincoln for 4 day or so to confer with Mr. Bryan. You can rely on me to do everything in my power to carry out your wishes With best wishes for your health and success, believe me, as ever, Very sincerely, your friend, WM. SULZER. All we desire to say in connection with the above letter is that it speaks for itself. During the past 26 years we have received well onto one hun- dred letters from Mr, Sulzer in which he expressed his friendship for us. Feeling deep down in the bottom of our heart that Mr. Sulzer was willing to take a bold and fearless stand in favor of justice for all men in this country, not White nor Black, but all men regardless of their race or station in life and especially for the Colored soldiers, and in the first part of 1909 we penned him several letters setting forth our views on that all-important subject, the 25th Regiment, and we will again step aside for a few mo- ments and permit him to give ex- pression to his sentiments in that di- rection, This letter, like the first one, has never been published in these col- umns before Committee on Military Affairs, House of Representatives, U. S. Washington, D. C. Feb. 2, 1909. Julius F, Taylor, Esa, Editor The Broad Ax, 5040 Armour Ave., Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Taylor: I have read and reread your letters several times, and I appreciate fully all that you say and will take advan- tage of the first opportunity to make a speech along the lines you indicate. If there is anything that I can do for you at any time, do not hesitate to let me know. I appreciate the good work you are doing as an editor, and read your paper with much interest. With best wishes, believe me, as ever, Very sincerely yours, WM. SULZER. On Feb. 27th, 1909, the bill was up in the lower house of Congress for discussion in favor of doing justice to the Colored soldiers, and among the notable men in Congress at that time who lined up on either side of that proposition, William Sulzer led them all in favor of doing justice to the Colored soldiers, his eloquent oration on that occasion which has enshrined him in the hearts of the Colored peo- ple throughout this Republic for all time to come. In 1912 Mr. Sulzer was nominated and elected governor of New York, receiving more than 200,000 majority. At that time his campaign committee issued a little book consisting of more than 2,000,000 copies, containing his record or the story of his life; it also contained an editorial from the col- umns of this paper of May 14, 1910, in connection with his oration in favor of “Raising the Battleship Maine.” We will reproduce the closing part of our editorial, which was written more than two years before his nomination for governor. “It will be recalled that without ex- Pecting to received any reward here on this earth or glory in the next world, Congressman Sulzer, like a golden knight of olden times, hero- ically stood by the Negro soldiers of the 25th Regiment, who were dishon- orably discharged by President Roose- velt and forever debarred from hold- ing any civil office whatever, under the Federal Government, and his elo- quent oration in the halls of Congress jn favor of restoring the members of that regiment to their rightful position in the army, raised him very high in the estimation of the Afro-Americans throughout the United States, and they would be delighted to see him — — . , OO ._ |. CC ee : oe a { . j ee. aa 5 fF. _. . * a a rr’ owes fe Ce / Pe wf j 7 HON. PATRICK H. O’DONNELL One of the most eminent and eloquent Irish-American law- yers in the United States. Who had the courage and manhood only a few years ago to stand up and fight the leaders of the Ku Klux Klan to a dead stand still. There is no question about his uncom- promising friendship for the Afro-American race. He is the William Lloyd Garrison or Wendell Phillips of the present day and generation for he is always ready to thunder forth against injustice and the brutal treatment which continues to be showered down upon the colored people in this country. Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell who is by far one of the best known, great. est and most successful lawyers in the Middle West, has in the past. suc cessfully won many noted criminal cases in the Criminal Courts of Cook County and also many cases in the Civil Courts of this County, Mr O'Donnell is known far and near as the greatest golden-tongued orator ir the United States. The friendship of Mr. O'Donnell for the colored race is deep seated for it was planted in his breast while he was still a small boy; he caught that spirit from his father, who hailed irom Ireland, and who was a strong follower of that great and most elo- quent orator, the far-famed Danie O'Connell, On landing in this country his father located in a little cabin ot the banks of the Wabash river in In- a» as HON. WILLIAM J. LINDSAY aoe One of the most learned and honorable judges of Court of Cook County. Judge Lindsay for years served as Master in Chancery of the Si which was a wonderful training for him from of view which eminently qualified him to sit in the acts of his fellow men. Judge Lindsay most thoroughly cultivated gentlemen in Chice with every person with whom he comes in < useless to state that he is a warm friend of the newspaper and is ever ready to pay out his ne of the most learned and honorable judges of the Superior Court of Cook County. Judge Lindsay for a number of years served as Master in Chancery of the Superior Court which was a wonderful training for him from a legal point of view which eminently qualified him to sit in judgment on the acts of his fellow men. Judge Lindsay is one of the most thoroughly cultivated gentlemen in Chicago, courteous with every person with whom he comes in contact. It is useless to state that he is a warm friend of the editor of this newspaper and is ever ready to pay out his money in as- sisting to support it. In time he will be elevated to the Supreme Court of Illinois. diana and he transformed his humble little home into an underground rail- road station and many times in the dark hours of the night he would as- sist runaway slaves across the Ohio river, secrete them in his home, for two or three days, and start them on the road to Canada, the land of the free, and we almost might say, the home of the brave. At night the runaway slaves re- mained in his home and bunked on the floor with Mr. O'Donnell and his sister, which undoubtedly is one of the main reasons why Mr. O'Don- nell has always been a friend of the oppressed and the poor. regardless of their race or nationality. For our part we feel highly hon- ored to be able to claim Mr. O'Don- nell as one of the best friends that we have in any section of the coun- try and he is a true friend to sutfer- ing humanity. ee oe i. E. ee va a oS oo _ | Ow j I eS 7 ae oe “ — | ae 3 e | ; . - » 5 ee | eee a ae HON. CHARLES SCRIBNER EATON Member of the city council from the new Fifth Ward, he is one of its most conscientious and faithful public servants of the people. In the near future Alderman Eaton, owing to his great and brilliant legal ability, will be elevated to one of the Circuit Court Judgeship: of Cook County. He is a firm supporter of this newspaper. Hon. Charles Scribner Eaton, mem- ber of the City Council from the new Fifth Ward and who is one of the best City Fathers that can be found in two days travel, was born at Palmyra, Mo., the “show me” state, August 24, 1878. He was the honored son of Joseph Warren Eaton and Mrs. Emma Louise (Scribner) Eaton who were direct de- scendants of one of the earliest fam- ilies to settle in this country, one mem- ber coming in 1620 on the Mayflower and the other members in 1630 and set- ting in and around Plymouth and Boston, Mass; great-grandson of Lieut. Nathan Eaton, one of the Min- ute Men at the Battle of Lexington Common, who afterwards served as a lieutenant in the Northern Army of the Revolution under General Wash- ington. Alderman Eaton came to this city with his parents when he was a mere boy and received his education in the public schools of Chicago at the old West Division High School and the Lewis Institute; later on he graduated from the University of Chicago with high honors, with the degree of A. B., and from the Harvard University with the degree of L. L. B., in 1903. On October 6, 1904, Alderman Eaton was happily united in marriage to Miss BERRY BROTHERS The most successful roofers in Chi- cago, maintaining two offices: one at 1213 West 63rd street, and the other at 751 West 79th street, are prepared to do all kinds of repairing on short v ? yo HON. MILES J. DEVINE Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, ex-president of the far famed Cook County Democratic Marching Club, member of the old Jockey Club of Chicago; the acknowledged golden tongued orator of the Middle West, who is one of the most conspicuous civil and criminal lawyers that can be found in any section of the country. Mr. Devine has been a strong supporter of this newspaper since the first of September, 1899, down to the present time. Helen Davida Harper, the beautiful and highly accomplished daughter of the late Dr. William Rainey Harper, President of the University of Chicago. He was admitted to the Bar in 1903, and entered practice in association with Thomas S. McClelland; entered partnership with Thomas Bent and Russell Whitman, which continued until March, 1906. Alderman Eaton is a member of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Asso- ciations, Illinois Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Union League Club of Chi- cago, Harvard Club of Chicago, high Mason. Alderman Eaton is chairman of committee on efficiency, economy and rehabilitation, member of judiciary, police and municipal institutions and railway terminals Alderman and Mrs. Eaton and the rest of the family reside in a beautiful home at 5744 Kimbark avenue and are held in high esteem by a wide circle of warm friend: Alderman Eaton is a warm friend of this editor and a firm supporter of The Broad Ax and it is a source of much pleasure to him to be able to ex- tend hearty congratulations in cele- brating its thirtieth anniversary. notice. There are three brothers and if you can’t get one you can get the other, as they are “Always on the Job.” Mrs, Carwell of 4436 St. Lawrence ave., is confined to her bed again. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 es METH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD “STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD” become governor of the great state of New York, for they feel that as such ae would give each and every one of its citizens a square deal.” Prior to his election thousands of copies of The Broad Ax were, at our expense, as our contribution to his campaign fund, sent to the Colored people residing in many parts of that state, uring them to stand by William Sulzer and on the night of the elec- tion we sent him a telegram congrat- ulating him on being elected governor of the greatest state in the Union. In a few days from that time we re- ceived one of his cards with the fol- lowing notation written on it: ‘Come to see me at Albany, New York." The latter part of February, 1913, we started on a visit to our aged mother at Harisburg, Pa, and on re- turning home from our two weeks’ visit through the east we came by way of Albany, N. Y., for the sole purpose of paying our respects to Governor Sulzer. Entering his large room in the state capitol of that state, it was filled with its leading politicians and statesmen and as we looked all around right sharp we did not see another Colored man in sight. Before we could collect ourself together one of his assistant secretaries demanded to know who we wanted to see. We very soitly informed him that we wished to see Governor Sulzer. Then he asked us if we knew the governor and we responded that we rather thought so, at the same time handing him our card as it came our turn to be pre- sented to Governor Sulzer. He was busy, his head hanging down while in the act of signing some state pa- pers and as he looked up, the assistant secretary, with our card in his hand, started to introduce us, but before he could get the words out of his mouth, the Governor jumped up out of his seat and exclaimed, “I do not need an introduction to my old friend, Julius F. Taylor,” at the same time warmly gtasping us by the hand and throwing his arm around our neck, causing us to feel right sheepish for a few mo- ments. Then he returned to his chair and pulling a large chair alongside of his, at the same time waving his hand for us to sit in it, so we could watch him at close range conduct the affairs of state of the great state of New York and it was one of the very proudest moments in our life to behold him at that time, ‘The night before our arrival in Al- bany, Friday, March 14, he had deliv- ered a great oration in favor oi “Home Rule” and on that moring he received hundreds of telegrams congratulating him over its delivery. While he was still engaged in conversing with the politicians and statesmen he handed us a bateh of them to read. One of the telegrams was from George F. Pea- body, one of the leading bankers of New York City and for a long time one of the trustees of the Tuskegee Institute, Ala. the late Booker T. Washington's School, and treasurer of the Democratic national committee in 1904, and he wished Governor Sulzer “Godspeed in his noble effort to se- cure home rule for the people of New York.” As the time had arrived to catch the fast express train for Chicago, we only had a short time to visit with him between trains. He wanted to know if there was anything that he could do for us. We responded that there was only one thing that we wished him to do, and that was to give the Col- ored people residing in the Empire state a square deal as he had prom- ised to do. He assured us that “With- in a very short time we would be well pleased with the treatment which the Colored people residing in his state would receive from his hands.” Then extending his hand to bid us farewell, he first thanked us for trav- eling a long distance out of our way in order to pay our respects to him and his parting words were, “Keep in touch with me, Mr. Taylor. You know I am your friend.” We very softly re- sponded, “We know that, Governor.” In less than sixty days after we had arrived in Chicago Governor Sulzer caused the Legislature of that state to oi many prominent people residing in all parts of that state, affixed his sig- nature to it, The Colored people in all parts of the civilized world will ever feel very grateful to Governor Sulzer for brave- ly performing all of those grand and far-reaching deeds and they should ever worship him as their patron saint who had the courage and the man- hood to stand up for right and justice, for in our humble opinion he is one of the noblest specimens of humanity that has ever been spawned upon the shores of time. CHAPTER V. Congressman Martin B. Madden Has a Great Deal of Faith in Our Abil- ity to Do Things and the Following Letter Reveals That Fact: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C. March 6, 1914. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Federal Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dear Mr, Taylor: The enclosed bills are before the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service, of which I am a member. We had a very interesting hearing on them this morning and when the hear- ings are printed I will send you a copy. I intend to fight every inch of the way to prevent them from reporting the bills, but, of course, the Commit- tee is Democratic and the majority of the Democrats are irom the South, and it is not likely that I can win in the fight; but if I lose I expect to make a minority report. I don't know how much time I will have in which to do that. I want to ask you to write me immediately after reading the bills what you would say if you were going to make a minority report on them, I may not be able to use all you say, but I shall be glad to have your views; in fact, I want them and must have them. I want you to co-operate with me in this work. Sincerely yours, MARTIN B. MADDEN. Right at this point we must pause for a few moments to state that Con- gressman Madden and former Con- gressman William Sulzer of New York City have never felt that they were disgracing themselves by scek- ing our advice or opinion on certain measures which were at that time pending before Congress. Second Letter From Hon. Martin B. Madden First District of IMlinois, | House of Representatives, U. S., . Washington, D. C. December 29, 1913. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, 5027 Federal Street, Chicago, Ilinois. My dear Sir: I thank you very much for the sev- eral copies of The Broad Ax which T have just received. Your display of the services at Major Buckner's fu- neral is commendable and I want to congratulate you on the comprehen- sive way in which it is done Major Muckner’s life was one well worthy of emulation and the respect and honor paid to bis memory was deserving tribute to a worthy man. His life was one of sacrifice for his race. He was proud of his people. His ambition was to see them take a proud place in the life of the nation. His every thought was for their ad- vancement morally and materially. His numerous charities were known to few. He was unostentatious in his giving. Poor himself, yet always giv- ing of what he had to those who were less prosperous than he. His house was open to his people night and day. His advice and counsel were at their command. He was a man of brilliant intellect. His moral conceptions were to be adrtired. He was a friend whose friendship knew no turning. He was modest and unassuming, yet strong ind forceful. He had opinions and the courage to express them. He was a credit to his race and to his country. The tribute paid to his memory on the day of his public funeral should be an inspiration to others to emulate his life example. He was honest be- yond words. His place will be hard to fill. Let us hope that he has gone to a just reward and that for all eter- nity he will reap the fruits of his un- selfish labors here. Very truly yours, MARTIN B. MADDEN. Third Letter from Hon. Martin | tives, United States, Washington, DG June 10, 1914. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, $027 Federal Street, Chicago, Ilinois. My dear Mr. Taylor: I am sending you a copy of a speech I made yesterday in which I call at- tention to the reasons why the segre- gation legislation pending in Congress should be withdrawn, I hope you will take the trouble to read it. I shall be glad to have your views, and I want you to tell me if you think your people would be interested in having copies of this speech placed in their possession. If so, I shall be pleased to have some printed and sent to them. Sincerely yours, MARTIN B. MADDEN. ‘The Late Dr, Booker T. Washington The first part of November, 1915, much was said in, the daily newspa- pers concerning the cause of the ill- ness of the late Dr. Booker T. Wash- ington and it was asserted at that time through the columns of many of them that Dr. W. A. Bastedo of New York City had contended that “racial characteristics were the main cause responsible for Dr. Booker T. Washington's breakdown.” His state- ment brought forth an editorial com- ment from us which he did not relish very well and here is his letter of ex- planation to us as to just what he did say at that time: W. A. Bastedo, M. D., 57 West Fifty- Eighth Street, New York Julius F, Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, | Chicago, Il ‘Dear Sir:-— It has just come to my notice that ‘in your paper of November 13th, in an article about Booker Washington, you ‘quoted me as saying “Racial charac- ‘teristics are in part responsible for ‘Dr. Washington's breakdown,” and you follow this up with remarks about race prejudice and narrow-mindedness on my part. As doubtless you now know, Dr. Washington died of Bright's disease, and I think it very unfortunate indeed that any reporter should have at- tached my name to any such state- ment as you have quoted. In the first place, Dr. Washington would not have been sent to me had I had such race prejudice, and in the second, we all made a very serious endeavor to save Booker Washington for further usefulness. He was given the best room in the private patients’ pavilion at St. Luke’s Hospital, and this is considered one of the finest pavilions for private patients in the world. I gave my services without recompense as did Dr. Cole. the head of the Rockefeller Institute Hospital, and the other physicians who were consulted. I have no race prejudice of the kind your article inferred and I write to you this letter with the feeling that it is unfair to the Negro race to have that impression go out. The reporters made me say many things that I had not thought of, but I did not know that they had charged me with enmity until I saw ypur article. Very truly yours, W. A. BASTEDO. Short Letters From Other Prominent Personages | Shortly after the death of Col. Clarke Irvine of Oregon, Mo., Sep- tember 20, 1907, the following letter was received from his dear beloved wife, who was born and raised in old Kentucky, and it plainly speaks for itself: Oregon, Mo., Sept. 24, 1907. Julius F. Taylor, Ed. The Broad Ax, Chicago, Tl. Accept thanks for extra copies of your paper with notice of Mr. Irvine's passing. He had a deep and constant interest in your work, I am not well qualified to take up his work, but if at any time there is anything I can do for you in the way of writing, let me know and I will cheerfully respond. You have my best wishes. Resp, ANNE K. IRVINE. Mrs. Irvine has long since joined the heavenly host—with her beloved husband.—Editor. | Only a few days from that time the following letter was received from Leigh H. Irvine, son of Col. Clarke Irvine, who is an editor himself and the author of several valuable books and we take much pleasure in permit- ting him to speak for himself. 560 Sycamore street, vs Se a6 le HON. MAURICE F. KAVANAGH One of the valuable ex-members of the city council from the old Eighteenth Ward, successful West Side business man, one of the ‘West Side leaders of the Democratic party and one of the honest and straightforward members of the Board of Commissioners of ‘Cook County, whose legions of loyal and warm friends will assist to re-elect him to his present position in 1926. In honesty it can be said that Commissioner Kavanagh can be classed as one of the warm fk, of the cobsted Gasola wa Chlcanc. Hon. Maurice F. Kavanagh needs no long introduction to the manyt readers of this newspaper, for he is favorably known to all the residents of this wonderful city; for several terms he served as alderman of the city of Chicago from the old Eigh- teenth Ward, and always voted on the side of decency and honesty and for the best interest of all the citizens of this city. He served on all its im- portant committees and was active in the support of all the resolutions which passed the city council in 1921 and 1922 in favor of compensating the survivors of the colored people who lost their lives in the race riots in this city in 1919. At the election in November, 1922. he was elected one of the commission- ers of Cook County, and he is one of its best commissioners. He is ever ready to serve the poor and needy in J. B. CLITHERO AND COMPANY Are Among the Successful Real Estate Dealers of Chicago For over ten years J. B. Clithero and Company, 7 West 51st street, have heen successfully engaged in the rea! estate, renting and collecting business ‘The firm is honest and reliable in all of its dealings and enjoys the con- fidence of its many patrons, Mr. Clithero has transacted busine ee ae 5) << vl 4 ie 2 oe) y a MR. JAMES B. McCAHEY President of the old reliable John J. Dunn Coal was established by the late John J. Dunn in 1877 continued to do business at the same old stand from present. Mr. McCahey is a keen business man anc bond in all business transactions. For twenty-six ye has continued to advertise in the columns of this n has many patrons among all classes of persons. President of the old reliable John J. Dunn Coal Company which was established by the late John J. Dunn in 1877 and which has continued to do business at the same old stand from that time till the present. Mr. McCahey is a keen business man and his word is his bond in all business transactions. For twenty-six years that concern has continued to advertise in the columns of this newspaper, and it has many patrons among all classes of persons. all parts of Chicago, regardless of boundary lines, and his record as one of the commissioners is par excellent. As one of the successful business men on the West Side Commissioner Kav- anagh liberally spends his money to aid the colored people in all of their laudable movements; generously con- tributing to the churches and so on; he has been instrumental in securing many good positions fer them in the various public institutions of Cook County. ‘The writer has no better friend than Commissioner Kavanagh. Right now, we wish to let the world know this newspaper will loyally sup- port him for re-election as County Commissioner in 1926. Commissioner Kavanagh is one of the loyal supporters of The Broad Ax and he greatly rejoices in the fact it is able to celebrate its thirtieth anni- versary. for the writer for the same length of time (ten years) and he has always found him reliable in all of his deal- ings. He is willing te tell the world that he delights to read The Broad Ax; that he is highly elated over the great success it has attained during the past twenty-six years in Chicago. Mr. Van Cott has been connected with Mr. Clithero for the past ten years and he always conducts his busi- ness for him in good shape. 5 [Name] HON. PETER M. HOFFMAN The High Sheriff of Cook County who has been scriber for this newspaper since September 1, 1900, a friend of its Editor. Mr. Hoffman is headed for the Treasurer of Cook County in 1926. He is one of the German-American Republicans within its borders. Hon. Peter M. Hoffman, ex-County Commissioner, ex-Coroner of Cook County, Sheriff of Cook County, who will become the republican candidate for Treasurer of this county in 1926. He is one of the man-American Repu- In all the public p has filled in the p honest and square. Sheriff of Cook County who has been his newspaper since September 1, 1900, and Editor. Mr. Hoffman is headed for the Cook County in 1926. He is one of the American Republicans within its borders. M. Hoffman, ex-County ex-Coroner of Cook of Cook County, who the republican candidate of this county in 1926. He is one of the man-American Republican In all the public pos has filled in the pas honest and square. The High Sheriff of Cook County who has been a regular subscriber for this newspaper since September 1, 1900, and is a staunch friend of its Editor. Mr. Hoffman is headed for the nomination of Treasurer of Cook County in 1926. He is one of the most popular German-American Republicans within its borders. Hon. Peter M. Hoffman, ex-County Commissioner, ex-Coroner of Cook County, Sheriff of Cook County, who will become the republican candidate for Treasurer of this county in 1926. He is one of the most popular German-American Republicans in Illinois. In all the public positions which he has filled in the past, he has been honest and square. HON. HARRIS F. WILLIAMS, ONE OF THE SUCCESSFUL LAWVERS IN CHICAGO is held in the highest esteem by the writer. From January 1, 1901, Hon. Harris F. Williams, who occupies a large suite of law offices on the 20th floor of the Illinois Merchants Bank Building, has been a constant subscriber to this newspaper. Mr. Williams states that just as long as he lives and as long as the newspaper lives he will willingly pay out his money in assisting to loyally support it. He has met with remarkable success in the law business since 1901, and he HON. MICHAEL K. SHERIDAN, ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF COOK COUNTY As Hon. Michael K. Sheridan is so well known it is useless to write a long story about him. He has resided in this city since 1888, and for twenty years was manager of the shipping department of the big packing plant of Morris & Company. In 1912 he was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court and in the fall of that year was elected Member of the Board of Assessors. He has earned the respect and esteem of the citizens of [Image of a man in a suit and tie, seated in a chair, with a serious expression.] [Name] [Picture of a man in a suit, seated with his hand resting on his knee.] HON. MICHAEL K. SHERIDAN Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County the real estate firm of Schubert and Sheridan, one of the and directors of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank small property holder's frind on the Board of Assessors warm friend of Julius F. Taylor. Read his letter of in another column. if the Board of Assessors of Cook County firm of Schubert and Sheridan, one of the of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank holder's frind on the Board of Assessor of Julius F. Taylor. Read his letter of a alumn. Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, member of the real estate firm of Schubert and Sheridan, one of the stock holders and directors of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank. He is the small property holder's frind on the Board of Assessors. He is a warm friend of Julius F. Taylor. Read his letter of commendation in another column. 6 enty who has been a regular sub- tember 1, 1900, and is a staunch n is headed for the nomination of 5. He is one of the most popular thin its borders. He is one of the most popular German-American Republicans in Illinois. In all the public positions which he has filled in the past, he has been honest and square. is held in the highest esteem by the writer. EMANUEL JACKSON CO. UNDERTAKERS Emanuel Jackson Co., undertakers, have recently moved into their new funeral home at 3400 Michigan avenue, where they are better prepared to take care of their large patronage than ever before. This is perhaps the oldest undertaking establishment in the city, the business having been established many years ago by Emanuel Jackson the elder. Cook County regardless of party lines, because of his fairness and courtesy and his devotion to the interests of all the people. He is a gentleman of generous and genial disposition, is a member of a number of fraternal and benevolent organizations, among which may be mentioned the Maccabees, the Knights of Columbus, the Loyal Order of Moose and the Irish Fellowship Club. He possesses an intellectual horizon, inspiring regard, trust and admiration, not unmingled with brotherly love. He has proved himself deserving of all the support and consideration that can possibly be given by the colored people by his extreme kindness and devotion to their welfare. ```markdown ``` Assors of Cook County, member of Sheridan, one of the stock holders, trust and Savings Bank. He is the the Board of Assessors. He is a Read his letter of commendation THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX "STILL LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD" Oakland, Cal., Sept. 27, 1907. Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax, Chicago. Dear Sir: I thank you for the tender words you wrote concerning my father, the late Clarke Irvine. I am myself an editor and author, as you will see by the inclosed. I am managing editor for the Calkins Newspaper Syndicate, and we have Chicago offices. I share my father's views on the race problem, and I can truly say, he was one of the most broad-minded men I've ever known. Sincerely, LEIGH H. IRVINE. United States Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico February 6, 1907. Julius F. Taylor, Esq., 5040 Armor Ave., Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir:— For your kind and interesting letter of February 4th, I sincerely thank you. Its expressions are gratifying and encouraging. Be assured they are properly appreciated. Very truly yours, etc., JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER. State of Illinois Executive Department, Springfield August 26. 1912. My Dear Sir:— I thank you very much for the copies of The Broad Ax of the 24th instant and assure you that I appreciate highly the publication of the speech I delivered at the dedication of the monument at Vicksburg. Miss. I intend to send these copies of your paper to a number of my friends. Yours, truly, C. S. DENEEN. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Esq., 5027 Armour avenue, Chicago, Ill. State of New York, Executive Chamber, Albany, January 25. 1913 Julius F. Taylor, Esq., 5027 Armour Avenue, Chicago, Ill. My Dear Mr. Taylor:— Many thanks for your very kind letter. I certainly appreciate all you say. I am sending you by this mail under separate cover some of my messages to the Legislature which I hope you will read over and utilize now and then. Also sending you a picture of Mrs. Sulzer. We have no cut. Will be very much gratified to see you whenever you come this way. No one will be more welcome than yourself. With best wishes for your health and success, believe me, as ever. Very sincerely, your friend, WM. SULZER. O'Donnell and Toolen Attorneys at Law, Suite 1218 Ashland Block, Randolph and Clark Sts. Chicago, July 3, 1917. Mr. Julius F. Taylor. Show me where I may take my stand to help defend your persecuted people, and I will stand there to the end. Very respectfully yours. PATRICK H. O'DONNELL. Not very long ago this newspaper contained an account of the death of one of the most prominent citizens of this great city. The gentleman in question was one of our best friends and he had been a constant reader of this newspaper, from October 1, 1899, right down to the day of his death and right here we will withhold the name of the widow of our dear friend and publish her letter, which she forwarded to us shortly after his death. "My Dear Mr. Taylor: The fine and appreciative article about my dear husband, published in your newspaper moved me deeply. It was a beautiful tribute, expressed with sympathy and perception. It was most thoughtful of you to send me so many copies, and I have been proud to send them to members of my family and close friends. My husband has often spoken to me of you, and of his friendship for you. Let me thank you for my children and for myself for your splendid appreciation of him, Sincerely yours, The writer of the above letter moves among the highest and the wealthiest society or social leaders on the North Side and she is not ashamed to let the world know that she is deeply interested in the welfare and --- in the progress of the colored people and that she felt happy in being able to send relatives and friends a copy of a newspaper conducted by a colored man, which contained an account of the death of her dear husband, which simply proves that we are all sisters and brothers and that all of us must share each others burdens and sorrows. All of the foregoing letter unmistakably proves for beyond a reasonable doubt that this publication exerts a most wonderful influence over the minds of both men and women, white and colored and that they are in a position to make many friends with those who are able to do them much good. It can be stated with much pleasure, that one free copy of The Broad Ax has been sent each week to the Old Folk's Home, the Hull House and the Chicago Public Library from October 1, 1899, down to the present time. It can also be truthfully stated that the vast majority of Afro-Americans look upon Colored editors as huge jokes, and they invariably entertain the idea that they are making a great sacrifice on their part to treat them with civility, and many of them who are utterly incapable of making a success in life or conducting successfully any line of business have the nerve to think that they are eminently qualified to teach successful Colored editors how to run or conduct their newspapers. In speaking of the power and influence of the newspapers, Napoleon, who was one of the greatest warriors of ancient or modern times, on one occasion exclaimed that "he would rather face an army composed of three hundred thousand soldiers with all of the accoutrements of modern warfare than to have three newspapers firing into the rear of his army." The immortal Thomas Jefferson let it be known before passing away from this earth "that so far as he was concerned, he would rather reside in a country without a government with plenty of newspapers, than live in a country with a government and no newspapers." It was the pens of William Lloyd Garrison, Benjamin Lundy, E. P. Lovejoy, Charles Osborne, Frederick Douglass and a few other brave and courageous men, through the columns of their small weekly newspapers that revolutionized the public sentiment in this country in favor of the abolition of slavery. It was their pens dipped in burning fire and gall which made it possible for others who stood idly by at that time and refused to raise their little finger to assist them in their great and heroic struggles for humanity, to wear the crown or the wreath of glory later on, owing to the results which flowed from the war of the rebellion. Right at this very time it seems hard for the Afro-Americans to realize the fact that "there are more than five hundred papers or articles written in opposition to them and in favor of keeping them down intellectually, morally and in every other way; to one article written advocating their elevation along the pathway which leads on up to the highest mental moral and intellectual attainment. With very remarkable ability, the vast majority of the Afro-Americans can explain minutely and relate to you how Daniel happened to tarry so long in the lions' den without being devoured by them. They can fully set forth the story 'how the three Hebrews rested up in the fiery furnace without getting one hair singed by the roaring flames, but they are as dumb as oysters when they are called upon to elaborate on the achievements of the scholars belonging to their own race. Therefore, let the Afro-American refrain from spending so much time in studying the wild and visionary stories in the Bible and devote more of his time in familiarizing himself with the literary productions of those of his own flesh and blood; then it will not be hard for him to learn that the pen is more powerful or mightier than the sword. As Victor Hugo says in his eloquent and classical oration on that great humanitarian "Voltaire," that Voltaire uttered a loud shriek of horror which penetrated down to the bottom of his warm liberty-loving heart, when he beheld the priesthood and the church cutting the tongues out of the mouths of the people, pouring melted lead in their ears, tearing them to pieces over the racks, blinding them, by putting out their eyes, simply because they would not yield obedience to the church and the priesthood in all things. Voltaire, alone, with his pen, in the presence of those united forces, the court, the nobility, the church, capital, that unconscious power, the blind multitude, that terrible majesty so severe to subjects, so docile to the master, crushing and flattering, kneeling upon the people before the king; that clergy vile, melange of hypocrisy and fanaticism, Voltaire alone, we repeat it, declared war against that collation of all the social iniquities, against that enormous and terrible world, and he accepted battle with it. And what, dear readers, was his weapon? That which has the lightness of the wind and the power of the thunderbolt—a pen. With that weapon he fought, with that weapon he conquered. Simply proving that the pen is more powerful or mightier than the sword. As stated before in these columns one copy of the Thirteenth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax, including several copies of other issues and our business card, are deposited in the copper lined box which rests in the cornerstone of the new city hall, which was laid July 20, 1909, and no other Afro-American publication was honored with space within it which will be handed down to generations yet unborn. LAST WORD In drawing our review to a close, after touching upon the brilliant and remarkable career of this publication, as stated before, it devoted ten pages of its space in loyally supporting the United States Government while it was engaged in the World War for democracy in assisting it to put over its several Liberty Loan drives. In conclusion we most heartily desire to thank each and every person who has assisted in any way whatever to make it possible for us to present them with a copy of the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax HON. JOHN A. CERVENKA The subject of this sketch is a native of Czecho-Slovakia, but has been a citizen of the United States since 1882, all of which time he has been a resident Chicagoan. He is one of a family of six-five brothers and one sister. In politics Mr. Cervenka is a Democrat, by trade a cabinet maker by which he assisted his parents in supporting the large family. He studied both day and night to secure an education and after finishing his schooling, he entered into business in 1899 and for 4 years conducted it successfully. In 1903, with several enthusiastic partners, he established the Pilsen Products Company, a cooperative concern which grew into a large concern with several hundred stockholders. He entered active politics in the old 8th Ward which later became the 10th Ward but now known as the 26th Ward. In recognition of his political activities, he was selected in 1912 by the Harmony Committee as a running mate to such candidates as Hons. Robert M. Sweitzer, Michael Zimmer, William L. O'Connell, Frank J. Walsh and William E. Dever who was then a sitting alderman. He was elected as Clerk of the Probate Court for the term of 1910-1914 and was re-elected for the term 1914-1918. He was instrumental in installing many improvements and modern methods in his office. He speeded up the settling of estates, perfected correct recording of same, examined bonds of surety and thereby aided greatly in securing safety of estates to heirs and beneficiaries. It was he, who upon the resignation of Judge Cutting from the Probate Court in 1913, was entrusted with the responsibility of filling that office and he selected Judge Gregg, who was then County Judge of Marshall County. Judge Gregg retained the office of Probate Judge until the election of Judge Henry Horner in 1914. Hon. Cervenka has held many positions of trust and responsibility among which are Chicago Plan Commission, speaker of Foreign Language Division during the World War, president of the Citizens' Committee of the 83rd Division, State Council of Defense. He is President of the Czecho-Slovak Council of America, Chairman of the Czecho-Slovak Democratic League of Cook County; member Iroquois Club, Art Institute, Arts Club, Lawndale Auto Club, President of Bohemian-American Hospital and Director of Charitable Associations. Mr. Cervenka is married and resides at 2438 South Lawndale avenue with his charming wife and two children. He is reliable and can be found lined up on the side of right and justice at all times. HON. THOMAS A. DOYLE Who will be re-elected to Congress from the gressional District in 1926. re-elected to Congress from the district in 1926. Who will be re-elected to Congress from the Fourth Congressional District in 1926. HON. THOMAS A. DOYLE WILL BE RE-ELECTED TO CONGRESS FROM THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN 1926 In November, 1923, Hon. Thomas A. Doyle was elected to Congress from the Fourth Congressional District. Since assuming the duties of that office, he has voted for all measures looking toward the betterment of the laboring classes. He voted in favor of increasing the salaries of the employees in the postal service. Congressman Doyle works hard day and night in order to assist in any way which he possibly can the people residing in his Congressional District. He is popular with a large circle of friends in all parts of this city and is one of the warmest and closest friends of Hon. P. J. Carr, Treasurer of Cook County, and Mr. Carr is busily engaged right now in planning to re-elect Hon. Thomas A. Doyle to Congress from his district in 1926. THE QUESTIONNAIRE By Mrs. Louise Bond Dudley 1. What kind of iron is used for rails in a railroad track? * * * 2. When and by whom was the automatic air brake invented? * * * 3. When and by whom was the cable car invented? * * * 4. When was the first standard electric railway in the United States built? * * * 5. When and where was the first telephone exchange erected in the United States? QUESTIONNAIRE Case Bond Dudley of iron is used for track? * * by whom was the like invented? * * by whom was the al? * * the first standard in the United States * * where was the first age erected in the ANSWER 1. Wrought iron. * * 2. 1872, by George United States. * * 3. 1858, by E. A. States. * * 4. The first stan- way in the United Richmond, Va., in Sprague, United Sta- * * 5. The first excha- New Haven, Conn., eight subscribers. THE QUESTIONNAIRE By Mrs. Louise Bond Dudley 1. What kind of iron is used for rails in a railroad track? * * * 2. When and by whom was the automatic air brake invented? * * * 3. When and by whom was the cable car invented? * * * 4. When was the first standard electric railway in the United States built? * * * 5. When and where was the first telephone exchange erected in the United States? ANSWERS 1. Wrought iron. * * * 2. 1872, by George Westinghouse, United States. * * * 3. 1858, by E. A. Gardner, United States. * * * 4. The first standard electric railway in the United States was built at Richmond, Va., in 1888, by Frank J. Sprague, United States. * * * 5. The first exchange was erected in New Haven, Conn., in 1878, for only eight subscribers. 340F HON. JOHN A. CERVENKA City Treasurer of Chicago, one of its most popu business men. Mr. Cervenka has for many years be mirer and supporter of this newspaper and with pl truthfully said that he has thousands of friends amo people residing in this wonderful city to his everle always deports himself like a high-class gentleman. er of Chicago, one of its most popu Mr. Cervenka has for many years be borter of this newspaper and with pla that he has thousands of friends amo in this wonderful city to his everle himself like a high-class gentleman. City Treasurer of Chicago, one of its most popular citizens and business men. Mr. Cervenka has for many years been a warm admirer and supporter of this newspaper and with pleasure it can be truthfully said that he has thousands of friends among all classes of people residing in this wonderful city to his everlasting credit, he always deports himself like a high-class gentleman. of increasing the salaries of the employees in the postal service. Congressman Doyle works hard day and night in order to assist in any way which he possibly can the people residing in his Congressional District. He is popular with a large circle of friends in all parts of this city and is one of the warmest and closest friends of Hon. P. J. Carr, Treasurer of Cook County, and Mr. Carr is busily engaged right now in planning to reelect Hon. Thomas A. Doyle to Congress from his district in 1926. ANSWERS 1. Wrought iron. * * * 2. 1872, by George Westinghouse, United States. * * * 3. 1858, by E. A. Gardner, United States. * * * 4. The first standard electric railway in the United States was built at Richmond, Va., in 1888, by Frank J. Sprague, United States. * * * 5. The first exchange was erected in New Haven, Conn., in 1878, for only eight subscribers. of its most popular citizens and for many years been a warm add paper and with pleasure it can be ends of friends among all classes of city to his everlasting credit, he class gentleman. HON. SAMUEL A. ETTELSON Ex-Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-State Sem- tral Senatorial District of Illinois, member of the Schusyler, Ettelson and Weinfeld, who occupy alm- twelfth floor on the Clark Street side of the Illinois M Building, Clark, Jackson, Quincy and La Salle Streets, one of the greatest collection of law books in Chic Ettelson can rightly be classed as the father of the Ei- f of Illinois, who secured the appropriation while a mem- Senate to construct its armory. Auction Counsel of Chicago, Ex-State Semi- ral District of Illinois, member of the Wilson and Weinfeld, who occupy alm on the Clark Street side of the Illinois M k, Jackson, Quincy and La Salle Streets, greatest collection of law books in Chic ightly be classed as the father of the Eii secured the appropriation while a mem- struct its armory. Ex-Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-State Senator from the third Senatorial District of Illinois, member of the great law firm Schuyler, Ettelson and Weinfeld, who occupy almost the entire twelfth floor on the Clark Street side of the Illinois Merchants Bank Building, Clark, Jackson, Quincy and Lalle Streets, and they have one of the greatest collection of law books in Chicago. Senator Ettelson can rightly be classed as the father of the Eighth Regiment of Illinois, who secured the appropriation while a member of the State Senate to construct its armory. Hon. John Dailey State Senator from Peoria, Ill., the 18th Senatorial District, was born in Peoria, April 17, 1867. He was the son of John and Hannah (Murphy) Dailey. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, receiving his LL.B. in the University of Michigan in 1890. He was admitted to the Bar in that same year in his home town. He served as Assistant Republican City Attorney in Peoria in 1895, was elected State's Attorney in Peoria County in 1896-1900, was elected to the 44th General Assembly of Illinois in 1905 and was elected to the State Senate of Illinois in 1908 and re-elected every four years thereafter down to the present time. He is a member M.W.A., K.P., D. O.K.O., B.P.O.E., A. F. & A.M. club Creve Coeur. ```markdown ``` PETER H. BURGESS [Name] HON. JOHN DAILEY State Senator of Peoria, Illinois of Dailey, Miller, McCormick and Dailey is one of the most polish one of the silver tongued orate friends throughout the length and him to enter the race right now nois. Senator Dailey and Senator reflect undying honor and credit United States Senators. or of Peoria, Illinois; member of the emperor, McCormick and Radley of that of the most polished gentlemen, an abolver tongued orators of Illinois. Though the length and breadth of this stu the race right now for United States Sen Dailey and Senator Charles S. Deneed honor and credit upon all the people Senators. State Senator of Peoria, Illinois; member of the eminent law firm of Dailey, Miller, McCormick and Radley of that city. Senator Dailey is one of the most polished gentlemen, an able lawyer and one of the silver tongued orators of Illinois. Thousands of his friends throughout the length and breadth of this state are urging him to enter the race right now for United States Senator from Illinois. Senator Dailey and Senator Charles S. Deneen would both reflect undying honor and credit upon all the people of this state as United States Senators. Chicago, Ex-State Senator from the is, member of the great law firm, who occupy almost the entire side of the Illinois Merchants Bank and La Salle Streets, and they have law books in Chicago. Senator the father of the Eighth Regimentiation while a member of the State He is a member of the leading law firm of Peoria, Dailey, Miller, McCormick and Radley with extensive law offices in the Peoria Lite Building. Senator and Mrs. Dailey always pass their summers in Chicago stopping at The Edgewater Beach Hotel. Senator Dailey is one of the most eloquent and classical orators in this state. He is a power in the State Senate, being Chairman of the judiciary, member of the judicial department and practice, military affairs and other high committees of the State Senate of Illinois. Many of his friends are urging him to enter the race for United States Senator right now. There can be no question about the loyalty and friendship of Senator Dailey for the colored people of this state. ```markdown ``` ; member of the eminent law firm and Radley of that city. Senator and gentlemen, an able lawyer andars of Illinois. Thousands of hisd breadth of this state are urging for United States Senator from Illior Charles S. Deneen would bothupon all the people of this state as THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 The following distinguished personages contributed letters to editor Julius F. Taylor on the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax. Hon. Samuel A. Ettelson Popular Ex-Corporation Counsel of Chicago Hon. Edward J. Glackin House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Washington, D. C. August 4, 1925. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Taylor: I have been reading The Broad Ax from the date of its first issue. It will be thirty years on the twelfth of next September since The Broad Ax made its first bow to the public. The field was limited at the beginning, but you were untiring in your determination to see that the people of your race were properly represented in the newspaper field here, and in the face of much discouragement you continued to insist that success was possible. How well your work has been rewarded is best attested by the fact that, under your wise management the paper has continued to grow in influence and in the confidence of the people, until today a large body of our citizens look forward with pleasure to the date of its weekly publication That the paper has not missed an issue during the thirty years of its life, notwithstanding the vicissitudes through which it has passed, speaks volumes for the ability of the management. I congratulate you on your well earned success, and trust that The Broad Ax may continue to grow and prosper. Sincerely yours, —Martin B. Madden. HON. WILLIAM R. FETZER, JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. SOUNDS THE PRAISE OF THE BROAD AX Chicago, Illinois. August 27, 1925. Mr. Iulius E. Tucker. Mr. Julius F. Taylor. Editor of The Broad Ax. My dear Sir: With pleasure I can state that I had the honor of forming your acquaintance some years ago and our friendship from the first meeting has always been a source of much pleasure to me and for a number of years I have closely observed the policy of your newspaper. I always greatly enjoy perusing it at the end of each week and I feel deeply that the policy of your paper has been founded on the basic principles which are beneficial to both the white and the colored people. I have always been very much impressed with the direct, fair and square manner in which your paper Hon. Samu Ex-Corpora Illinois' Most Popular Ex-State Senator, the Wisest and Best Corporation Counsel Chicago Has Ever Had Hon. Samuel A. Ettelson is a native Chicagoan, having been ushered onto this mundane sphere November 9, 1872, as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ettelson. He received his early training in the Chicago public schools, graduating from the West Division High School. Afterwards he matriculated at Harvard and made a record as a law student, graduating from the Harvard Law School with honors. As Corporation Counsel, Mr. Ettelson made a splendid record which has never been surpassed and he honorably served the city longer in that capacity than any other corporation counsel that Chicago has ever had. For a long time Senator Ettel- Hon. Member of the state senate from the Seventeenth Senatorial District of Illinois, aided in securing the passage of the following measures: He secured the passage of the Municipal Tuberculosis Act known as The Glackin Law under which the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium was erected at the intersection of Crawford and Bryn Mawr avenues. One and a half million dollars is available each year for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis. The death rate from tubercu --- deals with questions concerning the public, especially in Chicago it has been my observation that you have always be fair in the discussion of public matters. You always handle questions of public opinion in a diplomatic manner and never fail to criticise members of your own race when in your opinion it should be done. At the same time praising those who justly deserve to be praised. In my humble judgment, you have accomplished much everlasting good. Mr. Taylor, in assisting to bring about a friendly feeling between the members of your race and of other nationalities in Chicago, and I am firmly convinced that unbounded praise is due you for this persistent logical and fair adherence to the truth. In conclusion, I most heartily congratulate you upon this the thirtieth or wonderful anniversary of the establishment of The Broad Ax in Chicago and wish you continued success. I remain Respectfully yours. —William R. Fetzer. Thornton & Chancellor Law Offices 1014 South Michigan Boulevard Chicago August 22, 1925. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Taylor: I thank you very much for your very pleasant remembrance of me, as expressed in your issue of recent date. It is of special value to me in the fact that an old friendship should have remained bright after the lapse of so many years. With kindest regards and best wishes for your continued success and future welfare, I remain, Very truly yours, —Chas. S. Thornton. City of Chicago Council Chamber Joseph Higgins Smith Alderman 32nd Ward Office, 2034 West Chicago Avenue Telephone Brunswick 4803 Residence, 2305 West Superior Street Telephone Seeley 0135 Mr. Julius Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax. Dear Sir: Permit me to extend my congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax. The Broad Ax has steadily grown in the public's esteem to the point where son has been a member of the law firm of Schuyler, Ettelson and Weinfeld, occupying offices on the 9th floor of the New York Life Building. They now occupy handsomely equipped offices on the 12th floor of the Illinois Merchants Trust Building and can boast of a library comprising between 8,000 and 10,000 volumes. While a member of the State Senate from the 3rd Senatorial District of Illinois, Senator Ettelson was a leader among his associates and he could always be relied upon to line up with any measure that was offered for the good of all the people. It was largely through the influence of Senator Ettelson that $175,000 was secured with which to erect the 8th Regiment Armory at 35th street and Giles avenue, and he is considered as one of the fathers of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard. Among the many other measures Edward J. Gla losis has been reduced one half since this sanitarium has been in operation. This sanitarium and many dispensaries throughout the city are free to all. He had a commission appointed by the governor to project the deep waterway to the sea by way of the St. Lawrence river, which will make Chicago the greatest city in the world. Passed a law making Saturday afternoon a legal half holiday. Voted against prohibition and is for beer and wine and personal liberty. today its honesty, its fearlessness and its loyalty to public and private decency are recognized and respected by all the people of Chicago. It is a forceful advocate in the advancement of the colored race and is a potent influence in the development and prosperity of our great city. You have reason to be proud of the wonderful success you have had with your paper and the great good you have accomplished with it. I also wish to express to you my appreciation of the cordial relationship I have enjoyed with you for the many years of our acquaintance. Sincerely yours, —Joseph Higgins Smith, Alderman 32nd Ward. Charles S. Deneen Attorney and Counsellor at Law 29 South La Salle Street Chicago Sept. 5, 1925. Mr. Julius Taylor, The Broad Ax, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Taylor: I congratulate you on the celebration of the Thirtieth Anniversary of The Broad Ax and the Twenty-Sixth Anniversary of its publication in Chicago. You have impressed your individuality upon it and made it a force to be reckoned with in the community. I extend to you my best wishes for its future success. Yours very truly, —C. S. Deneen. John P. Tansey 4957 West End Avenue Chicago, Illinois August 15, 1925. Hon. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax. Dear Mr. Taylor: The colored people of Chicago should be proud of the progressive spirit and indomitable courage of the publisher of The Broad Ax. The coming thirtieth anniversary edition should be ably and enthusiastically supported. It will in a way reflect credit not only on the publisher, but the colored people as a whole. Publishing a paper has its worries and cares as too often the support of the same is overlooked by those in whose interest it is issued. Most weeklies have subsidy support. The Broad Ax has none. Respectfully, —John P. Tansey. (Continued on Page 12) which Senator Ettelson was instrumental in having placed upon the statutes of Illinois were the women's ten-hour law, an act to increase the number of Superior Court judges of Cook County, and many others which are of lasting benefit to the people. Senator Ettelson has an affable manner and never fails to greet every one with a pleasant smile regardless of race, creed or condition. This characteristic has meant much in making friends for him. Not long ago he took unto himself a charming bride and this seems to have been the crowning event of his life up to the present, for Mrs. Ettelson is truly beautiful and as charming as she is beautiful besides being gifted as a vocalist of rare accomplishment. Senator Ettelson is one of the warmest friends of Editor Taylor and reads The Broad Ax regularly. ackin Voted for 5 cent fare and will continue to fight for it. Stands for and will fight for home rule, municipal ownership of public utilities, workingmen's old age pension and free medical attention for mothers and infants. Senator Glackin has the interest of his district and for that matter, the entire state at heart and will ever be found fighting for measures that will conserve energy and promote the best interest of the great commonwealth with which he is identified. HON. ADOLPH MARKS State Senator from the first Seent Mason, resourceful and brilli est esteem by all of his constitue Senatorial District. He is being the right caliber to become one of County. Senator Marks is one o ing of the Editor of this newspaper State Senator from the first Senatorial District of Illinois, prominent Mason, resourceful and brilliant lawyer who is held in the highest esteem by all of his constituents both white and colored in his Senatorial District. He is being prominently mentioned as being of the right caliber to become one of the Circuit Court Judges of Cook County. Senator Marks is one of the closest friends of long standing of the Editor of this newspaper. Hon. Adolph Marks of the law firm of Marks and Smitz, with law offices at 106 North La Salle street, Merchants Building, was born in this city in 1867, and he has been an honored and a prominent member of the Chicago Bas Association for more than thirty years. roads, reapportionment, revenue and finance. Senator Marks has the interest of all citizens of this state at heart and will continue to fight along that line.* *Senator, Marks has always voted against all Jim Crow measures introduced in the State Senate. For more than twenty years Senator He has been admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C., and in the higher courts of fourteen states. He has always been actively interested in Republican politics, being the first Republican committeeman of the First Congressional District of Illinois, for ten years. Senator Marks was elected to the State Senate from the First Senatorial District to fill out the unexpired term of Senator Francis P. Brady, who was elected Chief Clerk of the Appellate Court in 1920 and resigned his seat in the State Senate. As a member of the State Senate Senator Marks voted for the 5-cent street car fare, municipal traction ownership and Home Rule. He is chairman of Committee on License and Miscellany, member of committees on appropriation, community welfare, corporations and industrial affairs, education, drainage, elections, executive, fish and game, insurance, judiciary, municipalities, parks, boulevards and playgrounds, public utilities, rail 77 PEU 77 PEU Morrison Photo HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN Secretary of the Board of Local Improvements, and emblazoned on the bronze tablet connecting up the lavard link, and it will be visible to citizens of this city come; State Senator from the 17th Senatorial District is a member of all the important committees of the St. expends much of his time in endeavoring to improve of the poor and worthy people, not only in his Sen but throughout the State of Illinois. The Editor is pro standing friendship of Senator Glackin. Secretary of the Board of Local Improvements, whose name is emblazoned on the bronze tablet connecting up the Michigan Boulevard link, and it will be visible to citizens of this city for ages to come; State Senator from the 17th Senatorial District of Illinois who is a member of all the important committees of the State Senate. He expends much of his time in endeavoring to improve the condition of the poor and worthy people, not only in his Senatorial District but throughout the State of Illinois. The Editor is proud of the long standing friendship of Senator Glackin. Senatorial District of Illinois, prominent lawyer who is held in the high-ents both white and colored in his prominently mentioned as being of the Circuit Court Judges of Cook of the closest friends of long stand- roads, reapportionment, revenue and finance. Senator Marks has the interest of all citizens of this state at heart and will continue to fight along that line.* *Senator, Marks has always voted against all Jim Crow measures introduced in the State Senate. For more than twenty years Senator and Mrs. Marks have made their home at the Palmer House, and upon the completion of the new Palmer House a suite was especially designed for Senator and Mrs. Marks. As an evidence of the generosity and largeness of heart of Senator Marks, the first part of this summer he bought two hundred dozen caps which he gave away free to the poor white and colored boys residing in his Senatorial district. At all times Senator Marks is willing to frequent the various courts of this city and make a strong fight for some poor colored man or woman in their behalf, and he can be truthfully regarded as one of the loyal friends of the colored people. Mrs. Marks, his constant and devoted wife, is one of the most beautiful ladies in Chicago, and like her distinguished husband, who is a high Mason and a Shriner, she always speaks out in behalf of justice and so on in the interest of the colored people. Senator and Mrs. Marks rank among the best friends and supporters of this newspaper. Morrison Photo local Improvements, whose name is connecting up the Michigan Boule-to citizens of this city for ages to the Senatorial District of Illinois who committees of the State Senate. He favoring to improve the condition not only in his Senatorial District. The Editor is proud of the long backin. --- 7 . 17 ETEQ3 HON. WILLIAM E. DEVER The constructive and progressive Mayor of C the last meeting of the City Council called Aldi Anderson to the chair to preside over the delibe body while his honor, the Mayor, just eased our chamber into the main lobby, where he could moments with all the big politicians standing al was the first time in the history of Chicago w man belonging to the colored race has been t Mayor Dever is fast proving to the world that liberal on all racial questions or propositions af- ored race. active and progressive Mayor of Chicago of the City Council called Alden the chair to preside over the deliberation honor, the Mayor, just eased out of the main lobby, where he could call all the big politicians standing are time in the history of Chicago whirling to the colored race has been the war is fast proving to the world that racial questions or propositions affect The constructive and progressive Mayor of Chicago, who at the last meeting of the City Council called Alderman Louis B. Anderson to the chair to preside over the deliberations of that body while his honor, the Mayor, just eased out of the council chamber into the main lobby, where he could chat for a few moments with all the big politicians standing around in it. It was the first time in the history of Chicago where an alderman belonging to the colored race has been thusly honored. Mayor Dever is fast proving to the world that he is fair and liberal on all racial questions or propositions affecting the colored race. Hon. P. J. Carr Hon. P. J. Carr has made remarkable progress from the time that he used to sell newspapers up to the present. Shortly after reaching early manhood, he began to take an interest in politics which became as natural to him as water running off the back of a duck. Under former Mayor Carter H. Harrison he started in as alley inspector; not long after that time he was elected to the city council from the old fighting fifth ward and at his second election he had made such a splendid record in that body and had pleased all of his constituents to such an extent that no one could be found in the ward who was willing to run against him, and in 1914 he had become so popular in the political affairs of this city and county that he was nominated for one of the trustees of the Sanitary district of Chicago and he was the Democrat elected to that office at that time. In 1921, owing to the sudden death ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` [Name] Treasurer of Cook County, one of the Democratic party in this city and county to run for Sheriff in 1926 and for Mayo of Cook County, one of the head B party in this city and county, who made striff in 1926 and for Mayor of Chic Treasurer of Cook County, one of the head leaders of the Democratic party in this city and county, who may be induced to run for Sheriff in 1926 and for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. 8 Passive Mayor of Chicago, who at council called Alderman Louis B. He over the deliberations of that or, just eased out of the council where he could chat for a few citizens standing around in it. Itury of Chicago where an alderrace has been thusly honored. to the world that he is fair and propositions affecting the col- of the late Harry R. Gibbons, he was chosen to fill out his unexpired term as treasurer of Cook County. In 1922 he was elected to that office. As stated before, there are further high political honors in store for him. Mr. Carr is extremely popular with all classes of his fellow citizens; big hearted and always willing to do any one a good turn. There is no con in his makeup. If he promises you that he will do a thing he will do it and if he states that he will not or cannot do it you may depend upon it that he means just what he says. As an evidence of his fairmindedness and liberality in 1921 he contributed fifty dollars to the Fort Dearborn Hospital, 39th and Rhodes avenue. It is useless to state that Mr. Carr and the writer have been the best of friends for many years and he and Mrs. Carr are constant readers of this newspaper and they wish it happiness in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Hon. William D. Meyering [Name] City Comptroller of the great City of Chicago, who is one of its best and most popular public officials. Mr. O'Brien is one of the main handsprings in the administration of Mayor Dever and is always willing to follow his honor, the Mayor, in every stage of the game. This city has never had any better nor sounder City Comptroller than it has at the present time. Col. Albert A. Sprague Hon. William D. Meyering is another of the favored sons of Chicago. He is a veteran of the World War, having been cited for bravery on the battlefields of France. He came home battlescarred, having lost his right arm City Comptroller of its best and one of the maid Dever and is a in every stage ter nor sounded time. Hon. Martin J. O'Brien assumed the responsible duties of city Comptroller shortly after Mayor William E. Dever was inducted into office in April, 1923, and Mayor Dever showed the part of great wisdom in hitting upon him to fill that position which is in reality first in importance in the city hall. Mr. O'Brien has instituted many important reforms in connection with conducting these great affairs. He understands how to transact the most important business matters in a cool and level-headed manner. Every day in the week his rooms are crowded with big politicians, would-be statesmen and so on and being even and smooth tempered he never flies off the handle, as it were, nor resorts to a lot Col. Col. Albert A. Sprague, Commissioner of Public Works, is one of the most popular public officials of the city hall force at the present time. Col. Sprague fought in the World War for democracy and won the lasting esteem and affection of his comrades in arms. That fact was evidenced some time ago when 1,500 disabled veterans of the World War gave a testimonial luncheon in his honor in the Cameco Room of the Morrison Hotel. This luncheon was attended by many distinguished personages and good will and cheer abounded amidst the splen- HON. S. B. TURNER, MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ILLINOIS (Continued from page two) ticing lawyer at the bar in this city and in the past he has traveled West as far as California to try law cases; he has also tried cases in Philadelphia, Pa., and in the United States Dis- BISHOP J. M. CONNOR LAID TO REST AT IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES Little Rock, Sept. 10.—The body of Bishop James M. Connor, former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, diocease of Arkansas, who died at his residence in Pulaski in the cause of his country for democracy. As a member of the City Council from the Eighth Ward, he is on the following committees: Local Transportation, Railway Terminals, Public [Name] HON. MARTIN J. O'BRIEN roller of the great City of Chicago and most popular public officials. in handsprings in the administra always willing to follow his hour of the game. This city has never City Comptroller than it has of tall "cussin'" while transacting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of business for the great city of Chicago. Prior to the election of the Hon. William E. Dever, Mayor of the great city of Chicago, Mr. O'Brien was chairman of his campaign committee, with headquarters located at 10 North Clark street, and it was no uncommon sight, each day, to see some colored man up close by his side whispering in his right ear and some white person on the opposite side whispering in his left ear, and with ten or fifteen others standing around the door leading into his office patiently waiting to move on into it and further monopolize his time. Under all those circumstances he was very smooth, diplomatic and carefully weighed every Albert A. Spr did flow of oratory and delectable viands. Col. Sprague is one of the head officials of the American Legion, President of Sprague, Warner and Company, wholesale grocers of Chicago, also a director of several leading banking institutions. He is known as the high priest of Democracy. Col. Sprague is a high grade, successful business man and a very pleasant gentleman to meet. In all honesty is can be said to the undying credit of Col. Spragan that trict Court in Buffalo, New York, winning victories over all lawyers opposing him on the other side. Mr. Turner has frequently tried law cases in this city before his honor William J. Lindsay of the Superior Court and Judge Lindsay has given him full credit from time to time in zealously guarding the interest of his clients street, here Sunday afternoon, laid in state from 9 o'clock Monday morning until 11 o'clock Monday night in the Central A. M. E. Church. Funeral services were held Friday morning from Bethel A. M. E. Church and were conducted by Bishop J. S. Flipper, of Atlanta, Ga. Religious leaders from all parts of the United States attended the services. Many eulogies ```markdown ``` Health and City Planning, Parks and Athletics. He resides at 7341 Cottage Grove avenue, Lily Dale, and joins The Broad Ax in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. ago, who is one Mr. O'Brien is station of Mayor nor, the Mayor, her had any bet- at the present word which fell from his lips, and as a result of his thorough organization ability and brain work he easily succeeded in landing the Hon. William E. Dever in the Mayor's chair in the city hall. Mr. O'Brien is constructed of that kind of material which will ably fit him to seek the office of Governor of this state or other high political honors, which in time may fall down upon his manly shoulders. Lastly, the Editor of this newspaper has no better friend in the city hall than Hon. Martin J. O'Brien, who is always ready to extend the glad hand to all comers and he wishes this newspaper and its Editor happiness and continued success in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. ague he springs from that true American stock, who believes in fair treatment for all the sons and daughters of humanity. That no color line must or should be drawn in this broad land. As an evidence of this fact, shortly after Hon. William E. Dever was elected Mayor of Chicago, Col. Sprague induced his Hon., the Mayor, to select Lieut. Earl B. Dickerson as assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, which simply proves that Col. Sprague is not controlled by race prejudice and that he is a true American citizen and a high class gentleman every day in the week. and fighting hard for them at all times. Mr. Turner is held in the highest esteem by the Judges of the Superior, Circuit, Municipal, United States and the other Courts of this city and county. As long as Mr. Turner lives he will be re-elected to the legislature from the first Senatorial District of Illinois. were pronounced by prominent men of the church. It is said that the funeral was one of the most largely attended that has been held here in many years. Bishop Connor was prominent in religious, educational and civic activities throughout Arkansas and did much for the betterment of conditions among members of the race in this section. [Name] HON. GEORGE E. BRENNAN Manager of the United States Fidelity and Guar which occupies almost the entire north half of the two the Illinois and Merchants Bank Building. Mr. Brethan two hundred and fifty clerks and stenographers his office. He is the foremost leader of the Dem Illinois. Since October 1, 1899, down to the present constant subscriber to The Broad Ax and wishes it well its thirtieth anniversary. in the United States Fidelity and Guaranty almost the entire north half of the two Merchants Bank Building. Mr. Bred is the foremost leader of the Dem ober October 1, 1899, down to the present obieber To The Broad Ax and wishes it wei niversary. Manager of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company which occupies almost the entire north half of the twentieth floor of the Illinois and Merchants Bank Building. Mr. Brennan has more than two hundred and fifty clerks and stenographers connected with his office. He is the foremost leader of the Democratic host in Illinois. Since October 1, 1899, down to the present he has been a constant subscriber to The Broad Ax and wishes it well in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Hon. George E. Brennan, manager of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, who is the high chief of the Democratic party in this city and Illinois and one of its foremost leaders throughout the United States and a member of the Democratic National Committee. Mr. Brennan is one of the shrewdest and clean cut business men in this broad land. At all times he is very genial and wears a pleasant smile on his face. He employs, in transacting the business of his office which is on the 20th floor of the Illinois Merchant's Bank Building, more than two hundred and fifty stenographers and clerks and his offices are bee hives of industry. Mr. Brennan always feels extremely happy when he can walk around in his crowded rooms and shake hands right and left with his warm friends. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 61ST STREET AND LOOMIS BOULEVARD Rev. W. Edward Williams, the pop- A. M pular pastor of Hope Presbyterian. P. M C PETER H. BURGESS 77 COL. ALBERT A. SPRAGUE Commissioner of Public Works of the City of reflects great credit upon Mayor Dever and his in selecting him as one of the important member net. Col. Sprague has been working very diligent advancement of the citizens of Chicago. mer of Public Works of the City of credit upon Mayor Dever and his aim as one of the important members of theague has been working very diligent of the citizens of Chicago. Commissioner of Public Works of the City of Chicago, who reflects great credit upon Mayor Dever and his administration in selecting him as one of the important members of his cabinet. Col. Sprague has been working very diligently for the advancement of the citizens of Chicago. Fidelity and Guaranty Company north half of the twentieth floor of Building. Mr. Brennan has more and stenographers connected with leader of the Democratic host in town to the present he has been a x and wishes it well in celebrating Since the first of October, 1890, Mr. Brennan has been a constant subscriber to this newspaper and every once in a while both of us find the time to enter his private office and sit and talk over old times and refer to the number of the big Democratic and Republican politicians who have passed away since we first became acquainted. On numerous occasions Mr. Brennan on our recommendation has added some colored people when they were in serious trouble in the way of either selecting a lawyer for them or speaking a good word to some of his friends who were in a position to see to it that they received a fair deal in litigation, etc. Mr. Brennan heartily joins in extending his congratulations to the writer in celebrating this thirtieth anniversary. Church, has returned from his vacation and the regular services will be resumed. Preaching at 11:00 A.M. and 8 P.M., Sunday School at 12:45 P.M., Beginners' Department at 9:00 A.M., Junior Church program at 7:00 P.M. 77 orks of the City of Chicago, who or Dever and his administration important members of his cabi working very diligently for the Chicago. M. K. L. C. HON. GEORGE FRANKLIN HARDING, JR. Millionaire real estate owner, ex-member of the city council from the old second ward, ex-State Senator from the first Senatorial District of Illinois; Ex-city Comptroller of Chicago, warm friend and supporter of Ex-Mayor William Hale Thompson, president of The Chicago Loan and Trust Company, member of the great realty firm of Frederick H. Bartlett & Company, the largest real estate dealers in the world; one of the prominent leaders of the Crowe, Brundage, Harding wing of the Republican Party in this city, who has laid all the plans to present his magnificent art collection to the citizens of Chicago. Senator Harding is one of the most public spirited Chicagoans and a loyal, uncompromising friend to the colored race. Hon. George Franklin Harding, Jr. president of the Chicago Real Estate Loan and Trust Company since 1905 was born in Chicago August 10, 1868 in the beautiful old home of his parents. George Franklin and his mother. Mrs. A. M. Harding, 2623 Indiana avenue. He received his early training in the city of his birth. Later on he attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and after graduating from it with high honors, in 1887 he entered Harvard College emerging from it in 1891 with the degree of A. B. and polished manners which he still wears even unto the present day. On December 29, 1896, Senator Harding was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Arborn Davis of Neenah, Wis (now deceased). After recovering from the loss of his first wife and after paying the proper amount of respect to her memory, he was married to Miss Katherine Fay of Peoria, Ill. Shortly after returning home from college he began to assist his father in conducting or managing his extensive real estate business or holdings and today Senator Harding is one of the largest real estate owners in Chicago and one of the directors of the Frederick H. Bartlett syndicate, the largest real estate dealers in the world. Senator Harding is a prominent [Name] HON. JAMES G. COTTER Ex-Assistant Corporation Coun- ney General of Illinois, Assistant for the Northern District of Illinois and brilliant record in his presen- friend and strong supporter of Ho- him all the way in his race for from the first Congressional Di Ex-Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-Assistant Attorney General of Illinois, Assistant United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, who is making an untarnished and brilliant record in his present position. Mr. Cotter is a warm friend and strong supporter of Hon. Martin B. Madden and he is with him all the way in his race for re-election to Congress in 1926, from the first Congressional District of Illinois. member of the Unitarian Church, and is also an honored member of the Chicago Athletic, Hamilton, Illinois Athletic, South Shore Country and Chicago Yatch Clubs. In 1905, after a hard-fought battle, Senator Harding was elected to the city council from the second ward and for ten years thereafter he was one of its most valuable members. During that length of time he served faithfully on all of its most important committees. In 1914 he was elected to the state senate from the first senatorial district of Illinois and succeeded in making his presence felt in the upper house of the legislature of Illinois. Senator Harding ranks with the best business men of the city. He is a clean-cut, smooth polished gentleman and always deports himself in this polished manner. For four years he was City Controller, and at all times transacted the sworn duties of that office right up to the mark and upon leaving that office he was presented with a beautiful gold watch by the employees of the office, which he greatly appreciated and wears all the time. Senator Harding has been a staunch friend of Editor Julius F. Taylor for the past 25 years and joins with a host of other friends in assisting him to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax. ```markdown ``` level of Chicago, Ex-Assistant Attorney United States District Attorney, who is making an untarnished position. Mr. Cotter is a warm A. Martin B. Madden and he is with pre-election to Congress in 1926, district of Illinois. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Hon. James G. Cotter Hon. Elliott W. Sproul Back in the hills of Sunny Tennessee, near the village of Brownsville, in that section of the State known as West Tennessee, the subject of this sketch was born. His father, now deceased, was the Reverend Shadrach R. Cotter. James G., was the only child, and the parents took great pride in sending their son to school and giving him a good education. When young Cotter was only ten years of age the family moved to Paducah, Kentucky, where the father was called to the pastorate of the Trimble Street Christian Church. The youth was at once placed in the city grammar schools and afterwards entered the Lincoln High School, from which he graduated as valedictorian of his class. Desiring to obtain a college education our subject matriculated at Fisk University, from which he graduated in 1901. He then entered the University of Chicago where he took a post course. Finding himself in need of funds he secured work railoading for two years, after which he matriculated at the Illinois College of Law, from which he graduated with high honors in the class of 1912. In the meantime, before finishing his law course, Mr. Cotter had become active in politics, and had connected himself with some of the most prominent political leaders in the city of Chicago. He had developed great oratorical ability and attracted the attention of his associates in public affairs while engaged in the private practice of his profession. In the summer of 1916 attorney Cotter while associated with the late Chester W. DeArmond, wnational distinction as a lawyer in the celebrated "Mammy" Jackson-Marjorie Delbridge case. Because of the great principle involved, and the unusual methods employed by certain individuals connected with the Juvenile Court and the State's Attorney's office, to defeat justice, this case received wide spread publicity both in this country and in Europe. In the Spring of 1917, attorney Cotter was appointed assistant Attorney General of Illinois, under former Attorney General Edward J. Brundage, which position he filled with honor and distinction until the fall of 1919, when he resigned to follow his private practice. While serving the State as assistant Attorney General, Mr. Cotter handled the prosecution of violators of the medical practice Act and miscellaneous assignments of cases involving State contracts. Hon. Eliott W. Sproul in 1920 was first elected to Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois. He was re-elected in 1922-24. No member of Congress for that length of time has made any better record than Congressman Sproul. He is one of the hardest working members of that body. He always supports with his voice and vote all measures proposed for the advancement of the colored people, standing these cases Mr. Cotter is given full and complete charge of the prosecution in all courts, including the Circuit Court of Appeals. He has never lost a case in the Circuit Court of Appeals where the brief and argument was made in that court. His name appears in every law book of the Federal Reports in which the cases are cited as legal precedents. He recently won a very important case for the Government in the Appellate Court of Illinois, where the Superior Court had denied the Collector of International Revenue the right to file a claim for taxes after a certain time had expired. Mr. Cotter wrote a brief and made an argument which convinced the high Illinois court that the Government has the right to present a tax claim at any time during the pendency of the case. Attorney Cotter's expert knowledge of Internal Revenue laws has been recognized by the Department of Justice at Washington, and he has represented in the courts not only the Internal Revenue Bureau, but also the War Department, the United States Shipping Board, the Navy Department, and the Post Office Department at Chicago. His office is located in the Federal Building on the eighth floor and is regularly appointed and equipped to the same extent as those of the other assistants. Congressman Martin B. Madden, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations made a wise selection of attorney Cotter for this high and most important post, which has given a member of our race opportunity to demonstrate that fair play and a square deal is all we desire as American citizens. This is the most important Federal position held by a member of our group west of Washington. THE MAROON CLUB ENTER: TAINS ITS FRIENDS By Mrs. Louise Bond Dudley The members of the Maroon Club entertained a number of young society people at their fifth annual Labor Day Dance, Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Vincennes hotel, 36th street and Vincennes avenue. Despite the fact that the weather was torrid, dancing was greatly enjoyed, for the orchestra engaged for the occasion certainly knew how to produce peppy dance music. Punch was served during the dancing which was cool and very refreshing. Every one voted it the prettiest of the Labor Day affairs. The members of the club are Charles F. Lane, President; Vernon Blanchet, Vice-President; Howard Stevenson, Secretary; Jerome Weller, Treasurer; Henry Cress, Sergeant-at-Arms; Leonard Ball, Eugene Wood Maurice Bowles, Hermon Brown, Carl Smith, Abbott Sayre, Reginald Waddell, Nathaniel Lofton, Cecil Bratton William Watson, Clarence McFarland MRS. SUSIE W. TURNER The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Susie W. Turner, was born in Paris, Kentucky and came to Chicago at an early age to live with her aunt, Mrs. Henrietta Morgan. She is a product of the Chicago public schools, having attended South Division and Englewood high schools, graduating with honor from Englewood. Mrs. Turner, with her husband and wonderful family of three girls and one boy, resides in a cozy modest home at 6036 South Racine avenue. About ten years ago Mrs. Turner became a member of Princess Hagar Chapter, No. 7, O. E. S., and from that time down to the present she has been actively engaged in the fraternal work of the Eastern Star, having served every station in her chapter and also the office of Grand Conductress in the Grand Chapter and at the present time is Grand Lecturer of the Eureka Grand Chapter, having in charge all of the ritualistic work of the jurisdiction. side by side with Congressman Martin B. Madden on that proposition. He voted in favor of the passage of the Dyer anti-Lynching bill; he supported the measure by Congressman Madden to appropriate more than three hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the benefit of Howard University which will redow to the benefit of the colored people. He supported the measure to increase the salary of all persons in the United States postal service, which affects thousands of THE BEST SELLER Member of Congress from the first Congressional District of Illinois, chairman of the committee on Appropriations, who is almost as powerful himself in conducting the affairs of this government as President Calvin Coolidge. Congressman Madden is one of the warmest friends of the Editor of this newspaper in the United States. Read his letter in another column sounding its praises. CHIPS Miss Ednor L. Elleart spent a delightful time in the city visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hawkins of 4343 Michigan ave. Miss Elleart is an instructor at Merrell Palmer School, Detroit, Mich. Miss Elenor Adams daughter of Dr. Frank Adams of 4423 Indiana ave., played very beautifully on her harp during the doctors' convention at Wendell Phillips High School. Mrs. V. Grammer and grand-daughter, Ayvone, have returned after a pleasant trip to Tipton, Mo., visiting her sister. Madame Macon Huggins has opened her private school for little children at 4424 Indiana ave. She was formerly with the National University at Grand boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lewis of 3007 Vernon ave., are the proud parents of a 10-pound boy; mother and son are doing well. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cross celebrated their wedding anniversary Friday evening at the National University of Music. Many friends came to extend their congratulations and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Susie W. Turner, Grand Lecturer of Eureka Grand Chapter, O. E. S., together with twenty or more delegates, left Monday morning for Mounds, Illinois, to attend the 49th Annual Communication of Heroines of Jericho, which is being held in that city Sept. 8, 9 and 10. In short, he has made an ideal Congressman and as long as he continues to assist to uphold the hands of Hon. Martin B. Madden he is entitled to be re-elected to Congress from the third Congressional District of this State. Congressman Sproul also wishes to be classed as one of the true friends of the Editor of The Broad Ax and is a strong supporter of the paper. HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN Congress from the first Congressional of the committee on Appropriations itself in conducting the affairs of this in Coolidge. Congressman Madden of the Editor of this newspaper in the another column sounding its praise congress from the first Congressional District of Illi- of the committee on Appropriations, who is almost self in conducting the affairs of this government as Coolidge. Congressman Madden is one of the of the Editor of this newspaper in the United States. another column sounding its praises. JAMES JACOBS HAS FINEST COTTON CROP IN STATE (Preston News Service) Altheimer, Ark., Sept. 10—It is reported that James Jacobs, a Negro tenant on the L. D. Hardiman plan- tation near here, hail of cotton from 28 aust. It is said to grade and Jacobs is between 15 and 20 the acreage. He is of the best farmers. . . . p t a g n y d 7 f e - y - t. r. e r h s t [Name] [Name] President of the E. W. Sproul Company, contract Congress from the third Congressional District of Il warm friend of Hon. Martin B. Madden and assist hands in all of his fights against Jim-crowism and Jim for the colored people. Congressman Sproul worked favor of the Dyer anti-lynching bill and he must the E. W. Sproul Company, contract the third Congressional District of Il Hon. Martin B. Madden and assist his fights against Jim-crowism and Jim people. Congressman Sproul worker over anti-lynching bill and he must President of the E. W. Sproul Company, contractors, member of Congress from the third Congressional District of Illinois, who is a warm friend of Hon. Martin B. Madden and assists to uphold his hands in all of his fights against Jim-crowism and Jim-crow legislation for the colored people. Congressman Sproul worked and voted in favor of the Dyer anti-lynching bill and he must be re-elected to Congress in 1926, so that he can continue to support Congressman Madden in all of his laudable efforts in behalf of the colored race in the United States. tation near here, has picked 10 bales of cotton from 28 acres during August. It is said to be of the finest grade and Jacobs is expected to make between 15 and 20 bales more from the acreage. He is regarded as one of the best farmers in the section. ```markdown ``` Company, contractors, member of national District of Illinois, who is a Madden and assists to uphold his n-crowism and Jim-crow legislation man Sproul worked and voted in HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS The extremely popular and proficient Recorder of Deeds of Cook County whose untold legion of warm friends are ever ready to march under his banner for any political honors which he may seek. The dutiful wife of Mr. Haas and their beautiful daughter, Mrs. Harry Hoff, are both strong admirers of this newspaper and warm friends of its Editor. They are joining in assisting to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. Hon. Joseph F. Haas whose honorable name has become a household word throughout the city of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the County of Cook was born in Chicago Nov. 13, 1857, and educated in the public schools of this city. His first employment was with the firm of Jameson & Morse, Printing Company; in 1873-74 he entered the employ of J. S. Barnes & Company, hatters and furriers as errand boy and became a partner in 1890. He was elected clerk of the Sanitary District in 1898 and resigned his business in 1900 on account of the illness of his partner. In 1902 Mr. Haas was elected State Senator from the 25th Senatorial District and as such he was instrumental in passing many important measures. Among the important bills which he introduced and are now laws are the bill creating the Municipal Courts of Chicago; this abolished the old police justice system; the bill of creating forest preserves which makes possible the conservation of the woodlands in the ```markdown ``` [Name] 333 The best or the most efficient clerk of the Prob County who has for many years in the past condu of that office in apple pie order; and it goes with Devine will be re-nominated and re-elected to his position in 1926 for his legion of friends are a make his calling and re-election doubly sure. the most efficient clerk of the Prob- tor many years in the past condu- tiple pie order; and it goes with nominated and re-elected to he for his legion of friends are a and re-election doubly sure. The best or the most efficient clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County who has for many years in the past conducted all the affairs of that office in apple pie order; and it goes without saying that Mr. Devine will be re-nominated and re-elected to his present honored position in 1926 for his legion of friends are already planning to make his calling and re-election doubly sure. 10 country for public parks system, and several other bills giving to the park boards the power to maintain and control the boulevards and parks; a bill which fixes the time limit under which persons could sue a municipality for personal injuries, a law which saved Chicago and other cities several hundred dollars. In 1906 Mr. Haas was elected County Clerk. Mr. Haas is a member of the following fraternal organizations: Maplewood Council No. 1024, Royal Arcanum; Enterprise Council No. 50, Royal League; Kilwinning Lodge No. 411, A. F. & A. M. To the everlasting credit of Mr. Haas it must be said that he employs more colored clerks and stenographers in the County Recorder's office than all of his predecessors combined. Mr. Haas is a warm friend of the editor of this newspaper and is happy to add his bit in helping to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary. 333 erk of the Probate Court of Cook in the past conducted all the affairs and it goes without saying that Mr. pre-elected to his present honored if friends are already planning to publy sure. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Hon. John J. Mitchell Hon. Charles S. Thornton Hon. John F. Devine Hon. John J. Mitchell, who has gradually worked his way on up until he has become one of the greatest bankers in the world, was not born with a silver or with a golden spoon in his mouth (as the old saying goes), but on the contrary his parents did not represent the very wealthiest class of American citizens, but on the other hand they highly represented the best class of Americans. Mr. Mitchell first came in contact with the light of day at Alton, Ill., November 3, 1853. He was the dutiful son of Mr. William H. and Mrs. Mary Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell has always said that the greatest of all of the blessings were showered upon him by his far-seeing parents in providing him with a common and a classical education, for he received his early education in the public schools of his home town, finishing it up at Union Wesleyan Seminary, at Kent's Hill, Me, and finally winding it up at the Waterville Classical Institute. Thus it will be easily observed that he was well fortified with an all-around education, which is more valuable than ten tons of gold. In 1873 Mr. Mitchell arrived in Chicago fully determined to earn an honorable livelihood some way or other and after highly resolving to work on his future destiny here on these beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, and the first seven years of his career in this city, which was but a side station in the business or the commercial world to what it is at the present time, he faithfully served as one of the honest bank messengers for the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. Being perfectly willing to work overtime and to extend a helping hand at any time for the benefit of the bank, the result was that seven years after he entered the bank as its messenger or the first part of 1880, by hard work and faithful service on his part, Mr. Mitchell was elevated to the presidency of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank and very ably served in that capacity up until a few years ago at which time he was elected chairman of its board of directors, and under his very wise and conservative Hon. Charles S. Thornton, who is one of the most eminent and extensively known lawyers in the great city of Chicago, was ushered into this great hustling and bustling world at Boston, Mass., in 1851, receiving his education in the public schools of that city. In time he graduated from Harvard College with the highest honors and he was admitted to the Bar of Illinois in 1873 and for fifty-three years the first of September, he has been one of its most highly honored members, having a long career as a distinguished lawyer without one spot or blemish on it. Principally his activities have been along the line of real estate litigation and the law of private and municipal corporations, in which he is acknowledged as one of the leading and greatest authorities in this section of the country. He assumed the duties of Corporation Counsel of the Town of Lake in 1889 and was selected Corporation Counsel of the city of Chicago in 1897 by Mayor Carter H. Harrison and he Hon. John F. Devine, the honest and painstaking Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County had made one of the most unique records ever made in this county by any public official during the first four years of his present term. He made a profit of $139,865.00 for the tax payers of this county over and above all expenses. To operate any office in Cook County means a heavy charge upon the tax payers and in these days of increasing taxes all voters will greatly appreciate any public official management the old Illinois Trust and Savings Bank soon became one of the largest banks in the United States. The wonderful career of Mr. Mitchell in the business or banking world should be full of hope and encouragement or a star of hope to young men and young women, especially to those who have seemingly lost hope and have almost fallen by the way side. On the 11th of February, 1890, Mr. Mitchell was happily or delightfully united in marriage to Miss Mary Louise Jewett, who was at that time the beautiful and the reigning belle of Bristol, R. I., and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are the highly honored parents of five highly interesting and well educated children, namely, Gwendolyn (Mrs. Robert E. Hunter), Mr. William H., Mr. John J., Jr., Mr. Clarence B., and lastly their very charming daughter, Miss Louise B. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are extremely fond of all of their children, for all of them have reflected much credit and honor upon their parents who are among the foremost citizens of this great city. Mr. Mitchell has for some years served as one of the directors of the following vast business enterprises, being a heavy stockholder in all of them, namely, the old Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, the Corn Exchange National Bank, President of the Illinois Merchants Trust Company, which has become one of the greatest banking institutions in the world; also one of its directors, one of the directors of the Pullman Palace Car Company, the International Harvester Co., the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co., the Illinois Bell Telephone Co., the American Telephone and Telegraph Co., the Commonwealth Edison Co., the Trust and Safe Deposit Co., Kansas City, Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Chicago and Alton Railroad Co., the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railorad Co., trustee and member of the advisory committee American Surety Co., New York, the Chase National and the First National Banks of New York City, New York Trust Co., the Audit Co. of New York, trustee of the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New was by far the best Corporation Counsel that Chicago has ever had. As such he drove or ran all the graffers and grafting out of the city hall and made it possible for honest and courageous men to discharge their sworn duties regardless of the grafting politicians at that time. Mr. Thornton served as president of his local board of education in 1888 and later served as a member of the several Boards of Education of Cook County and Chicago. He has the distinction of being the author of the first Illinois Teachers' Pension bill, and actively influenced its passage. Mr. Thornton coming from Mass., is one of the broadest and most liberal minded personages that can be found in ten days' travel for his broad spirited sympathy at all times flows out towards his fellow men who are less fortunate than himself. Mr. Thornton is a highly honored Mason, Odd Fellow, Knights of Pythias and member of The Chicago Historical Society. He is also one of the most distinguished members of the Chicago Bar Association, Law- who makes a large profit over and above the expenses of his office. The profit made in one office helps in part to make up the deficit in other offices and thereby helps decrease the tax burden and ultimately the tax burden or rent burden of every voter in Cook County. Mr. Devine made this profit by doing the largest amount of work done in the office with the smallest amount of help. His economies were effected without affecting the efficiency of his office. Every move in this office was made like that of a business York, and one of the heavy stockholders of the State Bank of Chicago, one of the directors of the Art Institute, Chicago, member of the Chicago Historical Society, one of the directors of the Illinois Safe Deposit Company, Manhattan Trust Company of New York, Western Union Telegraph Company, and last but not the least Mr. Mitchell is one of the directors of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. It can be truly said that the rise of Mr. Mitchell in the banking and in the business world, from a humble bank messenger, reads like a fairy story. Mr. Mitchell is a prominent and a highly honored member of the following clubs: Chicago Union League, Chicago Automobile, University, Mid-Day, Lake Geneva Country, Lake Shore Country, Metropolitan and Banks (New York), Mid-Week (Los Angeles, Calif.). Mr. Mitchell, who always conducts himself like a highly cultured gentleman, is a high-grade farmer, for he owns a two hundred and ten acre farm near Geneva, Wis., which is a dream to behold, and it is one of the great show places in that section of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and the other members of their household reside in one of the finest homes in Chicago at 1550 State Parwkay. They also have a lovely home at Santa Barbara, Calif. It must must be right that Miss Hallin is the more than efficient private secretary to Mr. Mitchell, and she has his vast business affairs so well in hand that she is able to relieve him of much of his hard labors in conducting his vast business enterprises. In conclusion, many years ago when there were many wild cat banks in this city, the colored people started to deposit their hard-earned money in the old Illinois Trust and Savings Bank and many of them have never changed and it is estimated that at the present time the colored people have between five and seven million dollars in the vaults of the Illinois Merchants Trust Company. The writer feels extremely proud to be able to number Mr. Mitchell among our many good friends residing in the marvelous city of Chicago. vers Association of Illinois, The American Bar Association, the Illinois and the International Bar Associations and member of the first branch of the International Bar Association of Chicago. As stated before, Mr. Thornton owns more property South of 39th street than any other individual in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton reside in one of the most beautiful homes in this city, 76th street and Stewart avenue, Auburn Park. They are the happy parents of four children, three highly accomplished daughters and one son. He is a member of the law firm of Thornton and Chancellor, 1014 South Michigan ave., and has a collection of ten to twelve thousand law books, covering every case which has been tried in every court in this country. As stated on other occasions in these columns, Mr. Thornton has always been interested in the progress or the advancement of the colored people and for twenty-six years he has been one of the warmest friends of the writer residing in Chicago. man in charge of a business office. While effecting these economies, Mr. Devine did not forget that his office is a safe guard to the widows and orphans and he has devised protection for them against dishonesty or looting of estates. Mr. Devine aside from being classed as a big hearted man may well be classed as a man of limitless brain power. During his service in office Mr. Devine has made such a splendid record that it goes without saying that he will be re-elected to his present position in 1926. Mottell HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN Ex-member of the Legislature of Illinois, ex-attorney District of Chicago, ex-State's Attorney of Co Governor of Illinois, United States Senator from known far and near as the little fighting Napoleon thousands of his friends are grooming him for F United States in 1928. er of the Legislature of Illinois, ex-attorney of Chicago, ex-State's Attorney of Cook of Illinois, United States Senator from IL and near as the little fighting Napoleon in of his friends are grooming him for Pres in 1928. Ex-member of the Legislature of Illinois, ex-attorney for the Sanitary District of Chicago, ex-State's Attorney of Cook County, ex-Governor of Illinois, United States Senator from Illinois who is known far and near as the little fighting Napoleon in politics and thousands of his friends are grooming him for President of the United States in 1928. Senator Charles S. Deneen, a native son of Illinois, has a splendid public record which is untarnished and reflects much credit upon his native state. He was ushered into the world in the town of Edwardsville, May 4, 1863. He started his public career as a school teacher, which position he held for about three years. In 1886 Mr. Deneen was admitted to the bar and entered the practice of law. He was married in 1891 to Miss Bina Day Maloney of Mt. Carroll, Ill., and of this union there are four children. is now serving in the United States Senate at Washington, D. C., representing the people of Illinois in a dignified and befitting manner. Many measures were enacted during his administration as chief executive of Illinois that were beneficial to the welfare of the state, among which are the payment of interest on State funds, saving water power rights, auditing of public accounts, freedom from scandals in state contracts and letting of contracts in presence of bidders, agricultural experiments and Senator Deneen has served his state as a public servant for many years and always has deserved the confidence placed in him. Hon. Deneen traces his lineage in Illinois back for 112 years and the state points with pardonable pride to the achievements of this, her favorite son. Among the offices held by the Hon. Charles S. Deneen are those of member of the Illinois Legislature, attorney for the Sanitary District of Chicago, State's Attorney of Cook County and Governor of Illinois. As a legislator, as attorney for the Sanitary District, as State's Attorney and as chief executive of Illinois, he made a brilliant record which cannot be dimmed. He [Name] PETER M. MAYER ```markdown ``` HON. BERTHOLD A. CRONSON Ex-Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-As Attorney of Cook County, member of the city council in fourth ward, member of the eminent and well known row, Smith, Cronson, Smith and Carlin, who occupy suite of offices on the sixth floor of the Chica Building. Alderman Cronson extends his heartfelt tions to the Editor of this newspaper in celebrating anniversary. nt Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-Asst Cook County, member of the city council a member of the eminent and well known b Cronson, Smith and Carlin, who occupy offices on the sixth floor of the Chic Alderman Cronson extends his hearty Editor of this newspaper in celebrating Ex-Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, Ex-Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, member of the city council from the new fourth ward, member of the eminent and well known law firm Darrow, Smith, Cronson, Smith and Carlin, who occupy an extensive suite of offices on the sixth floor of the Chicago Temple Building. Alderman Cronson extends his hearty congratulations to the Editor of this newspaper in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. of Illinois, ex-attorney for the Sani- 's Attorney of Cook County, ex- tes Senator from Illinois who is fighting Napoleon in politics and booming him for President of the is now serving in the United States Senate at Washington, D. C., repre- senting the people of Illinois in a digni- nized and befitting manner. Many measures were enacted during his administration as chief executive of Illinois that were beneficial to the welfare of the state, among which are the payment of interest on State funds, saving water power rights, auditing of public accounts, freedom from scandals in state contracts and letting of contracts in presence of bidders, agricultural experiments and extensions, legislation protecting workmen, creation of a highway commission, the building of 119% miles of experimental roads and a fight for a highway improvement program, revision of pure food laws and other general legislation containing special acts for Chicago and other cities, great progress in operating charitable institutions, and start of waterway program. He is president and trustee of McKendall College, Lebanon, Ill., an honored member of the American, the Illinois State and the Chicago Bar Associations, the Law Club, the Union League, Hamilton, Exmoor, Reverv and Englewood Clubs. He resides with his interesting family at 457 W. olst street. ```markdown ``` level of Chicago, Ex-Assistant State's or of the city council from the new cent and well known law firm Dar-Carlin, who occupy an extensive floor of the Chicago Temple extends his hearty congratulapaer in celebrating its thirtieth MORFETT CHICAGO HON. OSCAR WOLFF The best and the greatest Coroner Coroner Wolff has spent thousands since assuming the responsible and in an effort to save or protect the children from being instantly snuffed on mobiles, who are killing up well or right here in Cook County. The session rejected some of the measure of legislation for the protection recently the National Committee and measures with the same object In the greatest Coroner that Cook County has spent thousands of dollars out of the responsible and far-reaching duties, save or protect the lives of many men, instantly snuffed out by the reckless are killing up well on to a thousand Cook County. The Legislature of Illinois some of the measures which he advon for the protection of lives against the National Committee of Safety has ada with the same object in view. The best and the greatest Coroner that Cook County has ever had. Coroner Wolff has spent thousands of dollars out of his own pocket since assuming the responsible and far-reaching duties of that office in an effort to save or protect the lives of many men, women and children from being instantly snuffed out by the reckless drivers of automobiles, who are killing up well on to a thousand people each year right here in Cook County. The Legislature of Illinois at its last session rejected some of the measures which he advocated the passage of legislation for the protection of lives against automobiles and recently the National Committee of Safety has adopted his plans and measures with the same object in view. Hon. Oscar Wolff, Coroner of Cook County fills one of the most important positions within the confines of our state and county. In performing the duties of his office no man comes into closer contact with the people of the county than the coroner. For such a position the persons filling this office should be firm, kind, painstaking, unbiased and exact. In the opinion of the writer Coronor Wolff possesses all these qualifications. He was chief clerk of the Sanitary District of Chicago, a member of the local Board of Improvement and his name is emblazoned on the bronze tablet which connects North and South Michigan boulevard link. For some years he has been successfully engaged in the real estate business and he has put over some very large deals. Since assuming the duties of coroner of Cook County he has striven to the best of his great ability to discharge all the responsible duties of that most important office in Cook County; he has liberally expended his own funds from time to time, in hiring extra help to conduct its affairs. He EPSU 2007 [Name] C. B. C. One of the most popular and straight forward Ju nipal Court of Chicago. High Mason and prominer and fraternal organizations who will be re-nominated to the Municipal bench in 1926, for Judge Fetzer had record for honesty and efficiency as one of the Court. most popular and straight forward June Chicago. High Mason and prominent organizations who will be re-nominated in bench in 1926, for Judge Fetzer has honesty and efficiency as one of the One of the most popular and straight forward Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago. High Mason and prominent in other secret and fraternal organizations who will be re-nominated and re-elected to the Municipal bench in 1926, for Judge Fetzer has made a splendid record for honesty and efficiency as one of the Judges of that Court. ever that Cook County has ever had, as of dollars out of his own pocket and far-reaching duties of that office leaves of many men, women and chil- out by the reckless drivers of auto- on to a thousand people each year. The Legislature of Illinois at its lastures which he advocated the pass- on of lives against automobiles and of Safety has adopted his plans in view. has made several trips East visiting the large cities in efforts to learn whether there is any possibly way to lessen the death of so many people who are being killed off daily by automobiles recklessly driven by half-crazed rattle-brained autoists, and every season that the legislature at Springfield meets Coroner Wolff journeys to the capitol to see if it is possible for him to have some measures enacted which will tend to conserve the lives of the people of this city and county. Coroner Wolff can be rightfully classed with that class of public officials who are free from race prejudice for all the time he employs Mr. E. M. Cleaves and Mr. Henry S. Goin as deputy coroners and by their gentlemanly conduct they command the respect not only of Coroner Wolff but of all the patrons who frequent the coroner's office. Coroner Wolff, who is one of the warm friends of the writer joins in rejoicing over the celebration of the thirtieth edition of The Broad Ax, and he wishes it continued success. ```markdown ``` straight forward Judges of the Muason and prominent in other secret will be re-nominated and re-elected for Judge Fetzer has made a splenency as one of the Judges of that THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Hon. Thomas Oliver Wallace Hon. William R. Fetzer Hon. William R. Fetzer Hon. Dorsey R. Crowe Hon. Berthold A. Cronson Hon. Charles Ringer, one of the honorable members of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, whose past and present public career shines forth all the time like the bright noon-day sun, and can be easily read like unto an open book, for more than forty years has made his home in this city and keenly watched its growth until it has now become one of the greatest cities in the world. Twenty-five years of that time Mr. Ringer has been successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business and by dealing honestly and fairly with his army of friends and clients he has succeeded in building up one of the best-known institutions of its kind in Chicago. Although his time is always well taken by this business, he has always been a leader in activities in the public behalf. He led a successful effort on the part of business men to establish a Hon. T Hon. Thomas O. Wallace, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, who is fast proving himself to be very efficient in conducting the affairs of that office was born in Oxford County, Ontario, September 8, 1875. He was the bright and dutiful son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Kenney) Wallace and was educated in the public schools at Bay City and Cassell, Mich., after which he received a general course at the University of Valparaiso, Indiana, and graduated from a business course there, in 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie I. McDonald of Brookfield, Mich., May 17, 1899. He has been successfully engaged in the real estate business in this city since 1899 and he Hon. William R. Fetzer was born on a farm in Vermillion township, La Salle County, February 12, 1873; he was the son of John W. and Clara (Woodward) Fetzer; was educated in the public schools, graduated from Ottawa High school; spent two years in the University of Illinois, graduated in 1899 from the Northwestern University Law department and was admitted to the bar the same year, after six months in law office he began practice for himself; was ap- Hon. Dorsey R. Crowe, member of the City Council from the 42nd Ward, president of the Crowe Brothers & Co., successful real estate dealers. He is well and favorably known to all the people of Chicago. Hon. Mr. Crowe is an ex-service man, having served in the World War Hon. Alderman of the Fourth Ward, Who Stands Four Square on the Race Question—Former Assistant Corporation Counsel, and Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County. The Hon. Mr. Cronson comes of knickerbocker stock, having first seen the light of day in the good old state of New York. Coming to Chicago as a youth, he attended the public schools of this city, graduating with high honors from the Wendell Phillips High School, after which he entered the Kent College of Law and was one of its most brilliant students. After graduating from the law school and passing the State Bar examinations, he entered upon the practice of law and was an immediate success. His ability as an attorney soon won for him the office of Assistant Corporation Counsel, which position he --- Hon. Charles Ringer municipal bathing beach at Windsor Park on a half mile lake front; was active in the development of 79th street as a through thoroughfare, and has always been recognized as a powerful proponent of track elevation and elimination of grade crossings. Many other public improvements, both local and city wide, have been the result of his unintiring efforts. Mr. Ringer is one of the most prominent Masons in this country. His fraternal and business associations are many, including the Masonic, Chicago Lodge No. 4, B. P. O. E., Odd Fellows, Loyal Order of Moose, Knights of Pythias, Phi Kappa Tau, Press Club and Hamilton Club of Chicago, the Windsor Park and Cheltenham Business Men's Association, of which he is president, Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Real Estate Board and other business and improvement associations. He has been a member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County for eight years for which he is secretary. His owns much property on the North West Side. He was appointed real estate expert for the city of Chicago, May 1, 1907; he was first elected to the city council from the old 23rd ward in 1915 and re-elected in 1917, 1919, 1921-23. He served as one of its members of its finance committee and other important committees of the city council. He has always been a strong Republican, member of Cook County Real Estate Board, member of the Presbyterian church, prominent Mason (K. T. and Shriners), Knights of Pythias, President of Chicago Alumni Association of Valparaiso University in 1910. Mr. Wallace enjoys fishing and pointed assistant state's attorney for Cook County in 1909. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, high Mason, member of Woodlawn Lodge No. 841; Jackson Park Lodge No. 222, Woodlawn Commandery No. 76, Knights Templar, and Shriner; he is a member of Woodlawn Park and University of Illinois Clubs; he served with distinction as alderman of the old seventh ward after making a splendid record as assistant state's attorney and served on all of its prominent committees, was a power for much good fur- as an aviator during which time he was severely injured. He was cited for bravery and was promoted to a captaincy. Alderman Crowe, as a member of the City Council can always be relied upon to vote on the side of the people for good government. Some of the bills which he has spon- held until his enlistment in the United States Navy during the World War. He was honorably discharged as an ensign after serving his country with much credit to himself. Upon his return from overseas, he was re-appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel and served that office until July 1, 1923, when he was appointed Assistant State's Attorney by Hon. Robert E. Crowe. Last February he was elected Alderman of the Fourth Ward, and is making a splendid record on the Council floor. As Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Cronson achieved much that was noteworthy in the way of prosecution of crime and vice. His broad platform of advancement and improvement for all the people won for him the election to the city council by a handsome majority. Mr. Cronson is a nephew of the administration of that office has given him a reputation as an extremely fair, reasonable public official, always ready and willing to give his personal service and attention to any call. Mr. Ringer possesses all the qualifications and a long business experience which fits him to become the President of the Board of County Commissioners, and with his pleasing personality and sound business judgment he would be the proper person to nominate for that position on the Republican ticket in 1926. Mr. Ringer, who was born in Nova Scotia in 1874, and who came to this city while he was a very small boy, is happily married and resides with his family in a beautiful home at 7251 Crandon avenue. There is one more thing that can be truthfully said in behalf of Mr. Ringer and that is that he has proven himself to be one of the true friends of the colored people and they will always rally to his support every time he seeks any high office in Cook County. Wallace boating as his recreations. His summer home is at Wallace Beach, Muskegon County, Mich. His real estate office is located at 846 Center street. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace reside in a delightful home at 2422 Orchard street. Mrs. Wallace, who is a very charming lady to meet and very beautiful and graceful, is deeply devoted to her husband, who has a fine portrait of her sitting on the top of his desk in his office in the county building. Mr. Wallace is one of the big leaders of the Crowe-Brundage, Barrett wing of the Republican party in this city and county, and he is held in the highest esteem by the vast majority of the colored people residing in all parts of Chicago. ethering legislation in the interest of all the people for the good of all the citizens of Chicago. He was elected Judge of the Municipal Court of this city in 1920 and has made an untarnished reputation for honesty and fairness in dealing out evenhanded justice and there is no doubt about his re-election in 1926 as one of the most honorable judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago. Judge Fetzer will pass down in history as one of the true friends of the Afro-American race. owe sored are: the ordinance for protection against reckless drivers, boulevarding La Salle and Ohio streets, La Salle street bridge, local comfort stations and a free bathing beach south of Chicago avenue. He is engaged in the practice of law and his offices are in the Burnham Building, 160 North La Salle street. onson popular Senator Samuel A. Ettelson, whose well-known friendship for the colored people had much to do with rolling up the handsome majority given Mr. Cronson in the last Aldermanic election. Mr. Cronson is a popular member of the Hamilton Club, Chicago Bar Association, Naval Post No. 372, American Legion, Ex-Service Men's League of Illinois, Garden City Council, Royal Arcanum, Blaney Lodge No. 271, A. F. & A. M., Oriental Consistory and Medinah Temple. We bespeak a brilliant record for Mr. Cronson as a city father. Alderman Cronson, as we now know him, is a member of the law firm of Darrow, Smith, Cronson and Smith, who occupy an extensive suite of offices in the Chicago Temple Building, furnished in an elaborate manner, the library consisting of almost 5,000 copies. ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES One of the most popular and honorable judges of Court of Chicago, high Mason and Spanish-Americ who can count his friends by the thousands and that has a splendid chance of being selected for United Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. He is and supporter of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, United from Illinois. most popular and honorable judges of Mgo, high Mason and Spanish-Americ his friends by the thousands and thou chance of being selected for United the Northern District of Illinois. He is of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, United One of the most popular and honorable judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, high Mason and Spanish-American war veteran who can count his friends by the thousands and thousands and who has a splendid chance of being selected for United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. He is a warm friend and supporter of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, United States Senator from Illinois. Hon. George B. Holmes, Judge of the Municipal Court, has resided in this city from 1885 down to the present time, and during all those years he has been actively interested in every movement pertaining to its advancement. He was admitted to the bar in 1890 and practiced law continuously from that time until elected to the Municipal bench. Knight of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, American Brotherhood, Chicago Lincoln Club and many other organizations. Judge Holmes has always discharged his sworn duties without fear or favor and has made good all along the line. He stands at the top notch of Judges of the Municipal Court and none other of the judges is more popular than he. He served with distinction as a member of the First Illinois Volunteer Infantry at the siege and capture of Cuba in 1898. Judge Holmes is a member of the United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of the Foreign Wars, Society of Santiago de Cuba. He is a high Mason, Odd Fellow. [Name] [Name] [Name] HON. DORSEY R. CROWER Members of the city council from the new for member of its finance committee and of other import He voted and worked hard to enable the relatives who lost their lives in the race riot in 1919 to be paid in that direction by the city of Chicago. Alderman to twelve thousand colored people residing in his ways stand by him whenever he has any political fight and greatly assist him to hold his own in the city co in the city council from the new finance committee and of other import worked hard to enable the relatives lives in the race riot in 1919 to be part by the city of Chicago. Alderman and colored people residing in his wifim whenever he has any political fight him to hold his own in the city co Members of the city council from the new forty-second ward, member of its finance committee and of other important committees. He voted and worked hard to enable the relatives of the survivors who lost their lives in the race riot in 1919 to be partly compensated in that direction by the city of Chicago. Alderman Crowe has nine to twelve thousand colored people residing in his ward and they always stand by him whenever he has any political fights on his hands, and greatly assist him to hold his own in the city council. honorable judges of the Municipal and Spanish-American war veteran thousands and thousands and who elected for United States District of Illinois. He is a warm friend S. Deneen, United States Senator Knight of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, American Brotherhood, Chicago Lincoln Club and many other organizations. Judge Holmes has always discharged his sworn duties without fear or favor and has made good all along the line. He stands at the top notch of Judges of the Municipal Court and none other of the judges is more popular than he. Judge Holmes has thousands of friends among the people who frequent his court and who admire him for his fair, square and reasonable treatment and it goes without saying that he will be re-elected to his present position as Judge of the Municipal Court in 1926. ```markdown ``` from the new forty-second ward, and of other important committees. table the relatives of the survivors in 1919 to be partly compensated ciagco. Alderman Crowe has nine residing in his ward and they alas any political fights on his hands, own in the city council. 11 86 IPEU HON. ROBERT M. SWEITZER One of the new Knights of Saint est esteem by Cardinal Mundele Sweitzer has served as Clerk for 6 of the most popular public official Illinois. He always wears a plea tend a glad hand of fellowship friends. Mr. Sweitzer is doing his thirtieth anniversary of The Broa Hon. Joseph A new Knights of Saint Gregory who is he Cardinal Mundelein, Arch Bishop of served as Clerk for Cook County since 18 popular public officials and widely know always wears a pleasant smile and is ev and of fellowship to his thousands and Sweitzer is doing his bit in assisting in versary of The Broad Ax. One of the new Knights of Saint Gregory who is held in the highest esteem by Cardinal Mundelein, Arch Bishop of Chicago. Mr. Sweitzer has served as Clerk for Cook County since 1910 and is one of the most popular public officials and widely known politicians in Illinois. He always wears a pleasant smile and is ever ready to extend a glad hand of fellowship to his thousands and thousands of friends. Mr. Sweitzer is doing his bit in assisting in celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax. Hon. Joseph B. David Hon. Joseph Bradley David, the popular Judge of the Superior Court, was born in Louisville, Ky., October 27, 1863. He was the son of Theobald and Adelaide David and was educated in the public schools of Kentucky. On August 14, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Siesel of Chicago and to this union was born four children, two girls and two boys. Judge David came to Chicago in 1881 and began work as a clerk in the banking house of Felsenthal and Kozminski, remaining in their service until 1883. He then began the study of law in the office of Judge Stein and later was connected with the offices of Forrester and Felsenthal and B. M. Shaffner. He was admitted to the bar in 1885 and engaged in general practice; later on was head of the law firm of David, Smulski & McGaffey and of David & Zillman. In June, 1916, Judge David was ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` M. HON. JOSEPH B. DAVID One of the brainiest and most l of Cook County who has always, real friendship for the colored peo lloyally supported him at the jud year. Judge David, who is thor believes in equal and exact justice court room, is a strong supporter of its Editor. brainiest and most logical judges of the city who has always, in the past, been our for the colored people and in 1923 thougsted him at the judicial election in Nov David, who is thoroughly Democratic in dual and exact justice for all litigants who a strong supporter of this newspaper and One of the brainiest and most logical judges of the Superior Court of Cook County who has always, in the past, been outspoken in his real friendship for the colored people and in 1923 thousands of them loyally supported him at the judicial election in November of that year. Judge David, who is thoroughly Democratic in his ideas and believes in equal and exact justice for all litigants who appear in his court room, is a strong supporter of this newspaper and a true friend of its Editor. 12 at Gregory who is held in the high- man, Arch Bishop of Chicago. Mr. Cook County since 1910 and is one ands widely known politicians in sant smile and is ever ready to ex- to his thousands and thousands of s bit in assisting in celebrating the d Ax. H B. David elected Judge of the Superior Court and chief justice in December, 1916. Judge David is a strong supporter of the Democratic party, of Jewish religion, member of the American and Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations, Royal Arcanum, Royal League, National Union, B'nai B'rith Hebrew Institute, Illinois Athletic Club and Iroquois Club. Judge David was re-elected to the Superior Court in 1923 and resides at 5513 Cornell avenue. One thing that must be said to the everlasting honor of Judge David is that he is an unbending friend of the colored race and on all occasions he is outspoken in their behalf. It is almost useless to state that this newspaper enters the beautiful home of Judge and Mrs. David once each week and they extend their most bountie congratulations to its Editor and wish him continued success in celebrating the thirtieth anniversary. ```markdown ``` logical judges of the Superior Court in the past, been outspoken in his people and in 1923 thousands of them special election in November of thatoughly Democratic in his ideas and for all litigants who appear in his of this newspaper and a true friend THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Hon. Robert M. Sweitzer Some Letters From Prominent Men to Julius F. Taylor Hon. Robert M. Sweitzer, the highly honorable and most proficient County Clerk that Cook County has ever had, is serving his fourth term as clerk of the aforesaid county, and during all of his terms as such he has faithfully discharged the duties of that office with fidelity and honesty and has made for himself a name which will stand for ages to come as one of the faithful and honest public officials of this county. He first came in contact with the light of day on May 10, 1868. His parents were John Martin and Mrs. Sarah (Lanning) Sweitzer, who were among the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Chicago. Mr. Sweitzer received his early education in the city of his birth, graduating from its higher branches with the usual honors. As he approached manhood he entered St. Patrick's Commercial Academy and after diligently applying himself to his studies for some years he emerged from it in 1884 well fortified or equipped to follow a commercial pursuit, and shortly after doing so he became connected with James H. Walker and Company, wholesale drygoods merchants, and he held a responsible position with that firm for seven years or until it failed in 1893. Miles J. Devine Attorney At Law Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Streets Chicago, Sept. 9, 1925 Hon. Julius F. Taylor. My dear Mr. Taylor: Saturday, September 12th, the well known weekly newspaper published by you and known throughout the length and breadth of our city as "The Broad Ax," will be 30 years of age. Yes, it is just 30 years ago since The Broad Ax first saw the light of day and while it just seems like yesterday and to think I was one of its first subscripters. The Broad Ax has always been a welcome visitor to my office. The latch string always hung on the outside for the editor and publisher of The Broad Ax. Believe me, during those 30 years it has hewed close to the line, chips flew thick and fast, but The Broad Ax never faltered, and its splendid Editor, Julius F. Taylor, never filinched where duty called him. Is it any wonder that The Broad Ax flourished for 30 long years in this community, when it had behind it Julius F. Taylor, the "Master Mind" as publisher? Well, here's to the success of the well known Broad Ax and its publisher, may it go on and hew still closer to the line, for the next 30 years, with the same publisher and owner, rendering the same kind of splendid service to his subscribers, that he has given them in the past 30 years. Yours for success John J. Dunn Coal Company 5100 Federal Street Chicago Chicago, Sept. 9, 1925. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Taylor: My heartiest congratulations to you on the Thirtieth Anniversary of The Broad Ax. You are to be complimented on the progress and good this paper has done. We have been a constant patron and advertiser in The Broad Ax for a great many years and have always felt well repaid, and you can rest assured of our continued support. I also note that you have been a valued customer of our company for some twenty-seven odd years, and we surely appreciate this co-operation. Wishing you prosperity and the best of health, which will enable you to continue the good work you are doing with your paper, Sincerely yours, John J. Dunn Coal Co. J. B. McCahey, President. 4561 Michigan Boulevard Chicago, Ill. August 31, 1925. Dear Mr. Taylor: Permit me to stand for a moment amid the sincere throng now offering you congratulations and add my plaudits to those of the multitude. I am not given to flattery, but the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax calls for a tribute to the sound judgment and Then he became connected with the wholesale dry goods house of John V. Farwell and Company, November 15, 1893, and remained with the old established and well-known house until December 1, 1910, and had it not been for the fact that he was elected Clerk of Cook County he would still be holding down a high position with that firm. Mr. Swetzer is extremely popular among the large circle of loyal and steadfast friends, for he thoroughly understands how to draw men or friends to him and not to drive them away from him. As an evidence of this fact, for years he has been the head director of the Illinois Commercial Men's Association and Illinois Traveling Men's Health Association and for more than 25 years he has been the chairman of the executive committee of the Alumni Association of St. Patrick's Commercial Association; he is also a prominent member of the Illinois Athletic Club, the Iroquois Club, Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Edgebrook Country Club and of several other clubs. In 1904 Mr. Sweitzer was united in marriage to Miss Alice Kevil and they are the proud parents of three children, two daughters and one son, Rob- (Continued from Page 7) patient persistence of the man who for three decades has never swerved from the straight and narrow path that leads to the field of honest public service. The highways and byways of life are filled with journalistic wrecks of those whose feet were led astray by temporary advantage or gain, but the final and sure reward comes only to those who are faithful. I also congratulate and greet with praise the amiable wife, Mrs. Taylor, whose guardianship of your health has more than helped to make your splendid success. 4561 Michigan ave. Wm. Sulzer Counselor at Law 115 Broadway, New York July 14, 1925 Julius F. Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Taylor: As one of your old and true friends I want to congratulate you on the Thirtieth Anniversary of The Broad Ax—the greatest Afro-American Journal in the world. You deserve credit and commendation for all The Broad Ax has done during the last thirty years in the interest of truth and justice, and liberty and fraternity to all mankind—here and everywhere. It has done a great work, and you deserve the praise from all right minded and liberal minded people from one end of our country to the other. When you started the paper you had vision, and with The Broad Ax you hewed to the line, regardless of where the chips fell, or personal consequences. In this great field you have done a worthy work, and deserve a monument in the hearts of your fellow countrymen. No one wishes you more success and good health than I do, and I send you and your associates congratulations on your Thirtieth Anniversary edition, and indulge the hope that The Broad Ax will go on hewing its own way to a greater and grander destiny until it reaches its Century Anniversary, with vigor and vitality unimpaired. With all good wishes, believe me, as ever. Very sincerely your friend. —Wm. Sulzer. HIGHLY COMPLIMENTARY AND INTERESTING LETTER FROM DR. ANNEN A. SCHULTZ Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor of The Broad Ax, 6206 S. Elizabeth St. Dear Sir: Remembering the anniversary of your great sheet, the old Latin proverb comes to me, "Conscientia bene actae vita esse jucundissimo" (The consciousness of a well spent life is very pleasant) and it seems in this instance appropriate of the occasion. The dispensation of the truths through the medium of your paper which, while at times to many were biting and uncomfortable, have had their power for ert M., Jr., residing at 2958 W. Jackson boulevard, in the old 13th ward. For many years Mr. Sweitzer has been a power in the Democratic party of the West Side and he has assisted in making and un-making city, county and state officials; he even assisted in making Presidents of the United States, for as one of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention held in San Francisco, Cal., in 1920 he led off in the fight to prevent the renomination of President Woodrow Wilson, and any of his henchmen from walking away with the crown of glory. There is one thing which can be said to the everlasting credit of Mr. Sweitzer and that is that he is absolutely free from race prejudice and in October, 1914, he made the speech of his life at the laying of the corner stone of the new Eighth Regiment Armory, where he freely mingled with the colored people. Shortly after that event he presented Col. Franklin A. Denison with a fine and very expensive mahogany writing desk which still remains in the rooms of the Eighth Regiment Armory. Mr. Sweitzer is an admirer of the Editor of this newspaper and is proud to offer congratulations in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. good as truth may hurt but seldom harms. As a reader and subscriber of your paper for the last 20 years or more it affords me pardonable delight to attempt to express my wishes for its continued success. If for no greater reason (and indeed it is great) the personal acquaintance with you which afforded me the pleasure and good luck of obtaining the service and friendship of the Hon. A. D. Gash, our attorney, makes me eternally grateful and obligated. May your paper live long after you and your humble servant have been called home to our fathers is my wish. I deem it an honor to be able to subscribe. Sincerely your friend, —Anna B. Schultz-Knighten, M.D. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Chicago Wm. E. Dever September 10, 1925. Mr. Julius F. Taylor. Editor, The Broad Ax, 6206 S. Elizabeth street, Chicago, Illinois. Dear Mr. Taylor: May I take the liberty of extending to you hearty congratulations on this the thirtieth anniversary of the found- ing of your valuable paper. Personally, I wish The Broad Ax and you every sort of future prosperity. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely yours, William E. Dever, Mayor. Board of Assessors of Cook County Chicago, Sept. 1, 1925. Dear Mr. Taylor: I learn through mutual friends that you are about to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of your paper, and I wish to congratulate you upon the success of "The Broad Ax." Having been a constant reader of your paper for a great many years, I have always found it fair and impartial and its sentiments throughout have invariably been for the best interests of the community. Being a resident of the ward where your publication is so widely known and read, I am sure that I voice the hope of all your neighbors for a continuation and steady growth of this valuable paper for many years to come. With kind personal regards, I remain, Sincerely yours, FIVE HUNDRED COPIES OF THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THE INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE AT UTICA, MISS. The following telegram speaks for itself: Utica, Miss., Sept. 9, 1925. Julius F. Taylor: 6206 S. Elizabeth street, Chicago, Ill. Forward five hundred copies of Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax to the Utica Institute, Utica, Miss. Wishing you success with the anni- versary number. William H. Holtzclaw. Principal. 107 HON. HARRY OLSON The most Honorable Chief of Chicago. He is a warm fri paper and he wishes it continue The most Honorable Chief Justice of the Municipal Court of Chicago. He is a warm friend of the editor of this newspaper and he wishes it continued long life and prosperity. DEATH OF PROF. JOHN WESLEY WORK It is with regret that we learn of the passing of Prof. John Wesley Work, noted educator and president of Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. For a number of years he occupied the chair of Latin at Fisk University and was inseparably connected with the musical life of that school. He was for many years leader of the famous "Fisk Quartet" which has sung all over the world in the interest of Fisk University and he was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Negro Musicians. Prof. Work was the author of several editions of Negro Folk Songs. THE PASSING OF COL. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON The first of this week Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, member of the Republican National Committee from Georgia, member of the law firm of Johnson and Howard, 1216 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C., passed away at his home in the capital of the nation. Hon. Daniel Ryan Hon. Daniel Ryan, County Commissioner of Cook County, is a well-known young business man. He is successfully engaged in the insurance business with offices in the Insurance Exchange Building at 175 W. Jackson boulevard. He has gained a reputation for honesty and integrity, thus following in his father's footsteps, the late Daniel Ryan. Upon his father's death he was elected his successor on the County Board as a County Commissioner. Mr. Ryan has a personality that wins friends for him wherever he goes 340270 HON. DANIEL RYAN Member of the Board of County, who ably serves on ma Member of the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County, who ably serves on many of its important committees. Justice of the Municipal Court end of the editor of this news- ed long life and prosperity. BLACK BARONS DEFEAT RED SOX, SCORE 4-3 (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 10.—The Birmingham Black Barons turned the tables on the Red Sox local team Thursday afternoon at Lewis park winning 4 to 3. Crawford, Black Baron hurler was in splendid form, allowing only two hits, walking three and striking out nine. Tyler pitched seven innings during which time all the Barons' runs were scored off of him. Lowe featured with a one-handed catch in left-center. GOOD FRIEND OF RACE DIES AT AGE OF 107 YEARS (Preston News Service) Wallingford, Pa., Sept. 10.—Mrs. Sarah Gifford Yarnall of Philadelphia died here Monday, in her 107th year, it was learned today. High points in her long life was her interest in the one-time "underground railroad" for escaping slaves and her presence in the Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, when it was attacked and burned by anti-abolitionists. and he never fails to accord to every one the respect due from one man to another. He has, as well, business ability to discharge any duties and obligations placed upon him. Because of his affability and other qualifications as a business man, and his well-known honesty and integrity, the many friends of Mr. Ryan are urging him to run for the position of County Treasurer. Should he decide to accede to the wishes of his many admirers, there is no doubt but that he will come out with flying colors. County Commissioners of Cook ny of its important committees. [Name] The late Mrs. Mary Ann Gale Taylor-Dixon, who was the aged mother of the Editor of this newspaper, who was ninety-three years old at the time of her death at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jennie Fraizer, Harrisburg, Pa., April 26, 1917. SOME PROBLEMS OF THE TEACHER OF VOICE By Mrs. Martha B. Anderson M. Picture especially posed for this newspaper. Photo by R. D. Jones, Chicago MRS. MARTHA BROADUS ANDERSON The Noted and Extremely Popular Soprano Songress, who is a warm and old friend of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor Twenty-five years of study and experience in dealing with choirs, choruses and individuals as vocal instructor brings to one's life many experiences of a varied character and many problems to be solved. It also affords a splendid opportunity for the study of human characteristics. I have found that the conscientious teacher has to be a many-sided individual bringing to his work not only an educated brain but patience, tact, diplomacy and an untiring zeal for the musical welfare of his charges. iron put idea wish devise who his His Teng sing about acad the with First of all the student must be possessed of an innate desire to accomplish the things he desires. Then he must possess talent and a courage that will not shrink, for the road to musical success means first, last and always—work, work and more work. The bright particular stars in the musical firmament of today did not arrive by chance. Their course was being laid and shaped even while they were yet unconscious of a desire for the thing sought. Then when they knew for what they most wished, they worked hard and always with the end in view, making the desired end a hobby and riding that hobby until one day they "arrived," as it were, and came into full view of success. Then the world applauded and pronounced them great. Now then, back to the problems con- fronting the teacher, who is constantly put to his wits' ends to accomplish the ideals which he has in his mind. He wishes to maintain a standard and develop the musical taste of those whose musical future is entrusted to his care, but many obstacles lie across his path. The pupil, who is anxious about the length of time it will take to make a singer, the pupil who is unconcerned about his practice, the pupil whose academic training has been neglected, the pupil who is prejudiced to start with, the pupil who lacks confidence in himself and thinks that the teacher can and must do everything, the overconfident pupil who is as bad as the one who lacks confidence, the petted and spoiled pupil who is super-sensitive to correction, and, I belive the worst of all and hardest to train, is the pupil who has had public appearances without any training and whose friends and relatives have applauded their efforts and made them believe that they are already artists. These are some of the problems confronting the vocal teacher. Now his business is to meet and combat these and all others that may come up and while there are certain general rules which he can follow, still he, like the physician, must study each individual case and overcome the difficulties one by one; like the gem polisher, he must get rid of the rough THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 edges one by one until he brings forth the gem in all its purity and loveliness. In this process, the student has to be constantly buoyed up by the ever freshening enthusiasm of the teacher, for the road is long and the process is sometimes hard and discouraging, but to those who persist, there are many treasures to be found. Teacher and pupil must be allies and work together or there can be no progress. Perhaps one of the most discouraging problems which confronts the music teacher is that of the pupil whom he has instructed from the status of know-nothingness and brought into the light of knowledge so that his work begins to attract attention, and for whom the teacher begins to entertain high hopes and plans for the future, and then all of a sudden for some cause perhaps unknown he finds it convenient to discontinue his instruction—either the student becomes ill, or marries, or is persuaded by some well-meaning friend to seek another teacher. Then it is that the teacher feels his work has been in vain, his idols broken and all his plans dashed to pieces. He must start all over again and with new material. No wonder that some one has said that a teacher takes a lifetime to produce an artist or words to that effect WELL KNOWN SOPRANO SOLOIST, TEACHER AND CHOIR DIRECTOR, WAS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO MUSICIANS HELD IN INDIANAPOLIS, IND. IN JULY In addition to her musical activities Mine. Anderson finds time to devote to civic and fraternal interests. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Music Association, is one of the founders, ex-president and board member of the Coleridge-Taylor School of Music. Her fraternal interests include those of P. G. Secretary of the M. A. Grand Court of H. of J., P. M. A. M., Fidelity Court No. 22, H. of J., P. M. Princess Hagar Chapter No. 7 O. E. S., Most Noble Gov. Rebecca H. H. of R. No. 1277, G. U. O. of O. F. Mme. Anderson is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Union Masonic Temple Association. There are only two female members on this board. Mrs. Isabella Johnson being the other. This is a signal honor as it is a new departure for women to be represented in such a capacity. We take pleasure in presenting our readers with this new likeness of Mme. Anderson who has been a constant reader of The Broad Ax for a number of years. FRIENDS OF COMMISSIONER CHARLES FRED WHITE SEEK HIS RE-APPOINTMENT Philadelphia, Pa.—There are now being circulated throughout the State of Pennsylvania many petitions in behalf of State Athletic Commissioner Charles Fred White, of Philadelphia whose first term as boxing nabob expires January 1, 1926. These petitions cite the generally meritorious work of the Commissioner and pray his Excellency, Governor Pinchot, to reappoint the man whose presence on the Commission has meant so much to the game not only in the Keystone State but everywhere. The committee in charge of the petitions request all those who have received them to return the same to the Philadelphia office of the committee by September 20th, if possible. Already over 35,000 names have been secured from Italian and Catholic voters. MRS. BEATRICE SHAW ENTER- TAINED THE FIVE-HUNDRED CLUB AT HER HOME, ST LOUIS, MO., SATURDAY, SEPT TEMBER 12, AND FLASHED THE NEWS BY LONG DIS- TANCE TELEPHONE TO MRS. JENNIE JOHNSTON, CHICAGO Saturday evening, Mrs. Beatrice Shaw, 4454 West Belle place, St. Louis, Mo., assisted by Miss Lillian Rogers and Mrs. Harry Love, who were recently the house guests of Mrs. Jennie Johnston and Mrs. Lottie Carter, 4725 Vincennes avenue, entertained the Five-Hundred Club at her beautiful home in that city and at 12 o'clock midnight, she flashed the news by long distance telephone to Mrs. Jennie Johnston at her home in this city. While the party was at its height and all having a royal good time which could be distinctly heard over the long distance telephone. RELIGION CAUSES TROUBLE Read 1st Corinthians, 14th Chapter, and 33rd Verse: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. James 3rd chapter, 16 Verse: For where envying and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work. The Acts 19th Chapter, 29th Verse. And the whole city was filled with confusion. One of our every day confusions throughout the Universe is the telephone numbers, which they use in two different collections of general principles, ought, science of figures. Or science of letters, or language: For example, Main, 0051. Instead, Main ought, ought 51, the operators hear the call as Main four four 51, or O four 51, maybe ask again, is it Main, four O 51. Cause all manner confusion. Confusion about religion, The Acts, 26th Chapter, 5th Verse. Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the straightest sect of our religion. I lived a Pharisee James, 1st Chapter, 27th Verse. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this. To visit the fatherless widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. Fundamentalist, Modernist, Sect, allied affiliated, detailed with the Ku Klux Klan, Catholics, and the Jew's religion left out the Negroe's religion, assimilated, amalgamated, with the first two mentioned, which is not pure undefiled, by taking it as it was handed down from those who had him under bondage, who taught him to love God, but hate his fellowmen, or neighbor, Hebrews 13th chapter, 1st verse. Let brotherly love continue. Ethiopians (Alias) Negroes were head of Catholic church, many years ago, had three Negro Popes in Rome. Contusion of Color; Original color of man was black as far back as Moses, being a Jew, married Ethiopian woman, Job and Solomon, both mention about being black, white color, is a curse, or come from stealing, 2d Kings, 5th chap. 27th verse. The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow. Japanese seem to want no amalgamation with his white brother or his yellow brother next door, whom he absolutely ignored, the Almighty God been sending him earthquakes, typhoons, storms, & etc., trying to wake him up to brotherly love for Chinese, he won't take the hatred out of his heart, Leviticus 19th chap., 17th verse. Thou shall not hate thy brother in thine heart. Confusion of the dry-law. The Fundamentalist, Modernist, (better known) Ku Klux Klan, have started an impossible task with 21 millions of families in the United States (1920 Census). To make the country "bone dry" the prohibitionist will have to place one or two guards at each man's "castle" to keep it dry; after trying to destroy what he already had in store, then look to see 18 to 40 million, men, women and children killed. St. Mark 13th chap. 20th verse. And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved, after the good Lord sank New York City, N. Y with an Earthquake, "Wall Street" for fording the "Gold and Silver," burst up Niagara Falls, sending typhoon, and tidal-waves to the cities towns, borders on the "Great Chain of Lakes, and Rocky Mountain, Cover "Denver Colorado with a Quake." St. Matthew 24th chap., 7th to 10th verse. And yet the foreigner will still have wine. Contusion of stopping the pending evil. The Catholics could stop it. The Ku Klux Klans were first organized by General Bedfort Forest to humiliate the black peoples. Now he has declared himself against the Jews, Foreigners, Catholics and Negroes. The Catholics could stop them at once, just repent of the deeds they done to the "Ethiopian" (Alias) Negroes, by forming an alliance with them; giving up some of the working privileges, Railroad Brotherhood, Labor Unions, by letting the Fundamentalist, and the Modernist. Make the country "bone dry" will break up the Catholic Church, if K.K.K. after the Catholics, he got to get the church and the other peoples he is after, he mentions "Nationalities, Jews, Negroes and Foreigners." Jonah, 3rd chap., 10th verse. And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said he would do unto them; and he did it not. Jeremiah 8th chap., 6th verse. I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright, no man repented him of his wickedness as the Catholics or the leading peoples of the United States, that he plays the K. K. K.'s too cheap, when they have got the very foundation, the seat of the Government. Revelation 13th chap., 17th verse. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast. So the Catholics see that Almighty Jehovah God, "don't wipe him," God let the Devil "Wipe up Jews also" Jew left his religion, gone after the almighty dollars. Catholics with best part, religion. "Charity." Confusion of mankind about the "Devil" nearly everybody thinks the devil gets him after death, he got to fit you out in life for him after death, the Lord gives him power to bring on all destruction. St. Matthew 28th chap, 18th verse. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." The Negro has never been interested enough in the welfare of his race to read the Bible, or seek after knowledge, only follow after the "Great Beast" and they wouldn't tell him, for fear he would loose his congregation, as long as you live in the flesh, the devil has to get in the flesh to get to you. Those of the Christian's religion, that don't be with the "Fundamentalist," (better known) Ku Klux Klans withdrew and called it "Devilianity Religion," as the Free Mason give the Odd Fellows their name. Then if the Modernist wants to pull out give them the name, "Satanianity Religion." Confusion of why the Negroes lynch, burn at stake, and jim-crowed. The World's Greatest Weekly, "Chicago Defender" prosecuting Marcus Garvey, who was helping him much as himself, by getting the Negroes together, which is out of his power, then you can demand recognition. The same Kluxes that stopped the sale of your paper in southern states, are here to make the country dry, and get "White Supremacy" take your votes away from you, and stop your paper also, let Garvey run; got the Negroes together would have helped you. Confusion of Press, Newspapers, Support, and lean toward the Ku Klux Klans, with an injustice acts by running the Negroes away from the "Polls" and expects the same Politicians to go to Washington, D. C. and make a just law. 24th Infantry brought from Hawaiian Islands, and placed at Camp Gowdy, Fort Benning, recruited to parts of eight different regiments, why K.K.K.'s recruiting Negroes, and not the White? Another injustice the "Press" does to the colored peoples, when it writes anything about them, must say, "A burly Negro snatched a pocketbook," why not, a burly Swede, a burly Irishman or who it may be? IST REALTY CO. SUCCESSORS TO CHANDLER, HILDRETH & COMPANY Less than two years ago the old reliable real estate firm of Chandler, Hildreth & Co., 56 West Washington street, was merged into the 1st Realty Co., of Chicago with Mr. Buckingham Chandler, president, Mr. William J. Accola, vice-president and Mr. John Daniel Wild Secretary and Treasurer. None of the Real Estate Concerns in the past nor at the present time can surpass the officials of the 1st Realty Co. for honesty and square dealing with man to man. We are perfectly frank in making this statement for we have had business relations with the old firm of Chandler, Hildreth & Co. for some years past and we have always found them to be as true as gold or steel in their honesty and square dealing with their patrons, which is more than can be said for some of the real estate dealers in this city and we always feel that we are almost morally bound to speak a good word for any concern which is willing to treat all of its patrons on the square and not attempt to rob them out of their hard earned money by false representations. Mr. Wild and his charming wife, Mrs. Wild, hail from that old line of Abolition stock of Vermont. Last year when Miss Ada Crogman staged her Pageant of Progress at the Auditorium, Mr. and Mrs. Wild were very active in supporting it, Mrs. Wild giving a luncheon and afternoon reception at her cozy home at 5626 Dorchester avenue in honor of Miss Crogman, which was attended by many of the most prominent society leaders of the white race in this city. On the night of its presentation, Mr. and Mrs. Wild and a party of friends occupied two boxes and greatly enjoyed the affair. Recently Miss Crogman was united in marriage to Editor G. A. Franklin of Kansas City, Missouri, of the Kansas City Call. Prior to the wedding Miss Crogman sent Mrs. Wild an invitation to attend the wedding and in return Mrs. Wild sent her a beautiful present, which simply indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Wild are interested in the progress of the colored race. THE GREAT GREAT GREAT MR. JULIUS F. TAYLOR The Editor and founder of this newspaper 1899, and his little godson Charles Ellis Gaines son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, 3262 V The Editor and founder of this newspaper in this city in 1899, and his little godson Charles Ellis Gaines, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, 3262 Vernon Ave. MRS. CARRIE WARNER, D. S. C. One of the oldest in her line. Is very popular with her patrons and friends. She resides in her beautiful home at 3822 Calumet avenue, owns a cozy cottage at Idlewild, Mich., and conducts an up-to-date chiropody parlor at 35 S. Dearborn street, where she caters to an exclusive clientele. She is to be congratulated on the success she has made. Mrs. Warner has been a subscriber to The Broad Ax since October, 1899. also does plastering and concrete work. Mr. Henderson can be reached at 4033 Indiana avenue, phone Drexel 2268 and will be pleased to take orders for any kind of work in his line. Give him a ring to make an estimate for you. Mr. Henderson is painstaking in his work and reasonable in his charges. Adv. FAITHFUL EMPLOYEE DIES Mr. George D. Gordon, 250 West 61st place, a postal employee of more JOSEPH HENDERSON, EXPERT CARPENTER Joseph Henderson was born in Topeka, Kansas and came to Chicago at an early age with his parents and was educated in the public schools of this city. He is an expert carpenter, and Hon. Jame Hon. James W. Breen Hon. James W. Breen Hon. James W. Breen, the popular lawyer was born in Chicago August 31, 1873. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Breen, receiving his education in the public schools of this city. He graduated from the Chicago College of Law receiving the degree of LL.B. in 1897, was admitted to the bar the same year, and has since practiced law in the city of Chicago. Mr. Breen served as assistant prosecuting attorney under Mayor Busse from 1907 to 1911 and also served as first assistant corporation counsel of Chicago under Mayor William Hale Thompson until April 1. ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. JAMES W. BREEN Ex-First Assistant Corporation able and brilliant lawyers who occ the Chicago Title and Trust Buildi is one of the oldest staunch sup wishes it well and continued succ versary. The Colored people re friend than Hon. James W. Breed follower of Hon. William Hale Th Ex-First Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, one of its able and brilliant lawyers who occupies a splendid suite of offices in the Chicago Title and Trust Building, 69 W. Washington Street, who is one of the oldest staunch supporters of its newspaper and he wishes it well and continued success in celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. The Colored people residing in this city have no truer friend than Hon. James W. Breen, who is a strong supporter and follower of Hon. William Hale Thompson. this newspaper in this city in les Ellis Gaines, the bright little Gaines, 3262 Vernon Ave. also does plastering and concrete work. Mr. Henderson can be reached at 4033 Indiana avenue, phone Drexel 2268 and will be pleased to take orders for any kind of work in his line. Give him a ring to make an estimate for you. Mr. Henderson is painstaking in his work and reasonable in his charges. Adv. FAITHFUL EMPLOYEE DIES Mr. George D. Gordon, 250 West 61st place, a postal employee of more than 31 years' experience, died this past week, the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Gordon has been classified as one of the old employees of the Englewood Station of the Chicago Post Office, serving in the Registry. Stamps and Inquiry Sections. 1923, and so far he honorably served the city longer as corporation counsel than any of those who served it before that time or since that time. He is a strong Republican, member of the Chicago Bar Association and resides in a beautiful home at 947 W. 54th place, having his law office at 69 W. Washington street. Mr. Breen, who was for years one of the handsomest bachelors in Chicago, was a few years ago happily united in marriage to Miss May Lewis and with pleasure the writer can state that she is numbered among his lady friends in Chicago. [Name] Counsel of Chicago, one of its occupies a splendid suite of offices in ing, 69 W. Washington Street, who porters of this newspaper and he less in celebrating its thirtieth anni-siding in this city have no truer en, who is a strong supporter and compson. 13 The honest and eloquent pastor of the Metropolitan Community Center Church who has accomplished much good in the interest of humanity since founding his church four or five years ago. The social service work in connection with his church is on a par with similar work attempted by any of the leading churches in Chicago. Beall taree' Ray: Cook deports himself like a real true minister of e gospel. Mrs. Daisy M. Carthell, Worthy Grand Matron of Eureka Grand Chap- ter, Order of the Eastern Star, State of Illinois and jurisdiction, is a native of Marion, Indiana, At an early age one came to Chi- cago with her parents and was ed- cated in the public schools of this city. For the past twenty years Mrs. Carthell has been active in the frater- nal organizations of Chicago, having served as D. G. C. C. of Lady Eliott Circle No. 199, C. O. F., President of Ladies of the G. A. R.; founder and first. Most Ancient Matron of Royal “4 “i ee ee as Ce ee By Se Oe oe — [_ , <a a ee -} -—. . a eG a a ie a fot Se a [ eT Se ea. 7 q a : | f 6] ; a ‘Lk Jo ara P — Af ws x Lf 3st = = oa cau fe ae 2 Ge soa | a os Wy oo a 1 REV. W. D. COOK i jj Phone: Douglas 0964 Ve io a R. D. JONES ee Your Photographer ee Makers of Portraits That | Please ‘ 3504 Grand Boulevard q ! CHICAGO, ILL. ° James R. White, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 3613 State Street TELEPHONE VICTORY 4842 Office Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 8:30 p. m. Sundays 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Residence 5908 Michigan Ave. Phone Wentworth 1656 PHONE VICTORY 4678 Dr. Spencer C. Dickerson Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat 3601 South State Street, Chicago Mrs. Daisy Carthell =< a. ¥ " BS ie eee) oF i # ST / ~ '} S WolRise ae Gi MRS. DAISY CARTHELL Eagle Court No. 44 H. of J., which has become in its four years of exist ence the largest court in membership and finance in this jurisdiction. In 1916 Mrs. Carthell was appointed Grand Lecturer of Eureka Grand Chapter and was given much credit for the able manner in which she con- ducted the ritualistic work during her tenure of office, She is a member of Garden City Chapter, No. 33, O. E. S.: Arabic Court No. 21, Daughters of Isis: Royal Eagle Court No. 44, H. of J.; Union Guild No. 1, H. T. C.; Lady Eliott Circle No. 199, C. O. F. and Olustee Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 Sa Home of the South Side Community Center Rev. W. D. Cook and His Metropolitan Community Church my tie ws sat = s Sa reo! aes. Wit ; ae ees mie SER 4 en Smell ae fe OE = ey” rr coe” | el LU har oe Se oe ete eel + esd a ; a a e Oe Veer ad & Ver a iva If I were asked to write the desired objective of our present social service organizations, the above capticn would ue my choice, Health conservation, social co-operation, and wholesome physical and social recreation are some of the requisites in addition to a work- ing knowledge of a trades, in order to snake life worth living and worth vhiie. Perhaps from this angle of an- alysis the South Side Community Service would fill these requirements best. Non - sectarian, non - political, non-racial, it occupies a unique posi- tion among the organizations at work in the congested south side. There is no axe to be ground, excep: to render service. The building located at number 3201 South Wabash avenue is the center of numerous and varied activ- ities, all looking toward the petter- ment of the social and economic con- dition of the persons served. Drop- The Metropolitan or the Peoples’ Church is an organization of professed belivers in the Lord Jesus Christ, as the Saviour of the world. United to- xether by a covenant or agreement, mutually to watch over, and edify each other, and for the maintenance of the ordinances of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Bible is accepted as the rule of faith, The Apostles Creed is accepted as a condensed statement of all points necessary for the salva- tion of mankind, The doctrine is in all essential points the same as those of any evangelical church. The church exercises all the powers of an independent body in the manage- ment of its own affairs, all the mem- bers have equal rights. The various councils and advisory boards with the pastor as the presiding officer or moderator forms the primary court of HON. H. L. WILLIAMSON born April 18, 1878 at Oden, this state As he approached manhood at the age of eighteen he entered the news- é, awe. es HON. H. L. WILLIAMSON Supt. of the Division of Print- ing, Springfield, Ill. nois, being connected with The Daily Republican Era, in which line of bus- iness he met with great success and he became widely known throughout this state. In 1909 he was appointed Superin- tendent of Printing for the State of Illinois by Governor Charles S. Den- een and has served as such under Gov- ernor Deneen, Governors Edward F. Dunne, Frank O. Lowden and Len Small. Se en te ee eee ping in on a Monday / was surprised to find the halls and rooms crowded by anxious and interested mothers who came to bring their children to the infant welfare clinic which has its headquarters there. Parents from ail stations and walks of life make the pilgrimage seeking for the coming generation through the clinic, a larger opportunity for their offispring, in ths way of good health. At night one might look in on an industrious group of girls and women studying commercial art and see their fingers busily shaping paper and silk into things of commercial value and worth, The instructor when ques- tioned states that the 18 present rep resent but a part of those enrolled and attending. A noise in the hall, a hurry of feet, and a group of Boy Scouts troop by hastening to their meeting in their part of the building. An ex-soldier comes up and asks, “Is this the Red Cross?” When he explains his needs, nizes no higher ecclesiastical tribunal, but the church itself, Jesus Christ be- ing its Sovereign Head. This organic membership is maintained and held together by the power of a vital prin- ciple within. The Sunday services are held in the Wendell Phillips High School, 39th and Prairie avenue. The morning service is entirely spiritual. The eve- ning service is an outstanding feature of the community service. Questions pertaining to the moral, religious and civic uplift of the community are free- ly discussed by leading thinkers. The community work is carried on in the large commodious Community House at 3118-20-22 Giles avenue. This building was purchased at a cos" of fifty-five thousand dollars, thirty- five thousand dollars of which have been paid. The church has also pur- Metropolitan Community Center Bus ible for chased a lot for twelve thousand dol-| exclu s of the| lars which is clear of debt. munit tualad-| The community service touches| the ¥ ngrega-|every human need. Fifteen active | all th the pul-| auxiliaries are busy in their various| or de \dvisory | avenues of work. Thi \stor in| of th erest of | Ene Coseaints 7 Deice spirit ng con-| To preach the gospel of our Lord] churc e sub-| and Savior Jesus Christ; to lead men | christ church| and women to accept Christ as their | in th reeta-] personal Saviour: to: aid. men aad} make Ie was clected Secretary of Mlinois Press Association in 1917 and has been re-elected each succeeding year, and has discharged all the duties of his office to the entire satisfaction of fe of the newspaper men residing in ‘all parts of this state Mr, Williamson as Editor and pub- lisher of The United States Publisher, a printers’ magazine, which is sent to practically every newspaper in the United States, devotes considerable time to the wellfare of the press of the United States, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Williamson receives a whole rift of papers every day, he always manages to find the time to familiarize himseli with the highly in- teresting contents of this newspaper. MR. AND MRS. HORN CONDUCT A NEAT GROCERY AND DEL. ICATESSEN STORE, CORNER OF 62ND STREET AND §,. RA- CINE AVENUE For four or five years past, Mr. and Mrs. Horn have been successfully en- gaged in running a neat and clean grocery store at 6158 S. Racine ave- nue, corner of 62nd street. Their stock of plain and fancy groceries and delicatessen goods arc all of the best and finest qualities fresh and clean, which they always sell at rock bottom prices. Sar Milk, 15 cents; fancy corn, 15 cents, will be the leading specialtie: Saturday, September 19. Mr. and Mrs, Horn run a well con ducted grocery and delicatessen store They sell cigars, cigarettes and morn ing and evening newspapers. They highly deserve the patronage of the however, it is possible to aid him, for he wishes to have his papers com- pleted for Adjusted Compensation. ‘A giggle or two from the parlor, and there I note a little group of the younger folks gathered to discuss their prospective basketball team for the winter. Their young woman leader seems to be a real chum, and companion for them. The entire pic- ture is indeed a pleasant one, as doz- ens of social, fraternal, and semi-so- cial organizations find it possible to head up here, and in an atmosphere of stability grow up toward better things. With its program of broad useiul- ness both social and economic; with its clubs for young and old; wit’ its desire to promote better health, which means more wealth, South Side Com: munity Service under Mrs. A. S. Me- Kinley, President, is constantly step- ping forward facing the sun, leaving all shadows and darkness behind. Adv. women to lead better lives. To visit the hospitals, jails and homes of the unfortunate; to find employment; feed the hungry, clothe the naked and furnish shelter for the homeless. ‘The prize winning choir of one hun- dred and fifty voices, J. Wesley Jones, Choirmaster, has a national reputation for efficiency and contributes largely to the popularity of the church and cen- ter. The Pastor, Rev. W. D. Cook, brings to the church an experience of forty-four years as an active success- ful minister in the A. M. E. Church. ‘The Board of Directors is composed of business and professional men, who by their careful management together with the broad Catholic spirit of the community service have met the ap- proval of the public. The Community house is dedicated people residing in their neighborhood Their four children, Milton, their beautiful daughter, Miss Stella, Sy mour and Ellis, all assist their parent: in conducting their store Mr. and Mrs, Horn are highly re spected members of the Jewish race and they are ever ready to contribute to any worthy cause.—Adv. COL. MILTON T. BAILEY, THE SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE DEALER, HAS MANY HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE IN MORGAN PARK ON THE EASY PAYMENT PLAN. Colonel Milton T. Bailey, president of the Bailey Real Estate Company, 3638 So. State street, who has accom- plished a world of good for the col- COL. MILTON T. BAILEY ored people in all parts of the United States and especially those in the Southern States, who are Northward bound to locate in Chicago, with the view of buying homes for themselves. Colonel Bailey and his office force are ever ready to look after their best in- terest. Colonel Bailey wishes to ex- tend hearty congratulations to Editor Julius F, Taylor in being able to cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax.—Adv. a a wpa a ie — ) YlhUC ie na pln ty mya iP i i i eo 4 eee aa as — ae Home of the South Side Community Center 3201 S. Wabash Ave. TO On Its 30th Anniversary Congratulations and Best Wishes From THE HOME OF SAFETY, SERVICE, COURTESY— The Douglass National Bank of Chicago (State Street at 36th Place) A Member of The Federal Reserve System— Under U. S. Government Supervision Phone: Kenwood 6309 LINCOLN GARAGE L. Johnston GENERAL spe eaa® STORAGE AND REPAIRING Day and Night Service 4621-23 So. State Street : a Dts ~ . * i a a ny i a - ci :. i es , _ F) ATTORNEY A. L. WILLIAMS One of the directors of the Public Life Insurance Company, one of its associate counsel and vice-president of the Company- He is a large real estate holder and a successful lawyer. HON. ALBERT BAILEY GEORGE Prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pytha shed much luster upon himself and the entire colored ra judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago. He is fair considerate in passing judgment on all cases in his has raised himself very high by his gentlemanly conduc mation of both his white and colored fellow citizens. J was one of the first subscribers to The Broad Ax, becom of it the first of August, 1899, and is still one of its many e Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pytha uster upon himself and the entire colored ra n the Municipal Court of Chicago. He is fai n passing judgment on all cases tried in his himself very high by his gentlemanly conduct with his white and colored fellow citizens. J he first subscribers to The Broad Ax, becom of August, 1899, and is still one of its many Prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias who has shed much luster upon himself and the entire colored race as one of the judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago. He is fair, square and considerate in passing judgment on all cases tried in his court and he has raised himself very high by his gentlemanly conduct in the estimation of both his white and colored fellow citizens. Judge George was one of the first subscribers to The Broad Ax, becoming a reader of it the first of August, 1899, and is still one of its many readers. Prominent Odd Fellow, Pythian, Member of Urban League and Y. M. C. A.—An Active Member of Grace Presbyterian Church for a Number of Years. judicial honors, and it would not be surprising to the citizens of Chicago if he should be elected to the Circuit or Superior Court bench of Cook County. Judge Albert Bailey George is a native of Washington, D. C., having graduated from the public schools of that city. He studied law in Chicago and graduated with honors from the Northwestern School of Law. For a number of years he has maintained law offices in the Ashland Block, and has made a splendid success in his chosen profession. In the last judiciary election the great esteem in which he is held by the people of Chicago was evinced by electing him as Judge of the Municipal Court. this being the first time that such an honor has come to one of our Race. As a judge, Hon. Albert B. George is making a splendid record, and by continuing to make good, he is no doubt paving the way to higher Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson popular song bird of the South Side, has returned from her summer home in Idlewild, Michigan, to resume work with her fall classes in Voice and Piano. Mr. W. T. Gaines, who has greatly improved in health, and his daughter. Mr. W. T. Gaines, who has greatly Church, 50th street and Wabash ave improved in health, and his daughter, nue, Monday, Sept. 14, 1925. [Name] Member of the City Council from the new Sixteen of its honored members of its finance committee who ber of many of its other important committees, who ing in and assisting to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary Broad Ax. of the City Council from the new Sixteenth and members of its finance committee who is of its other important committees, who deli assisting to celebrate the thirtieth anniver Member of the City Council from the new Sixteenth Ward. One of its honored members of its finance committee who is also a member of many of its other important committees, who delights in joining in and assisting to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax. and Knight of Pythias who has had the entire colored race as one of of Chicago. He is fair, square and all cases tried in his court and he is gentlemanly conduct in the esti-ried fellow citizens. Judge George The Broad Ax, becoming a reader is still one of its many readers. judicial honors, and it would not be surprising to the citizens of Chicago if he should be elected to the Circuit or Superior Court bench of Cook County. The writer has always retained a high regard for Judge George. We remember that on the arrival of the editor and Mrs. Taylor in Chicago from Salt Lake City in 1899, Judge George, in company with Dr. W. H. Davis, was the first to call upon us, and we have been staunch friends ever since. At the time referred to above, Judge George was the Chicago correspondent for the Washington Colored American, of which Mr. E. E. Cooper was then the editor. He became the society editor of The Broad Axe and wrote many interesting articles for our journal. We feel a pardonable pride in his success from the time he was society editor of this newspaper to the present day and still wish him continued success as one of the Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago. Mrs. Mamie Dillard, are on a pleasure trip through the West, visiting Yellowstone Park. The Chicago and Northern District Federation will hold its fourth quarterly meeting at Saint Mark M. E Church, 50th street and Wabash avenue, Monday, Sept. 14, 1925. from the new Sixteenth Ward. One once committee who is also a mem- mittee, who delights in join- the thirtieth anniversary of The THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 3405255 Member of City Council from the man of the judiciary committee of on local industries, streets and schools, fire and civil service, trac Alderman Arvey is one of the r members, being an able lawyer, until he will be elevated to eith Bench of Cook County. Member of City Council from the new Twenty-fourth Ward, chairman of the judiciary committee of that body, member of committees on local industries, streets and alleys, gas, oil and electric light, schools, fire and civil service, track elevation, and railway terminals. Alderman Arvey is one of the most popular and hardest working members, being an able lawyer, it will only be a question of time until he will be elevated to either the Superior or Circuit Court Bench of Cook County. Hon. Jacob M. Arvey, Alderman from the new twenty-fourth ward. He is a member of the transportation committee, local industries, railway terminals, gas, oil and electric lights, chairman of judiciary committee, schools, fire and civil service, track elevation. Alderman Arvey has served the public efficiently and honestly with a view of giving the public a square deal. He is an open enemy of the Ku Klux Klan and has introduced resolutions in the Council condemning the movement as unAmerican. Alderman Arvey served as Assistant State's Attorney in 1918, 1919 and 1920 and while serving in this capacity made hosts of friends. Alderman Arvey is a member of the Press Club. Ancient Order of Free Masons, Odd Fellows, Eastern Star and other philanthropic and fraternal organizations. It must be said to the everlasting credit of Alderman Arvey that he is an unfailing friend of the colored race and is interested in every movement that lends to their advancement. HON. TERENCE F. MORAN Highly Honored Member of the City Council from the New 16th Ward, Member of Its Finance Committee, and so on Hon. Terence F. Moran, alderman of the old 31st and the new 16th ward for the last eight years, has secured many improvements for his ward in the way of electric lights, new paving, etc. Has a splendid council record and has served on the important finance committee of the Council for several years. He supported the resolution in the interest of the survivors of those who lost their lives in the race riots of 1919. In addition to being a member of the finance committee, he is on the Local Industries, Streets and Alleys, Gas and Electric Light and the Track Elevation committees. He is one of the leaders of that body. Alderman Moran always works hard to aid in any way he possibly can ```markdown ``` O Master in Chancery of the Su Judge of the Municipal Court of warm admirers of Hon. Charles from Illinois. Judge Maxwell reporters of this newspaper. Master in Chancery of the Superior Court of Cook County, ex-Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, high Mason, one of the warm admirers of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, United States Senator from Illinois. Judge Maxwell ranks among the many strong supporters of this newspaper. HON. JACOB M. ARVEY of City Council from the new Twenty-fourth judiciary committee of that body, member of industries, streets and alleys, gas, oil and civil service, track elevation, and raily survey is one of the most popular and har- ing an able lawyer, it will only be a que- be elevated to either the Superior or Rock County. those residing in his ward who want this, that and the other thing done, and he is fast developing into one of the splendid orators of that body. He is greatly pleased to assist the editor to have a good time while celebrating its 30th anniversary and Alderman and Mrs. Moran have many friends among the colored people residing in his ward who always vote for him on election day. SECRETARY I GARLAND PENN THE ORGANIZER OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,URGES CONSERVATION IN AN ADDRESS AT CHICAGO (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., Sept. 11—Dr. I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati, Ohio one of the Secretaries of the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church organized the National Medical Association in the First Congregational Church. Atlanta, Georgia, when O. HON. WILLIAM W. MAXWELL Chancery of the Superior Court of Cook e Municipal Court of Chicago, high Mason ers of Hon. Charles S. Deneen, United S. t. Judge Maxwell ranks among the man is newspaper. The new Twenty-fourth Ward, chair- that body, member of committees valleys, gas, oil and electric light, x elevation, and railway terminals. Most popular and hardest working it will only be a question of time over the Superior or Circuit Court unAmerican. Alderman Arvey served as Assistant State's Attorney in 1918, 1919 and 1920 and while serving in this capacity made hosts of friends. Alderman Arvey is a member of the Press Club, Ancient Order of Free Massons, Odd Fellows, Eastern Star and other philanthropic and fraternal organizations. It must be said to the everlasting credit of Alderman Arvey that he is an unfailing friend of the colored race and is interested in every movement that lends to their advancement. 0 Superior Court of Cook County, ex- tended to Chicago, high Mason, one of the U.S. Deneen, United States Senator links among the many strong sup- he was National Commissioner of Negro Exhibits at the Cotton States and International Exposition, now thirty years ago. Dr. Penn returned to visit the Association in its Chicago meeting, and was introduced by President Dumas as the "father of the Association." In his address, he congratulated the Association upon its wonderful growth and said that in his judgment it was the most representative educational body of the Negro race. He stressed the importance of conservation in the forward progress of the Negro, saying that "the promoter is a valuable man but recent experiences, must teach the Negro, that conservers of progress were equally valuable, if we are to hold our ground and make further advance." Dr. Penn although not a physician was made an honorary member of the Association, some years ago, in recognition of his services in the initial beginning of the organization. The Association by a rising vote thanked the "father" for his address [Name] HON. ROBERT J. ROULSTON Vice-president of Durand-McNeil-Horner Company, which is one of the largest wholesale grocery concerns in the world. Mr. Roulston is the father of the movement to establish branch public libraries in every ward in Chicago. Since September 1, 1899, down to the present Mr. Roulston and his lovable wife, Mrs. Roulston, have been loyal supporters of this newspaper. Hon. Robert J. Roulston, vice-presi-| the Englewood district. Hon. Robert J. Roulston, vice-president of the Wholesale Grocers Corporation Durand-McNeil-Horner Company, 251 to 315 East Grand avenue, being a merger of the Durand and Kasper Company, McNeil and Higgins Company and Henry Horner Company, and one of the largest concerns of its kind in the world, is a high class business man and ranks with the best men in this class in this city. Mr. Roulston was for eight years president of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library, resigning this position in 1913 after being appointed to the Board of Education, and recently was appointed as one of the Trustees of the Chicago Public Library by Mayor William E. Dever. He was the father of the movement to locate branch libraries in every ward in the city, and it was through his efforts that the Hiram Kelley Public Library Building, which is one of the finest in the city, was constructed in GEORGIA OFFICIALS PLAN MOVE TO AID UNEM- PLOYED (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 10—Plans for an extensive highway construction program in North Georgia counties this fall in order to provide employment for persons in this drought stricken ```markdown ``` P. A. HON. ARTHUR C. LUEDER The up-to-date and popular Postmaster of Chir realty dealer, high Mason who stands ace high with the leaders of the Republican Party and the chances are selected to head the ticket of his party for treasurer in 1926. Recently Postmaster Lueder was succ three or four colored employees in the Post Office higher and more responsible position in the postal se The up-to-date and popular Postmaster of Chicago, successful realty dealer, high Mason who stands ace high with the Cook County leaders of the Republican Party and the chances are that he will be selected to head the ticket of his party for treasurer of Cook County in 1926. Recently Postmaster Lueder was successful in having three or four colored employees in the Post Office elevated to a higher and more responsible position in the postal service. For many years, Mr. Roulston has been active in Democratic politics, being a staunch supporter of Woodrow Wilson for President of the United States in 1912 and in 1916 President Wilson offered to appoint him postmaster of Chicago, but Mr. Roulston firmly declined this honor. Mr. Roulston's main hobby is the location of branch libraries in every ward, and if he continues to remain a trustee of this organization it is safe to predict that this will be brought to pass. Mr. and Mrs. Roulston and other members of their family reside in a beautiful home at 436 West 61st place, next door to Senator and Mrs. Charles S. Deneen, who are all warm friends. Since Sept. 1, 1899, down to the present time, The Broad Ax once each week has found its way into their home, and Mr. and Mrs. Roulston are helping this newspaper to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. section last Wednesday were discussed at the State Highway Department. Chairman John H. Holder, of the department, announced that he hoped to have approximately $2,000,000 to expend in this area during the next few months and that he would ask the Georgia delegation in Congress to petition for an additional $1,000,000 in Federal highway funds. C Postmaster of Chicago, successful and ace high with the Cook County and the chances are that he will be party for treasurer of Cook County Lueder was successful in having in the Post Office elevated to a on in the postal service. 15 J. HON. GEORGE A. SCHILLING Manager of the properties belonging to the Police Department of the City of Chicago. He is a steadfast disciple of the late Henry George. Hon. George A. Schilling is one of the best and most favorably known citizens among the great citizenship of Chicago, he has been active in Trade Unions and progressive movements since he was seventeen years of age. For more than thirty years he has been a strong follower and disciple of the late Henry George father of the single tax movement in this country; during the administration of the heroic governor, John P. Altgeld of Illinois. Mr. Schilling was appointed secretary of the department of labor of Illinois, and he discharged all the duties of his office with honor and credit to himself and to the people of this state. In 1903 Mayor Carter H. Harrison selected him as a member of the Board of Local Improvements, served as president of the Board under Mayor Edward F. Dunne and was re-appointed by Mayor Harrison in 1911, serving as president for four years and in all of those positions he was true blue to the best interests of the people of this city. Shortly after Mayor William E. Dever was elected Mayor in 1923, he appointed Mr. Schilling as manager of the properties belonging to the ```markdown ``` M. PEW HON. EMMETT WHEALAN One of the honest and extremely popular Cook County, who ably presides over the meeting in the absence of its President. Commissioner be re-elected to his present position in 1926. In some of his warm friends are urging him to ent Treasurer of Cook County between now and that One of the honest and extremely popular Commissioners of Cook County, who ably presides over the meetings of the Board in the absence of its President. Commissioner Whealan will be re-elected to his present position in 1926. In the meantime some of his warm friends are urging him to enter the race for Treasurer of Cook County between now and that time. 16 Police Department of the city. By this it will be observed that Mr. Schilling has enjoyed a fair share of public office but he cares little or nothing for official titles. He prefers to be known as the disciple of the late Henry George, who inaugurated the movement that seeks to overthrow every monoply and thereby establish equal opportunity to all the children of men. It can be truthfully said to the everlasting credit of Mr. Schillings, that while he was secretary of the department of labor of this state, he gained the unbounded confidence of the late Governor, John P. Altgeld, who was always favorably disposed toward the colored race, and it was Mr. Schilling who induced Governor Altgeld to admit the old Ninth Battalion which later on became the famous Eighth Regiment, into the Illinois National Guard, and that act on the part of Mr. Schilling has endeared him into the hearts of the colored people of Illinois for all time to come. Mr. Schilling and the writer have been the warmest of friends for twenty-six years, and he has been a constant supporter of this newspaper for that length of time, and we highly esteem him as one of our true friends and brother. PEV nely popular Commissioners of over the meetings of the Board. Commissioner Whealan willation in 1926. In the meantime urging him to enter the race for seen now and that time. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 [Name] Ex-Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who served as such from December, 1912, to December, 1924. He sat in judgment in all the branches of the Municipal Court and in that length of time he made thousands and thousands of friends who are ready and willing to assist him to be re-elected to the Municipal bench in 1926. He has always been friendly to the colored people and is one of the many subscribers to this newspaper and wishes it well on its thirtieth anniversary. 3 Member of the City Council from the new Fifteenth Ward, he is the little Irish-American fighting statesman from the stockyards district. In many ways he has proved his friendship for the colored people. In 1921, he secured the passage of an ordinance creating a tag day for the benefit of Fort Dearborn Hospital. He voted in favor of all the resolutions to compensate the survivors of the colored people who lost their lives in the race riots in this city in 1919. On the whole, Alderman Byrne is true blue and a yard wide and he pays out his money to enable this newspaper to frequent his home at 6743 So. Irving Avenue. He extends hearty congratulations to Editor Tayler in celebrating the thirtieth anniversary. GOVERNOR SMITH REPRIEVES "YELLOW CHARLESTON" SIX HOURS BEFORE EXECUTION TIME (Preston News Service) Albany, N. Y., Sept. 11—"Yellow Charleston" the convicted slayer of Barron Wilkins, was granted a reprieve by Gov. Al. Smith, six hours before time for his execution. The reprieve is effective until September 17. Warden Lawes at Sing Sing received a telephone message from Gov. Smith at 5 o'clock, and Julius Miller alias "Yellow Charleston" was prepared to go to the chair at 11 o'clock. It is said that Miller was dressed in the death suit of black and was resigned to the death penalty. He had requested that he be allowed to wear a tuxedo suit, but this had been denied him. When he received the news of his short lease on life, he cried "Thank God," then broke down and wept, prison attendants said. His wife and two daughters, seven and eight, were visiting him when the news came. Miller had been ner- HON. JOSEPH LA BUY the Municipal Court of Chicago December, 1912, to December, 191 all the branches of the Municipal time he made thousands and thou and willing to assist him to a bench in 1926. He has always people and is one of the many su wishes it well on its thirtieth vous all day prison attendants said. Keeper Sheehy said that when he visit Miller's cell in the forenoon Miller jumped and shouted, "Have mercy on me." It is said that the reprieve was granted through a direct request to Gov. Smith by District Attorney Banton. Mr. Banton says that there is new evidence which may show that Miller is not guilty. The evidence was obtained through Earl Carroll it is said. FIRE DOES NEARLY MILLION DOLLAR DAMAGE IN SHREVEPORT NEGRO SEC TION (Preston News Service) Shreveport, La., Sep. 11—More than 14 blocks in the residential section, mostly inhabited by Negroes, had been destroyed by fire at midnight. Friday while firemen looked on helplessly because of the lack of water, due to the bursting of the city main. The fire was gradually eating its way toward the business section of the city and was sweeping through the Negro ```markdown ``` HON. THOMAS F. BYRNE the City Council from the new b le Irish-American fighting state rict. In many ways he has pre- colored people. In 1921, he so dinance creating a tag day for Hospital. He voted in favor ensate the survivors of the colo in the race riots in this city in an Byrne is true blue and a money to enable this newspa 43 So. Irving Avenue. section. It is said that most of the homes occupied by the Negroes were of frame construction and formed relishing food for the greedy flames. Damage in the Negro section was estimated late Friday night as being close to a million dollars. Under the hampered conditions indications are that a million dollars worth of damage will be done before the conflagration is brought under control. Residents in all sections of the city were making preparations to leave their homes, some saving as much of their household effects as possible. No adequate estimate can be made as to the damage the fire will do or how many will be made homeless. Many homes have been dynamited in order to confine the fire to as small a section as possible. Dr. T. G. Hunter saw to it that his visiting doctor friends spent a most enjoyable time while in the city. His office at 625 E. 43rd street was the scene of talks of other days and the present success of the M. D. presumptions. [Name] HON. JOHN E. TRAEGER Ex-collector for the old Town County, ex-city collector of the city Chicago, ex-city Comptroller of C vice-president of the Stockmen's T its own building at Garfield Bou September 1, 1899, down to the each week, has found its way in Mrs. Traeger, 921 West 54th Placers of their family. for the old Town of Lake, ex-collector of the city of Chicago, ex-Comptroller of Chicago, ex-sheriff of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bg at Garfield Boulevard and Halster 899, down to the present time this is found its way into the beautiful h 21 West 54th Place, where it is read only. Ex-collector for the old Town of Lake, ex-coroner of Cook County, ex-city collector of the city of Chicago, ex-city Treasurer of Chicago, ex-city Comptroller of Chicago, ex-sheriff of Cook County, vice-president of the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank, which owns its own building at Garfield Boulevard and Halsted Street. Since September 1, 1899, down to the present time this newspaper, once each week, has found its way into the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Traeger, 921 West 54th Place, where it is read by all the members of their family. Hon. John E. Traeger who is one of the most highly honorable citizens that has ever been born in this city and his honest life reads like an open book all the time, and for many years he has been one of the most successful business men. For forty-five years Mr. Traeger has been one of the highly honored members of Waldeck Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 674; he is the oldest living charter member of Calumet Lodge Knights of Pythias. He is always on the square in all of his business dealings with his fellowmen. He is the real founder of the Stockmen's Trust & Savings Bank; PENNSY WILL PRINT WAITER'S NAMES ON DINING CAR MENUS (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Sept. 11.—"George" no longer has the field to himself as waiter in the dining cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Rudolph, Ethelbert, Maximilian and Alexander will have their places too. In a statement the railroad author- [Name] [Name] HON. HENRY M. WALKER The bold and fearless Judge of the Municipal cago, who desires to be classed as a warm friend is always willing to tell the whole world that to the colored race and he is ever ready to give deal whenever they have any business to trans rooms, and Judge Walker feels sure that they in his fight for re-election to the Municipal bench i and fearless Judge of the Municipal res to be classed as a warm friend ing to tell the whole world that race and he is ever ready to give they have any business to trans- Judge Walker feels sure that they -election to the Municipal bench i The bold and fearless Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who desires to be classed as a warm friend of Mr. Taylor, is always willing to tell the whole world that he is a friend to the colored race and he is ever ready to give them a square deal whenever they have any business to transact in his court rooms, and Judge Walker feels sure that they will aid him in his fight for re-election to the Municipal bench in 1926. in of Lake, ex-coroner of Cook y of Chicago, ex-city Treasurer of nicago, ex-sheriff of Cook County; rust and Savings Bank, which owns ward and Halsted Street. Since present time this newspaper, once to the beautiful home of Mr. and e, where it is read by all the mem- he is its largest stockholder and the controlling factor of the bank. He is the first one to arrive at the bank every morning ahead of all the rest of those connected with the bank and distributes all the mail to its various departments. Mr. Traeger and his lovable and devoted wife, Mrs. Traeger, and the other members of their family, reside in a beautiful home at 921 West 54th place and once each week from Sept. 1, 1899, this newspaper has found its way into that home. The writer has no better nor truer friends living anywhere than Mr. and Mrs. John E. Traeger. ities announced that hereafter the names of the waiters in dining cars throughout the system will be printed upon the menus. "To know their waiter by name should have a decided tendency to make patrons feel more at home," the statement said. Mrs. Saxton is improving after a painful encounter with an automobile. ```markdown ``` of the Municipal Court of Chi- was a warm friend of Mr. Taylor, whole world that he is a friend ever ready to give them a square business to transact in his court sure that they will aid him in municipal bench in 1926. M. E. B. HON. JOHN L. WEBB Supreme Custodian, W. O. U. first vice-president of the National National Baptist Convention and ful Afro-American business men i Supreme Custodian, W. O. U. U. S. A., Hot Springs, Arkansas, first vice-president of the National Business League, treasurer of the National Baptist Convention and one of the best and most successful Afro-American business men in the United States. SUPREME LODGE WOODMEN OF UNION Among the many fraternal orders sponsored by our people, none has made greater strides than the Woodmen of Union. Organized a few years ago with a small number of earnest members, this organization has grown by leaps and bounds and spread out until now the membership has increased beyond the wildest dreams. Mr. John L. Webb, Supreme Custodian, and Dr. L. A. Kendall, Supreme President, have been untiring in their efforts at building up an organization which is more beneficial to its members than one would imagine. They operate in nine different states with an average monthly income of over $40,000.00. The assets are rated at $400,000.00 with insurance in force of more than 15 millions of dollars. They have erected and operated in HON. JOSEPH HIGGINS SMITH Hon. Joseph Higgins Smith was first elected to the City Council almost 12 years ago from the old 14th Ward and has honestly and faithfully served the people of that ward right down to the present time and from April 1, 1923, he was chosen Alderman of the new 32nd Ward. He has ably served on all of its im- ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. JOSEPH HIGGINS SMITH Member of the City Council from the new thirty- He has continually served for many years with honor to the citizens of Chicago and by reason of that fact higher political honors are in store for him. Read his letter o tions to the Editor of this newspaper appearing in another Member of the City Council from the new thirty-second ward. He has continually served for many years with honor to himself and the citizens of Chicago and by reason of that fact higher and greater political honors are in store for him. Read his letter of congratulations to the Editor of this newspaper appearing in another column. U. S. A., Hot Springs, Arkansas, Business League, treasurer of the one of the best and most success in the United States. Hot Springs National Park, Ark., an office building which includes bath house and sanitarium occupying one whole city block. This building and bath house are equipped with all the latest modern appliances for carrying out the aims of the promoters. Thousands of people go annually to Hot Springs and take the health-giving baths offered there. Mr. Webb, the Custodian, is one of the most successful business men in the United States, barring none. He is first vice-president of the National Negro Business League and treasurer of the National Baptist Convention. Associated with Mr. Webb is his devoted wife, who is a great aid to him in his many official duties. Mr. Webb has extended a cordial invitation to the Editor and Mrs. Taylor to visit them and be their guests in their palatial hotel at any time that will be most convenient to us—Ady. portant committees, he has always been outspoken in his friendship towards the colored people and he is ever ready to assist them in every way he possibly can. Alderman Smith always votes right on all questions affecting the best interest of all the citizens of Chicago. Read his highly interesting letter in another column of this newspaper. ```markdown ``` from the new thirty-second ward. My years with honor to himself and son of that fact higher and greater him. Read his letter of congratulation appearing in another column. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 [Name] Ex-member of the Legislature of Illinois from the third Senatorial District, member of the undertaking firm of Kersey, McGowan and Morsell, president of the Republican organization of the Third Ward, honored Mason, Knight of Pythias and Odd Fellow, treasurer of Quinn Chapel, who is planning on entering the race for the Legislature in 1926. The Beautiful Six-Flat Building Owned by Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Trice Hon. George T. Kersey, member of the undertaking firm, Kersey, McGowan and Morsell, committeeman of Third Ward regular Republican Club is accomplishing a great work and building it up in increasing its membership until it now numbers 35,000 members with more than 8,000 enrolled. Mr. Kersey and Alderman R. R. Jackson of the third ward are work- MISS EDWARDS BEGINS DUTIES AS WELFARE WORKERS IN WAKE COUNTY Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 10.—Miss Marjorie Edwards, a trained nurse and social worker, has taken up her work in Wake county as Negro welfare officer under the direction of the Wake County Board of Charities and Public Welfare. She is also working in co-operation with the new training school for social workers at St. Augustine, and part of her salary is derived from this school. Contributions from individuals and colored organizations throughout the county also go to the expense of maintaining a worker here, and the County Welfare Department has assumed the remainder of the expense. Her duties will extend both into the county and city. She has been connected with the city missions in Philadelphia, and has recently studied social work in New York at the social service school. Rather reluctantly and yet in keeping with his modest manner did Mr. Trice give these intimate details of his life: Sandy W. Trice was born in New Providence, Tenn., a suburb of Clarkesville. Being the eldest of five children and left an orphan before the age of ten years, he had to forego his own education in his endeavor to support and educate his younger brothers and sisters, one of whom he educated at Fisk University. In 1882 he came to Joliet, Ill., with his two half sisters and one half brother, but in 1883 migrated to Mound City, Ill., and it is here that he organized the first lodge ever formed in that town—City of Dexton Lodge No. 2702, G. U. O. of O. F. He was the first P. S. secretary, was the first delegate to the district grand lodge No. 9, held at Peoria, and was elected District Grand Director of the District Grand Lodge. In the following year he was a delegate to the next District Grand Lodge and was elected District Deputy Grand Master. Up to this time he was the youngest man to hold such an office, and throughout HON. GEORGE T. KERSEY of the Legislature of Illinois from the ter of the undertaking firm of Kersey ent of the Republican organization of A., Knight of Pythias and Odd Fell who is planning on entering the rac ing hand in hand together harmoniously for the betterment of the ward. Both of these Republican leaders will have much to say in the determination of the great primary contest this coming April 1926. They are already laying their grounds and erecting their political fences with the view of compelling all the big and shortstop politicians to sit up and take notice. With pleasure it can be stated that Mr. Kersey and his amiable wife, Mrs. AUTOMOBILE CRASH PREVENTS HOODED WHITES FROM KIDNAPPING HOTEL PORTER Waco, Tex., Sept. 11—It appears that the hand of Providence intervened here when an effort was made to kidnap a Negro porter, said to be the first of its kind here in more than a year, became known to the police late Tuesday night. Charley Tidd employed at a hotel in the downtown district, told the police that he was taken from in front of the hotel, while on the sidewalk, by four white men and placed in an automobile, driven by another unmasked white man. Tidd said the car had been driven for some distance, possibly about 18 or 20 city blocks when it collided with another machine which was parked near the curb. According to the police, Tidd said that five white men tore the masks from their faces and fled as soon as the crash occurred, leaving him the state was known as the "Boy Director." Then he started "waiting tables" in the Halladay Hotel, Cairo, and during this time he cane to Chicago in 1886 to attend the District Grand Lodge, and a few of his good friends, the late Maj. J. C. Buckner, Leroy H. Hayes, deputy clerk of the Probate Court; C. R. Johnson, and others prevailed upon him to remain in Chicago. For a number of years he and Maj. Buckner roomed with the late Dan Scott and except for two years residence in St. Paul, Minn., Mr. Trice has lived in Chicago ever since. In 1900 Frank Williams and Mr. Trice opened a gents' furnishing store at 2918 South State street, and one year later Williams sold his interest to Mr. Trice. From then until 1906 he ran the business alone with the able assistance of his wife, Mrs. Helena Trice, and a clerk. In 1906 he organized and formed a department store, and, through the kindness of Mr. Edward M. Skinner, who at that time was credit man, now general manager of Wilson Bros. wholesale gents' clothiers, he was able to secure credit at Marshall Field's. Smith and Sons' wholesale shoe company, and --- Kersey, who is one of the warm lady friends of the writer are staunch members of Quinn Chapel, 24th street and Wabash avenue, and as Mr. Kersey has always been classed among the honest men of Chicago, he continues to serve as the treasurer of Quinn Chapel and both Mr. and Mrs. Kersey desire at this time to extend their heartiest congratulations to the Editor in celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of The Broad Ax.—Adv. in the machine. Tidd told the police that he then climbed out of the machine and came to the police station to report the affair. HENDERSON MAN FOUND DEAD IN WOODS Henderson, N. C., Sept. 9.—The body of a man said to have been identified as that of Ed. Davis, was found in a lonely spot near Elmwood cemetery late Tuesday, and Red Burroughs and George Young were being held today as witnesses in the case. Coroner F. B. Hight is investigating. The body had evidently been lying in the woods for several days, according to the coroner, who stated that decomposition had already set in. Part of the clothing had been stripped off and it was said there were evidences nearby of what had apparently been a struggle. A glove and a hat were found a few yards from the body. No blood was in sight at the spot and an examination showed the head was soft as though it had been slugged by some sort of a club. many other of the leading wholesale firms which enabled him to carry a complete line of gents' furnishings, dry goods, shoes, etc. This store was the first colored store of men's furnishings and dry goods in Chicago, his stock was estimated at $10,000.00 and he employed four clerks. On account of the dissatisfaction of the stockholders he decided to dissolve the business in 1910. He avers that, whatever goal of success he has reached, he owes it all to his faithful wife who has labored hard with him, and that had he at all times taken her admonition, he would be far better off today. Mr. Trice is a member of Garden City Lodge No. 59, F. & A. M., member of Eureka Lodge No. 3, R. A. M. St. George's Commandery No. 4, K. T., Western Consistory No. 28, A. A. S. R. F. M., Past Potentate in Arabic Temple No. 44, A. O. N. M. S., Western Star Lodge No. 1443, G. U. O. F. He is a director of the Metropolitan Community Center, the People's Church, President of the Red Caps' Club and a Director in the Pyramid Building Loan Association. He is also a stockholder in the Douglass National Bank and Victory Life Insurance Co. and Your Cab Co. THE MUSEUM THE LOVELY TWO-APARTMENT BUILDING OWNED BY. MR. AND MRS. L. C. GIBBS, 6514 ST. LAWRENCE AVENUE This building is of modern architecture, cherry interior finish, French doors and windows, costing $20,000.00. 100 THE BEAUTIFUL SIX-FLAT BUILDING BELONGING TO MR. AND MRS. SANDY W. TRICE, 4536 CALUMET AVENUE This building is strictly modern in every detail and it reflects much credit on the thrift, economy and energy on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Trice. Not so many years ago, Mr. L. C. Gibbs, who has become well and favorably known on the West side in this city was born in Augusta, Georgia, attending the public schools of that Southern city until he was sixteen years of age, then he removed to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and made that city his home for some years. At the age of eighteen years he started in business as a contractor and builder and met with success at the very start, becoming one of the most successful business men of Hamilton County, making money and accumulating considerable valuable real estate in different portions of that thriving city. In time Mr. Gibbs was happily united in marriage to Miss Laura Mauldin of Greenville, South Carolina and they have been married for almost thirty years. They are the proud parents of one son, Mr. Mauldin A. Gibbs, who was united in marriage three years ago to Miss Callie Shores and the son and daughter-in-law reside with Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs also the brother of Mr. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs is a member of Tyre Lodge No. 70 F. and A. M., Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44 Elks, he is also one of the faithful members of the Providence Baptist Church, Leavitt and Walnut 17 streets, West side. Mr. Gibbs owns considerable property on the west side, twenty-four tenants occupying his buildings, which he keeps up in good shape all the time. About a year ago, he decided to build a fine home on the South Side and bought fifty feet of ground on St. Lawrence avenue, south of 65th street, where he constructed his two-apartment modern building. He laid out all the plans and was his own architect from start to finish not consulting any one in connection with it. He financed it all himself, the building costing $20,000 with a modern garage in the rear for three cars. The interior of the building is finished in the most beautiful French cherry with French windows and doors, with a new style entrance. The rooms are all large, light and airy and very homelike in appearance. It is a home that any one should feel proud of, greatly enjoy, and feel comfortable all the time until they are ready to lay aside the problems and troubles with which they come in contact here on this earth. Mrs. Gibbs with becoming grace and simplicity is well fitted in every way to preside over such a beautiful home. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, who are both warm friends of the writer and strong supporters of this newspaper reflect great credit on the colored race in America. 1 a J ‘ | \ Ake 2 ‘ aS [ — + 3 ada SaiiNS 4 We \ \ wees aes Students at Work, Utica N. & I. Institute, Utica, Miss. THE UTICA NORMAL AND INDUS- TRIAL INSTITUTE, LOCATED AT UTICA, MISS. HAS DEVELOPED INTO A SPLENDID SCHOOL UN- DER THE DIRECTION OF PROF. Ww. H. HOLTZCLAW. IT HAS TURNED OUT WELL ONTO TWO THOUSAND STUDENTS DURING ITS EXISTENCE. f ¢ \ i % me i naa P ES Ot arg = Recor as.? fe fie ae cae, & bere Farmers’ Conference, Utica N. & I. Institute, Utica, Miss. September 1, 1925. The subject of this sketch, whose likeness appears on this page, is Wil liam H, Holtzclaw, Founder and Prin- cipal of the Utica Normal and In- dustrial Institute at Utica, Miss. Principal Holtzclaw was born in Ronoke, Ala., forty-five years ago, or as near that time as he can know, for he was born in a country district where there was no white or black who could read and write and there- fore no one to record with any accu- racy the date of his birth. Many years afterwards records were gotten together which indicate that he is about the age stated. He is the fifth of eighteen children by his mother and the oldest child of his father, his mother having been married twice be- fore marrying his father, the first time in the days of slavery. Young Holtzclaw entered school at ‘Tuskegee in 1890, where he had to be- gin at the bottom and build himself up. About ten years after entering he was graduated from that institu- tion and then took a post-graduate course at Harvard University. In 1903 he went to Mississippi and began teaching a public school in Hinds county, afterwards moving to Copiah county, only a short distance away, where he began the building up of the present Utica Institute. All his labor for twenty-two years has been cen- tered on this one project, with the re- sult that today it is one of the largest and most important institutions for Negro youths in the South. With its 600 students, thirty teachers and offi- cers, its plantation of 1600 acres of land and buildings and apparatus, it is valued at $250,000.00. It has an in- dependent electric light plant, in- dependent water works, its own rail- road station, and many other facilities which go to make it a real community of thriving, progressive young Ne- grocs. The twenty-five industries which are taught in connection with the High School course enables a large num- ber of the students to pay for a part of their schooling by their labor and in such a way that it in no way in- aecteveat weithy tic aekdenicl eek ‘For instance, last year the amount re jauired for the operation of the in stitution was $106,000.00. Of this amount Principal Holtzclaw raised by subscription as usual a little more than $80,000.00. This shows that approximately $26,000.00 was paid by e students either in cash or labor. | About fifteen hundred graduates have been turned out during the his- ‘tory of the institution, to say nothing of hundreds of under-graduates more ‘or less trained for the duties of life. These graduates are all over the coun- try, more than a hundred of them alone have found a place here in Chi- cago and are acquitting themselves with credit both in the trades and in government positions, Principal Holtzclaw himself is a speaker of rare ability and it is largely due to his ability to handle the King’s English in first class style and in an impressive manner that has enabled him to raise the money from volun- teer contributors to carry on the work. In this connection the ability of this man can be more accurately measured by what has been accomplished in the last eighteen months. A great fire broke out in the Utica plant about eighteen months ago and completely wiped away the main central build- ing, which cost $75,000.00, and partly destroyed one of the girls’ dormitories, completely destroyed the men's dormi- tory, the steam laundry, a complete printing outfit, a library and power plant. At this time the central build- ing has been replaced at a cost of $100,000.00, the power plant is com- plete and in operation, the women's building has been restored, the laun- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER I, tot» ae PROF. WILLIAM H. HOLTZCLAW Principal Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Utica, Miss., who by his hard labor continues to develope it into one of the best institutions of its kind in the Southern States. dry has been rebuilt and equipped, the library partially restored and the men's dormitory is well on the way. Mean- time $250,000.00 has been required tc restore this property to date and only $25,000.00 additional is now required to wind up the rehabilitation program and to complete the turning of the in- stitution into a real first class up-to- date plant. Of course this has meant a great strain on the Principal. It has kept him on the road and on the lecture platform a very large part of the time for these eighteen months, but he seems little the worse for the wear and tear and is always ready ‘or the fray. Few men would have stood up under the strain. Many advised him, when the fire occurred, that the strain was too much for him to un- dertake, that the only thing to do was to close the school until he could rebuild. Although grateful for this advice he did not follow it, but, on the other hand, quartered his students in temporary buildings and tents and kept the work going without a break with the result that now the work of the institution is in full bloom. Holtzclaw was the pupil, friend and companion of Booker T. Washington; he was at one time his office boy and later his traveling companion upon many occasions. He has learned much at such times which he has since turned to good account. Booker T. Washington believed in him and al- ways commended him to the public as a worthy and deserving young man, Dr. Moton, the successor of Booker 'T. Washington, stands by Holtzclaw just as his predecessor did. Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe in their book, “Booker T. Washington, Builder of Civilization,” have the fol- lowing to say about Holtzclaw: “There is no school that has better emulated the best there is in Tuskegee Institute, and there is no graduate of Tuskegee that has followed more faithfully and effectively in Booker T. Washington's footsteps than Wm. H. Holtzclaw, the principal and founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute in Mississippi” It is worthy of note that the grad- uates of Utica stand so well in the business and professional world. E. L. Patterson, Chief of the Veterans’ Bureau, at Tuskegee, Ala. is a grad- uate of Utica Institute, having re- ceived all of his training there. Mrs. Patterson, chief stenographer in the Veterans’ Hospital 91, Tuskegee, Ala., is also a graduate of Utica Institute and there are others connected with ‘the hospital and its activities, like Mrs. T. D. Kelly, all of which goes to show the character of the training given at Utica. Many of the Junior High Schools and Colleges of Missis- sippi and the south are presided over by Utica graduates. Many business concerns have Utica graduates at their head and some of the best lawyers in the north and south, as well as doc- tors, are graduates of the institution. To mention Attorney F. L. Anderson ‘of Gary, Ind, will be sufficient for all those who have come in contact with Attorney Anderson, Some of the | most beautiful farms in the state of Mississippi are conducted by Utica graduates. The character of training received at Utica is well described in the sam- ple story of Benjamin Williams, who graduated in 1909, For years he was @ teacher and truck farmer. He was Prosperous and made money, but five years ago, like the rest in the south, he suffered a financial depression and the crops failed. Many farmers, rich and poor, went to the wall under these conditions. Although Williams him- self was near the point of breaking, he never lost faith. By reason of his training he comes through this year with flying colors, clearing up accu- mulated debts amounting to several thousand dollars and placing $18,000.0¢ ay “vee 3 e he ” Vd See ah tote 2 Fi <4 wets a’ Os ad WY Ree i " a es ewes a Bs Se! aaa El a * ae ee ee f f- ap Tean ae | Sie ie ey — Ay " . eee 4 aay ig ames Ope po oi ROE a = " y parietal 8 BRN > 0 et SW! fc ba [atid “sc5 A ee See ot Ee ee ee i e oak oe al Z a + A Commencement Day Scene, Utica N. & I. Institute, Utica, Miss. . ; 5 Administration Building, Utica N. & I. Institute, Utica, Miss. in the banks, all from a crop of truck and cotton which he cultivated with his own hands and with his family. Meantime Williams has not neglected his school teaching for a single day. Therefore the subject of this sketch —William H. Holtzclaw—is proving a blessing to his race, to the south and to the country. Mrs. Daisy Carthell, Worthy Grand Matron of Eureka Grand Chapter, O.E.S., made a fiying trip to Marion, Indiana, to spend Labor Day, and re- turned greatly refreshed from her short stay. JACKSON A REAL ALDERMAN Vernon avenue has been paved be- tween 35th and 37th streets and is now one of the model streets of the Third ward. The new pavement has added much to the beauty of this resi- dential thoroughfare, and the work ‘was done by the city without cost to the tax payers. | Alderman R. R. Jackson secured the improvement, which further adds to his unequaled and unsurpassed rec- ord for taking care of the interest of the people of his ward. STRIKE RIOT NEAR AT SOUTHAMPTON Police Called to Protect Shipping Agent From Disgruntled Colored Sailors London, Sept. 10.—Southampton, which is the storm center of the ship- ping strike, is threatened with grave disorder, and it is reported that the police and strikers are massed face to face. The trouble began early Wednes- day evening, when sixteen colored men brought from Cardiff paraded be- fore the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's office and demanded an in- terview with the company’s represen- tative, who, they allege, misled them when they inquired for a ship un- affected by the strike. They found. they said on arrival at the ship that they were expected to replace other colored men who had ceased work. They threatened serious reprisals if they got hold of the ship representa- tives and the police were called. Late Wednesday a strong force of police was stationed outside the build- ing, while opposite them was the col- ored group, flanked by a strong con- tingent of British strikers. A large number of men arrived to replace the strikers, and each vessel secured a proportion of her comple- ment. If necessary ships will embark additional men the same way as adopted in the case of the Majestic— from tugs aiter the liner left shore. The shipping companies are very optimistic that the ships will sail. The Olympic is due tomorrow and efforts will be made to spread discontent among the crew, but shipping officials point out that the Majestic had offers of more men than wanted. The strik- ers have been successful in disor- ganizing cross-channel service from Southampton, but service from other ports are unaffected. ARKANSAS OFFICIALS RE LEASE MEN HELD AS SUSPECTS (Preaicn Sewn Berrios Pine Bluff, Sept. 10—Vince Allen, “Squire” Clark, Sam Henderson and Willis Falls, Negroes, arrested some time ago in connection with the shoot- ing of F. B. McBrude, street car motorman, August 17, were dismissed in Municipal Coart Thursday. MAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE Dallas, Tex. Sept. 10—Wesley Newsom died at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning at Baylor Hospital following his being injured at about 6 o'clock ‘Tuesday afternoon when struck by an automobile at Swiss and Central av- enues, East Dallas. The car which hit Newsom was driven by A. Y. Zadik, police records show. BACHARACH GIANTS CONQUER BLOOMER GIRLS IN COMEDY (Preston News Seccics Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 10—The Bacharach Giants and the New York Bloomer Girls entertained a large gathering at the Bacharach park Thursday. After giving the crowd two hours of fun, the Bees finally took the lead in the ninth to win, score 11-8. A good time was had by all Hefty “Rats” Henderson, the Giants star hurler, gamboled about second base during the game and turned in a card of nine cleanly played cttempts, ‘The Ploomer Girls, all bedecked in brilliant red uniforms, took the feld assisted by a male battery and short- stop. Helen Demarest, who twirled the last three innings for the girls, struck out two batters. “County” Brown had a chance to let off a lot of his antics and kept the spectators in a continual uproar while behind the plate. He paid a brief visit to the mound and finished the game ‘on first. | The Bacha.ach Giants would give ‘the girls any number of runs they de- sired in an inning and then tie the count in their half. In the ninth, with the game already won with a one-run margin, Henderson could resist the temptation no longer and leaned on one of Miss Demarest’s benders for a homer. Miss “Hack” MeCttum, hefty third basemen for the girls, took the title of Babe Ruth from the first trip to the plate. She won many plaudits from the gathering by thundering home with the girl's fine run in the fourth inning. Ethel Condon, the 15-year-old won- der, made an impression with the way she handled herself afield and at bat. The score: Bloomer Girls...0 1002201 1—8 Bacharachs .....10112110 4-11 BABY ABANDONED IN EDGE- COMBE THICKET (Preston News Service) Tarboro, N. C., Sept. 10.—A three- week-old colored baby was found in a pine thicket in this county about five miles from Rocky Mount near the home of J. S. Worsley. Attracted by the cries of the infant search was made and it was found on the ground wrapped in dirty clothes about one hundred yards from the man's house There is no clue as to the identity of the parents. The child was taken to Rocky Mount to the office of Dr. Lee Large, Health Officer, and he tele- phoned to Mrs. Fields, County Wel- fare Officer here who immediately went to Rocky Mount and had the infant bound to a colored family on probation. FALL FROCKS ARE PRESENTED IN WOOL OR SILK FABRICS D VEST AND BLOOMER SETS ARE PRACTICAL AND PRETTY 80 NEW style points in fall dresses are coming in like a flock of debutantes, for presentation at the court of fashion. One style show follows another in the large cities and here the new arrivals make their bow. There has been some doubts as to whether some of them would be well received or not; for certain of them have little lineage and few can point back to any particular period for their origin. They are modernists and original, but well behaved and rarely bizarre. First and most important is the tailored note in street and afternoon frocks and in coats. There is no doubt about its success for American women have long admired tailored styles. In this connection the return of wool to favor must be noted, especially in smooth-faced cloths of high luster—broadcloth or "satin broadcloth," as it is called, and fine fannels. Next in order of importance is increased ful- VEST AND BLOOMER ARE PRACT IN THE quest for lingerie that is practical as well as pretty we must turn to the type that is classed as "tailored" to distinguish it from underthings that are much trimmed with laces and other adornments. Every one longs for some of this exquisite and luxurious lace-trimmed finery and every one may have her wish, but the tailored mode furnishes garments that stand up better through much laundering. It is recommended to the college girl and the business girl as durable and easy to keep in order, but these two substantial qualities alone will not sell it to them. Manufacturers understand that it must be pretty as well, therefore it make it in pastel colors, finish it with stitching, tucks, narrow edgings of sturdy lace and deck it out with little touches of gay ribbons. Styles are hardly varied at all from one season to another—summer and winter, lingerie does not differ. It appears to be always summer in the Let Small Things Go Whether a man is taking a jaunt of a few miles or a life journey. If he is a good traveler he will not waste time fretting over small inconveniences. ness, by means of plaits or nares. But this increased fulness in tailored dresses does not always mean a wider silhouette. Plaits are the favored meadium for introducing fulness. There is almost no exception to the rule of long sleeves, but in these and in necklines there is a pleasing variety. One of the newcomers, show above, might be developed in a smooth faced wool cloth, ribbed silk or crepe satin and one may study in the picture its adaptation of certain favored style features. A group of plaits at each side, in the skirt, release a little fullness below the hips and they are accented by buttons about them, covered with material like the dress. The vestee and undersleeves appear to be of tucked net banded with a very narrow braid and the tie of narrow ribbon with long ends is a particularly effective finish for an excellent model JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (© 1925. Western Newpaper Union.) R SETS TICAL AND PRETTY realm of lingerie. Sung-fitting knitted undergarments and very warm wraps step in when zero weather comes—while delicate lingerie goes unconcernedly on its way. It is made of silk or cotton materials attractive and dainty to at but having wonderful wearing qualities—as silk and cotton crepes, volle and batiste. The pretty vest and bloomer set pictured is made of crinkle crepe and finished with a narrow edge of filet lace. Pink appears to be the most popular of the several pastel colors presented in this crepe. A very up-to-date touch may be added by choosing flowered ribbon in several gay light colors for the shoulder straps and for the little bow or rosette perched at the front. For the tourist and globe trotter crinkle crepe helps solve the problem of laundering—it may be worn without ironing. Undefeated Commanders The three great generals who were never defeated were: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and the duke of Wellington. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 BERRY BROS. ROOFERS ALWAYS ON THE JOB Repairing, Re-Coating, Prepared Roofing Sheet Metal Work Main Office 1213 West 63rd Street Wentworth 6443 Branch Office 751 West 79th Street Stewart 1048 JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1877 JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. 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WHITE, Vice-President GEORGE S. CAMPBELL, Cashier L. A. DELAURIER, Asst. Cashier MAURICE H. WOLFE, Asst. Cashier C. E. GILLELAND, Mgr. Savings Dept. LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 11st and South State Streets Telephone Victor Claim That Voltaire Invented War "Tanks" The fact that tanks play an important role in warfare has led one student of history, and Voltaire, to declare that Voltaire was the real inventor of the armored tank. According to this claimant, Voltaire announced the invention, about 1750, of the "Assyrian Charlot," which was armed like the modern tank. With this invention Voltaire proclaimed that he could crush the armies of Frederick the Great, then waging the Seven Years' war. Marshal de Richelle, however, turned down the invention and Voltaire, in 1770, offered it to Czarina Catherine of Russia, who was then engaged in war with the Turks. Catherine ordered a pair of the tanks, but later informed Voltaire that they were useless except against troops in massed ranks, as she personally had seen them tested. Few Women in Pulpits The church in general is very conservative in regard to admitting women to its highest offices and while pastors are in practically every case men, women predominate among religious workers employed to assist which deny women the right to them. There are about 30 sects officiate; among the largest of these are the Protestant Episcopal, all Presbyterian bodies except the Cumberland, and the Reformed Church in America. In approximately 40 sects women are received into the pulpit; among them are the Unitarian, Universalists, Congregationalists, Friends, Christian Scientists, the Christian church, Shakers, Church of the Nazarene, the United Evangelical church, and the Methodist Protestant church. The Methodist Episcopal church grants women license to preach and now ordains them to the ministry, although they will not hold regular charges and are not admitted to membership in conferences. Dangerous Foods It is a generally accepted fact that rabies cannot be transmitted to normal animals through food containing the virus of the disease unless lesions are present in the alimentary canal. However, the conclusion that there is no danger to the consumer from the meat or milk of animals that are rabid is not tenable, since abrasions of the lips, mouth, pharynx are all too frequent to permit of such risks. THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXX No. 52 Chicago, September 12, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. (ii. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Preserve Relics of Emperor Charlemagne A vault in the cathedral of Aix-la-Chapelle in Rhenish Prussia, covered with a marble slab, is inscribed with the words "Carlo Magno." At its death in S14, the Emperor Charlemagne was placed therein in a sitting posture upon a marble throne, dressed in his imperial r bes, his crown on his head, seceptor in his hand, an the gospels lying open in his lap. In 1215 Frederick II ordered the body removed from the vault and placed in a casket of gold and silver, in which it is preserved in the treasury of the cathedral at the present day. The marble throne on which the dead Charlemagne sat for nearly four hundred years is in the cathedral. Until 1558, it was used at the coronation of the German emperors. The other relics found in the vault are preserved in Vienna—Kansas City "Car E. BERRY GEORGE E. BERRY 63rd St. 6837 Green St. od 8368 Englewood 3444 BROS. FERS CIGARETTES SODAS Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-29-29 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charlest E. Dawson A. B. 19 Get It Up Immediately This is a picture of any Summer evening, in any neighborhood, any night of the week. 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If forgetfulness had blotted out the remembrance of the ferry and the suburban train, he might have imagined himself set down in an Indian palace in a tropical desert. A dull black piano and a golden harp, however, proclaimed the place a studio. "She hasn't changed," he groaned to himself. "Indeed, she must be worse than ever." "I recognize the old expression, Martin. Since you are still displeased at the same things, why are you here?" "Unfortunately, I still love you, Jeryl." His frown gave way to a wistful longing. "Can it be that this—" his contemptuous gesture circled the beautiful room—"keeps you from me?" She sobered. "Let's sit down," she invited, leading the way to a corner comfortable with a divan and easy chairs. "We may as well come to a final understanding?" "Final, Jeryl?" His stubborn blue eyes met her dark troubled ones. "Final, Martin. What we decide today goes. I'm in love with you now, but I intend to marry while young. If not you—the question in my mind is—are you worth giving this up for?" Andruson colored. "Am I worth more than red walls and a professional career?" "Don't put it that way, please." Jeryl's tone was sharp. "I am an artist, a singer; I was born and trained to it. As for these colors, they symbolize a need of my nature." He looked distastefully around. "I don't admire this room, Jeryl, yet it would not annoy me in the least if it did not threaten to separate us. But my mother—" Jeryl interrupted: "There are other beautiful colors, Martin, softer, more restful. I do not demand these particular ones. But this summer I needed them." She Telephone K J. B. Clith REAL H Renting, Insurance 7 West 5 Notary Public Renting, Insurance, Mortgage Loans Phone Kenwood 6379 La Prov Importers and W HUMAN H HAIR DRESSERS AN Accessories: Wigs, T 4956 South Sta HUMAN HAIR GOODS 4956 South State St., Chicago THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 looked at him a little sadly. "I wanted to be shocked into life. As for your mother—" "We must live with her and she will never leave the old home." "I did not object." "You antagonized her." "I merely refused to allow her to choose my clothes and personal surroundings. The day of submissive brides is over." "Dearest," he leaned over and took her hand. His eyes pleaded. "I don't care what you do. But mother—and the town—" "Your mother must compromise." "Jervel, this is utter foolishness." "Jeryl, this is utter roobiness." Jeryl snatched her hand away. "Is it? Then what about my mother, and her ideas? She is a vegetarian, you know. Will you give up meat to please her?" He laughed aloud. "Of course, you are joking." She gave him a whimsical look. "So my mother and I are jokes because we stand for beauty and pure food? What are you and your mother?" He flushed but understood. She jumped up. "We won't be crude enough to quarrel over a difference of opinion. We'll have a cup of tea and you'll go back to Holcomb and I'll stay here." Martin's face whitened. He caught her hand despairingly. "Merely a suite in your mother's house to furnish as I like and entertain my friends in. I shall give and ask tolerance. I'll be a good daughter to her, Martin. And I'll cook your meals, if necessary; give up public appearances. But I shall keep up my music for my soul's satisfaction." She laughed at his puzzled frown. "Really, Martin, this is a serious matter with me. I believe American homes lack beauty and I would be false to myself and to America if I bought my love with ugleness. Look out at the sea and sky, Martin. The Creator uses color lavishly, yet you consider my love of it a mere fad." She looked up at him adoringly. "You are handsome, too, Martin. I loved you first for your viking eyes and hair. And you like my color schemes—though you don't know it." He drew her to him, hungrily, happily. 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AGENTS WANTED; WRITE FOR TERMS TRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA TRAIT - TEX OFFICERS USE of these preparations in the culture of your hair will give you best results. Start caring for your hair properly by using some of the following: If your hair dresser or druggist cannot supply you, order direct from us. Goods sent postpaid anywhere in the United States. West Trust an N. E. Corner 63rd West Englewood West and Savings B mer 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chic Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000 DIRECTORS N. E. Corner 63rd and Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Ill. Telephone Republic 5000 Capital and Surplus $700,000.00 Member Chicago Clearing House TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 RGE F. HARDING REAL ESTATE -Date or Modern Houses, Apart and Stores to Rent COTTAGE GROVE Corner 31st Street, Chicago but this Subscription Blank and Mail Affiliated Member Chicago Clearing House Ass'n. Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to Color, enter my name as a subscriber to T he herewith Two Dollars, the annual one Dollar for six months. own...... 19..... State..... 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. JOIN BAIN President MICHAEL MAISEL Vice-President Coal Co. R. Q. R. R. s., C. M. & St. P. R. R. VE AVENUE Telephone Calumet 805 in the cul- give you best for your hair of the follow- INGTONIC...$1.00 1.00 gray hair) .50 R...25 cannot supply you, not postpaid any- FOR TERMS MICAL CO. PITSBURGH, PA. TEX Newwood Banks Bank Ed Ave., Chicago, Ill. phone 5000 $700,000.00 J. F. JENSEN HUGO S. HERTEL WM. P. KNOCHE GRO. EERRMANN JOHN BAIN Bearing House Ass'n. GLAS 1 RDING, JRA STATE Houses, Apartments Rent ROVE AVENUE, Chicago Bank and Mail it to $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS $2.00 PER YEAR describer to THE BRO of the annual subscript State..... MDW. C. BARRY Vice-Pres. and Cashier W. MERLE FISHER Astst. Cash. and Trust Officer W. MERLE FISHER ARTHUR C. UTESCH W. MERLE FISHER WM. BLUEMER ROBOT. C. KING Hugh Norris, Treas. Kirby Ward, Secy. CARL O. SEBERG Astet. Cashier