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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLI- LISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. BOOK CH By MARY WHITE C Chairman, Board of Directors Association for the Adv Colored People By MARY WHITE OVINGTON Chairman, Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People --- Vol. XXXI. "THE BOOK OF AMERICAN NEGRO SPIRITUALS" Edited with Introduction by James Weldon Johnson. Musical Arrangements, by J. Rosamond Johnson; Additional Numbers by Lawrence Brown. Published by The Viking Press, 12 West 40th Street, New York City. Price $3.50. Postage extra. The success of this book has been instantaneous. In two weeks the publishers had sold two thousand copies. Here in New York every book shop, however small, carries it. It is not only favorably reviewed but often talked about in the daily papers. "Those wonderful old Negro folk songs have been used and also abused for many years," Walter Damrosch writes to "The World," "but at last Rosamond Johnson has given them an appropriate and at the same time a musical setting." "The Introduction is so sound, so vital, and so excellently written that it ought to be read by every person interested in the creation of a musical art in this country," says W. J. Henderson, musical critic of "The Sun." On every hand we hear praise of the "unassailable facts" and "the sound reasoning" of James Weldon Johnson's Introduction, and praise and great, heaving sighs of relief, at the 56 settings by Rosamond Johnson and the 5 by Lawrence Brown. It is difficult to give a correct idea of the book in a short review. The 40 pages of preface give Mr. Johnson's theory of the development of the Spiritual and an analysis of both the words and music. In discussing the words we are reminded that the "all true Spirituals possess dignity." "The Negro took complete refuge in Christianity and the Spirituals were literally forged of sorrow in the heat of religious fervor * * * they sang their hungry listeners into a firm faith that as God saved Daniel in the lion's den, so would He save them; as God delivered Israel out of the bondage in Egypt, so would He deliver them. By sheer spiritual forces the African chants were metamorphased into the Spirituals." As one of his reviewers says, "He offers in the brief introduction a more plausible explanation of AFRICAN MISSIONARIES VISIT HAMPTON INSTITUTE The Phelps-Stokes Fund Sends Missionaries from the Field to Study the Armstrong System of Education for Life Hampton, Va.—Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, formerly Associate Chaplain of Hampton Institute and chairman of the two Education Commissions recently sent by the British Government to study the educational needs of Africa, in his report urged England to adapt to the natives of its African Colonies the Hampton system of education inaugurated by General S. C. Armstrong, the founder of Hampton Institute. Dr. Jones and the Phelps-Stokes Fund, of which he is the Educational Director, have arranged to have prominent African missionaries from Uganda, Rhodesia, Gold Coast, and other African Colonies, visit America this winter for the purpose of studying the system of education that has been used so successfully by the Negroes of this country by Hampton, Tuskegee, and other colored schools of the South. Among the missionaries who have recently visited Hampton are Dr. J. E. K. Agrey, a native of the Gold Coast, educated in America and now vice principal of the Native college at Achimota, Gold Coast, for which the British Government has recently appropriated 500,000 pounds. Archdeacon Matthews, Rev. and THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY the origin of this music than all the learned commentators since the Civil War." There are certain parts of Mr. J. W. Johnson's admirable preface for which I am especially grateful. One is the clear, simple discussion of dialect, enabling us all to read dialect with better understanding and a nearer reproach of correctness. Another is the careful description of the way the Spirituals were sung, the swaying of the body, the leading lines and the response, and later the lead, the response and the chorus. In our imagination we hear the African drums beating out the rhythm, remembered rhythm that now takes the form of patting feet and clapping hands. And we rejoice to read Mr. Johnson's tribute to all those Negro musicians, at the one time criticised by others of their own race, who have kept the Spirituals before their people and eventually brought them if a little overrefined and classicised into the musical life of the Negro church and home. The bulk of the book is taken up with the songs, set to new accompaniments, vigorous, satisfying. I am no musician but I have heard these songs sung in the old days in the primitive surroundings of the South, their rolling base, their haunting, unexpected harmonies. And when I heard Mr. Rosamond Johnson accompany Mr. Gordon the other night, the old swing, the old haunting beauty was all there. It seems almost incredible that one piano could reproduce so marvellously the once familiar harmonies. I know no quartette that does this today. But here as Mr. Rosamond Johnson played from this book Daniel was again really a witness and the walls of Jericho crashed as they fell. Such exciting drama as the words and music are! And when the day comes when every Negro has not only his "forty acres and a mule" but his own victrola and his radio set, if there be a piano left upon which someone is willing to labor to make music, this book will render the folk songs of the past. And it will show to a prosperous people that the suffering and sorrow of their forbears gave to this country a great music. Mrs. H. M. Grace, Rev. and Mrs. Herbert T. Wright, all of Uganda, and Father Harry Buck, of the Community of the Resurrection, and Miss Mabel Shaw of Rhodesia have visited Hampton Institute during October, and have expressed themselves enthusiastically about the Hampton methods which they hope to adapt successfully in the educational work of their missions for the African natives. The bread cast upon the troubled waters of the educational world by General Armstrong at Hampton Institute in years past is returning many fold. The Armstrong idea of "Education for Life," now recognized so generally by the schools of this country, is more and more being adapted to the educational needs of backward races throughout the world. WEALTHY RACE MAN LEAVES FORTUNE BUILT ON PENNIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN Mays Landing, N. J., Nov. 6.—The school children whose pennies spent in his candy store had formed the basis of his fortune were the beneficiaries of the estate of more than $100,000 left by John W. Underhill, a race man, by his will recently filed for probate. It is said that Underhill, who amassed a fortune in real estate dealing, lived in a small two-room shack until his death. Money was left to the local school board with the instruction, "Spend it so that the children will enjoy the fruits of my labor." THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 7.1925 [Name] The regular Republican Committeeman of the Second Ward, honored member of the Illinois Commerce Commission, who comes out flat-footed in favor of Hon. Martin B. Madden's re-election to Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, and Mr. Wright freely predicts that our present popular Congressman and the present able Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives will at the April primaries, 1926, wend his way on to victory and be renominated for his present far-reaching and responsible position. PHILADELPHIAN'S PICTURES HUNG IN ART EX- HIBITION Philadelphia, Pa.—O. Richard Reid, formerly of this city, but now of Greenwich Village, New York, is represented at the American Salon of Artists' exhibition, New York, with two excellently painted portraits. The subjects are Miss Mary W. Ovington, chairman of the Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P., and Leviticus Lyons, singer. The exhibition is being held in the Anderson Galleries, Fifty-ninth street and Park avenue. The Anderson Galleries are one of New York's most famous salons, perhaps ranking next to the Metropolitan. Mr. Reid is the first Negro to have the honor of exhibiting in this gallery. Although the American Salon of Artists is composed of white artists, their treatment of Reid has been more kindly than that accorded him by the Crisis exhibition, which he entered as a competitor for the Spingarn prize In December he will exhibit with the Independent Artists at the Waldorf-Astoria. URRAN LEAGUE BOARD MEETS TO FURTHER ITS WORK Prominent National Figures Conference on Negro Welfare New York, N. Y.—The Executive Board of the National Urban League held its fall meeting on Wednesday, last, to hear reports on progress during 1925 and to make its plans for 1926. A. S. Frissell, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fifth Avenue Bank, who has been the Treasurer of the League for more than fifteen years, tendered his resignation on account of advanced age, although remaining on the Board, and was succeeded as Treasurer by William Lloyd Garrison, the grandson of William Lloyd Garrison. The Executive Secretary, Eugene Kinckle Jones, rendered his report on developments in the League's work in additional cities requesting the establishment of the League's program and of progress being made towards expanding work already inaugurated. Charles S. Johnson, Editor of "OPPORTUNITY" magazine and T. Arnold Hill, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, presented reports on the accomplishments in their respective departments. The Treasurer's report showed that the League had received for its national work to date the sum of $11,000 and that with pledges and probable income would expend over $60,000 during the current year. Resolutions were passed expressing sorrow at the death of Mrs. Booker HON. EDWARD H. WRIGHT Republican Committeeman of the member of the Illinois Commerce es out flat-footed in favor of H re-election to Congress from the district of Illinois, and Mr. Wright present popular Congressman and the of the Appropriations Committee o atives will at the April primaries, I victory and be renominated for h and responsible position. T. Washington, who had been for nine years a member of the Executive Board. A budget of $60,000 was authorized for the year 1926; announcement was made of the Urban League Conference on INDUSTRY planned for New York City, February 2nd to 5th, 1926. There were seventeen members of the Board present, among whom were, Dr. George Cleveland Hall, of Chicago; Dr. James H. Dillard, Mr. C. C. Spaulding, of Durham, N. C.; Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood, President of the Board; Mrs. Albert S. Reed, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Mr. Fred R. Moore and Miss Evangeline Brewster Johnson. The National Urban League seeks to coordinate social service activities in cities in the interest of Negro welfare and specializes in securing better industrial conditions for Negroes. Its forty-five branches, as well as the national organization, are governed by leading white and colored citizens and promote better race relations. It has been in existence fifteen years and maintains headquarters at 127 East 23rd Street, New York City. HON. WILLIAM C. MATHEWS OF BOSTON, MASS., HAS BEEN SELECTED AS SPECAL AS SISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL The latter part of last week, Hon. William C. Matthews, of Boston, Mass., the former celebrated Harvard University football and baseball star, was appointed special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States and was ordered at once to proceed to Lincoln, Neb., and represent the Government in some very important Federal prosecutions at that point. Mr. Matthews was the head and front of the Colored Division of the Republican National Executive Committee, during the presidential campaign of 1924, and it was owing to his farsightedness that ninety per cent of the colored voters of this country marched under the victorious banner of Coolidge and Dawes for President and Vice-President of the United States. ATTORNEY WALTER M. FARM ER WILL ADDRESS THE SUNDAY EVENING CLUB Tomorrow evening, November 10, at the Wendell Phillips High School building, 39th and Pershing Road. Hon. Walter M. Farmer, who easily ranks with the ablest white or colored lawyers in this city and who is one of its best and most eloquent orators will address the Sunday Evening Club at the above mentioned place. His talk will be highly interesting in every respect. THERE WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL MEETING FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS AT WASHINGTON, D. C., NEXT FALL, THE DATES SET ARE SEPT. 30, OCT. 1 AND 2, 1926 These meetings are held annually in various parts of the world so that it is somewhat rare to have the conference in the United States. Having it here of course, offers a great opportunity for our own public health workers. This conference will combine admirably with that of the National Tuberculosis Association, on October 4th to 8th, 1926, also in Washington. Dr. Theobald Smith, recently elected president of the National Tuberculosis Association, is also president of the International Union. Concerning this meeting, the National Tuberculosis Association, with headquarters in New York, makes the following statement: "While the meetings of the International Union are limited in attendance only to members of the Union, we plan to utilize the presence of a number of foreign delegates, from various parts of the world, at our own annual meeting. Special places on the program of all sessions will be given to foreign representatives. The National Tuberculosis Association will expect the leading tuberculosis experts of various European countries to take part in our own annual meeting and to give lectures in various parts of the country after the meeting. Further details concerning lectures and tours of foreign delegates will be published later." The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute is the local organization affiliated with the national and international tuberculosis groups. Its territory is Chicago and Cook County. Like all the other organizations of this type in the United States, its budget is provided by the annual sale of Christmas seals. This will soon be under way, beginning on Thanksgiving and continuing through December. The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute, 360 N. Michigan Boulevard, Chicago HAMPTON'S GREATEST ENROLLMENT. 978 Hampton, Va.—Hampton Institute opened this fall with the largest enrollment of its history—128 college men and 177 college women, with 673 students in other departments, including the trades and academy or high-school grades making the total 978. This enrollment does not include the extension classes, the Whittier Training School of 340, or the Summer School of 1,040. The Collegiate division with 305 this year shows a gain of 109 over last year's enrollment. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX KNOXVILLE COLLEGE Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 4.—For the third time in the history of the school the Fisk Bulldogs let loose their grip and bowed to the Fighting Huskies from Knoxville. The territory behind the Bulldog goal post was twice cut up with cleats that bore the marks of K. C. and left a 13 to 0 score on the athletic records of the schools. Never was the goal line of the visitors in any danger, even if the passes for which Tubby Johnson is noted were successful to the extent of four completed in the first half. Fowlkes continued his line bucking and plunging. Always he could be depended on for three or four yards, even if it was necessary to make that for a first down in midfield. He also seems to make a specialty of intercepting passes as that route accounted for one touchdown and brought the ball to the five yard line on another occasion. There is no reason why this man should not get honorable mention on the All-American at least for there is not another fullback in the South that can play the game with the mighty Fowlkes. Cromwell at guard was in his stride again, having regained his running mate, "Tiny" Marsh, back into the lineup, and had the Fisk safety in mortal danger of those punts for Cromwell downed him in his tracks repeatedly. He made all-Southern guard for two years and is speaking strong for the berth again. Never during the game did the spirit of fight lag, and it was a thriller from start to finish. Fast playing and hard hitting featured both teams, although a soggy field prevented any open field work. The Huskies are now being primed for their homecoming game. North Carolina is sending her fast Livingstone crew to Knoxville, and as Howard only won from them by a small margin it behooves the boys to get into that spirit of determination and fight that was necessary to beat Fisk, Roger Williams and then a lot more. They must overcome the jinx that goes with a homecoming game. They can and will do it and so they are getting the slogan of "Down Ligatingstone" K. C. THE AMERICAN ART CLUB The American Rose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Fannie McDonald, 3637 Giles Ave., Oct. 28. The program was arranged by Mrs. Irene Gaines. Mrs. Bush-banks and Mrs. J. Snowden Porter being principal speakers. Other guests present were Whibby Bird Marshall, Shadford Martin and Halladay. Each made short but timely remarks. Lunch was served. Mrs. Fannie Bauers, President. MRS. FANNIE McDONALD RETURN FROM MICHIGAN Mrs. Gladys Thompson, mother of the late Mrs. Cora A. Dickson, 3752 Rhodes Ave., together with Dr. Wm. H. Dickson, husband, their son and other relatives of the deceased, have returned to the city from Lansing, Mich., where they went for interment of Mrs. Dickson. Mrs. Dickson was well known in the city and leaves many relatives and a host of friends. ENTERTAINED AT RECEPTION Mesdames Lou Ella Young, D. G. M. N. G., and Ella G. Berry, D. G. W. R., Households of Ruth of Illinois and jurisdiction, were given a reception on Oct. 31st at Rockford, Ill., by the Households of that city. They were accompanied by several other officers from Chicago and returned to the city Sunday afternoon after a very pleasant visit. DEAD MAN'S FORECAST OF FIRE COMES TRUE. Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 5.—When Joseph Lancaster ran breathless into the Alliquippa Street engine house and gasped out "Somebody's trying to burn down my home," and dropped dead about two weeks ago, members of the engine company were inclined to think the man was suffering from some sort of hallucination. Early Friday the dead man's home in Gazzam Street, occupied by his survivors, was totally destroyed by fire. The damage was estimated at $4,000. No. 8 RACE RELATIONS COMMIT TEES ARE HIGHLY PRAISE President Coolidge Commends South's Efforts for Racial Adjustment Washington, D. C.—In an address before the International Y.M.C.A. Convention, in session here this week, President Calvin Coolidge paid a high tribute to the work of the inter-racial committees which have been operating throughout the South during the last six years. Commending the Y.M.C.A. as a unifying force in religion, industry, and race relations, President Coolidge said: "It was the American Association that established the inter-racial commissions, which it is generally agreed have been of great importance in the past few years in promoting better understanding and relations between the white people and the colored people. This example has been an inspiration to students of the problem of race relations in all parts of the world." The inter-racial movement to which the President referred took form in Atlanta in 1919, with the organization of the Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, and spread rapidly through the South, with the organization of hundreds of state and local committees. The purpose of the movement is to promote justice and good will between the races and enlist them in co-operative efforts for the common welfare. Similar commissions have since been set up in many northern cities, and in a dozen centers in South Africa. URBAN LEAGUE TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Chicago Urban League will be held November 18th at the Men's City Club, 315 Plymouth Court. The meeting will begin promptly at seven o'clock. Preceding the meeting, dinner will be served at six P. M., during which a special musical program will be rendered. Both the dinner and the meeting are open to the public. Reservation for the dinner is $1.00 per plate, and may be made by calling Calumet 0710. Provisions will be made for the seating of persons who do not desire dinner, in order that they may enjoy the musical program. A complete detailed report for the fiscal year 1924-25 will be rendered. In this meeting the public will have an opportunity of knowing what has been accomplished by the League during the past year. The proposed program of activities for 1925-26 will be submitted. Mr. Horace J. Bridges, President of the Board of Directors, will preside and also deliver the principal address. A number of very prominent citizens, white and colored, have already announced their intention of being present, and from all indications this will be one of the most interesting annual meetings since the organization of the League in 1917. HENRY DOING BUSINESS ALONE Frank W. Henry, past exalted ruler and treasurer of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, Elks, for many years at 3210 Cottage Grove Ave., doing business under the firm name of Poole & Henry, Undertakers, has taken over the interest of Mr. Poole and will continue business at the same address as F. W. Henry. Mr. Henry is an efficient worker in church and fraternal circles IN TENNESSEE Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, 3710 Indiana Ave., state grand princess of S. M. T., who has spent several weeks at Nashville, Tenn., with relatives and friends, will visit other parts of that state, and also Kentucky before returning home in about two or three weeks. CHIPS Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, and her daughter, Mrs. Rogers, 3800 Calumet Avenue, are visiting relatives and friends in Washington, D. C., and they are greatly enjoying the many social honors which are being showered upon them. Charles J. Pickett, of Washington, D. C., who is one of the wisest and most silent colored Republican politicians in Illinois, was in the city for a few days last week and held forth at the Senatorial headquarters of Hon. William B. McKinley, United States Senator from Illinois at the New York Life Building, Monroe and La Salle Streets. f de de de THE BROAD AX Dabiiches Meare Ditesder An this city since July 15th 1899, sithout missing one single issue. Re- yablicans, Democrats, Catholics, Pro- testants, Single Taxers, Priests, infi- dels or anyone else can have their say es 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 Demo- cratic 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 ad- vance. Wiibe Web coo. 5 ecko. -<- 9200 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. XXXI No. 8 Chictgo, November 7, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago, Ul Under Act of March 8, 1879. AMERICAN WORKINGMAN MOST CONTENTED WORKER IN WORLD Chicago, Ill, Nov. 6—Commenting upon the American Negro Labor Con- gress, which closed here last week, Attorney Karl F. Phillips, Commis- sioner of Conciliation of the United States Department of Labor at Wash- ington, who is making a brief review of the labor conditions in Chicago, said: “The American working man or woman, white or black, native born or naturalized, busily engaged at a fair wage and under such normal working conditions as are usually the rule, rather than the exception, is the hap- Piest, best paid, most contented worker in the world. This is the kind ‘of a worker, who, as the United States Secretary of Labor, James J. Davis, says, has more gold in his teeth than other workers have in their pockets. “This man or woman fully realizes that the Government of the people, for the people and by the people, holds just as high hopes out to him as it does to any other American citizen. He is satisfied to grow as his country Brows; and to progress as it prog- esses. That the false hopes of some imaginary over-night transition do not disturb his work or his life is evi- denced every day in the happy homes and the many other rewards of labor, distributed all over America under the theory and practice of the most repre- sentative form of Government. that man, under the divine guidance of God, has yet perfected.” HATCHET SLAYER CLAIMS MANY VICTIMS IN BEAVER FALLS (Freston News Service) Beaver Falls, Pa, Nov. 6.—The mysterious Beaver Falls ax murderer took toll of another victim last Friday night when the lifeless body of John Williams, aged 30, of Mt. Washington, was found on the main tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad at Fourth Street here. The skull was cracked in three places on the right side and split open at the forehead. The_in- dications are that an ax or a hatchet was used by the murderer. It is believed that Williams was ‘murdered in a nearby house and the body carried to the tracks to hide the crime. The crew of a yard engine dis. covered Williams’ body. About three weeks ago the body of Harry Boone, aged 25, was found on the railroad tracks at this same point badly mangled. For a time officials thought Boone had been struck by an engine, But friends of Boone told police that the man had been mur- dered, they were confident, and the body carried to the tracks to hide the crime. The body was ordered ex- humed for another and more careful ‘examination by the coroner's office ir an effort to determine whether the man had been murdered or had met his death by being struck by an en. gine. Officials have made yearly 2 score of arrests in an effort to appre: hhend the slayer. Mrs. Julia Edwards, of Washington, D. C., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jen- nie Johnston, 4725 Vincennes Avenue. ‘Mrs. Edwards has fallen very much in Jove with Chicago and she may remain in this city for two or three. months. Sf (Preston News Service) ‘WM. CRUDUP PASSES AWAY William Crudup, 4610 Vincennes Ave, for 25 years superintendent of the Sunday School of The Ebenezer Baptist Church, of which Rev. C. H. Clark is pastor, passed away at the Provident Hospital Sunday evening, Funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 45th and Vincennes Ave., Saturday, in the midst of a large congregation. The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. Clark, in which he paid a great tribute to his worth as a member of the church and the highest officer of the Sunday School, Exercises were then conducted by Prince Hall Lodge, F. & A. M.; Eureka Chapter and St. George Commandery. The remains were interred at Lincoln Cemetary under the direction of Chas. S. Jack- son, SOCIAL OR NEWS ITEMS By Mrs. Louise Bond Dudley The Manhattan Club entertained a number of young folks Hallowe'en night, with 4 mask dance at St. Eliz- abeth’s hall. The costumes presented a° brilliant array and there was much hilarity over several unique costumes which showed ingenuity in their comical make-up. The club members were successful in presenting one of the prettiest of the Hallowe'en parties. Mrs. Enos Bond, 6159 Loomis Blvd. is on the road to recovery after a seri ous illness of several weeks. BAILEY MAKING GOOD IN SUBURBS M., T. Bailey, 3638 S. State St., is busily engaged in the various suburbs of the city, including Morgan Park, Robbins and Harvey, making prepara- tions to relieve the congested condition in the city proper brought about by such large numbers of members of the Race coming into the city from vari- ous sections of the country. By hard work, Mr. Bailey has accomplished much good for the community. THE QUESTIONNAIRE ~ By Mrs. Louise Bond Dudley 1, What is the highest point in the United States? eae 2. What is the lowest point in the United States? sae 3. What is the largest area below sea level in the United States? fas 4. In what region in the United States have two years passed without rainfall? eae 5. Which is the only active voleanc in the United States? eae 6. Where is the region of the high est natural air temperature in the world, 134 degrees? 1, Mount Whitney. ses 2. Death Valley. ee 3. Imperial Valley. eee 4. The Mohave Desert. ies 5. Mount Lassen. ae 6. Death Valley. Mrs, Katherine Brice, 4224 South Park Way, has been confined to the house with illness for the past week but she is rapidly regaining her health at this writing. . Economic Move The busband was having one of bis Periodic streaks of economy. “We Must cot down on our expenses,” said he to his wife, “There's no argument about it. We simply ‘must.” ‘The Wife smiled. “Quite right, dear,” she agreed. “As you say, there’s no argu- ment about it. “I suzgest that you do ‘Rot ty to get such long distances on ‘the radio.” Mark the Line New lead pipe is expensive, and also expensive to lay, hence this little stunt may help you save some money. Where lead pipes are covered by a rough floor there is always the danger that the steamfitter may eut through the floor and through the pipe, but if the line of pipe is marked on the floor there will be little danger, What Volcanoes Create ‘The geologist, Suess, holds the Bource of the sea salt was volcanic eruptions, when the earth's crust was beginning to harden it. Eruptions, he says, give forth gaseous compounds containing chlorine, brought down by rain. * The sap : the island of Malena ie Known on Tamestown, ond 1s strongly fortified. ‘THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 7, 1925 COL. A. D. GASH One of Chicago’s most eminent and successful lawyers, whose first wife, Mrs. Nannie Gash, who passed away in this city some years ago, painted the picture entitled “Aunt Dina’s Christmas Eve Ghost Story,” which now hangs on the walls of the National University of Music, 4427 South Parkway. | . ia oe 4 % fe ; 4 a UUme lUm F - 3 i os 4 i J . ee : e One of the best and most favorably known business men and politicians in Chicago, who is serving his second term as one of the County Commissioners with a splendid record behind him, may be induced by his thousands of friends to enter the race for either Treasurer of Cook County or for President of the Board of County Commissioners. “AUNT DINA’S CHRISTMAS EVE GHOST STORY” Near the first of May past, our high- ly esteemed friend of many years standing, Col. A. D. Gash, whose law offices are located at 155 N. Clark Street, Ashland Block, placed in the care of the writer the wonderful pic- ture, entitled, “Aunt Dina’s Christmas Eve Ghost Story,” which was painted by his first wife, Mrs. Nannie Gash. His Status A very pompous farmer was made a Justice of the peace, and he was 80 impressed with the tremendous dig- nity of his position that the village in which he lived became too small to con- tain him, As he was swaggering down ‘the road he walked into a wheel bar- Tow belonging to an o'd woman, “Be careful where you're g Sing, man,” she ried. “Woman,” replied the indig- Rant farmer, “I am a magistrate, not a Lonely Spet Qnce a year a little ship, the Mo- ravian, crosses the Atlantic to Mora- Vian missions amonz the Eskimos of Labrador. A solitary missionary of the Church of England is stationed there at the Indian settlement of Un- gava. Thefe are few lonelier inhab- ited areas in the world. Ever See Job’s Coffin? It is visible about ten o'clock at night, directly in the south, north of east from Altair. The constellation called Job's Coffin is a little group of stats rather close together, looking somewiat like a fish with a drooping tall. Zee: «| ee ae i = i . by leo ee i J eee ea. ae j a xs a & a fs - ik FS a e eee es ee pee Fe who passed away in this city some years ago. The picture was painted at Provo, Utah, thirty-five years ago, where Col and Mrs. Gash moved to from Macon, Mo., and, where he served as State's Attorney, of Provo County, Utah, for some years, Mrs. Gash, was practically raised by Aunt Dina, and she was just as fear- ful of the ghost as Aunt Dina’s chil- dren were, Easy to Give Up It is, as a rule. far ensier to sacrt- tifice seli—to give up, that is, our moral existence to the first one who chooses to take it—than to fulfill our spiritual destiny, to accomplish, right to the end, the task for which we were created—Maeterlinek. To Clean Satin Pumps ‘The most efficient way to clean satin pumps is to brush the satin off with a small plece of velvet. If this method is used, It will be found dat the satin will not become rough and the life of the shots will be greatly ‘ieelenaed: Opportunity for a Hit Benzoyisulphonicluid, says n chem feal contemporary, is 500 Unies sweet- er thon honey. Why has this delight- ful word never heen drawn to the at- tention of our sentimental sonz welt ers? Unlucky Fishing Day in Scotland it ix a popular beliet that If one goes fishing on Christmas, bad tuck will follow througir the entire aie HON. EMMETT WHEALAN est and most favorably known bus | in Chicago, who is serving his s e County Commissioners with a 5] m, may be induced by his thousand race for either Treasurer of Cook of the Board of County Commissio pn a Pl ee Rt Sens, Bees to Meo Jeepers rea eae “ enor e ten ete ee aa cn BrP ty 2 att ASR Seger Bee tere Bee Bae se ee Be ee Bee pie ne tt - es ee ra ae “ ; ae ‘The eurliest accounts of Egypt and Greece mention the olive. It was first planted in Italy about 562 B.C. Span- ish monks introduced it into California. | and its cultivation there has since be ome a gre industry Another Traffic Rule | When turning a corner at high gpeed see that you are traveling on the ‘wrong side of the road. The repair mien have to live—Miamt ‘Tribune. Pertinent Question If children could be reared free from fear would they be fearless mea. fand women? an exchange asks. Root of All Taxation Taxation reaches down to the bases but the base Is labor, and labor pays aL Dean Pie? CHICAGO LOCAL TALENT SPARKLE AS STARS IN DRAMATIC MAS- | TERPIECE “THAIS” National University of Music Engages | Clarence E. Muse, Well-Known Actor | and Producer, to Direct Play Joseph Henderson GENERAL CARPENTER Plastering—Concrete Work Orders Receive Prompt Attention ESTIMATES FURNISHED CHARGES REASONABLE 4033 Indiana Avenue Chicago Phone: Drexel 2268 (Formerly the literary department of : Walden University) An Approved School in an Educational Center Modern in methods and thorough in scholarship. Throws Christian influence around the student. Places emphasis uyon develcjment of the initiative on part of the student. EXPENSES SURPRISINGLY MODERATE Session Begins September 21 oaeeeensaniomosennppeaperenciostegaiaiaias casio For further information, address T. R. DAVIS, PRESIDENT Nashville 4 ate Tennessee ‘The citizens of Chicago have al- ways prided. themselves as_pioheers in the intellectual and civic develop- ment of our people. A few prominent and out-standing ones learned that re- cently a group of citizens of St. Louis presented the dramatic masterpiece “Thais” and they were successful. The St. Louisans -boasted as having of- fered the most unusual program ever attempted in any of the metropolitain cities. Immediately pride of the Chi- cagoan was incensed to the point that we not only will give such a wonder- ful work to the general public but wil organize and plan to the degree that we will surpass St. Louis or any otieer previous production of said play. This group of citizens under the auspices of the National University of Music headed by Miss Pauline James Lee have completed the various com- mittees and lavnched a gigantic cam- paign the proceeds of which will be given to the University to further the development of Art among our peo- ple, Realizing the necessity for an ar- tistic production the Adivsory ‘Committee immediately engaged the services of Clarence E, Muse the well- known actor and producer to super- vise and direct the play. An appropriation has been set apart that Mr. Muse will not be hampered in any way in the process of having mag- nificent scenery, beautiful and histor- ically costumes. He immediately engaged Capf. Frank Drier to super- intend the interpolated music specially arranged from the Opera by “Mas- senet.” Also, in Mr. Muse’s depart- ment will be found Mrs. Hazel Thompson Davis. Dancing Mistress Root of It All Everywhere we are taught that “life is sacred,” that “liberty is sacred,” that “property is sacred”—but where are we taught that happiness is sacred? And yet it is only because of their re- lation to happiness that these other things have a trace of sacredness.— James Mackaye. Important Statistics A Statistician has figured that the ‘umber used yearly in the United States would build aud finish a double Tow of fiveroom houses, which, 100 feet apart, would reach from New York to Seattle, south to San Fran- cisco, eaat to New Orleans and back to New York. Ske Ought to Pay Him The more worthless a man is the more certain a woman is to sue him if he ugrees to marry her and then backs out—Miami Herald of the production. The illustrious At- torney Violette N. Anderson has been appointed Stage Directress, while the artistic little Miss Margueritta Ward will take care of the art of make-up. It will be of interest to know that Mrs. George Cleveland Hall is Chair- man of the Patrons Committee. The Publicity Committee having some of the most successful business men and women functioning have at their head the energetic and enterprising Mrs. Luther M. Thompson. Mr. Jos. Col- lins is Chairman of the Advisory Committee. Associated with Mr. Col- lins are Mr. Smith, President of the Cooks and Waiters Association, Mr. Perry Parker, President of the Pull- man Porters Association and Dr. Spencer Dickerson. Mrs. Pauline Reed of the Urban League is Chair- man of the Ticket Committee. One of the outstanding features will be the Souvenir Programs of which there will be over 20,000 printed which will be handled by Mr. W. Lawson. There will be in the cast of “Thais” over eighty persons. The casting is still in process and as Mr. Muse is particular in getting the best possi- ble from among our local aspirants he has refused at this writing to quote names, although at present he has over 125 people rehearsing out of which the best possible will be offered the week of November 23 nightly at the Avenue Theater. Tickets are already on sale. Miss Pauline James Lee is President of the National University of Musie, 4427 Grand Boulevard and Mrs. Frank L. Gillespie is Acting Treasurer. Mrs. Bessie Hicks, Secre- tary. Mr. Sheridan A. Brusseau, Business Manager.—“C.” Use Old Newspapers | Newspapers make an excellent crac filler. Cut the papers fine and soak them. Make a paste by bolling one Pound of flour in three quarts of water and add one teaspoonful of alum. Boil the shredded newspaper in this mixture until it becomes the consist- jeney of putty. Force this into the [cracks with a blunt knife, When it becomes dry stain or paint it to match’ the boards and you will have a smooth surface. The Wife’s Compliments saiWite (co seturned husband at moune tain resort)—Oh, darling, 'm so glad ‘you've come, we heard that some idiot had fallen over the cliff, and I felt sure it was you!—London Mail. Always Worth While An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.—Mra, L. M. Child. : By THE CAMERAMAN 1. American Negro Labor Congress) ren’s burdens, than any other ty 2. Legislation in the Bud. | Of initiative which is in captivity 3, What is a Communist? | this time, “Margery” proved to ¢ 4, Steel and the Negro [entire satisfaction that Bill's gz — | throwing stones at Jim's group, wh (Preston News Service) Dre ae gg eee ‘The American Negro Labor Con- gress, which has just closed its much- heralded convention in Chicago, was misnamed. It should have been called ‘The Rushing-To-Ruin Convention- ski,” for beneath the veneer of pro- test against segregation, unequal wages, Jim-Crowism, and other evils we readily admit exist in this country in over-flowing measure, and which the A.N.L.C. used as a smoke screen, there was the subtle and at times out. spoken advocacy of the establishment in America of the Soviet Government of Russia. Sporadic outbursts of un- restrained applause revealed all too clearly the Communistic souls of the delegates, who, it Was readily appar- ent, are instrumentalities of white Communistic leaders, who, having failed in their past undertakings among their own group, have now turned to Negroes, hoping to stir up such an unrest as will make “goats” of the Negro labor of this country. ‘The arguments that the aims of the Congress should and would be con- summated, at any cost, and that the Government had failed in its custod- ianship of the working classes even sinks into minor importance, campared with the resonant revolutionary spirit which arose among the mixed delega- tion of alleged workers from many of whose lips a foreign tongue or peculiar twang fell. The dull, expressionless eyes of the white delegates was only equaled by the languid drawl and quasi-Russian tongue of the leaders of the Congress. For the sake of honesty, we would like to ask Organizer Lovett-Fort- Whiteman, alias, “James Jackson,” who admits that he had to go across the seas to be properly “instructed” in the ways of American Government and the needs of American workmen, a few questions. Are there not enough organizations in America al- ready at work upon the social and labor problems to make a proper ve- hicle for the desires of the A. N. L. C.? Is there such a vast gulf be- tween the work rewards meted out to American laborers, that the ques- tionable doctrines of Moscow have to be brought over here as a solvent? What of the American leaders, white and black? Are their life and labor absolute failures, notwithstanding the wonderful progress which all labor, white and black, is surely making un- der their statesmenlike- guidances? Does not all labor, if properly nur- tured, turn into capital? And are not the American transitions good enough for us, without stirring up advices from Russia, Asia and Turkestan? We hoped that the A. N. L. C. was on the square; but we find that it is another mushroon labor fantasie, weak in structure, meaningless in purpose, and in contravention to American progress. With the opening day of Congress ust a ew weeks off in the distant iy ture, ambitious statesmen and lobbyists among the brethren are beginning to sound their yearly remedies for reliet y Congressional Legislation in sev- cral_matters which are of vital con- ern to the race. Various proponents of reform are talking of their legis- ative pets, but exhibits of bills are as scarce as mountain dew om the Sa- hara desert. For instance, we hear that a new anti-lynching bill is to be ready by December, which will be minus all the pit-falls contained in the Dyer document. Next, we hear that a bill to establish civil government in the Virgin Islands, Uncle Sam's ac- uisition from Denmark, is to be in- troduced. Further, it is whispered that the brethren want some changes made in the functions and duties of the ailway Labor Board, and that a dele- sation of railway men, heading up at Chicago, are coming East to have Congress take up their troubles. Too, friends, who are fearful each year the Howard University appropriation is stricken out by Congressman Thomas L. Blanton, democrat of Texas, say that this embarrassment can be avoided for once and for all by having legislation introduced which will give Howard a definite status in the stead of its riding into the public treasury on the back of the Interior Depart- ment. All these prospects sound mighty good to us; but we were told by “Margery” the psychic wizardess, that alition among the fifty-seven groups who are voluntarily carrying the breth- out any legislative plums to the bleachers, of whom we are an humble one. And when we remembered those halcyon legislative days of the Dyer Bill, to say nothing of the Spencer, Celler, and McLean bills, the last. named of which, was allowed to die in committee, we had to admit that dis- sentions had taken us a long way from the days of Thad Stevens and Charles Sumner, when the Civil Rights Bill was passed by Congress and went to the U. S. Supreme Court for judicial interpretation before it became a “dead one.” mee | Since the Riffian and Moroccan dis- [asters are receiving world attention, Fe inasmuch as it is rumored that the arms of the Communistic Inter- [Rationale are now endeavoring to en- | fold the black people of America, it is quite a fitting task to ask “What is a Communist?” A Communist is a member of the Communistic Internationale of Russia, the Constitution of which provides a number of striking activities which make articles of confederation of the seceding southern states of pre-Civil War days seem like a mid-summer night's dream. Chiei among the pro- visions of the Communistic Manifesto and Program are: (1) The proletarian class struggle is essentially a political struggle, the object of which is the conquest by the Communists of the power of the State. (2) Participation in parliamentary campaigns, which in the general strag- gle of the proletariat is of secondary importance, is for the purpose of revo- lutionary propaganda only. (3) Communism does not propose to capture the parliamentary state, but to conquer and destroy it. (4) In those countries where the conditions for a workers’ revolution are not yet ripe, the same process will go on. (3) The Parflanientarism of the Communist pafty performs a service in mobilizing the proletariat against capitalists, emphasizing the political character of the class struggle. (6) The conquest of the State is to be accomplished by force and vio- Ience. (7) Strikes of protest are to de- velop into general political strikes and then into revolutionary mass action for the conquest of the power of the State. An economist with the mind of a child, or a political scientist of meagre knowledge knows, of course, that since all labor is, at some time, capital, and that an overthrowing of the Govern- ment in the fashion contemplated by the Communistic Party constitutes nothing more nor less than the spec- tacle of a people secking to destroy themselves. Such doctrines form no part of the principles of the repre- sentative form of Government, and there is no place in America for any one who believes in force or violence or the destruction of property as agencies for the overthrow or chang- | ing forms of organized human society. Communism in- America has faileg | szaon the-whiies, and that # wil flee wise fail among the blacks goes with- out saying: Hence, thoughtless and disappointed human remnants of white communism, if they are tampering | with America’s loyal colored citizens, \are, like a drowning man, grasping at a straw—a straw. which is far too weak to perform the Samson feat of pulling down the pillars of the temple of freedom to the destruction of self and of Government. a0 Steel corporations, North and South, are reporting a tremendous swell in the steel market, which, because steel is such an important factor in manu- facture, usually means a concurrent ‘swell in the nation’s business and com- merce. | ‘Under the _ partially-psychological presumption that because a black skin is superior to a white skin in the mat- ter of heat endurance, Negro labor has ‘enjoyed a larger participation in the Tabor essential to the steel industry! than in any other single branch of industry. Under this weak guise, Negro labor has been employed in the steel plants at a good profit to THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 7, 1925 LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Capital and Surplus $460,000.00 South State Street’s Largest Bank First Mortgage Gold Bonds Approved Safe Investments yield 7% interest. $100 Bonds sold on easy payment plan See our Mr. Avery of the Bond Department LOANS MADE ON REAL ESTATE Savings Department open from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturdays SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than one cent aday. Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewelry, etc. occupations, regardless of causes and results, Past United States reports, however, showed a disparity, prejudicial to Negro labor, of from one-half a cent to two cents an hour in its unit wages, &s compared with the wages of white ‘steel hands, working at the same occu- Pation. Also, the dead water mark, beyond which Negro labor has not heretofore been able to advance into certain “choice” occupations, has been ever present in the Nergo’s history in the steel industry, It seems to us that the time is overdue when the Powerful steel employers should shake up their consciences and raise their wage standards and conditions of labor up to 100 per cent by giving the black steel hand his just dues in an indus- try to which he has given his life's labor. The black steel hand has been “weliared” to death; and employment managers have cajoled him into false contentment; for just so lang as a Penny or two is clipped hourly from his wages, and just so long as his foremost representation are denied the goal of a single advanced occupation “reserved” for his white steel contem- poraries, just so long will industrial inequality prevail in one of the Na- tion's greatest industries—one which is creating the wealthiest operative classes in the country. What unionization there is among Negro steel hands has not been suffi cient to bring about work equality. Nevertheless, if the union heads were sharply reminded that they have not kept faith with Negro hands, some good might ensue. In the meantime, however, and particularly now that the coffers of steel! industries are overflow- ing with gold—the profit of honest efficient labor, the Negro steel work- ers, organized or otherwise, must, in group formation, by appeal, petition, persuasion, and other ethical infiu- ences, insist that their wage be equal- ized and that their opportunities for profitable and advancing employment are increased. ; Moorish Superstitions One of the first things a traveler no- [tices in a Moorish town are the Peres painted or drawn, on the ‘walls of many dwellings. ‘These are to avert the “evil spirit”; five, the oer of fingers, is considered « sa- ered number. A Valuable Accomplishment “an order to git genuine, practical re- sults.” sald Uncle Eben, “a speuker wants to be mighty accomplished in recognizin’ de occasions that calls foh sees silence.”—Washington Star. Philosophical Thought Life is like a game of whist. 1 don't ‘enjoy the game much; but I like to ‘play my cards well, and see what will be the end of it—George Eliot. | Weighing the Past Weights and measures used in am elent Egypt have been found dating back as far as 8000 B,C. Truism A thing of beauty keeps you brokg -forever.—Vanderhilt, Masqnerader, | FLAT TO RENT TO RENT—Fine flat. S rooms, stove heat, $35.00, 6153 S. Elizabeth St. Franklin’s Idea Retained Of course you've heard the story about Benjamin Franklin munching a loaf of bread on the streets of Phila- deiphia, but do you know that that im- mortal ‘character started a munching custom at the Pennsylvania hospital that has continued down to the present @ay and promises to last as long as the institution? In the early days of its existence the hospital had quite a struggle to get along. Franklin, al- ways Interested’ In its welfare, hap- pened in one day and was told, among other things, that the young doctors were getting scarcely enough to eat. Touched by the tale, Franklin imme- @iately visited a store and brought back a huge bag of ginger cookies. From that day to this a supply of gin- ger cookies has heen on hand for the internes to munch between meal, ‘They are kept in tin boxes, readily ac- cessible to internes'on night, duty or thers wha aie demiatarals: uagey most of the time.—Philadelphia Record. Cleaning Ornaments Bronzes and gilt ornaments can be ¢leaned only by brushing carefully with fine quality, stall paint brushes, When too dull and shabby they must be done over by a professional. When the cheaper quality of gilt frames get shabby, take enough flour of sulphur to give a golden tinge to a pint and 2 half of water and ndd four bruised onions. Boil 20 minutes, then strain and cool. Wipe the dust from the frame, and with a small, soft brush paint it over with the liquid, then set aside to dry. When dry it will look al- most like mew. The more expensive blg frames must be regilded by a pro- fessional when very. shabby, though they may be touched up once or more times with this liquid, which will help thelr appearance. Colorful Finnish Markets In brilliant skirt and smock the Fin- nish tishwife is the most vivid of the colorful throng at the daily market. While the Finns are fishing, the wives bring the catch to the market, It is especially exciting when the autumn sailing fleet comes in to sell provi- sions for the winter and again on the day when the ice breaks up in the spring and the first vessel of the year steams into the quays. The Helsing- fors housewife usually comes to mar- ket and does her own purchasing of vegetables and meat and rarely leaves without the inevitable handful of bright, hardy flowers. Small Change A keen rider to hounds was out with a strange pack, and, owing to a series of mishaps, had got out of touch with the field. Jogging along a country lune he came to a child searching the ground carefully at the foot of a tall hedge. “What are you doing there, my boy?” asked the sportsman, curiously. “Lookin’ for small change, sir,” grinned the lad. “The faster always Jumps ‘igher than ‘is ‘orse at this ‘edge.”"—Edinburgh Weekly Scotsman. Famous English Library The Bodleian library is the public Ubrary of the University of Oxford England. Its name derives from Sir ‘Thomas Bodley, who restored it in 1598. Among other things he gave to the library a large and valuable col- lection of books purchased on the continent. The library occupies the site of the old University library, which was despoiled of its contents during the reign of Edward VI. By copyright law, a copy of every volume published in the United Kingdom is given the Hbrary, which has from time to time been enriched by valu- able collections of books and manu- scripts. In the matter of rare books and manuscripts it Is second only to the library of the Vatican, at Rome— Kansas City Times. fees = += So —— VW | Ernest il. te WILLIAMSON < © UNDERTAKER & 4 Sse aay ON Wy Be eae | (knee SVM =e t if! 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Dental hygienists are well paid, considering the time spent in training. ‘The salaries range from $80 to $200 a month, Red Indian Chemistry The Indians are said to have been the first chemists in America. ‘They had wonderful methods of maxing flint arrow heads, spears and knives byvusing a piece of bone scoured or Soaked in ashes and water. They tanned hides, made glue from fish Seales, waterproofed canoe seams with itch, tempered clay for ‘pottery and dyed clothing. Deceotive Grades ate Los Augeles chamber of com- merce says that the grade at the Magnetic i8 near Hollywood is an Optical delusion. While it appears that it ts an upgrade, it is in reality a 2 per cent down grade. Such cases of ‘deceptive grade are common in mountainous “country. Irrigation ditches viewed from a distance some- times appear to run up hill, Largest Snake So far as we can ascertain, says the Washington Star, the Largest snake exhibited in the New York Zoological ark was one shown about ten yeurs ago, This was a python from the Malay peninsula, weighing 265 pounds and meusuring 24 feet in length. At the present te the Washington 200 4s exhibiting x 25-foot python, but Weighing less than the one mentioned. Offensive Gates | Strictly speaking there is no such thing as sewer gus. The principal gases formed by the decomposition of sewage or other organic matter are methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and ‘sometimes hydrogen sulphide in vary- ing proportions. Most of the gases are Inodorous, but hydrogen sulphide even in small quantities is offensive. The Castle at Tripoli The old castle at Tripoli, erected hundreds of years ago, was taken from the knights — Malta afd Turkish vice- roys by the troops of the Turkish sul- tan. Arab beys lived there in great splendor for many years, until 1i1 the Turkish flag was pulled down and the colors of Italy were hoisted and government officials we established in office in the once great citadel. Machinery in History Clvilization and progress are close- Iv allied with the increased applica- on of power, but engineers are in- clined to believe that the prehistoric builders were not without mechanical devices, It seems almost impossible that those massive blocks of stone which face the pyramids could have been placed entirely by hand. Applied Logic “Did you ever know that brend was the mother of the sewing machine?" asked friend husband at dinner one night, “Bless me!” exclaimed his wife, “how do you make that out?” “Why, can't you see it?" returned the husband. “Bread is a necessity and the sewing machine Is an invention,” Moses and the Rulrushec The bulrushes in the story of Moses were probably papyrus, This plant is a kind of perennial rush which grows in swampy places, has a small triangular stem and reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet. It was formerly found on the banks of the Nile and still is found in Syria. Safety Note When anything goes decidedly wrong fm this old vale of tears and laughter, there must be a gout to blame it on, and the thing to do is s0 to live and work from day to day that they won't think of you first in this capacity when the necessity arises—Ohlo State Journal. Caraway Seeds in Cheese In Holland there are many people who use caraway seeds for flavoring cheese, and the cheese is popular in the markets of many cities, aromatle seeds blending delightfully’ with the chemical qualities.—Ohio State Jour nal. Bad Effect on Trade In Encland the trade in black sille was once ruined for a generation be- cause a notorious murderess elected Ay ba tena Ss ee Hla wate ean ion From On all my expeditions, prayer made me stronger, morally and mentally, than any of my nonpraying com Panions. It did not blind my eyes oF dull my mind, or close my ears; but, ‘on the gontrary, it gave me confidence. It did “more: “It gave me Joy, and pride, In my work, and lifted me hope- fully over the 1,500 miles of forest tracks, eager to face the day's perils and fatigues—Heury M. Stanley. Ancient American Race The Toltecs were a people that welt in Mexico and Central America, prior to the Aztees. According to tra- dition, they came from the North about the Eighth century after Christ and established their capital at Tul, north of the Mexican valley. ‘The Tol- tees were a mild, peaceful people, de- voted to agriculture and the urts, and especially skilled in architecture — Kansas City Star. Where “Tabby” Comes From It may interest your renders to know the derivation of “tabby.” It was a ame first given to watered silk which came from the town of At Tabi im Arabia. Tabby cats were so called be- cause of the resemblance of the mark- ings on their coats to the “watering” ‘on the silk.—Letter to the Spectator. | — ae : Henpeck House to Gao “Henpeck House,” consisting of two rooms and said to have been bullt by a wealthy man at the end of a long pase sageway leading from @ secluded back- water in London so that he could get away from his nagging wife, is to be torn down, Wondrous Gold “Gold is a wonderful theater of the understanding. It dissolves every doubt and seruple in an instant. It ac- commodates Itself to the meanest ca- pacity, silences the loud and tremulous und brings over the most,obstinate and intlexIble."—Addison. He Puts ’Em to Sleep An inventor in Cheshire, England, has produced a machine which 1s sald to be a sure sleep producer. The ma- chine throws a series of 12 different colored light rays across the Insom- nia victim's face, putting him to sleep in fifteen minutes, the inventor claims. Reported From London Mrs, Iggins (to visitor)—And se ‘Emma's a manikin, is she? ‘Trust ‘er to go in for something with « man ia it—Boston Transcript. 4 Tells How She Got Fine Suit of Hair "When people admire my hair and ask what I do to make it so soft and lovely, I tell them my experience." "I used to have dandruff and made my hair coarse and hard to manage. I wished with all my heart for soft, pretty hair but did not know how to have it until I learned of Exelento Quinine Pomade." 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Chinese Civilization When the people in Europe were going about dressed in skins, and using pieces of stone tied to sticks for tools and weapons, the Chinese were a skillful and highly cultured nation with a literature already well defined. French Literary Feat Peter of Riga, a noted French churchman of the Twelfth century, made a summary of the Bible in 15,000 verses, divided into 23 sections, in each of which he eliminated one letter of the alphabet. Named From Ancient Tribe The name Britain is from the Latin Britannia, derived from the name of a tribe which inhabited the southwestern part of the island, the Celtic tribe known as the Britanni. Procrastination's Cost There are best times for doing many things, and the man who doesn't do them then usually has to be satisfied with a second best achievement.—F. Langbridge. Venus is both cold and slow. Astronomers claim her day is as long as her year, and her daytime temperature just above freezing. Elusive Happiness Happiness is something that we had yesterday and hope to regain tomorrow, but which always eludes us today—Exchange. A Marvel The wonder is that anyone ever thought of the phrase, "The quick and the dead," before the age of automobiles—Detroit News. Cleans and Shines A little kerosein in the water when washing linoleum or oilcloth will act as a fine cleaner and give a splendid gloss to the material. Insects Numerous There are about a half million different sorts of living creatures on earth and more than three-quarters of these are kinds of insects. Strategy "You are the most beautiful girl I ever kissed," he whispered to her. So of course, after that, she did not dare ask him if she was the first. Strategy Gift to University Twenty-five volumes of Japanese poetry of the Eighteenth century were recently presented to the University of Washington library. Important in Quantity Driver-ants, found in Africa. arch in close military formation, 12; as thus forming a column two inches wide. Seasonal Changes One swallow may not make a summer. but a pair of baby-blue eyes can cause a fall.—Wesleyan Wasp. Never Lasting It takes the public about 10 years to get over a popular delusion; but it always gets over it. Experiments prove that ants identify friends and detect enemies by the sense of smell. Vandalism The vandal always lurks somewhere near the scene of disaster.—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Affliction's Lead Affliction teaches a wicked man to pray; prosperity never.—Ben Jonson. Broken Line and Drapery in Mode This season promises to be splendid for many women. Not only the perfect 36, but those whose dimensions begin two numbers beyond will be able to reflect the glass of fashion, observes a fashion authority in the New York Times. It is an interesting experience to sit through Parisian presentations of advance models, for in the audience are debutantes, belles and brides, whose gaze is fastened to the sylphlike mannequins gliding and striding through their paces the length of velvety salon floors. The alluring things they wear appear to have been made for their type alone. Every model fits perfectly the slim shoulders, narrow hips and the pouter pigeon walk of the smart girl of today. The terms "bearing" and "carriage," once so important among elegantes, are as obsolete as elegance. They say that even at its silhouet the pouter pigeon walk is not nearly as absurd as the Grecian bend, the stylish tread of great-grandma's day. Be that as it may, both are gauche and the return to normalcy in these matters is evident with the new clothes for autumn and early winter. The new movement is unanimous, and the broken line, the sinuous bias, subtle drapery and inserted godet have changed utterly accepted style. The revolution has come gradually, but the way of the tube frock was the way of ease, and monotony alone created demand for something. The "acid test" of art appears to have been applied this year to the fashion ateliers of Paris. The older houses that have held for generations a magic in their names are finding this year a challenge hitherto unmet in other contouriers who are establishing 1 New Bustle Drapery in Evening Gown of Panne, by Mouliere. new ideals in styles. One most conspicuous artery these is Mouliere, long known to the old Faubourg of Paris, who has lately been discovered by the more traveled American and English women of fashion. This designer declares for the conventional, for correct form, and declines the opportunity to become famous by way of the sensational. His things are first of all designed for the individual, each type a separate and distinct creation. The woman with a preference for a specific type of dress, or who declines to accept the most popular mode, finds an ally in Moulliere. The charm of Moulliere gowns is their simplicity and even balance, most attractively illustrated in those for morning and afternoon. These are designed with much versatility. The flaring skirt is, of course, shown in many of these daytime frocks, the effect being accomplished with a deep circular flounce, the widening line of which begins just below the hips, with one or more blas ruffles or with inserted or applied godet. This model is made with equal success in soft crepes, satins, fine woolens and velvets. Animals and Insects to Decorate New Jewelry Paris has taken up the wearing of animals and insects in silver, mounted on long-shaped brooches. The pin is quite plain. The lizard or snake is curled around it. As a rule, the ornament is kept on a small scale, and from a distance cannot be distinguished from the pin, around which it has wrapped itself. It is often only the tiny emerald pin-point eyes that attract attention to the animal at all. The same design is used for bracelets—the simple silver hoop being decorated with a silver ornament generally highly conventionalized, the eyes again being the only indication that it is intended to represent an animal. Rings in silver, but beautifully wrought, the workmanship bringing up the price almost to that of a gold ring, are also seen with similar designs. Spring Water Hot and Cold the mountain town of Mackay, in Idaho, has two water supplies, a cold spring for summer use, and a hot one, the water of which is piped in for winter use. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 7, 1925 LINDESWOOD LIMBERING Red and brown flannel is used to develop this charming street frock. Metal threads in many rich colors outline the design on the tunic, making a most interesting outfit. Leather flowers, which are very attractive, used as trimming on felt hats or as boutonnieres, can be made at home. They will be more durable, also, as the leather in those purchased ready-made in the shops, is of a cheaper grade. The first step, after having bought a piece of leather, is to decide on the design of the flowers and leaves and cut them out. It has been found a good plan to make a circle with a compass and draw a diameter across it as a guide, then the semi-circles can be divided into as many petals as desired. After the flower has been worked out in the rough, as it were, it is then easy to shape it with a pair of scissors. Moulding the petals comes next. Wet the leather well and run a blunt instrument (a handle of a teaspoon will do) several times down each petal from end to end. If this is done from the outside, the petals will be convex, if from the inside, concave. The tips of the petals can be rolled up by the thumb. Leather is very pliable while it is wet and if dried quickly before a strong fire, will generally retain the shape given to it. The leaves are made in the same manner as the petals, veins can be drawn on them with a knitting needle. The assembling of the various parts is the next step in this interesting occupation. The outer petals should be larger in size than the inner ones and decrease in size until the center is reached, one fitting into the other. The center holds the whole flower together and can be made in a number of different ways—a tiny artificial flower, a bead, small beads in wire circles, a piece of rich brocade or even of the leather wound around a button or bead, a wire thrust through the material used and wound around the petals on the outside completes the flower and without the ald of a needle and thread. The wire used should be very fine. If one desires to vary the flowers or make them more elaborate, the petals can be painted or tinted. Metal Belts for Women Among New Fall Models After being out of style for years, metal belts for women are again making their appearance in Paris. A remarkable belt made up of ancient silver coins was seen there recently over a white robe, worn just above the hips. It was said to be very effective. There is also a decided inclination to adopt jeweled belts, although it cannot be said that there is anything like a general vogue for them. Those that have been seen either are antiques or very clever imitations. For slight women the introduction of a touch of color over the hips is very effective, and broad, red leather belts are much seen. By the less slender a chain of stones of some semi-precious material, held together by metal links, is more favored. There is an inclination towards a higher waistline. So far it has been seen chiefly on the stage, but it is there and must be reckoned with by all interested in the influence of styles on jewelry. New Paris Frocks From Paris comes a strikingly effective coat of dark green velvet cut to flare widely at the hem, this line accentuated by a wide belt of brown dyed fitch. The long shawl collar is of a frock of green brocade which matches exactly the color of the wrap. An exponent of the straight silhouette is seen in an ensemble which consists of a frock of black velvet and white satin and a straight slim coat of black velvet with collar and front facings of ermine. Small puffs of ermine finish the sleeves. Works Both Ways Nell—'Jack Rapidie has the reputation of being rather fast, hasn't he?' Belle—'I suppose so, in spite of the fact that he has the reputation of being rather loose.' Measure of the Great Great men are the ambassadors of Providence sent to reveal to their fellow men their unknown selves. There is something about them better than they do or say. If measured at all, they are to be measured in the responsive action of what others do or say. They come and go, in part a mystery, in part the simplest of all experience, the compelling influence of truth. They leave no successor. The heritage of greatness descends to the people.—Calvin Coolidge. Heroic Roman Matron Cecona, wife of Caligula, emperor of Rome, was killed by Julius Lupus, A. D. 41, while weeping over the body of her murdered husband. When she saw the assassin approaching and discovered his purpose, she calmly presented her breast to the sword, urging him to finish the tragedy his companions had begun. Her two daughters died by the same hand—Chicago Journal. KEY, President PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary N, Vice-President H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1877 JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. 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