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The Honorable Members of the Supreme Court, of the Great State of Illinois, Have Presented Hon. Len Small, Governor of the Sucker State, With a Christmas Present Calling for 1,000,000, Which Must Find Its Way Back Into the State Treasury. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. The Honor State of Ill of the Succ 1,000,000, MANY OF THE BIG THROUGHOUT THIS TALKING ABOUT HON. LEN SMALL CHIEF EXECUTI ILLINOIS MANY OF THE BIG POLITICIANS THROUGHOUT THIS STATE ARE TALKING ABOUT OUSTING HON. LEN SMALL AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ILLINOIS --- Vol. XXXI. The Supreme Court of the great State of Illinois has at last handed down its opinion on the Hon. Len Small interest case wherein it has been proven far beyond a reasonable doubt to the honorable members of that court that while Hon. Len Small served as State Treasurer of Illinois, from 1917 to 1919, that some way or other that the interest on at least one million dollars, which belonged to the people, found its way into his pockets. For a long time we honestly believed that fish story was manufactured out of whole cloth by his political opponents but now that the Supreme Court of this state, after due deliberations, have finally decided that he is guilty of getting away with one million dollars in interest money belonging to the people of the great State of Illinois, we are beginning to believe that the story is true and that it is up to Governor Small to return that one million dollars back into the state treasury. It seems that he will never be able to sleep night nor day and his mind will never be at peace or at rest until he makes ample restitution to the people of Illinois. Two of the justices of the Supreme Court namely, Hon. Warren W. Duncan and Hon. Oscar E. Heard, handed down long, dissenting opinions or in other words they decided to uphold the acts of Governor Small. While on the other hand Justices Frederick R. DeYoung, Floyd E. Thompson, Clyde E. Stone, William M. Farmer and Frank K. Dunn went against Governor Small and they refer to the liability in the following manner: Small's Liability "Appellant, Small, held the office of state treasurer of Illinois, an office the executive department of the state created by the constitution, and, by such constitution required to give bonds. His liability to account for all moneys coming into his hands and, without loss or defalcation, pay the same over to his successor in office, less such sums as he had legally paid out, was absolute. He was an insurer of the safety of the funds. "Being such constitutional officer and such insurer of the funds, the legislative department of the state were without power to control him in the matter of the safeguarding of the funds in such manner as to increase his risk as insurer. The constitution did not prescribe the place where he should keep such funds nor the manner of their keeping. Legislature's Only Power "The legislature by reason of its constitutional restriction could not do so. Its only power in the premise was to protect the state by requiring bonds, requiring the keeping of books of account and prescribing the manner of the payment of funds into the THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY MORABLE M Illinois, Bucker St 0, Which BIG POLITICIANS THIS STATE ARE OUT OUSTING MALL AS THE EXCUTIVE OF INOIS treasury and the method of accounting therefor. To this end there was legislative action as to each of these matters. "By Sec. 12, Chap. 130, Hurds revised statutes of 1917, it was provided, 'he shall keep regular and fair accounts of all moneys received and paid out by him, stating particularly, on what account each amount is received or paid out.' "The accounts of receipts and expenditures being required by law to be kept were official records. Being the only ones required by law to be kept they were the only official books of the office. It has been frequently held by this court that books kept by an officer which are not required by law to be kept, but which he keeps in the office for his own convenience and information, and for the convenience and information of his assistants in the office, are not official books but the private books of the officer. Evidence Not Discussed "In reply to these statements in the opinion we can only say that the positive evidence in the record given by Small absolutely contradicts any such holding and it is not even discussed. "The evidence in this case should be considered in exactly the same manner as any other case, and in so doing the same rules must be applied as if this were an ordinary suit between two individuals instead of a suit between the state of Illinois on one side and the governor of the state on the other. "It is elementary that the complainant having filed its bill, basing its right to relief on certain specific allegations, to sustain a decree in its favor, the burden rests upon it to prove, by evidence, the material allegations of its bill in manner and form as therein alleged. Must Rest on Evidence "It is not incumbent on the defendants to disprove them. We have repeatedly held that liability cannot rest upon surmise, guess, or conjecture, nor upon a choice between two theories equally compatible with the evidence, but must rest upon competent evidence tending to prove the same. It cannot rest, in this case, upon any presumption, much less upon presumption based upon presumption, because presumptions of fact are not evidence, nor can they be weighed as evidence [People vs. Cochran, 313 Ill. 508], but can only take the place of evidence in the absence of evidence as to the specific fact sought to be presumed. "No such presumption as to liability can be considered or weighed in this case, as the appellant, Small, has testified to a state of facts in this case absolutely inconsistent therewith, and he is corroborated by other undisputable evidence." --- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 19, 1925 M. J. It was very unfortunate indeed that Governor Small permitted himself to get mixed up with that million dollar interest money and the outcome of his history making case and it simply indicates that mighty hard times are still further ahead for him in Illinois politics. THE MAJORITY OF THE SOUTH PARK COMMISSIONERS ARE NOT IN FAVOR OF ERECTING A MONUMENT, AT THIRTY-FIFTH STREET AND SOUTH PARKWAY, IN HONOR OF THE HEROES OF THE EIGHT REGIMENT WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON THE BATTLEFIELDS OF FRANCE. Wednesday afternoon the South Park Commissioners met in their headquarters at Washington Park to discuss and take under consideration the advisability of erecting a monument at Thirty-fifth street and South Parkway, in honor of the memories of the members of the old Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guards, who lost their lives on the bloody battlefields of France, in the World War for democracy. The commissioners were addressed by Col. Otis B. Duncan, commanding the Eighth Regiment; Hon. George T. Kersey; Hon. Robert R. Jackson; Hon. Louis B. Anderson; Hon. S. B. Turner; Hon. Adolph Marks, state senator from the First Senatorial District of Illinois; Hon. A. H. Roberts, state senator from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois; Hon. Charles A. Griffin, member of the Legislature from the First Senatorial District, and Rev. B. U. Taylor, pastor of Quinn Chapel. All spoke in favor of locating the monument at that point. Only two out of the five commissioners voted in favor of locating the monument at that place, namely, Hon. Michael L. Igoe and Hon. Louis J. HON. LEN SMALL Illinois, who has had a one million at hung around his neck by court of Illinois. Behan, Hon. Edward J. Kelly and Hon. B. E. Sunny voted against it and Hon. John Bain failed to vote one way or the other. All the speakers put up a strong fight in its favor but to no avail at the regular meeting of the Commissioners, Jan. 15, 1926, it will be finally settled one way or the other. For our part we feel that the majority of the South Park commissioners are not friendly enough to the colored people to construct the monument at any prominent place on South Parkway. THE BINGA TWILIGHT PARTY Christmas evening, Friday, December 25, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Binga will give their grand annual Twilight Party, starting at half past five o'clock; at the Grand Assembly Hall, Michigan boulevard and 37th street. It will be strictly formal. Dancing will be in order all of the evening, including the grand march. The favors for the many guests have been imported from Germany, and Banker Binga will spare no pains or money to make the 1925 twilight party far surpass or eclipse all of his former twilight parties. It is expected that invited guests will be present from Washington, D.C.; New York City; Detroit, Mich., and from other points. The costume which Mrs. Binga will wear on that occasion will be a new French model of wonderful creation, trimmed in many brilliants in many dazzling colors and it will almost completely dazzle the eyes of those who gaze upon it. Mr. David M. Manson who is one of the shining lights of the Appomattox Club, 3632 South Parkway, will depart for Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday evening where he will spend the holidays in his old home town. MR. AND MRS. H. A. WATKINS, 3657 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE. WILL ROYALLY ENTERTAIN THEIR HOSTS OF FRIENDS ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. On Thursday evening, Dec. 31, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins, 3657 So. Michigan ave., will go the limit in entertaining their hosts of friends. The reception will be the most brilliant affair ever held among the leading Afro-Americans in Chicago. Dancing and rich feasting will follow the reception and the hundreds of invited guests will be present and will have the social time of their lives. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS TO ADDRESS OMEGA'S CONCLAVE Washington, D. C.—Assistant Attorney General Matthew W. Bullock of Massachusetts, an active member of the Eta Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, will deliver the annual address at the Public Meeting of the Convention of that organization which will convene at the seat of the Iota Omega Graduate Chapter at Tuskegee, Alabama, from December 27 to 31, inclusive. Assistant Attorney General Bullock, who is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School, was formerly the head coach of the football team of the Massachusetts Agricultural College. He then spent some time as teacher of Latin, History and Social Science at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, after which he became Dean of the Alabama A. and M. College. During the late war he served as a Y. M. C. A. Secretary, both here and in France. Subsequently thereto he assumed the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Boston Urban League, which position he relinquished in 1921 when he became the Assistant Attorney General of the SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 14 the Great Governor Calling for the State --- State of Massachusetts. These educational qualifications and varied experiences of Attorney Bullock render him exceptionally qualified to address the group of aspiring young college men who comprise the membership of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and the host of visitors who will attend the convention. Information made public at the Administrative Office of the Fraternity at Washington, D. C., indicate that the Conclave will be the largest in Omega's history. More than seventy-five per cent of the sixty-two chapters which comprise this international fraternity are reported to have announced the selection of their delegates. Special Pullman cars will leave Cincinnati, Ohio, and Washington, D. C., on the morning of December 26. Reservations on these cars are already said to be at a premium. Reduced railroad rates on the Certificate Plan have been secured over all of the railroads. The members have been directed to request Reduced Fare Certificates when purchasing tickets. Motor caravans will leave Nashville, Atlanta, and Augusta to bring a host of visitors. The Iota Omega Chapter is planning extensive social activities which will insure the many members and visitors to the Conclave a pleasant stay. The program of social and business activities and sessions will be announced at a later date. "SOME STARS OF THE FIRST MAGNITUDE" Paul Laurence Dunbar, the great Negro poet, was an African Methodist. H. O. Tanner, the greatest Negro Artist, is the son of an A. M. E. Bishop. The late Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, of the A. M. E. Church, was the first Negro to be appointed Chaplain in the U. S. Army. Major Charles Young, of the U. S. Army, was an African Methodist. Prof. W. S. Scarborough, first Negro to write a Greek treatise, is an African Methodist. Hiram R. Revels was the first Negro to be sent to the U. S. Senate. He was an A. M. E. preacher. The following famous names were given to the world by the A. M. E. Church. Fannie Jackson Coppin, our greatest female educator; Mesdames C. J. Walker and Annie E. Malone, Mary McLeod Bethune, and J. M. Avery of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co., Misses Hallie Q. Brown and Elizabeth C. Carter, each a former president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs; Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts, a State Senator in Illinois; Isaiah T. Montgonery, founder of Mound Bayou, Miss., was an African Methodist. The sons and daughters of African Methodism are today numerously represented in business and trade, art, science, letters and in all of the learned professions. KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL RE CEIVES $6,500 GIFT Kansas City.-Recent gifts of two Kansas City citizens have made possible a $65,000 addition to the Wheaty-Provident Hospital for sick and crippled Negro children. This hospital, which has been in operation since March, 1922, is conducted largely in connection with the Children's Mercy Hospital. SMALL URGES STATE HAVE FAITH IN HIM; WILL ASK REHEARING Springfield, Ill.-Gov. Small, Wednesday, December 16, issued the following statement in regard to the Supreme court decision: To the people of Illinois: I know that a great mistake has been made by this decision. I know and the evidence proves, that I paid into the state treasury every dollar which I received while state treasurer as interest upon state funds. A petition for rehearing will be filed in due course asking the court to reconsider its decision. In the meantime I shall faithfully attend to the duties of my office and vigorously push the magnificent hard road system of our state and the very important Illinois waterway. I feel certain that the men and women of Illinois who for years have observed me in the performance of my official duties will continue to have that faith in me which I believe my record as a public official warrants. LEN SMALL, Governor of Illinois. ARTHUR HENRY'S BODY FOUND IN CLUMP OF BUSHES; SPIRITED FROM HOSPITAL BY THREE MASKED MEN AND SHOT (Preston News Service) Orlando, Fla., Dec. 18.—The body of Arthur Henry, who was spirited away from the Orange General Hospital by three unidentified masked men on the night of November 26, was found in the Conway section, eight miles east of here, Tuesday afternoon, information received at the office of Orange County Sheriff Karel said. Henry had been shot to death, it was said, the supposition being that he was killed immediately after being forcibly removed from the hospital by the trio, who had gained admittance and taken possession of the wounded man, covering the guards with revolvers. Henry was taken to the hospital after being shot and beaten into submission by Detectives George Jump and D. W. Dority, who had also been wounded by Henry. The two officers were sent into the negro section to investigate a reported shooting affray. Dority entered the house where the disorder was reported. His flashlight was shot from his hand and he received a bullet wound from the gun of Henry. Detective Jump went to the aid of his fellow officer, and was likewise shot. When Henry attempted to flee, Jump shot him in the leg and handcuffed him. He was removed to the hospital and placed under guard. Shortly after midnight three masked men surprised the guards and seized the wounded man, placing him in a waiting automobile and spirited him away. The following day the sheriff's office received an anonymous tip that the body of Henry could be found in the Conway section, but investigations proved futile. Both detectives are still in the hospital, recovering. ANDREWS TO VISIT SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. John J. Andrews, of 11257 S. Aberdeen St., Morgan Park, are preparing to take a trip for the holidays to their old home town, Nashville, Tenn., to spend the Christmas with relatives and friends. While away, the Andrews' will visit several other points in the south. THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Rep- ublicans, Democrats, Catholics, Pro- testants, Single Taxers, Priests, infid- els 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 Democ- ratic 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. 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 Chicago, December 19, 1925 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. FOUR SOLDIERS HELD FOR WOUNDING NEGRO CIVILIAN (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—Four white soldiers who comprised a Fort Washington patrol were held last week on a charge of shooting by military authorities at the fort pending the outcome of the condition of Alfred Lewis, a Negro civilian, who was wounded in an alleged shooting affray near the fort Monday when the soldiers, seeking escaped prisoners, fired on an automobile in which Lewis was riding after it failed to halt at a command. The soldiers were held as the result of a report of a board of investigators to the effect that the shooting was not authorized and therefore illegal. Lewis is at Walter Reed Hospital, where he has been transferred from Casualty Hospital as soon as the military authorities learned there was a possibility he had been shot by soldiers. At first it was believed the wounds were not serious, but it has been discovered that the bullet which entered Lewis' leg after cricocheting from a seat spring in the automobile, had splintered the bone and caused a troublesome wound. It is said that the next step in the matter will be proceedings against the members of the patrol, who are said to have fired at the automobile in excess of their authority, the military procedure resembling that of criminal civilian process. RHINELANDER CASE JUROR DENIES TALE White Plains, N. Y., Dec. 17.—The Westchester county Grand Jury's consideration of alleged tampering with a Rinlander case juror was adjourned Thursday until Tuesday, because of an undisclosed new development. The inquiry is based on an alleged conversation between Frederick G. Sanford of Yonkers, a juror in the annulment case, and Dr. James C. Bennett of Yonkers, the second day of the trial. Dr. Bennett and Mr. Sanford were the only witnesses before the Grand Jury Thursday. District Attorney Rowland said the investigation had not been completed, and additional witnesses might or might not be called. He intimated that no one else was involved. Mr. Rowland denied he had been asked by Justice Morschauser to ask an indictment, and that the adjournment really was had to give him opportunity of considering compliance. A Yonkers paper a few days ago quoted Mr. Sanford that "he had been approached by several persons of prominence during the trial." When he left the jury room Thursday he stated he had denied to the Grand Jurors that he had been approached. He charged the reporter with inaccuracy. Mr. Sanford told Justice Morschauser Wednesday that Dr. Bennett, in a chance meeting on the street, had spoken to him against mixed marriages. Dr. Bennett refused to discuss the testimony he gave before the Grand Jury. The belief in White Plains is that no indictment will be found. HON. P. J. CARR The best and the most popular has ever had, who has star monster Christmas Athletic worthy poor of Chicago. Coliseum, December 19. COLORFUL N By THE CA The best and the most popular Treasurer that Cook County has ever had, who has started out to engineer a successful monster Christmas Athletic Carnival for the benefit of the worthy poor of Chicago. The affair will be held at the Coliseum, December 19. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN --- There is much ado about the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies, purchased by the United States from Denmark, in 1917. Legislation is necessary, it is said, to give the islanders the full advantage of American citizenship. Rumors of legislation have brought forth "pros" and "cons" as to a number of plans, running from annexation to Porto Rico to a distinctly sole and separate government to be run by zealous statesmen, both native and American. Members of the Colonial Council, the native Virgin Islands legislative body, are already pressing for a national plan to promote legislation by Congress, following the death of the McLean bill last year. In the meantime, a currency bill has been introduced by Senator Cummins of Iowa, which would change to U. S. standards the Danish monetary system nowin effect on the islands. Economically, the islands are in bad shape. Nothing has been evolved to take the place of the bay rum industry, now dead under the National Prohibition Act. For this reason employment is at a low ebb, with low wages and much surplus labor. It appears that unrest has pervaded the islands over alleged misfeasance on the part of some of the administratives of Government, and that protest after protest is being sent forward to official Washington, with concurrent requests for relief, by legislation or otherwise. Precedents for self-government are, of course, much varied, due to the peculiar circumstances which have surrounded each particular case. The fact remains, however, that the Virgin Islands, having become an integral part of the U. S. A., are entitled to the advantages, along with the disadvantages, if any, which go with the new order of things. They are entitled to develop under the American Government, and they are entitled to all the considerations which America preaches and practices within her own native borders. If, under present circumstances, the Virgin Islands are being denied or neglected, in an iota, as to any of those things evolving from the spirit of 1776 then it is the manifest duty of the U. S. Government to exhaust its remedies, if necessary, to see that civil and legislative justice is done to its wards across the sea. Surely President Coolidge meant nothing less than this in his first message to the Sixty-ninth Congress. Despite the myriads of monuments already erected in the South in memory of General Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Jeff Davis, and a host of other heroes whose names are dear to Dixie, there's a veritable frenzy "down (Preston News Service) 1. The Virgin Islands. 2. Building Memorials. 3. Isn't It Shocking? 4. Colorgrams. Our Treasurer that Cook County tated out to engineer a successful Carnival for the benefit of the The affair will be held at the EWS MOVIES MERAMAN home" just now to memorialize—and then memorialize some more—in honor of departed celebrities and erstwhile sacred spots. Committee after committee is now in formation; and, aside from Stone Mountain, the Merrimac, Governor Oglethorpe and Ben Tillman, everything and everybody of historical worth in preserving the traditions and customs of Dixieland, are to be done over in bronze or marble. In this connection it occurred to us the other night "while listening in" to a burst of music radioed from Little Old New York, that the South might not be unwilling to accept an humble suggestion from us, concerning the noble patriotism which prompts the building of memorials. The occasion was the singing of a pupil of Jean de Reske of that scintillating southern melody, "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny." As the last burst of song subsided and the echo of the golden tenor's voice, filled with sweet pathos, was followed first by a lull and then by vibrant applause over the fond memories of "Ole Virginny," we could not help but silently pray, since the South is so ardently engaged in embalming in bronze and marble those things so dear to its heart, that it might also erect a monument to the memory of James Bland, the Negro composer who wrote dear "Ole Virginny"; for he, too, was a patriotic preserver of the sacred memories of the Southland, even if he couldn't get very much adjunct freedom in the Old Dominion State and its sovereign sisters of the "souf." The great white world is being publicly "stiff-armed" to death by such a moral decay as has not been revealed since the days of Sodom and Gemorrah. Just when this period of moral finesse, which is loading the great white courts with sordid revelations of crime, will yield to the much-boasted inherent racial "superiority," no one seems to know; and the South Carolina judge who was so disgusted with his people that he openly admitted that the white people were becoming less Christian-like and the colored people more Christian-like, day by day, in every way, certainly knew what he was talking about. Isn't it shocking? And yet Judge Isaac N. Mills, whom we once worshipped on the bench' when we were studying law, in his summing up for Kip Rhinelander, said that every white parent in America would rather see their child in the grave than married to a colored person. Probably every colored parent in America would rather see his daughter in the grave, too, than a factor in the great swelling numbers of mulattoes being unfortunately turned out each decade in the Solid South, which believes in moonshine equality only. Noel, the New Jersey slayer (white) has a non-stop ticket to the State executioner's fold. This, too, is sad, especially to us, as we don't believe --- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 19, 1925 The Greatest Collection of Sport Celebrities in Chicago's History Will Assemble at the Christmas Fund Show at the Coliseum on December 19th, When P. J. Carr will be the Big Boss at the Monster Carnival to be Staged for the Needy Poor of the City. Advance sale of tickets for County Treasurer P. J. Carr's fifth annual Christmas entertainment indicate what the box office men call a "sell-out." If the prediction of the wise ones is correct every seat in the Coliseum and Annex on the night of December 19th will be occupied and the poor will benefit in the sum of between $40,000 and $50,000, an unprecedented amount for an affair such as Mr. Carr plans. Assistant County Treasurer Jacob Lindheimer, Edward J. McCabe, secretary of the committee in charge, and Peter Stroth of the La Salle Theater, who have charge of sales unite in expressing the belief that every seat will be sold. "I have had some experience in these matters," said Mr. McCabe, "and never before have I seen such eagerness on the part of the public to co-operate in a matter so closely concerning the happiness of the poor at Christmas time. Everyone seems to be wonderfully imbued with the Yuletide spirit. It augurs splendidly for the success of the undertakng and I am confident that the return will be at least $50,000." Following the plans outlined by Mr. Carr, a number of the world's most famous athletes donated their services either in capital punishment or lynching—two highly sensitized practices of the great white world. Slander, murder, arson, embezzlement, and 57 other varieties of crime are running wild in the great white world, as never before; and its great Christian church, which has failed miserably in its relations towards the Negro group, has some tough work cut out for the next decade, if it would increase its power beyond one-candle projection. In the meantime, we can only watch, hope and pray, and feel sad over the rough moral treatment the great white world is administering unto itself. Perhaps, when better days come, we can watch some moral crumbs falling from the table. But now, ye gods, we can hope for nothing. Good morals, like Charity, are first observed at home. See "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"—by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, President of Howard University, Washington, D. C. Philadelphia, having recovered from the "football classic of the year," will now set its face towards the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition, 1926. J. "Billboard" Jackson, theatrical writer and stage critic, is now trying to win his spurs as an "Editorialist" and commemorator. "Accuracy is the best policy," "Billboard"! Count de Prorok has discovered in Northern Africa evidence that customs once existed-there similar to those of the American Indians. Maybe American Indians were living under a misnomer. Now that the statutes of the State of Indiana construe flasks and cocktail shakers to indicate an intention to use same unlawfully as containers of a much prohibited beverage of old, the presence of rope, chain and posts in Georgia or Mississippi can be construed to indicate a premediated lynching. MAN COULD NOT TURN SELF INTO BUZZARD AS HE HAD PROMISED Richmond, Va., Dec. 18.—Samuel Washington was sent to jail Thursday because he could not turn himself into a buzzard. According to the police, Washington was hailed before Justice Maurice in South Side Police Court on a charge of obtaining $150 from a woman whom he told he could turn himself into a turkey buzzard and obtain the release of a friend of her's from jail. "Open that window," Justice Maurice instructed a court attache, and, turning to Washington, said: "If you can turn yourself into a buzard fly out that window." "I was just fooling, Judge," Washington answered, where-upon he was remanded to jail to await further investigation of his case. to the cause of assisting the poor of the city. Joe Stecher, claimant of the world's heavyweight wrestling championship, announced through Joe Coffey that he would appear and wrestle any opponent selected for him. Ed White, wrestling promoter, who is manager of Johnny Myers, middleweight champion, has offered the services of Myers to meet any opponent. Strangler Lewis will also appear and meet an adversary to be named later. Harmon also offered to provide a couple of bands to "whoop 'er up" during the evening's entertainment, and help to enliven the proceedings. Howard Carr, Mique . Malloy, Johnny Coulon and Jim Mullen promised to provide their best amateur boxes and send them into action to settle the matter of supremacy among the simonpures of the city. A number of well-known professional boxes have agreed to appear. Eddie Shea, Ray Miller, Ray Ryschell, Archie Bell, Mickey Kelly, and others well known as top-notchers in the fistic world will be on hand to do their bit. The names of the contestants will be given to the press just as soon as they are signed up. Among the attractions at the Carnival will be the Daily News fifty-piece band. RACE POLITICIANS PROTEST TO ALL REPUBLICAN SEN- ATORS AGAINST KLUXER'S APPOINTMENT Washington, Dec. 18.—Race politicians have sent protests to all Republican senators over President Coolidge's choice of M. O. Dunning, to be collector of customs at Savannah. The president's plea, in his message, for equal rights for the Negro was discontinued in their mind by his sending Dunning's name to the Senate almost simultaneously. Dunning is an avowed leader of the Ku Klux Klan, and received $25,000 a year as a chief organizer in Georgia, according to the protestants who look upon his nomination by the president as his political reward for going into West Virginia in the last campaign and organizing the Klan for Coolidge and against Davis. They predict the Klan is becoming a Republican adjunct and no longer is one to vex the Democrats and point to this case as being the first test. When Mr. Coolidge was at Swampscott, Dunning called on him, then came to Washington and conferred with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews. A few days later Dunning was designated as the new collector. Protests were entered then, emphasizing that Dunning was first a McAdoo Democrat, who came to the New York convention and quit John W. Davis for Coolidge when Davis attacked the Klan. Dunning is said to have claimed the credit for swinging West Virginia, Mr. Davis' home state to Coolidge, and made this the basis for obtaining the collectorship. The recent death of Henry Lincoln Johnson, national committeeman and one of the most influential men in the South, complimented the G. O. P. patronage problem and the Johnson organization protested Dunning's appointment as depriving it of patronage and added insult to injury because of Dunning's Klan affiliations which he retains. He is said to have told the Treasury chiefs he would have to continue as a Klan organizer, as the salary of collector was not adequate. Nearly all Republican senators received letters Thursday wherein they urge the defeat of Dunning's nomination. Rollin Kirby Rollin Kirby, who drew the cartoon for the Christmas Seal sale, shown on this page, has twice won the Pulitzer prize of $500 awarded annually for the best cartoon of the year. In 1924 he won it with "News From the Outer World," and in 1921 with "On the Road to Moscow." His experience has been a variegated one. Born in Galva, Ill., he went to New York as soon as he could get there and began selling his drawings to Colleen Magazine, McClure's Life, American and Harper. For the past Christmas year he has been cartoonist on the New York World, going to that paper from a similar position with the Mail and Sun. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MR. JESSE BINGA Founder and President of the Binga State Bank of Chicago, who will give his far-famed Twilight Party Christmas evening, December 25. ELAINE HARRIS' ATTORNEY SAYS COURT DECISION EN- DANGERS MARRIAGE TALK OF SHIFTING WILLS- DEMPSEY BOUT TO JERSEY New York, Dec. 18.—The permanency of the marriage tie has been endangered by a recent Supreme Court decision, according to Henry L. Sherman, attorney for Mrs. Elaine Lee Harris, whose appeal to reinstate her as the wife of Beverly D. Harris, a former Memphis banker, was argued before the appellate division Tuesday. Sherman stated that Justice Wasservogel charges the jury that annuled Mrs. Harris' union, that the chastity of both parties before marriage is taken for granted, even where the subject is not discussed. Claiming that the trial justice erred in his charge, Sherman said: "Mrs. Harris testified that prior to her marriage in 1915 neither she nor Harris, at that time vice-president of the National City Bank, broached the subject. Seven years later Harris brought suit for annulment, charging that his wife was not chaste before their wedding. "Of course, Mrs. Harris denies that she was unchaste. The security of marriage is shaken if either husband or wife, years afterward, can bring a suit to annul on that ground." Decision was reserved. One of Harris' allegations of fraud against his wife was that she falsely represented herself to be the daughter of Stacker Lee of Memphis, Tenn., whose family owned the famous line of Lee steamboats on the Mississippi river. Mrs. Harris denied ever posing as the daughter of Stacker Lee and her attorneys filed depositions by members of the Lee family, living near Dover, Tenn., in which they trace the Lee family from James Lee, senior, who, they say, was the founder of the Lee line of steamboats. She admitted she was the daughter of Mrs. Saluda Ann Harris Lee, and that she is an illegitimate child. Her husband knew this before he married her, she contended. ED. W. HENRY MADE MAGIS TRATE Philadelphia, Pa.—Edward W. Henry, of this city, was appointed by Gov. Pinchot last Tuesday as Magistrate to succeed the late Amos Scott. Mr. Henry was endorsed for the place by a large number of men and women of both races. A delegation visited Harrisburg, the Capitol, and saw the Governor personally. Mr. Henry was a former student at Atlanta University, Georgia, and a graduate of law from Howard University, and practiced law in West Virginia. He has been for many years a leader in independent Republican politics and one of the outstanding colored men to oppose the regular Republican organization. Last year he espoused the cause of Jno. M. Davis for President of the United States. He was one of the best presidents the Citizen's Republican Club has had, and will probably be reelected. On account of his staunch independence, Gov. Pinchot appointed him. Binga State Bank of Chicago Twilight Party Christmas even TALK OF SHIFTING WILLS DEMPSEY BOUT TO Chicago, Dec. 17.—A fresh batch of reports on plans for a boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills next summer came after a conference Wednesday of Floyd Fitzsimmons, Michigan City, Ind., promoter, who obtained Jack Dempsey's signature, and Ray Cannon, Milwaukee attorney, Dempsey's legal adviser. The two expect to meet Dempsey in Los Angeles next week, to discuss the probable withdrawal of the South Bend, Ind., syndicate from the match, and selection of a new set of financiers. It was reported that there was a possibility of the selection of Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey for the match, which would put it in the hands of Tex Rickard. Reports from Los Angeles indicated that the withdrawal of the South Bend backers who secured the Dempsey and Wills signatures last fall might be announced at any moment. These reports were based on the alleged unwillingness of the South Benders to post substantial forfeits. Cannon left Wednesday for Los Angeles and Fitzsimmons left Thursday night. In South Bend rumors are said to be based on reports of the apparent unwillingness of the Indianans to go to Los Angeles for the Dempsey conference and put up a forfeit deposit of cash. THE JOHN J. DUNN COAL COMPANY HAS BROUGHT FORTH A BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR'S CALENDAR. The old reliable John J. Dunn Coal Company, 5100 Federal street, with branch yards, New York Central Lines, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, have brought forth for its many patrons a very artistic New Year's calendar, which represents a beautiful moonlight scene on dark blue waters, and it is fine enough to adorn the walls of any drawing or dining room in Chicago. The John J. Dunn Coal Company was established in 1877 and it is honest and fair in its dealings with its thousands of patrons, to whom it wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. JOHN HOGANS HELD FOR GRAND JURY ON MURDER CHARGE (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 18.—Charged with murder, John Hogans was held for the action of the grand jury by a coroner's jury Thursday morning. Hogans is alleged to have shot and killed John Juzang on the night of November 30. It is said that Juzang was paying court to a woman who resided at the Hogans' home, and the two men became involved in a quarrel over some trivial matter, it is claimed, resulting in the shooting. The Christmas Issue, or the Holiday Edition, of The Broad Ax Will Appear Saturday, December 26. It Will Be Printed on High Grade Aberdeen-American Half-Tone Book Paper. It Will Contain Some Highly Interesting Articles; One From the Eloquent Pen of Hon. William Sulzer of New York City, on “The Late Governor John P. Altgeld of Illinois.” UNITED STATES SENATORS EDGE AND BRUCE FROM NEW JERSEY ARE MAKING A SUCCESSFUL FIGHT IN FAVOR OF MODIFYING THE NOTORIOUS VOLSTEAD ACT. By CHARLES STEWART, JR. Senator Edge of New Jersey opens what will be the most spectacular fight in the 69th Congress. He carries to the nation senate the status of the voting result of the last election in New Jersey, where the issue was made wholly and solely for a modification of the Volstead act, under the claimed right of personal liberty. It i in forty thousand majority for said modification, thus the two senators Edge and Bruce, have back of them a mighty constituency that had the cour- age of American right to feel that they were of full and lawful age and were justifying the reasonings of their bet- ter self that if they wanted a drink of beer, wine or bourbon and had aa means to purchase the same and were of sane and sound mind, that recog- nized the law of decency in public and at home, they had a right to have it. Senator Edge furnished for the en- lightenment of the senate showing that the first year 5,140 arrests were made for drunkenness in Baltimore and the same gradually increased and in 1924 10,254 arrests for drunkenness were made. Senator Bruce cited from a tabulated report from the chief of polce through- out the United States that intoxication was marvelously on the increase and had brought degredation and disgrace into more respectable homes than any act of violation since the formation of the government. He cites that last year it cost the government of the United States thirty million dollars in a supposed effort to enforce the Vol- stead act; he further cites that this act has placed a price on prohibition agents throughout the country, and that their greed for money will con- tinue to prevent its enforcement. The prohibitions find no paragraph in the tenth commandment that is fundamentally the Christian creed, upon which all religion stands, that] claims that the drinking of wine and| beer is in violation of the organic laws of the Master. Thus it is claimed by the backers of the modified act cov- ering prohibition, it is in every way justifiable under the provisions of every fair-minded, conscientious citi- zen who believes that personal lib- erty is the bulwark of the laws of this country. ‘The political situation at this writ- ing as viewed by astute politicians is awaiting an order to reach the firing line in full force and attack the friend- ly-enemy in a manner that’ will not bring about such character of hatred that after the primaries they cannot get together. Senator Deneen and his corps take slogan, “Sit tight,” and demand that republican offices be filled by Republicans and that the bi-parti- san bargains made with one group for ‘the purpose of annihilating the other and the group who have been so con- taminated with the Democrats sign on the dotted fine that mow and for- ‘ever hereaiter no bi-partisan bargains be made and that whosoever violates this agreement their names shall be stricken from the rolls as Republicans wee All of the nominations for office of ‘our group seem to be claimed by the Second and Third wards disregarding the fact that the large reliable group Population in the Fourth, Fifth, Four- teenth, Nineteenth are not even to be considered as having any rights in the Premises at all. We take this oppor- tunity of serving notice that we will Present at the primaries for County Commissioner the human giant, who has not only fought consistently in the party ranks, but has ably and fearlessly defended the flag on the frontier and across to the fields of France; the soldiers and the people who know hir are serving notice now that Captain W. S. Braddan, of the Fifth ward, will be the people's choice representing out group at the April primary. COLORED CATHOLIC FEDERA. TION Washington.—The first annual con- vention of the Federated Colored Catholics of the United States was held in this city last week. This or- ganization was undertaken in response to the earnest and pressing demand for a closer union of all colored Catho- lics, in order to gain through confer- ence and discussion a clearer under- standing of their common problems and to work out the-most effective co- operation leading to their solution. It aims to federate all Catholic or- ganizations and individuals of the race into one comprehensive organization, and to focus their attention upon the single purpose of improving the con- dition of the Catholic Negro tempor- ally and spiritually. Rev. Father Theobald, a colored priest from St. Paul Minn., attended the convention and celebrated the high mass at St. Augustine's Church on Sunday, December 6th, the opening day of the convention, the success of which was largely due to the forts of Mr. William M. Prater, Executive Secretary of the Federated Colored Catholics of the United States. Your Christmas Shopping Is your Christmas shopping un ‘shed? Did you buy the previ: platinum bar pin for Mother that <n so much wanted and the exira fac fountain pen for Father? Is Iittle Betty to have the tines doll ever and will Bobby waken 1 find a small motor car so much lik- Father's that he will look for the rea gas tank? Is Santa’s pack all ready $0 that he will have no trouble get ting down the chimneys? if you have finished your giftget ting and have the satisfaction of ‘knowing you have contributed to the happiness of your dear ones, you doubtless feel that you hfe fuliilled your obligation of socie! citlzenship, ‘but"there may be one thing'you have forgotten. Have you purchased Christmas Seals to carry’ on the splendid work 4a the prevention and care of tuber eulosis? They are ome cent each. ‘Bay enough so that you ean brighten each gift package with these mes sengers of health; paste one on every . card: and letter you send a a Jour Chutstmes puenent THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 19, 1925 oy civE we ‘ \ SOMETHING a ee CLECTRICAL ae , fa 2 ok. ae ee: ‘cs ao = OM ao fee Paes = US) ge Sea Oy LH WN SS Se CE : ENGLEWOOD BRANCH: ae Ww. 63RD STREET : 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. 2 day. Protect your Valuable wat GETS WRIT FOR APPEAL OF NOEL’S CONVICTION (Preston News Service) Trenton, N. J., Dec. 17.—William A. Wachenfield, attorney for Harrison W. Noel, of Montclair, obtained a writ of error Wednesday for an appeal be- fore the Court of Errors and Appeals, the highest tribunal in New Jersey, from Noet’s conviction on a charge of murder for the killing of Raymond Pierce, taxicab driver. Chancellor Walker had denied an application for a similar writ, which would have taken an appeal before the State Supreme Court. Wachenfield set forth that the ver- dict was contrary to the evidence; that Noel's confession was made because oi promises of concessions; that the bur- den of proof of Noel's sanity rested on the state, that County Judge Cai. trey had failed to so charge the jury, and that the court had made improper rulings regarding the evidence sub- mitted. Noel was arrested for kidnapping and killing Mary Daly, six, of Mont- clair, as well as killing Pierce, both of which crimes he admitted. ARTHUR X. ELROD CONTINUES TO MAKE GOOD WITH O’CON- NELL, HERR AND ARVEY, LAWYERS For three or four years past Arthur X. Elrod, who is well known to all the politicians in and around the City Hall, has been. attending law school at night and in the daytime serving ‘as one of the law clerks for O’Con- nell, Herr and Arvey, suite 600 Burn- ham building, where he continues to make good and it will not be very long before he will be able to hang out his own law shingle. The law firm of O'Connell, Herr and Arvey rank among the best law- yers in Chicago. MOVES INTO NEW HOME Mrs. Laura Jackson, formerly resid- ing at 3947 Prairie Ave. has moved into her future home, recently erected at 9305 S. Lafayette Ave. EXPECTED TO GO SOUTH William R. Franks, 420 E. 48th Place, is expecting to spend the Christmas holidays at Nashville, Tenn., with his son, Theodore, who is attending Walden University during the school year. + E ri bons E f\ Py Dy MAIL EARLY AND BUY Christmas Seals (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 ugon development of the initiative on part of the student. EXPENSES SURPRISINGLY MODERATE Session Begins September 21 For further information, address T. R. DAVIS, PRESIDENT Nashville oo Tennessee COLORED GIRL BREAKS WORLD COURT BODY Princeton, N. J—The new born stu- dent federation, formed at the National Collegiate World Court conference, was wrecked when Miss Mabel Hallo- way of Howard University, a colored young lady, was elected to the execu- tive committee and two representatives of southern institutions withdrew in an uproar. The conference had in- dorsed tie world court by an over- whelming vote. Y/ | Ernest H. ns WILLIAMSON, = == 3 RPP PTLD @- 44 ore ee =] — een : aE | ue Sere = acd " Se MM Ti Be | i en] @)}S =) Be Za, *\ “TheWilliamson Funeral” ae ) 2s distinguished by \ =) the up-to-date designs Uys $ % Ww) of its Cunningham omoscert vee Limousine Hearse MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON arta and Cars Embslmers Apprentice NOIS4 ; E on Unexcelled for Quality Service and Price AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS KENWOOD 0455 : 5121-23725. South State Street - _ - 4 Furs, Flares and Femininity Rule Three Important Features to _ Consider When Invest- ing in New Coat. ‘Your winter coat, if it is to measure wp to the standards set by the chic Parisienne, writes a Paris correspond- ent in the New York Herald-Tribune, ‘must meet these requirements: It amust be extensively trimmed, prefer- ably with one of the fiat furs. And t-must be elaborately feminizing, save im its informal and sports versions. All of these manifestations of tne con- temporary mode have made thelr ap- Pearances in other portions of the Smart wardrobe, but In no other Item of dress are all three combined with such decisive finality. And inasmuch ‘a8 the coat Is the standard-bearer of fall and winter fashions, it is advis- able to consider each of these themes im detail before welcoming this new member—and it will have to be new this season—into the wardrobe as your sartorial winter guest. First, because it is most obvious, the flare. The crystallizing of au- tamn fashions has demonstrated the supremacy of the broadened silhouette over all others. Here and there, of course, you will see a gallant remnant of the old straightline still striving to hold its head high, but the element of chic this season requires some definite interpretation of the flare. Particu- larly in coats, and however great your affection for the pencil silhouette, you will do wisely to forget it when ac quiring this most visible and paraded member of the winter outfit. ‘The flare, in varying degrees and fm different types, is a distinct fea- tare of coats designed by Chanel, Patou, Lenvin—surely a distinguished (rtumvirate. In a Chanel model which fs worn over @ straight-line dress, the Gare is of the sudden, low-placed type ‘and it is definitely visible at all times. Gearlet crepella is the fabric of both coat and dress. Jean Patou's coat contribution exploits the sectional flare, more moderate than the first and commencing at a slightly higher line. This is an example of the far brulted kinetic sithouette which Is con- werted Into a swinging outline when its wearer is in motion. The flaring Bortion ts achieved by the separate front sections. A Lanvin coat exemplifies the broad afihouette rather than the strict flare ts distended effect is inaugurated at the shoulders and it continues to widen Gradually and almost imperceptibly ‘watll it reaches the hemline. This is forerunner of the coats of next season, Use of Fur Trimming. The tendency to include the flare even where the fabric used Is the sportamanlike English woolen, is pro- mounced. Prolific fur trimming is a theme which, If it does not limit Itself ex- dlusively to winter wraps, at least Feaches its highest expression in them. A Chane! model, measured in squary feet, bas almost as much nutria sur ® - in us ee 6 D % Bierman Coat of Velours, Edged With Fur of Contrasting Color. face as it has crepella, which is the foundation of the coat. The cuffs ex- tend about eight inches back from the wrist, and the generous fur collar refuses to be repressed until it term!- sates in a huge circular band which fs placed at the hem line. -Ratou's fur application is similar in that it is applied at the same places, that tt ts not quite so generously em- ployed. This is an English woo! model fm a beige color and the trimming fur fa 2 matching beige renardeau applied modestly at neck and hemline and so lavishly as to simulate a muff on the adeeves. ‘Molyneux and Lanvin models, while fess prodigal in the application of fur ‘trimming, employ it in the newest and smartest No trimming ap- pears at the Hemline. which ls In ac cordance with the tendency of the chic Parisienne to concentrate the ornamen- tation at the top, lesving the tower And Scarce Wise ts the Individual who knows that a thing is going to be unpopular eters the flat-footed pabtic Jumps ail section to be elaborated by the various sithavette devices. ‘These models atone for their hemline neglect of fur by being lined through- out with the identical fur used as a trimming. This is another modish note which is pecullar to ‘the current season and which as well has the un- qualified sanction of the smart Parisienne. Ip general, fiat furs are the out- standing pelts which are used to trim the new winter coats, and almost ev- ery short-heired fur has been used. ‘There is a strong tendency toward high trimming colors, to match the fab- rie of the coat, and luridly-dyed pelts have made thelr appearance as a re- sult. As a rule, though, the smart Parisienne adheres to the natural col- ored furs as a trimming, since she historically hesitates to gild the Lily. The Feminine Advance. The third potentate in this new triumvirate is a little less tangible and, perhaps, has not progressed quite as much as the other two. The feminiz- Ing of fashion has been steadily gath- ey —- oe 2 mg ¢ : nS oj ol d = i} a a a F iy Autumn-Red Needlepoint; Collar and Cullis of Gray Sauirrel. ering momentum since last scmmer, yet there still remain unbellevers wie will point to isolated models as a sub- stantiation of their skepticism. Feml- nine fashions connote greater formal- ity, Increased elaboration and gen- erally more mature atmosphere, and while some of the new coats may still refute one or more of these themes, the advancing season will witness a steady march in the direction of all three. The popularity of English tweeds and the collegiate appeal of the sports coat may temporarily stem the tide, but in a short time the decree of Paris will no longer be resisted. Every model, without even the ex ception of the usually manish O'Ros- sen product, offers mute evidence of the softer feeling in the new fashions. The tallormades of Patou and O'Ros- sen are cut on generally straight lines, but there is none of that bizarre se- verity which characterized the era of mannishness. And the elaboration in fabric and trimming which is so ap- parent on some coats, Is ample to clearly differentiate them from the youthful, simple and overinformal styles of a fashion cycle that has reached the end of the long road. Flared femininity is the password to autumn and winter chic, and it be- longs, before anything else, on the new coats. Fit at the Waist, Along the Bols de Boulogne Jeanne Lanvin shows many smart coats that fit decidedly at the waist. ‘The shoulder flare and the rounded front are the other significant fes- tures. Most of her models are trimmed with fur and a favorite treat- ment is a wide panel down the side of the front which wraps over and then widens as it reaches the hem. ‘The inlay effect of two or three shades of fur is quite prominent in the mart Lanvin coats. This design- er cut up her fur In narrow tongues, the lowest black, then a brown one and above that a smalier one of beige. Shaved rabbit in a sand shade of belge is a very popular Lanvin coat trim- ming. Fox, too, is smart in this be- coming shade. ‘It is particularly at- tractive on a chiffon velvet coat in the new chartreuse green that has a band of silver galon both outside and in, just two inches from the fur. Most of the Premet coats have Gresses made specifically to go with them, but some excellent separate wraps are seen. A very pretty model im gray-green cloth has a heavy flounce and a high collar and cuffs of ratgour- din. A coat of bright. green cloth, fit- ting neatly to the walst and hips with a wide under flare, has a collar and cuffs of fox in the popular sand shade that trims so many wraps this season. Fiat disks of fur worked in con- centric circles are often used by Char- fotte as a trimming for both coats and gowns. This is a very decorative fash- fon and gives much originality to the models. A band of fur, at the back only, 1s seen on many of the coats, while most of them have a cozy turn- over collar and wide cuffs of fur, the sleeves often flaring at the wrist. ee = ee ee ee ‘The ofl industry is probably the largest user of motor trucks, thou- sands being utilized both tm the pre- duction and marketing of oll, THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 19, 1925 pa a FAKE EMPLOYMENT SHARKS : Colored Fur Used [Pe SWINDLE CINCINNATI “ as Coat Trimming | JOB SEEKERS = a ae | (Preston News Service) Paris Designers Offer Mode) . Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 18—Another <Exsemble Also Given —— fleeced Tuesday by two men, Cisidication. | who offered to get him a job as porter A favorite method of trimming coats and one which has been adopted by leading Paris couturiers, observes a Paris fashion correspondent in the New York Herald-Tribune, ts to have a band of flat fur down one side of the front which wraps over. This band starts from the collar and is often cut in one with It. It widens gradually until tt reaches the hem, often acquiring the Importance of an apron. There is also the geometrically worked applique in diamonds, tri- angles or ovals that adorns the shaped bem of a godet coat. This may be in fur that is worked concentrically In the same color, but it Is often shades. So far this is the only example of the patterned furs that were seen at the Paris Exposition de Arts Decoratifs. Most furriers and dressmakers prefer to use such expensive trimmings on the conservative lines to which they have been accustomed for years past, for women refuse to invest large sums in a garment which they cannot turn to some other use when théy are tired of Its shape or fashion. ‘This applies particularly to the use of colored furs, They have been used with great liberality by some of the dressmakers but the great furrters have left them severely alone. They hold that the cost of workmanship and the tradition of wear and usage which go with purchases bearing thelr name make this fashion, which can only be a passing fancy, unworthy of treatment by salons of long standing. Furthermore, it has already been adopt- ed to a very wide extent by the less exclusive shops in Paris, where over- Popularity means death to any fashion. For winter many Paris salons favor the ensemble whose dress matches ot harmonizes with the coat, rather than either the tailormade ‘or separate wrap. There are, however, some notable exceptions. One is the delightful coat in corinthian red velveteen. This coat 1s full length and is made with a nar- row belt and groups of piaits on the hips which give the requisite fullness that ts a characteristic of the Patou coats of the present season. There is @ high collar and cuffs to match of sable-dyed squirrel. ‘A coat which, Patou has made 1s of natural beige tweed with a small birdseye pattern and is lined through- out Im ratgourdin with a shawl col- lar of beaver. Nothing could be cosier or more practical for traveling, and a coat of this kind is useful between seasons, for it is light in appearance while warm enough to replace the fur wrap which many women are reluctant to bring out until winter hes actually arrived. Girdle of Magenta and Petunia Colored Posies <> & Po is ’ Se ae e —_ A peasant’s tunic was the inspira- tion for this quaint frock developed in royal velvet. The underskirt is of ma- Genta crepe, and the same lovely color is used to form narrow bands on the collar and cuffs. The girdle of magenta and petunia colored flowers is worked In yarn. Wearing the Green Many women. if they follow fash- fons, will be dressed in green. The trend will not be confined to one shade; there are scores, such as let- tuce, absinthe, lanvin, pea, sea, string bean, epinard, chartreuse, toucan, myrtle, ivy, bottle, billlard, reptile and a score of others. To Hold Your Train In some of the new evening cloaks there is a loop of georgette or velvet through which the train of the eve- ning gown fs pulled. Thus it is safely out of the way. So many of the new evening frocks bave long sashes that Grag on the floor, or odd trains of ‘some sort, that this loop is truly useful. Dumas, Human Dynamo Daring one year at the height of his career the elder Dumas eclipsed all Uterary records by turning out one Gents Gack, JAS. B. McCAHEY, President PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary : | FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1877 : JOHN J. 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Dearborn Lodge No. 44, of which J. C. Martin is exalted ruler, will give away a large number of bas- ket on the south side Christmas eve to help the Charity movement. In the evening, Ft. Dearborn 1926 March- ing Club will hold a large re-union at Coliseum, north hall, and it is ex- pected and hoped that the entire mem- bership of both lodge and club will be out at this time. RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT On fast Sunday afternoon at Bailey's Hall, the Joint Building Association of U. B. F. & S, M. T. held the election of officers, and J. B. Street, worthy master of North Star Lodge No. 57, U. B. F., was re-elected president. WILL ENTER UNIVERSITY Miss Mary E. Branch, teacher of English at the Virginia State Normal College, Petersburg, Va., will come to the city in a few days to enter the University of Chicago, January Ist, to complete work there for the master denree. ENTERTAINS Mrs, Nellie Grundy, 4627 Indiana Ave., entertained with a soci&l on last Thursday evening in honor of the of- ficers and members of St. Julian Tem- ple, No. 103, S. M. T., of which she is vice-princess. The affair was a success. IMPROVED Miss Mabel Hyde, 4504 S. Dearborn St., well known in the younger set, is able to be out again following severe illness of several months, which con- fined her to her home. Buy Christmas Seals ‘A penny's worth of frésh air to bring color to pale little cheeks and hiishineds to “Onl —— A penny’s worth tot “yellow milk to be transformed into 'good red blood in the veins of a Little child threatened with tubereulosis— | A penny’s worth of hope for some family burdened A penny’s worth ae AE |8 tot “yellow milk to ASAT P|) be transformed into NK Abl ‘good red blood in Deenpeper|$ the veins of a little RSG OIA|$ child threatened PT RoH) with tuberculosis— pia | A penny’s worth of hope for some family burdened . with the specter of the great white plague—These are things your penny for a Christmas Seal will do. Milk for Kiddies fj Christmas Seals Buy Milk for Chit dren from Tuberculous Families DECIDE CITY HALL LARGES' IN WEST Los Angeles is going to have a city hall which will be the largest munici- pal edifice in the west, according to the architects. The structure will rise 28 stories in height and will represent an aggre- gate investment of $8,500,000. A report shows that 6640 tons of steel will be hoisted into place. MAGISTRATE SCOTT LEFT $45,000 ESTATE Philadelphia, Pa—The will of Mag- istrate Amos M. Scott, of 1510 Chris- tian street, has been admitted to pro- bate and bequeaths his estate of $45,800 to his three daughters. Extreme Economy ‘The meanest man, alleged to be @ tourist from a northern section of the country, has been found. Arriving in London, this gentleman secured lodg- ings within fall view of Sig Ben, and he promptly stopped his watch to save wear and tear on the works. — Edinburgh Dispatch. Was King’s College Columbia university at the time of tts founding in 1754 was called King’s college, but for patriotic reasons changed its name after the Revolution to Columbia college. It took the title of Columbia university in 1896. Injustice He often acts unjustly who does not do x certain thing; not only he who does a certain thing—Marcus Am toninus. 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