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Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins, on Thursday, New Year's Eve, Royally Entertained Several Hundred of Their Friends at a Reception and Dance at Their Beautiful Home, 3657 S. Michigan Avenue. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Mr. and M Year's Eve Friends at MRS. HARVEY ADELBERG The new social queen among the four cream of Afro-American society and Mrs. r's Eve, I nds at a HARVEY ADELBERT WAT queen among the four hundred n of Afro-American society in this Mary MRS. HARVEY ADELBERT WATKINS The new social queen among the four hundred leaders of the cream of Afro-American society in this city DR. R. R. MOTON'S CONDITION IMPROVED; EXPECTED OUT IN THREE WEEKS tended by Dr. Eugene Dibble, head of Tuskegee Hospital. Dr. Moton was able to sit up Christ- (Preston News Service) Baltimore, Md., Dec. 31.—Telegrams of greetings and expressions of hope for his rapid recovery poured in on Dr. R. R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Christmas day from all parts of the country. Dr. Moton has been undergoing treatment for kidney ailments at Johns Hopkins Hospital here for the past five weeks. He is at- ```markdown ``` 1930 HON. CHARLES M. FOELL One of the high-class and popular judges of the of Cook County, who would make a splend candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. h-class and popular judges of the county, who would make a splendor Mayor of Chicago in 1927. One of the high-class and popular judges of the Superior Court of Cook County, who would make a splendid Republican candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. One of the high-class and popular judges of the Superior Court of Cook County, who would make a splendid Republican candidate for Mayor of Chicago in 1927. tended by Dr. Eugene Dibble, head of Tuskegee Hospital. Dr. Moton was able to sit up Christmas day, read the newspapers and chat for a while with friends. He is expected to be discharged within three weeks. Prominent recent visitors included Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Butler of the General Education Board, and their daughter, Dr. Caroline Butler. In a statement to a reporter of the Baltimore Afro-American Christmas Day, Mr. Moton said, "I am profoundly moved by these evidences that I have a place in the hearts of my friends. Their assurance of sincere good will has proven a source of unfailling comfort in trying hours." THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN lar judges of the Superior Court and make a splendid Republican cago in 1927. THE BROAD AX S PER COPY THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 2, 1926 Mrs. Watkins Has become the New Social Queen Among the Four Hundred Leaders of Afro-American Society Residing in Chicago In the beautiful, dim-lit ballroom at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins, 3657 South Michigan avenue, on Thursday evening, New Year's Eve, beneath an artistic canopy of red, white and green decorations, with pipe-whistles, gay plumage (our favors) and plenty of "pep," the merry guests danced to the rhythmic meter of Tennyson's poem: "Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying clouds, the frosty night; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die." Invited Guests Mr. and Mrs. Vance J. Anderson, Atty. and Mrs. S. D. McGill, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Mercer, Dr. and Mrs. Prince Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones, Atty. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Monroe, Miss Albertine Pierce, Miss Nettie Hall, Misses Blanche and Emma Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Garner Jr., Mr. Alvin Palmer, Dr. and Mrs. B. S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cunningham, Atty. and Mrs. Alonzo Tansil, Maj. and Mrs. A. E. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Prof. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar De Priest, Miss Neota McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Robinson, Atty. and Mrs. Ralph Tyler, Mrs. Nokomis Sandusky, Dr. and Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Voss, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Church, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shoecraft, Mr. and Mrs. Benote Lee, Mr. Caldwell Watkins, Miss Fannie Williams, Miss Hortense Hall, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson, Mrs. Genevieve Wimp, Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry The Ladies The ladies, beginning, of course, with our gracious hostess, Mrs. Watkins, were charming! There were handsome gowns, Spanish shawls and pretty girls. Some of the most striking costumes follow: Our hostess was her loveliest, in a wonderful imported gown of vishu over silver cloth, with pearls; Mme. Anita Patti Brown, gold cloth; Mme. Ida B. Wells Barnett, black lace; Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, orchid satin with head-dress of same enhanced by sparkling brilliants; Mrs. Ethel Gavin, red velvet; Mrs. Jessica Rogers, Venetian lace and hand-painted shawl; Mrs. John W. Lewis, purple georgette and gold lace; Mrs. Louis Washington, blue georgette; Mrs. Alva L. Bates, pink taffeta basque with gold lace flounce; Mrs. L. L Lindsey, white satin and fur; Mrs. Joseph Shoecraft, brown fish net with sequins; Mme. Camille 'Cohen Jones, gown of black lace made by Mme. Marguerits, with back pendant of pearls; Mrs. Charles Dunn of La Porte, Ind., black Venetian lace; Mrs. A. L. Jackson, silver gown with deep silver fringe; Mrs. A. Tansil, blue velvet and georgette; Mrs. A. R. Foster, pink chiffon and gold beads; Mrs. Morris Lewis, brown satin; Miss Dorothy Lewis, red georgette; Mrs. M. Baylor of Milwaukee, gold lace; Mrs. Charles Thompson, embroidered canary chiffon, heavily beaded, and Spanish shawl; Mrs. A. H. Roberts, white sequins on fish net; Mrs. Nettie George Speedy, green embroidered georgette; Mrs. Irene McCoy Gaines, peach satin, diamonds and Spanish shawl; Mrs. Edith Sampson, pink ruffled taffeta; Mrs. Robert Church, orchid taffeta; Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, beaded grey georgette; Mrs. Walter Abernathy, pink georgette and silver lace; Mrs. George Venie, black with crystal beads; Mrs. Herbert R. Turner, hand-painted vari-colored georgette; Mrs. Rebecca Dodson, Alice blue georgette; Mrs. Melba Davis, pink beaded georgette; Mrs. M. O. Bousfield, Alice blue, embroidered, beaded georgette with dainty trimming of pink flowers; Mrs. Helen Thorne, blue taffeta; Mrs. David Hawley, canary velvet and gold lace; Mrs. B. Clements, black chiffon and lace with gaudets; Attorney Violette Anderson, blue velvet; Mrs. Harold M. Tyler, blue brocaded georgette over silver cloth; Dr. E. J. Bowles, gold lace with ostrich fan; Miss Catherine Wilson, white georgette and lace; Mrs. Albreta Moore Covington, canary satin and gold lace; Mrs. Nakomis Sandusky, orchid georgette, beaded; Mrs. Grace Hart Wilson, white renaissance with rhinestones; Mrs. Mable Voss, white beaded georgette; Mrs. Nannie Ogburn, pink taffeta; Mrs. Henry C. Braeme, orchid brocaded georgette and pearls; Mrs. Inez Champion, silver beaded black georgette; Mrs. Thomas L. Jefferson, black lace overatin; Mrs. David A. McGowan, gold lace over orchid satin; Mrs. R. A. Williams, beaded orchid georgette with pearls; Mrs. M. R. Bibb, orchid taffeta and diamonds. The following were among the invited guests: Invited Guests Mr. and Mrs. Vance J. Anderson Atty. and Mrs. S. D. McGill, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Mercer, Dr. and Mrs. Prince Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones, Atty. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Monroe, Miss Albertine Pierce, Miss Nettie Hall Misses Blanche and Emma Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Garner Jr., Mr. Alvin Palmer, Dr. and Mrs. B. S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cunningham, Atty. and Mrs. Alonzo Tansil, Maj. and Mrs. A. E. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis, Prof. and Mrs. J. Wesley Jones, Mrs. and Mrs. Andrew Bason, Mrs. M. C. B. Mason, Dr. and Mrs. George A. Thornton, Dr. and Mrs. Jesse C. C Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ellis Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Kersey, Mr. Will J. Kelly, Mr. Ralph Elliott, Mrs. Elizabeth Super, Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Williams, Ald. and Mrs. Robert R. J. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Renfroe, Atty. and Mrs. Chas. A. Wilson; Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall, Dr. and Mrs. Norworth Thorne MR. AND MRS. JULIUS F. TAY- LOR RECEIVED MANY BEAUT- TIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS AND MANY LOVELY PRES- ENTS FROM THEIR FRIENDS SCATTERED OVER THE COUNTRY The following friends remembered Mrs. Taylor and the writer during the holiday season with Christmas cards and with many lovely and valuable presents: Dr. and, Mrs. Walter N. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, Mrs. William J. Haas, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Montgomery, Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, Madam Bertha L. Hensley Dr. Adena, C. E. Minott, New York City; Mrs. Mary J. Harsh, Mrs. Grant Gardner, Muskegon, Michigan; Hon and Mrs. Joseph F. Haas, recorder of deeds of Cook county; Rev. and Mrs. J. H. J. McCoy, Dr. and Mrs. J. Madison Hall, Attorney and Mrs. A. L. Williams, Mrs. Beatrice Shaw, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Anne B. Schultz, Hon and Mrs. George T. Kersey, Prof. and Mrs. Samuel I. Lee, Miss Beatrice Lee and Little Miss Audrey Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Moton, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin Hart, Dr. and Mrs. William H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. E. A Moreau, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newsome, Mrs. Anna Hart and family, including Mrs. Grace Hart Wilson Hon. and Mrs. Walter M. Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Manson, Mr. and Mrs. Noah D. Thompson, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Harris B Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wooten, New York City; Alderman and Mrs. William D. Meyering, Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. George Robert Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins and Mrs. E. Craighead. Several of our extremely wealthy and prominent white friends sent the writer two very valuable presents and enjoined upon us not to publish their names in connection with the presents and their wishes will be adhered to in that direction. At this point it is pleasant to state that one of the white lady admirers of this newspaper residing in Los Angeles, Calif., each year near Christmas forwards to the Taylor family one dozen big oranges fresh from her orange grove in that city. In conclusion, the writer and Mrs. Taylor feel very grateful indeed to their many friends for so generously remembering them during the holiday season. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar De Priest, Miss Neota McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Robinson, Atty. and Mrs. Ralph Tyler," Mrs. Nokomis Sandusky, Dr. and Mrs. A. Wilberforce Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Voss, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Church, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shoecraft, Mr. and Mrs. Benote Lee, Mr. Caldwell Watkins, Miss Fannie Williams, Miss Hortense Hall, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson, Mrs. Genevieve Wimp, Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brame, Mr. and Mrs. David B. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Randolph Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Williams, Dr. Cecil Lewis, Mr. P. L. Prattis, Mrs. Grace Hart Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Lucias Harper, Mr. Richard Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, Mr. and Mrs. Al Rodgers, Mr. Dewey Jones, Miss Ethel Johnson, Miss Jessie Cole, Mrs. Vivian Wimbish, Miss Dorothy Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius W. Lowe, Miss Lowell V. Derrick, Miss June Fisher, Miss Neitha Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. Leon Tancil, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. Park Tancil, Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Garnes, Judge and Mrs. Albert B. George, Dr. and Mrs. H. Reginald Smith, Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Bousfield, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Rutherford, Atty. and Mrs. Earl B. Dickerson, Mrs. Jessie Jones, Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall, Atty. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, Dr. and Mrs. Robt. Giles, Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Giles, Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Lawson, Dr. and Mrs. Spencer C. Dickerson, Miss Essie Arnold, Dr. and Mrs. William Emanuel, Dr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Arthur, Col. and Mrs. Franklin Denison, Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Bibb, Mr. and Mrs. Horace B. Penney, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. David A. McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Bundy, Senator and Mrs. A. H. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. C. Udell Turpin, Atty. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Overby, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tidrington, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Hammond, Atty. and Mrs. Herman Moore, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Harsh, Atty. and Mrs. Macon Huggins, Dr. and Mrs. T. T. Carlisle, Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Julian H. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. U. G. Mason, Atty. and Mrs. Sydney P. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Speedy, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Venie, Mr. and Mrs. G. Balay, Mr. and Mrs. John B. French, Dr. and Mrs. John W. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Holloway, Capt. and Mrs. Joseph L. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. De Junius Ogburn, Atty. and Mrs. Alva L. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Bibb, Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. Ash, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rodger Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Foster, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, Capt. and Mrs. Wm. B. Crawford, Mrs. Ethel Gavin, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Tillery, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Albert E. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Howard, Miss Thelma Blanton, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Bowles, Miss Rosebud Jones, Mr. Homer C. Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Roberts, Jr. Out-of-Town Guests Dr. and Mrs. Montier; Dr. and Mrs. George L. Bayton, Philadelphia; Mr. hursday, lred of Tutiful Ho M. HON. H. A. WATKINS One of the most successful re Every year Mr. and Mrs. charity and at all times the poor and the needy. The their own at 3657 South I Watkins pays taxes on on Cook County real estate, urging him to enter the County. Hon. Edward H. Republican Organization is starting in to work hard for County Commissioner great army of friends will the holiday season. most successful real estate broker for Mr. and Mrs. Watkins contrib ed at all times they are ever read the needy. They reside in a best at 3657 South Michigan Avenue days taxes on one hundred thou- sly real estate. His many loy m to enter the race for Commis- Hon. Edward H. Wright and the m Organization and hundreds of m to work hard to bring about my Commissioner. Mr. Watkins y of friends will enjoy lively tin- y season. One of the most successful real estate brokers in Chicago. Every year Mr. and Mrs. Watkins contribute $1,200 to charity and at all times they are ever ready to assist the poor and the needy. They reside in a beautiful home of their own at 3657 South Michigan Avenue. All-told Mr. Watkins pays taxes on one hundred thousand dollars on Cook County real estate. His many loyal friends are urging him to enter the race for Commissioner of Cook County. Hon. Edward H. Wright and the Second Ward Republican Organization and hundreds of his friends are starting in to work hard to bring about his nomination for County Commissioner. Mr. Watkins hopes that his great army of friends will enjoy lively times the rest of the holiday season. Chas. J. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slaughter, Washington, D. C.; Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Aley, Cleveland; Mrs. A. E. Malone, St. Louis; Miss Bettie B. Foster, Cleveland; Capt. and Mrs. R. A. Byrd, Springfield; Dr. and Mrs. M. Baylor, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dunn, LaPorte, Ind.; Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, Decatur, Ill. The wonderful home of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins was brilliantly illuminated from the bottom to the top on that long-to-be-remembered occasion, and no expense was spared to make it excel any social event ever held among the most prominent colored people residing in this city. There was plenty (Continued on page 2) A. M. M. HON. THOMAS F. BYRNE Member of the City Council from the new 18 would make a dandy candidate for Trust Sanitary District of Chicago the City Council from the new 15 take a dandy candidate for Trust Sanitary District of Chicago Member of the City Council from the new 15th Ward, who would make a dandy candidate for Trustee of the Sanitary District of Chicago SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX sday, New d of Their ful Home, passful real estate brokers in Chicago. and Mrs. Watkins contribute $1,200 to times they are ever ready to assist the. They reside in a beautiful home of South Michigan Avenue. All-told Mr. Watkins on one hundred thousand dollars on estate. His many loyal friends are for the race for Commissioner of Cook H. Wright and the Second Wardation and hundreds of his friends are hard to bring about his nomination missioner. Mr. Watkins hopes that his buds will enjoy lively times the rest of S. Henry Dr. and Mrs. A. Gettie B. Mrs. R. Mrs. M. and Mrs. Dr. and The wonderful home of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins was brilliantly illuminated from the bottom to the top on that long-to-be-remembered occasion, and no expense was spared to make it excel any social event ever held among the most prominent colored people residing in this city. There was plenty (Continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) council from the new 15th Ward, who andy candidate for Trustee of the y District of Chicago THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... $1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St, Chicago Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher MR. AND MRS. H. A. WATKINS ENTERTAINED MANY OF THEIR FRIENDS ON NEW YEAR'S EVENING (Continued from page 1) to eat and drink at all times; there was hot dogs, ham sandwiches, choice sweet cakes, candy, and so on. There was 20 gallons of punch in sight; there was one large carboy with a spigot in the end of it which contained some kind of a strong, dark liquid and it was full of kick and everybody was urged to drink to the fill and every drink would rush right down to the end of your big toenail and cause you to feel like dancing, talking loud, turning red in the face and carrying on to beat the band. One large drawing room on the second floor was devoted to card playing on the part of those who did not care to dance and join in the other festivities of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, their faces covered all over with smiles, were everywhere at one time in looking after the pleasure of their hosts of warm friends who were in evidence at their grandest social affair. The Phalanx Orchestra furnished the reception and dance music and while the dancing was in full swing the lights were turned off every ten or fifteen minutes so as to give the gentlemen dancers plenty of time to squeeze the hands real tight of their lady partners in the dark. At 3 a. m., when the orchestra played the soft strains of "Home, Sweet Home," the merry revelers reluctantly bade their host and hostess "good night." Many were heard to say, "We just don't want to go home now." Everyone present went away feeling that this truly was the very best party of the holiday season, because of the friendly, cordial, jovial atmosphere pervading this beautiful home. WHITE WOMAN, WIFE OF NEGRO, TRIES TO COMMIT SUICIDE (Preston News Service) Philadeiphia, Pa.—Beautiful Margaret Gray (white), aged 28 years, the wife of John Gray, became so depressed on Christmas day because she was the victim of ostracism by colored and white relatives and friends that she attempted suicide Christmas day by swallowing poison. Mrs. Gray was found by her husband, who caused her to be removed to St. Joseph's Hospital. A note was found in which she expressed despondency because she had not been remembered on Christmas day by her relatives or friends. TIGER FLOWERS WANTS FIGHT FOR TITLE New York, Dec. 30.—(PNS)—Tiger Flowers may be the next opponent of the world's light-heavyweight champion, Paul Berlenbach, despite the fact that he lost a 10-round decision to Mike McTigue in Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. Referee Eddie Purdy, it develops, voted that Flowers had won, while the two judges favored McTigue, and so Berlenbach, who agreed to meet the winner, has decided to wait until he is sure of himself before signing final articles. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN 1. Watch Out! A. F. of L. 2. Human Service League. 3. The Presiding Alderman. 4. The "Chicago" of the South. 5. The Conductor's "Valet." Watch Out! A. F. of L. Throughout the labor unrest in the Negro labor world of the past year, it has been noted that among disgruntled gatherings of "semi-reds" and "near-Communists" there have been ever present a significant number of delegates who at one time, at least, were members of, or bore close relations with the American Federation of Labor, the organized labor machine of the late and lamented Samuel Gompers. Among such "deserters" there have been found, in several instances, high representatives of the United Mine Workers, the longshoremen, freight handlers, etc., who, at one time joined the A. F. of L., full of enthusiasm and with a small financial surplus with which to pay their dues into the parent organization. However, the A. F. of L., while passing resolutions and making proclamations of welcome to Negro labor, has permitted discriminations to creep in against the colored man. Where it has offered him protection on paper, frequently he has found himself without protection wages, or work. In these respects white organized labor has gone backward from its stern stand for the black man, when Terrence V. Powderly first started the Knights of Labor, the parent of the present A. F. of L. Work is too precious a necessity to be kicked around by petty prejudice. What difference does it make whether red bricks are laid by white or black bricklayers? And if a man is enticed to pay for the benefits of organization, why should they be denied to him in the open fields of labor? The American Federation of Labor can put quite a crimp in the so-called "red," I. W. W., and communistic movements, so far as the black man is concerned, if it will practice what it preaches, and live up to the proclamation it makes every year at Atlantic City. Otherwise, it ought to change its name and cease its half-hearted attempt to make the colored man believe that it wants his membership and cooperation. There's still some time left for President Green and his officiary to take their white labor hosts in hand and make them understand that it's high time for the A. F. of L. to take on all the virtues of American organization and work equality, without any secret chamber or implied reservations as to the black man. Human Service League Headed by such public-spirited men as Attorney Scipio Jones, of Arkansas, Rev. D. E. Johnson and Morris Lewis of Illinois, Dr. R. A. Williams, Ross D. Brown, and Frank Stewart, the Human Service League has been organized and presents itself to the Race as a new type of really worth-while association to give aid, comfort, and protection to the orphans of the Race. In detail, the Human Service League proposes to provide a permanent home, care, education, and a trade for the orphans of its members along lines similar to those followed by the white Loyal Order of Moose. This is indeed a new and gratifying departure or purpose in the Negro fraternal world, and marks the beginning of a fraternal movement which will perform a work far more substantial than having annual conventions, secret passwords and signs, and handsome regalia. The money that would be spent upon plumed helmets and bright swords will be converted into bed, board, and books for our parentless children, who will be given the armor of a trade, with which to make their daily bread. Negro orphans are in no enviable position in this country. The schools to which they are frequently assigned are not up to adequate standards. Their trade facilities are limited, and their localities are far from the centers where Americanism reaches its zenith. The Human Service League has undertaken to put over the most worthy work in the country. The Masons, the Knights, the Elks, and every ambitious declension of the Race should rush to the H. S. L., with the open hand of cooperation and support. We hope that the desk of Secretary Morris Lewis, 3435 Indiana avenue, Chicago, will soon be banked up with inquiries and applications for membership. Our orphans are the flotsam and THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 2, 1926 jetsam of a struggling race. They must be saved to useful service. The Human Service League has taken the first step. Let's help put it over. The Presiding Alderman The other day, Honorable John W. Smith, Negro member of the Board of Aldermen of New York City, was given the gavel; ascended to the rostrum, and presided over the last session of the Board. No one had heart failure, and none of the white aldermen resigned. In fact, as Alderman Smith took the chair, his heart colleagues broke out in hearty applause, upon the elevation of their official brother. There was no semblance of inferiority; nor did the question of social equality come up for analysis. The Aldermen were there for serious business concerning the greatest city in the United States; and at that time the course of events called for Alderman Smith in the chair. He had been duly elected to office by the people and they, both white and colored wanted efficient and honest representation, regardless of such incidentals as hair texture and skin tints. Alderman Smith is alderman for ALL—not some—of the people in his district; and all of the voting eligibles go to the polls on election day. It would be a splendid step forward if government were interpreted everywhere in America as being the instrumentality of ALL—not some—of the people. It would probably result in the election of some additional "Alderman Smiths," "Alderman Andersons" and "Judge Georges" in places other than New York and Chicago. Perhaps, who knows, it might bring about greater efficiency in Government in some parts of the country—for after all, no government is any stronger than ALL of the people who prescribe it. If it is stronger than all of the people, there's something wrong with the machine, as in Mississippi for instance. We earnestly look forward to the day when black men will again be seated in Congress, voicing their people's needs from a heart full of understanding. There is need for Negro statesmen in Government to combat such Congressional notables as Ex-Congressman Byrnes, of South Carolina, and a host of other representatives who are elected by SOME—not all—of the people. We have no doubt that some time the halycon day will be a reality, and not a dream. The "Chicago" of the South What a rich heritage John Merrick and Dr. A. M. Moore left to the State of North Carolina! What a concentrated spot of seething business are their former associates and successors developing in Durham, North Carolina's live city. C. C. Spaulding; Avery, Pearson, Shephard, Gomez Donnell, Brown, and their townsmen are giving not only the Tarheel State but the whole nation a lively lesson in cooperation, when one considers the tremendous business and professional developments of Durham. Banking, Insurance, the professions, and business in general in Durham, as promoted by the most loyal, energetic, and efficient group of colored men and women we have ever seen south of the Mason and Dixon line, are flourishing. Beautiful homes, full of the home spirit, abound; good schools are available; employment is plentiful; and when Durham's Negro group speaks, unending attention is given to them by their white fellow townsmen. Durham's secret is UNITY—a virtue which has not as yet made a very deep dent in our race in a national way. The colored people of Durham are pulling together. They understand each other, and have put "backbiting" in the discard. It is a city of boosters, from the humblest bootblack on up to the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Negro youth of Durham don't have to wonder whether or not they can get a job. Their only worry is to become efficient enough to measure up to the standards of Durham efficiency. The "Chicago" of the South is following in the footsteps of its sister city on Lake Michigan; and many an emigrant who has been denied the chance to make good elsewhere has "found" himself in Durham, where unity, peace, goodwill, and ambition abound. The story of Durham should be given as a model to other Negro communities of the country where selfishness and jealousy have crowded out unity and cooperation. With these two virtues we can drive the wedge of race progress into any American Negro community. Without them, we shall continue to remain in status quo—waiting and pray but, but not ACTING. Why not pat tern after Durham and Chicago. The Conductor's "Valet" "Get my hat, Will," said the conductor as Will spread a newspaper over the seat upon which he tenderly placed his chief's valise and brief case. "And," continued the conductor, "look over those orders and see whether number eleven will be on the siding waiting for us. "Yessir," answered the valet, with a happy smile, as he picked up a yellow lantern and started for the door to return a few moments later with the conductor's rain-coat and head-gear. "Number 'leven's there now," said Will, as he reached for the cord and gave three vigorous signals to the engineer. Thereafter, Will was a very busy man. He swept up the floor; arranged the conductor's tickets and papers; interpreted orders to his chief; admonished others nearby to keep out of his chief's way; called stations, packed axle boxes, and, as we neared the end of our journey, Will tenderly brushed off the conductor's overcoat before assisting in putting it on his amiable boss, who was very busy doing nothing. Will was some busy man. He seemed to be handling four jobs in one: Assistant conductor, valet, brakeman and porter. Lest we forget, the scene was on a Jim Crow coach, down South. Will's munificent salary is probably 50 or 60 bucks per month; and with the exception of collecting tickets he seemed to be running the train. At least, he was holding down his job, and two-thirds of the conductor's and the brakemen's. On the basis of equity Will's salary ought to be about $500 per month; but, of course, that's an impossibility. We don't know whether all the "Wills" doing three-in-one work on Jim Crow trains ever heard of the Railway Labor Board or the Interstate Commerce Commission; but we do hope that within the next decade they may be given a man's classification by the southern railway lines. They are all honest, energetic men, who are diplomatic enough to allow themselves to be exploited by the unscrupulous southern rail lines. They can't do any better just now; but some day, somehow, they'll rise along with this dark tenth of America, to full positions of justice and equity. PULLMAN PORTER KILLS WOMAN HERE Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 31.—Following a drinking party at her home, Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, is dead and Foster Wilson, Pullman porter on the Seaboard train running between Raleigh and Washington, who is accused of having shot the Butler woman, is missing and police are unable to locate him. The shooting occurred late Thursday afternoon at the Butler home. William Harrison is being held in the city jail, after he told L. M. Waring, Wake county coroner, and the police two or three different statements about the shooting, according to Coroner Waring last Friday night. Harrison, according to Coroner Waring, first said he did not see Wilson fire the fatal shot and secondly he says he did see the shot fired. Harrison himself is held without bail. When Coroner Waring reached the home, he found the pistol and a quart of whisky hidden under a cushion. Bottles were scattered about the room. Wilson had the regular run between here and Washington, and was to have left last Thursday night. However, he left considerably earlier than he had expected. The coroner stated last Friday night that he expected the net he had laid would ensnare Wilson in a short time. The dead woman was the wife of Weston B. Butler, a cook in a local cafe. He was not at home when his wife was killed. TO HOLD BIG INITIATION Ft. Dearborn Lodge, No. 44, I. B. P. O. E. W., with James C. Martin as exalted ruler, and with a membership of 2,000, is preparing to hold one of the largest initiations ever held by the lodge, on next Saturday evening, January 2nd, at the Eighth Regiment Armory, at which time 500 new members are to be made. Following the initiation, a luncheon will be served to all by a committee from the Armory. Many visitors and grand officers from New York, Washington, California and Atlanta, Ga., are expected to arrive in the city in time to take part in the program. COUDENHOVE'S "MY AFRICAN NEIGHBORS" TELLS OF GOOD AND BAD TRATTS OF NEGRO IN HIS NATIVE LAND By William R. Langfeld In reading "My African Neighbors," one is impressed with the carefulness and detail of Hans Coudenhove's observation. It seems scarcely possible that anything which occurred within his view escaped his watchful eye. Coudenhove passed many years in remote and little known Nyasaland, seldom enjoying the companionship of other whites. Here he dwelt in practical isolation for 27 years. He is equally interested in his human and his animal neighbors, and is equally concerned with their actions and their processes of thought, for he attributes the latter to the lower orders as well as to man. The reader will find in "My African Neighbors" a work of absorbing and engrossing material. Unless he be both naturalist and sociologist, there will be related facts which will add much to his knowledge and upset many of his ideas, particularly in regard to the Negro in his native surroundings. The African Negro possesses a mentality unexpectedly developed in many aspects, but to us incredibly absurd and stupid in others. He is gifted with a decided aesthetic taste in his dancing and singing, his personal decoration, his craftsmanship in wood carving, sculpture and otherwise. Many instances of exhibition of these faculties would appear beautiful to us, although many others would seem equally ugly. The natives have little conception of cleanliness or sanitation in their habits or surroundings. They will eat with relish food that we think disgusting and even impossible. The native doctors have knowledge of certain remedies unknown to civilized man. Intellectually and emotionally the Africans present decided contrasts. Their feelings of grief, gratitude and love are often easily aroused, but brief, though filial, affection is apt to be touchingly permanent in certain tribes. They have no sense of kindness toward animals. The natives are gifted linguists and equally gifted liars. Their shrewdness and accuracy in judging a white man's motives are surprising, and they consider themselves his equal, kept in a subordinate state only because of his magic or firearms. They are reticent, but have a far greater capacity for thought than they are usually credited with. They prefer the British to other nations because the British interfere least with their customs. Women do most of the work and are good housewives and mothers. Coudenhove relates the dramatic tale of a woman who is forced to choose between sacrificing mother or child to the onslaught of a lion. These and other characteristics Coudenhove relates and describes with many entertaining incidents and episodes, which give his pages all the interest of a work of fiction. Indeed, his book is largely narrative. LINCOLNTON MAN ACCIDENT. LY SHOT BY WHITE MAN, AVERRED (Preston News Service) Lincolnton, N. C., Dec. 31—Morton Reinhardt was shot and killed here Thursday afternoon by J. O. Allen, former treasurer of Lincoln county. The killing was accidental, it is said, and occurred in the executive offices of the Carolina Oil Company of which Allen is bookkeeper. Reinhardt, who was a truck hand employed at the Seaboard freight station, had called at the office to see Mr. Allen, who held in his hand a pistol with which he was fumbling, shortly after Reinhardt entered the front door the pistol was discharged accidentally, according to others in the office at the time of the shooting, the bullet entering the breast and going through the body and through the glass in the front door of the office. Allen surrendered to the sheriff and was held for an investigation, later being released on bond. AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRU MENTS BARRED BY CUBAN PRESIDENT (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Havana, Dec. 31.—Playing of the tambor, or tom-tom, or other musical instruments of African character, with singing and contorted dancing have been prohibited by presidential decree. President Machado's decree says this class of music and the "rumba" are contrary to the good customs and public order of Cuba. LARGELY ATTENDED MEETING OF THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN By MRS. ELVIE L. STEWART The date, Thursday, December 31, 1925, will go down in club history as the one which marks the organization of the Central Association of Colored Women from delegates of ten states at St. Mark M. E. Church, 50th street and Wabash avenue. Ten years ago the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women was organized in this same church and at the organization of the Central Association there were present fourteen persons who were present and assisted in the organization of the Northwestern Federation, accordingly history repeats itself. Promptly at 9:30 a. m. the meeting was called to order and a temporary organization was perfected with Mrs. T. G. Macon, chairman, and Mrs. L. B. Fouse of Kentucky, secretary. The chairman stated the object of the meeting and a committee consisting of one representative from each of the ten states present was sent out to draft a suitable constitution and by-laws for the government of the association. This committee reported and the result of their deliberation was adopted first by items, then as a whole and the convention then voted to go into permanent organization. The chairman then appointed the following nominating committee: Mesdames Sallie W. Stewart, Indiana, chairman; Clara Montgomery, Wisconsin; Ella Steward, Ohio; T. J. Nevin, Kansas; Margaret Williams, Michigan; Nannie Reed, Illinois; Maud Woods, Iowa; M. E. Steward, Kentucky. The committee's report was as follows and was elected by a unanimous vote in each instance, thus setting a precedent for club history in this section: Honorary president, Mrs. J. S. Porter, Illinois; president, Mrs. Minnie Scott, Ohio; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Lillian Jones Brown, Indiana; 2d vice-president, Mrs. Beatrice Childs, Kansas; 1st recording secretary, Mrs. Savonia Carson, Michigan; 2d recording secretary, Mrs. Mattie Bryan, Minnesota; corresponding secretary, Miss Arsania Williams, Missouri; treasurer Mrs. Tabitha Anderson, Kentucky chaplain, Mrs. Clara Webster, Indiana parliamentarian, Mrs. Nannie Reed Illinois; statistician, Mrs. Clara Montgomery, Wisconsin; historian, Mrs. S Joe Brown, Iowa; chairman executive board, Mrs. T. G. Macon, Illinois. Following the election the officers were installed by Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, 1st vice-president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. The former motto of the Northwestern Federation, "No creed but Christ, no law but love," was adopted as the motto of the Central Associa- WASHINGTON JUDGE MAKES EXAMPLE OF NON-PERMIT DRIVER (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 31.—Elmer Cox, charged with operating his automobile without a drivers' permit, was given the first maximum penalty ever meted out for the offense, when Judge Hitt ordered Cox upon conviction to serve one year in jail and pay a fine of $500. The prosecution showed the court that Cox had approximately 40 arrests against his record and that his operator's permit had been revoked some time ago and never had been re-issued. Cox was also fined $100 by the judge for reckless driving, and ordered to serve 90 days if the fine is not paid. THOMAS CHEATHAM DIES AT THE AGE OF 105 (Preston News Service) Henderson, N. C., Dec. 29.—Thomas Cheatham, who lived all his life in this community, and who said he would be 105 years old this coming Easter an hour to sun, was buried Sunday afternoon at Red Bud church, near the old Cheatham plantation in this county, where he was born. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but from incidents known to the Cheatham family, it is inferred that he was born in either 1820 or 1821. He belonged to Isham Cheatham, grandfather of Dr. Goode Cheatham, Henderson physician. Of the 300 slaves owned by Isham Cheatham, Thomas was chosen as the carriage driver. He took the twin girls, Parthenia and Jane, mothers of Mrs. J. L. Currin and A. T. Barnes respectively, of this city, to school every morning, and they would have been 101 years of age tion and the slogan adopted was "Dependable and on time." The heads of the different departments of the association were then appointed, as follows: Education, Mrs. C. L. Hamilton, Illinois; Social Service, Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, Indiana; Fine Arts, Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, Kansas; Labor, Mrs. Ida Holly, Wisconsin; business, Mrs. Ella P. Seward, Ohio; economics, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Michigan; credentials, Mrs. Ida Postle, Michigan; finance, Mrs. Maud Woods, Iowa legislation, Mrs. Eva Monroe, Illinois; constitution revision, Mrs. Chas French, Kansas; transportation, Mrs. L. B. Fouse, Kentucky; publicity, Mrs. J. S. Porter, Illinois; junior federations, Mrs. A. W. Western, Kentucky. Several invitations were extended to the Central Association for their next biennial meeting, which will be held December 28, 29 and 30, 1927, but St. Louis was unanimously selected as the place of next meeting. January 1, 1926, as a fitting climax to such a successful organization, the visiting delegates were entertained by the club women of the Chicago and Northern District Federation of Colored Women's Clubs at the residence of Mrs. Hattie King Hill, 4807 Champlain avenue, from 2 to 5 p. m. This beautiful and spacious residence was beautifully decorated in keeping with the Yule-tide season; the favors were green and red and the colors of the refreshments served the same. Fifty-three delegates from ten states were present and assisted in the organization and all returned to their respective homes voting Chicago club women gracious and hospitable hostesses. Following was the attendance by states: Ohio, Mesdames Delia Fields, Minnie Scott, Estelle Davis, Hattie Moss, Mary C. Bates, Ella P. Steward; Indiana, Sallie W. Stewart, Lillian J. Brown, Mattie Jenkins, Medora Powell, Clara Webster, Estella Carter, Ella M. White; Minnesota, Mattie E. Bryan; Missouri, Misses Arsania Williams, Alma Buckner, Mesdames Mildred Brown, T. J. Nevins; Kansas, Beatrice Childs, Sarah Malone, Chas French, L. Jean James, A. J. Bouldin, Amelia Tolbert; Illinois, Irene Goins, Victoria Clay Roland, Carrie L. Hamilton, Georgia Morton, Nannie Reed, Azalia Carter, Eva Monroe, Laura Townsend, T. G. Macon; Wisconsin, Clara Montgomery, Ida Holly, Ethel B. Conwell; Michigan, Margaret Williams, Kate Johnson, Ida Postle, Savonia Carson, Grace Simms, Miss Meta Pelham, Miss Cleo Haley; Iowa, Joe Brown, Maud Woods; Kentucky, T. L. Anderson, M. E. Steward, L. B. Fouse, A. W. Western, F. R. Givens in February 10, 1926, had they lived This fact is regarded as substantiation of the age of Cheatham. WHITE CO-DEFENDANTS OF HON. WALTER L. COHEN ACQUITTED New Orleans, La., Dec. 31.—Acquit- tal for the remaining five individuals tried with Hon. Walter L. Cohen, Collector of Customs at the Port of New Orleans, and a number of other defendants last week in Federal Court on charges of conspiracy to violate the Federal Prohibition law, was announced Monday in United States District Court. The five acquitted were former Police Sergeant Joseph Conrad, former Patrolman Paul Gilmore, Fred Haab, Salvadore Cusimano and Joseph Thompson. GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR WRITING NOTE TO WHITE WOMAN (Preston News Service) Danville, Va., Dec. 31.—John Jackson was given a ninety-day suspended jail sentence Tuesday for writing a note to a young white woman employee in the Schoolfield Mills, and which was considered insulting by her. He insisted that he meant no harm. The suspension holds for two years pending his good behavior. The court held there was nothing offensive in the letter but that the practice was bad. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, 4935 Champlain avenue, has been for the past week the highly honored guest at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., where she is filling several singing engagements in that section of the country. [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES One of the most popular, genial and gentlemanly Municipal Court of Chicago, who has honored the branches of that Court. He is an honor the Spanish-American War and comes from west and greatest New England families, being his ancestors back to the landing of the Pilgrim Plymouth Rock. He is one of the most proin in Chicago, having ridden the goat thirty thirty-third degree Mason. On Tuesday, A he will be re-nominated for Judge of the M of Chicago, and be re-elected at the Novel One of the most popular, genial and gentlemanly Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who has honorably served all the branches of that Court. He is an honored veteran of the Spanish-American War and comes from one of the oldest and greatest New England families, being able to trace his ancestors back to the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth Rock. He is one of the most prominent Masons in Chicago, having ridden the goat thirty-two times, a thirty-third degree Mason. On Tuesday, April 13, 1926, he will be re-nominated for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, and be re-elected at the November election. ISSUE OVER THE COLORED PRINCIPALSHIPS IS SETTLED BY TRANSFERS (Preston News Service) be promoted to the new Cook school, that she had assisted in arranging the new building and that she had not been given an opportunity to prepare for credits she had a right to expect. Washington, D. C., Dec. 31.—The Board of Education late Tuesday afternoon voted to transfer Miss S. C. Lewis, present principal of the John F. Cook school, to the new Bell school, effective January 1, and transfer Miss M. E. Wilson, principal of the Bell school to the present Cook school, preliminary to the naming of Miss Wilson as administrative principal of the new Cook school when it is completed. This action was taken in executive session by the board members after they had listened for more than two hours to spokesmen for the scores of colored District residents who had petitioned them to suspend their teacher-rating rules and promote Miss Lewis to the administrative principalship of the new Cook school, "for the good of the community." Mrs. Coralie F. Cook registered the only dissenting vote. In turning down the pleas of the teachers, parents and pupils who argued that Miss Lewis' record of 27 years in teaching and her success at the old Cook school entitled her to the promotion, the members of the board made it plain that while their inclination was to please them they must guard against the school system being dominated by communities and adhere to their thoughtfully prepared rules which give all teachers in the city an equal chance to win promotions. An introductory talk by Dr. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent of schools, who thoroughly explained the reason for the board laying down specific ratings for promotion from teaching to administrative principalships, appeared to be appreciated by those who talked in behalf of Miss Lewis. Both Dr. Ballou and Edwin C. Graham, president of the board, emphasized that Miss Lewis' worth as a teacher was appreciated by them and that she had scored perfect or nearly perfect in many of the items on the test sheet. Another Complaint Voiced Another Complaint Voiced Contention was made by several of the spokesmen for the group that Miss Lewis had not been given credit for attending 44 out of 48 special lectures, but Mrs. Cook, board member, corrected them by stating that in the review of Miss Lewis' rating this was taken into consideration, her marks revised, and still she fell short of coming into the class 1 group necessary to the promotion. Mrs. Victoria Bell, representing the Cook School Parent-Teacher Association, told the board that Miss Lewis had been led to expect that she would --- and gentlemanly Judges of the co, who has honorably served all at. He is an honored veteran of and comes from one of the old and families, being able to trace standing of the Pilgrim Fathers at one of the most prominent Masons on the goat thirty-two times, a. On Tuesday, April 13, 1926, or Judge of the Municipal Court acted at the November election. be promoted to the new Cook school, that she had assisted in arranging the new building and that she had not been given an opportunity to prepare for credits she had a right to expect. Rev. J. L. S. Hollonan, speaking for Mrs. Daniel Murray of the Parents' Teachers League, declared he had no criticism to make of the general policy concerning promotions, but believed that Miss Lewis had not been given "a fair opportunity to quality." Clement R. Parker read a petition signed by fifty residents, which stated the community is "shocked" at the impending loss of Miss Lewis at the new Cook school and expressed the view that "our children will suffer through her loss." Huver I. Brown, a former pupil of Miss Lewis, deplored the fact that "the human equation" is being ignored in the action of the board. He said any rule which leaves the human equation out of it is not sound. At the invitation of President Graham the following teachers told the board their opinions of the rule: Miss R. S. Netherlands, Miss M. L. Mason and Miss E. J. Jackson. These teachers expressed the view that the members of the board of examiners could hardly rate "personality of applicants" accurately. This item calls for a credit of 150 points out of a possible 1,000. ACCUSED OF TRYING TO STEAL FROM HIMSELF New Bern, N. C., Dec. 31.—Charged with attempting to steal from himself, John Willett, 20 years old, was discharged from police court Thursday on request of the trustee of the fund from which he tried to steal. The man changed the figures of a twenty-dollar check to twenty-nine dollars and had tried to cash it, the check having been given him by the trustee of a fund of his own money. Second Huguenot Colony Second Huguenot Colony Laudonniere, who was sent by Collign, in 1564, with aid for the Huguenot colony founded by Ribault, at Port Royal, S. C., finding the settlement abandoned, built Fort Carolina on the St. John's river in Florida. Slightly Defective Memory "He's good at recalling names and faces," remarked the man on the car, "but his memory deserts him when it comes to small sums of money he borrowed of his friends." Not Many Sea Burials There have been few burials at sea for a great many years, as all large ships are equipped with apparatus for embalming the bodies of those who die on shipboard. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 2, 1926 Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 512-294-61 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charleston Dawson FOUR MEN ARRESTED IN LYNCHING PROBE (Preston News Service) Clarksdale, Miss., Dec. 31.—Denounced by the Coahoma County League of Women Voters as "highhanded murder," the lynching of Lindley Coleman, Negro, was made the subject of investigation by a grand jury. Four men, one of them a planter, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to murder and warrants were sworn out for four other persons. Coleman was seized Saturday night as he was leaving the courthouse after being acquitted of the murder of Grover C. Nichols, and lynched. Judge W. A. Alcorn, before whom Coleman was tried, called a special session of the grand jury and when it assembled he exacted a pledge of the jurors that indictments would be returned against any person found involved, regardless of his standing in the community. He instructed the grand jury also to investigate reports that "third degree" methods and have bene employed in an effort to obtain confessions from other Negroes arrested with Coleman for the killing of Nichols. "Methods to extort confessions are despicable, heartless and cruel," the court told the jury. "Most any man will tell anything to save his life when a rope is around his neck, his head in a rack and his fingers bent back. If you find that third degree methods were used, have the manhood to bring those responsible to justice." Resolutions denouncing the lynching and demanding that those responsible for it be punished were adopted at a mass meeting called by Mrs. Earl Brewer, president of the Women Voters. Those arrested are Thomas Nichols, brother of Grover C. Nichols; J. T. Harynham, a planter; C. O. Cane, an employee on Tarynham's plantation, and H. S. Blockley of Clarksdale. Entire State Aroused Mississippi is aroused as she never was before in all her history over the "wanton murder" by a mob of a Negro declared to be innocent by a white jury, within a few minutes after the acquittal of the Negro and who was WILLI UNI A. B. JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J. E. BISH 33d Degree PR.W.D.G.M.Bookkeeper Embalners Apprentice No.194 Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES KEN 5121-23-25 seized by a "mob" of three men according to his attorney, Col. T. S. Ward, almost at the door of the courthouse, put in a car which had been parked at the door of the temple of justice and the mutilated body thrown into the streets of Clarksdale. Telegraph and telephone wires leading into Clarksdale have been kept at almost white heat by the steady flood of messages pouring into that city from indignant citizens all over the state, according to advices received here. Jackson sent a liberal quota of these messages and they came from all classes of people. A prominent professional man of Jackson, and one of the leading physicians of the State, offered to contribute $500 out of his pocket to start a fund for prosecution of the guilty parties to the limit of the law. Telegrams were sent from this city to both Judge Alcorn, Judge of the circuit court of Coahoma county, and to Mrs. Earl Brewer, president of the League of Woman Voters. There were messages from Gov. Whitfield, Bishop Theodore Dubose Bratton, Judge J. Morgan Stevens, Wm. H. Watkins, W. Calvin Wells, Julian P. Alexander, Thad B. Lampton, President D. M. Key of Millsaps College; President J. W. Provine of Mississippi College; President G. T. Gillespie of Belhaven College; Hon. Wm. Hemingway of the University law faculty; Dr. Julius Crisler, Dr. H. R. Shands, J. Reese Lin, Misses Emily Butt, Annita Claggett and Mesdames Henry L. Whitfield, Thad B. Lampton, Harley R. Shands, W. H. Waddell, D. M. Key, J. W. Provine, W. L. Nugent, Geo. C. Swearingen. Telegrams were sent by J. W. Tucker, president of the Rotary Club; Francis Harmon, Geo. C. Swearingen and hosts of others. These messages condemned the lynching in strongest terms and urged the utmost efforts to bring all guilty parties to justice. One of these to Judge Alcorn, signed by Bishop Bratton and a score of leading citizens, declared that "Mississippi is on trial before the world, and this great stain must be removed. God give you courage and inspiration." Another, to Mrs. Brewer, similarly signed, "rejoiced that Coahoma women are active for the right. This great outrage has received the condemnation of all right thinking, justice loving Mississippi," and urged the fullest investigation and punishment of all guilty parties. The entire incident put a sort of damper upon Christmas festivities, coming in the very midst of the season dedicated to "peace on earth, good will toward men," and within three weeks of the recent memorable day when all the people of this great country had been called to assemble in prayer and thanksgiving for the blessings which have been vouchsafed to the country. The words in the mouth of everyone you meet, in commenting on the lynching, are that "Mississippi has been set back another ten years." But it is conceded that unless justice, grim and complete, is meted out for this outrage, Mississippi will find herself struggling in the muck long after the next decade is tolled off by the clock of time. CHILDREN GIVE PARTY The children of Egypt Juveniles No. 1 and No. 1 of Egypt Council No. 112, A. U. K. & D. of A., of which Mrs. Eliza Jackson is most excellent queen, were given their annual Christmas party at the National Hall on Tuesday afternoon, December 29th, at which time a fine program was rendered by the children and all were made very happy. Hon. Wm. H. Fields of St. Louis, Mo., national grand master of the organization; Mrs. Henrietta Dean, state grand mother queen, M. T. Bailey, chairman of the Publicity Department, Nations! Grand Council, were among the officers present and spoke for the benefit of the Juveniles. AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Prince A. Glanton, 4328 S. Wabash avenue, are the proud parents of a son, born at Provident Hospital a few days ago. Mother and baby are doing fine and are at home to their many friends. 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Street, Chicago FIFTEEN AT RHINELANDER CHRISTMAS DINNER New Rochelle, N. Y.—About fifteen guests attended a turkey dinner given by Mrs. Leonard Kip Rhinelander and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Christmas day at their home at 763 Pelham road. Among those in attendance were numbered both relatives and friends. White guests were said to have been present. The event was alleged to have been given as a celebration of Mrs. Rhinelander's victory in the recent Rhinelander annulment suit. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, mother of Mrs. Rhinelander, spoke to reporters, when her daughter refused to be interviewed. She was reluctant to tell of the events of the day, but said that her daughter had received no word from her husband, Leonard Kip Rhinelander. MAN FREED OF KILLING COM MON-LAW WIFE CHARGE (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 2.—The jury in judge Fred L. Hoffman's criminal court-room returned a verdict Tuesday finding Sam Kinchlow not guilty of the killing of his common law wife, Elizabeth Cutt. He was indicted and tried on the charge of second degree murder. The State claimed that Kinchlow had beaten her to death because she had reproved him for attending a motion picture show on Sunday. Attorney J. P. Karch, who represented Kinchlow, called physicians and other witnesses, who proved that the woman was fatally injured when she fell down stairs at her home. Her death was from pneumonia following the injury, one physician testified. Her death occurred on June 25, 1925. LEAVES FOR DECATUR Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of Illinois of S. M. T., and a member of the Endowment Board of the order, left the city during the week for Decatur, Ill., to attend the annual session of the board. HOME FROM SOUTH Mrs. Susie Jones, 3256 Wentworth avenue, returned to the city Sunday night from Lake, Miss., where she went three weeks ago with the remains of her nephew for burial. Telephone: State 3278 A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 813, Ashland Block 155 N. Clark Street CHICAGO, ILL. Residence, 1262 Macalister Place Telephone Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3655 Prairie Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 W. G. Anderson Attorney At Law 17 North La Salle Street CHICAGO NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 560 Watson Bldg. Office Phones: Dearborn 7094-7098 Res. 3354 Vernon Avenue Phone Douglas 6045 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 31.—Police last Monday night were investigating two robberies staged shortly after 6 o'clock. W. T. Eskridge, Negro proprietor of a grocery store at 714 East Seventh street, reported that a masked white man entered his store and covered him with a revolver, taking $165 from the cash register. The bandit then ran out the door and disappeared. Eskridge's wife was in the store at the time, but was cowed by the man, who was described as being short and heavily built and wearing a mackinaw and gray slouch hat. Patrolman Lovelace investigated but was unable to find a trace of the robber. TALKATIVE RHINELANDER JUROR TAKEN OFF PANEL (Preston News Service) White Plains, N. Y., Dec. 31.—Justice Joseph Morschauser ordered that the name of Frederick G. Sanford, of Yonkers, who was a juror at the Rhinelander annulment trial and whose remarks in a newspaper interview led to a grand jury investigation of his charges that Dr. James Clarke Bennett, eye specialist of Yonkers, had endeavored to influence him in the verdict, be dropped from the list of jurors. The grand jury dismissed a charge of embracery against Dr. Bennett after he and Sandford had told their stories. ON TRIP THROUGH STATE Attorney B. G. Glanton, grand attorney of U. B. F. & S. M. T., is on a trip to Springfield, Peoria and Decatur, Ill., and at the latter place will attend the Board meeting of the Endowment Department of U. B. F. & S. M. T. He was accompanied to Decatur by Dr. I. J. Miles, state grand secretary of Illinois. Great Lombard Architect Great Lombard Architect Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, a native of Pavia, is considered the most remarkable of the Lombard architects. He was appointed chief architect of the famous Certosa of Pavia, in 1490. Phone Kenwol Libe Bond & B Com Real Estate 1st and 2nd E. KALLISTE EDW. H. WAN 4651 Grand Boulevard LINCOLN ST. OF CH Under State Govern 31st and South Capital and Surv South State Street First Mortgage Approved Safe Inv interest. $100 B payment See our Mr. Avery of LOANS MADE O Approved Safe Investments yield 7% interest. $100 Bonds sold on easy payment plan See our Mr. Avery of the Bond Department Savings Department open from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturdays SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than a day. Protect your Valuable Papers, Jew SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than one cent a day. Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewelry, etc. (Preston News Service) Elizabeth City, N. C., Dec. 30.—The Albemarle bank, colored institution operated here for the last five years, closed its doors Thursday pending arrival of a bank examiner from Raleigh to make a survey of the situation. The shortage of funds which resulted in the closing is ascribed unofficially to the circumstance that a large part of the funds are tied up in long term real estate loans upon which the bank could not realize quickly, and to show collections generally. The bank was organized five years ago, and has a capital stock of $25,000. No official statement was given out with reference to the closing. SUNSHINE SAMMY DELIGHTS KIDDIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 31.—The appearance of Sunshine Sammy, famous juvenile of the Our Gang comedy films, before children of the Franklin County Children's Home and the Frank County Tuberculosis Sanitorium Christmas morning marked the high spots of a series of Yuletide parties for county charges arranged through Dr. L. C. H. Breenneman. The noted entertainer, playing at the Dunbark Theater last week, gave his services in this connection through the courtesy of W. C. T. Ayres, manager of the Columbus Weekly News and active in civic and social affairs. Great Genius The English Bible of today is the work of many scholars. It did not take its final form in the famous King James version for 75 years after Tyndale's death. But it bears the impress of Tyndale's genius. Great Poet's Love Laura, whom Petrarch celebrated in his poems, was the daughter of Audibert de Noves and the wife of Hugues de Sale. Petrarch first saw her at Avignon in 1327. She died of the plague in 1348. The man who wants little here below usually finds it difficult to get his wife to share his desires.—Lincoln Star. Property Mortgage Company Investments Mortgages H, Treasurer DEL, Manager CHICAGO STATE BANK CHICAGO Government Supervision State Streets plus $460,000.00 It's Largest Bank The Gold Bonds Investments yield 7% bonds sold on easy plan the Bond Department IN REAL ESTATE ES for less than one cent able Papers, Jewelry, etc. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 2, 1926 DE HART HUBBARD SEEKS PERMISSION TO USE ARMORY FLOOR FOR PRACTICE (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, O., Jan. 1.—De Hart Hubbard, noted athlete, now junior secretary of the 'Ninth Street branch of the Y. M. C. A., visited the Government building Tuesday to get permission from Col. Simon Ross,' assistant U. S. District Attorney who is in charge of the O. N. G. armory, to use the Armory floor for running practice in the afternoons. Hubbard said he plans to enter several meets this winter, including one at Patterson, N. J., on January 9, under the auspices of the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association of that city. PARIS NEW YEAR: EVERYONE KISSES EVERYONE ELSE Paris.—Paris saw the new year in with what could be described as the spirit of Locarno. Thousands of persons thronged the main streets and boulevards waiting for the peal of bells from the churches to tell them that 1926 had arrived. At the first peal everybody grabbed everybody else and kissed them and wished them a happy new year. A crowd of American men and women on a main boulevard, clad in gorgeous evening gowns and dinner clothes, were soundly kissed on both cheeks by a crowd of good natured French students, while their girl friends did the same. ADDRESSES CLUB Mrs. James C. Martin, wife of the Exalted Ruler of Ft. Dearborn Lodge, No. 44, Elks, addressed the 1926 Marching Club of the lodge on last WALDEN CORP. (Formerly the litera Walden U. An Approved Education Modern in methods and Throws Christian influence Places emphasis upon dev on part of the student. EXPENSES SU MODE Session Begins For further info T. R. DAVIS, Nashville WEST ENGLE AND SAVI Cor. 63rd Street and JOHN BAIN, President Vice-President; EDWA President and Cashier; Assistant Cashier and T ALDEN COLLEGE formerly the literary department at Walden University) Approved School in Educational Centers in methods and thorough in sch Christian influence around the phasis upon development of the the student. EXPENSES SURPRISING MODERATE On Begins September For further information, address: T. R. DAVIS, PRESIDENT T. ENGLEWOOD TRE ND SAVINGS BANK d Street and Marshfield AIN, President; MICHAEL Indent; EDWARD C. BARR and Cashier; W. MERLE Cashier and Trust Officer. WALDEN COLLEGE (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 upon 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 -- Tennessee WEST ENGLEWOOD TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Cor. 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue JOHN BAIN, President; MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice-President; EDWARD C. BARRY, VicePresident and Cashier; W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier and Trust Officer. TELEPHONE REPUBLIC 5000 JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President ESTABLIS KEY, President PHILIP J. D. N, Vice-President H. X. COMERFO ESTABLISHED 1877 JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. Telephone 5100 Federal Street Phone: Kenwood 6309 LINCOLN L. Jo GENERAL AUTOM AND RE Day and N 4621-23 So. Telephone Oakland 1550 1 Street enwood 6309 COLN GARA L. Johnston GENERAL AUTOMOBILE STOR AND REPAIRING Day and Night Service 4621-23 So. State Street Sunday afternoon at the club rooms 3920 Grand boulevard, and the audience were greatly pleased with the inspiring message the speaker brought them. PADUCAH SCHOOL HEAD ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOOTING AFFRAY (Preston News Service) Paducah, Ky., Dec. 31—D. H. Anderson, president of the West Kentucky Industrial College, state institution, was placed under technical arrest Tuesday afternoon on a charge of malicious shooting and gave bond of $300 for his appearance in city court Wednesday for trial. No warrant has been issued against him. Anderson is accused of shooting Oliver George, a coal miner, in a difficulty last Monday night in the residence of Mrs. Nellie Hawkins. George accidentally shot his wife, Mrs. Eloise George, through the hand during the affray. ROBERT PERCY ARRESTED AS SUSPECT IN 1918 SLAYING New York City, Jan. 1.—Upon information received from Belhaven, N. C., James Robert Percy, 34, was arrested early Thursday at his home, 306 West 127th street. He is charged with suspicion of the murder of James Jordan, at Belhaven, on the night of March 12, 1918. Their Fine Qualities Many of the world's greatest men are unknown to fame. They are great because they share their joys with others and keep their sorrows to themselves. DEN COLLEGE (University department of university) School in an Central Center thorough in scholarship. ace around the student. development of the initiative URPRISINGLY RATE September 21 Information, address PRESIDENT Tennessee WOOD TRUST INGS BANK H Marshfield Avenue ; MICHAEL MAISEL, RD C. BARRY, Vice- W. MERLE FISHER, Trust Officer. PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer HED 1877 Oakland 1550 CHICAGO GARAGE Johnston MOBILE STORAGE PAIRING Light Service State Street Phones: Calumet 6164, Victory 0110, Michigan 1010 3400 MICHIGAN AVENUE 2961 SOUTH STATE STREET Christ SAVING Open Your Christmas JOIN The Club will continue for be mailed to all members for with 3% interest added when according to schedule. Join our Christmas Savin mas financial problem for n Payments may be made i the accompanying schedule Christmas SAVINGS CLUB Your Christmas Savings Club for JOIN NOW! to will continue for 50 weeks, when c to all members for the amount of the interest added where payments have b to schedule. The Christmas Savings Club and solve the trial problem for next year. It may be made in varying sums acco companying schedule: Christmas SAVINGS CLUB Open Your Christmas Savings Club for 1926 JOIN NOW! The Club will continue for 50 weeks, when checks will be mailed to all members for the amount of their deposits with 3% interest added where payments have been made according to schedule. Join our Christmas Savings Club and solve the Christmas financial problem for next year. Payments may be made in varying sums according to the accompanying schedule: CLASS 5—First week 5c, second week 10c. Increase each weekly payment 5c and receive in 50 weeks. $63.75 CLASS 5.A—First week 2.50, second week 2.45. Decrease each weekly payment 5c and receive in 50 weeks. $63.75 CLASS 10—First week 10c, second week 20c. Increase each weekly payment 10c and receive in 50 weeks. $127.50 CLASS 50—Pay 50c straight each week for 50 weeks and receive. $25.00 CLASS 100—Pay $1.00 straight each week for 50 weeks and receive. $50.00 CLASS 200—Pay $2.00 straight each week for 50 weeks and receive. $100.00 CLASS 500—Pay $5.00 straight each week for 50 weeks and receive. $250.00 CLASS 10-A — First week $5.00, second week $4.90, Decrease each weekly payment 10c and $127.50 receive in 50 weeks.... $127.50 ALEXANDER FLOWER, President SAMUEL P. FLOWER, Vice-President Roosevelt GRAND BOULEVARD AT Telephone: Douglas 2260 sevelt State B BOULEVARD AT THIRTY-FIFTH : Douglas 2260 C STRAIT-TEX HAIR PREPARATIONS USE of these preparations in the cul- ture of your hair will give you best results. Start caring for your hair properly by using some of the follow- ing: STRAIT-TEX HAIR REFINING TONIC...$1.00 STRAIT-TEX HERBS ...1.00 (Straightens and restores color to gray hair) GLOSS-TEX BRILLIANTINE ...50 STRAIT-TEX HAIR GROWER ...25 If your hair dresser or druggist cannot supply you, order direct from us. Goods sent postpaid any- where in the United States. AGENTS WANTED; WRITE FOR TERMS STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. STRAIT-TEX Please enter my name as a subscriber to THE BROAD AX. I inclose herewith Two Dollars, the annual subscriptions to same, or One Dollar for six months. mas CLUB savings Club for 1926 W! weeks, when checks will amount of their deposits payments have been made club and solve the Christ- ear. trying sums according to SS 50 — Pay 50c straight each each for 50 weeks and $25.00 receive..... SS 100 — Pay $1.00 straight each each for 50 weeks and $50.00 receive..... SS 200 — Pay $2.00 straight each each for 50 weeks and $100.00 receive..... SS 500 — Pay $5.00 straight each each for 50 weeks and $250.00 receive..... CCIAL CLASS—Join this class by treeing to pay any certain amount each week for 50 weeks, and receive the end of 50 weeks the full amount deposited. prompt Payment THOMAS E. BREEN, Cashier FRANK FLOWER, Vice-President ate Bank HIRTY-FIFTH STREET CHICAGO