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The Officers of the Marching Club of Fort Dearborn Lodge of Elks No.44, I.B.P.O.E.of W.; James C. Martin, Exalted Ruler; Last Friday Evening Gave a Delightful Banquet in Honor of The Chicago Press Club. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. 5 C The Office of Elks No Ruler; Last Honor of T ALL THE LEADING NEW OCCUPIED SEATS A FESTIVE BOARD, I ROBERT S. ABBOTT, JONES, WHO SERVE MASTER; MRS. NET SPEEDY, MR. ANT TON, MR. JACOB R PERRY C. THOMPSON F. TAYLOR, MR. P. L. J. C. MARTIN, EXALT FORT DEARBORN JAMES M. BROOKS 1926 MARCHING CL DEARBORN LODGE ESS OF THE EVE ABOVE PERSONS ORATORS OF THAT OCCASION. ALL THE LEADING NEWSPAPER MEN OCCUPIED SEATS AROUND THE FESTIVE BOARD, NAMELY: MR. ROBERT S. ABBOTT, MR. RICHARD JONES, WHO SERVED AS TOASTMASTER; MRS. NETTIE GEORGE SPEEDY, MR. ANTHONY OVERTON, MR. JACOB R. TIPPER, MR. PERRY C. THOMPSON, MR. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, MR. P. L. PRATTIS, MR. J. C. MARTIN, EXALTED RULER OF FORT DEARBORN LODGE; MR. JAMES M. BROOKS, PRESIDENT, 1926 MARCHING CLUB, OF FORT DEARBORN LODGE NO. 44, HOSTESS OF THE EVENING. THE ABOVE PERSONS WERE THE ORATORS OF THAT DELIGHTFUL OCCASION. --- Vol. XXXI. On Friday evening, February 5th, the head officials of Fort Dearborn lodge of Elks, No. 44, including Mr. James M. Brooks, president of Fort Dearborn 1926 Marching club, gave an elegant banquet in honor of the members of the Chicago Press club, and in every way it was a very creditable affair and it was served in the highest art. The following menu was tastefully served by the famous chef of Fort Dearborn Lodge, No. 44, Mr. Thomas H. Jackson. Complimentary banquet to the Chicago Press given by the Fort Dearborn, No. 44, Marching club, at their wonderful Elks Rest, 3920 South Parkway. Menu: Grape fruit cocktail, Elks' Special; cream of tomato soup, pep of Ft. Dearborn Marching club; smothered spring chicken on toast, a la Fort Dearborn; mashed potatoes, Illinois sweet peas, Florida cranberries, pineapple salad, Jim Martin special; sweet pickles, Queen olives, celery, Parker House rolls, ice cream and cake, coffee; cigars and cigarettes. Thomas H. Jackson, chef. Committee: L. A. Newby, M. T. Bailey, C. S. Stillwell, F. W. Henry, J. C. Martin, A. R. Motley. Officers of Marching Club: James M. Brooks, president; Leon Booth, vice-president; Prince A. Glanton, secretary; David Bishop, treasurer. Officers of Fort Dearborn Lodge: James C. Martin, exalted ruler; Robert L. Potts, secretary; Frank W. Henry, treasurer. As stated before, the repast was all DEATH OF MR. JAMES B. NEW- SOME, WHO WAS IN THE EMPLOY OF THE PULLMAN PAL- ACE CAR COMPANY FOR FI- TY-FIVE YEARS. HE WAS THE OLDEST EMPOYEE IN ITS SERVICE Last Thursday Mr. James B. New- some passed away at his home, 4214 Vincennes Avenue. At the time of his death he was seventy-six years old and was in the service of the Pullman Palace Car Company for fifty-five years, being by far its oldest employee. His remains laid in state at the elaborate undertaking parlors of Emanuel Jackson and Company,.3400 S. Michigan Avenue, Mr. Dan M. Jackson and Mr. A. A. Rayner being directly in charge for several days and nights THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY PICERS of the No. 44, I. East Frida of The Cl NEWSPAPER MEN ATS AROUND THE RD, NAMELY: MR. COTT, MR. RICHARD ERVED AS TOAST- NETTIE GEORGE ANTHONY OVER- DB R. TIPPER, MR. MIPSON, MR. JULIUS P. L. PRATTIS, MR. KALTED RULER OF BORN LODGE; MR. DOKS, PRESIDENT, G CLUB, OF FORT DGE NO. 44, HOST- EVENING. THE LIONS WERE THE HAT DELIGHTFUL that could be expected, and it is safe to state that no lodge or no body of men belonging to the colored race own as fine a home, which is rich in everything which is pleasing to look upon, like the members of Fort Dearborn Lodge, No. 44. The building is extremely large, and up to date in every manner, and it reflects great credit on the part of its membership. The following persons were among those who occupied seats at the banquet tables: Maj. A. E. Patterson, Mr. Leon Booth, Mr. Lawrence A. Newby, Mr. Geo. L. Clarke, Mr. Alex R. Motley, Mr. C. C. Anderson, Mr. James J. Gentry, Jr., Mr. Albert S. Hand, Mr. George W. Evans, Mr. Sol. W. Butler, Mr. Walter Speedy, Mr. J. B. Poindexter, Mr. S. Quag Herndon, Mr. Alonzo C. Thayer, Mr. Wm. R. Chancellor, Mr. Edwin D. Sheen, Mr. Robert S. Abbott, Mr. Frank W. Henry, Mr. P. J. Prattis, Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Dr. Julian H. Lewis, Mrs. Phoebe Brown, Mr. Anthony Overton, Mr. Jacob R. Tipper, Mrs. Mary F. Shelton, Mr. Richard L. Jones, Mr. James M. Brooks, Mr. Curtis S. Stillwell, Mr. Wm. Boyed, Mr. K. D. Ganaway, Mrs. Katherine Drom, Miss Evangeline Roberts, Mr. John C. Irwin, Jr., Mrs. Beulah Mitchell-Hill, Mr. Charles Stewart, Jr., Mr. Lucius C. Harper, Mr. N. D. McGill. All in all, it was the greatest love feast ever held among the newspaper men in Chicago. prior to the funeral and on Sunday evening Hon. Edward H. Wright delivered an eloquent and heart-touching oration over Mr. Newsome. Monday morning funeral services were conducted by Rev. Moses M. Jackson, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. Quite a few white friends, who had known Mr. Newsome favorably and well for many years, were present, including Mr. Edward F. Carry, president of the Pullman Company, and several of its other officials. The floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful. His remains were laid in their final resting place in Mt. Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Newsome was an active member of Hiram Lodge No. 14, F. and A. M. He was also member of the Old Settlers Club and the Appomattox --- THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 13, 1926 Photo by K. D. Ganaway, Official Photographer, Chicago Bee. Flash Light Picture of the Members of The Chicago Press Club Flashed at the End of the Elegant Banquet at the Magnificent Home of Fort Dearborn Lodge No. 44, 3920 South Parkway. The following were the members of the "Fourth Estate" who were present at the Elks Club and enjoyed the good eatings, reading from right to left: Mr. A. S. Hand, Mr. Anthony Overton, Mr. R. L. Jones, Mr. Jas. C. Martin, Exalted Ruler of Elks; Mr. J. F. Taylor, Mr. P. L. Prattis, Mr. J. Gentry, Mr. J. R. Tipper, Dr. Charles Stewart, Mr. W. R. Chancellor, Mrs. S. Q. Herndon, Mr. G. Evans, Mrs. N. Speedy, Mr. Sol Butler, Mr. M. D. Therlkeld, Mr. J. M. Brooks, Mrs. E. Roberts, Mr. J. B. Poindexter, Mrs. Katherine Irvin, Mr. Wm. Davis, Mr. C. C. Anderson, Mr. E. D. Sheen, Mr. L. C. Harper, Mr. C. S. Stillwell, Mr. G. Ivory. Club. He leaves to mourn his passing his constant and devoted wife, Mrs. Maude D. Newsome and hosts of warm sorrowing friends. The active and honorary pallbearers follow: Active—Messrs. I. F. Smith, Mr. H. T. Pelky, Mr. J. W. Carr, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Lon Thompson, Mr. Ernest Bunn, Mr. Jesse Binga. that Pullman porters and maids have suffered no reduction in wages, as have other railroad employees, since the war-time peak. With the present increase their wages are now 23.75 per cent higher than during the war, and 141 per cent higher than in 1913, during which period living expenses increased 56.1 per cent. service during times of heavy travel. Porters and maids are provided by the Pullman company with a free insurance policy equivalent to one year's salary, and free sleeping and rest quarters at away from home points. Those of 10 years' service receive two free uniforms a year. THE JENNINGS-TAYLOR WEDDING WAS LARGELY ATTENDED BY THE LEADING SOCIETY FOLKS IN CHICAGO By Mrs. Elvie Stewart Wednesday, February 10th, there assembled in the beautifully decorated Honorary Pallbearers—Hon. E. H. Wright, Col. Otis B. Duncan, Mr. Chas. Pointer, Mr. David M. Manson, Col. F. A. Denison, Mr. Walter T. Bailey, Capt. James S. Nelson, Mr. Wm. Jones, Mr. N. L. Levert, Mr. Robert S. Abbott, Mr. Frank Brown, Mr. J. L. Slaughter, Mr. W. H. Davis, Hon. G. T. Kersey, Mr. D. H. Graves, Hon. S. B. Turner, Mr. John Banks, Mr. Robert Eizer, Mr. Anderson Brodie, Hon. A. H. Roberts, Major R. R. Jackson, Col. J. R. Marshall, Mr. Rush Yerby, Mr. Wm. Carroll, Mr. E. L. Graves, Mr. James W. Young, Mr. Daniel Dougherty, Mr. Samuel Bond, Mr. J. W. Tucker, Mr. Robert G. Hall, Hon. L. B. Anderson, Mr. Rohn. PULLMAN CO. ADDS MILLION TO PORTER PAY 10 Per cent Increase Includes Special Compensation A conference between the Pullman company and representatives of the Pullman porters has just been concluded in Chicago and a result is a $1,000,000 increase in the annual pay of porters and maids employed by the company. The 12,000 porters and maids were represented by eighteen delegates elected by secret ballot under the plan of employee representation. New Wage Scale Announced The starting wages in various classifications of porters on February 15th will be $72.50, $79, $85, and $90.50 per month. The rate increases with service, until maximums per month of $83.50, $90, $97, and $104 respectively are reached. It was pointed out at the conference that Pullman porters and maids have suffered no reduction in wages, as have other railroad employees, since the war-time peak. With the present increase their wages are now 23.75 per cent higher than during the war, and 141 per cent higher than in 1913, during which period living expenses increased 56.1 per cent. An Increase of 10 Per Cent This new increase in pay totals 10 per cent, there being a straight wage increase of 8 per cent and additional remuneration in connection with working conditions equivalent to 2 per cent. After February 15 porters and maids will receive additional compensation when trains are delayed. Additional rest time is provided on one night runs and improved conditions have been worked out in connection with extra THE LATE IMMORTAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS He was one of the greatest human beings so far cast upon the shores of time; he was the head and the front of the Anti-Slavery movement in this country and accomplished more than anyone else in bringing about the liberation of four million slaves in the United States; he was the close friend of President Abraham Lincoln and aided him in every way he could in his great struggle for freedom and liberty. At the time of his death, on February 2, 1895, he was 78 years old, and the people in all parts of the civilized world should this coming week join in celebrating his one hundred and ninth birthday. service during times of heavy travel. Porters and maids are provided by the Pullman company with a free insurance policy equivalent to one year's salary, and free sleeping and rest quarters at away from home points. Those of 10 years' service receive two free uniforms a year. DANCING AND RECEPTION BY THE APPOMATTOX CLUB Friday evening, February 19, the Appomattox Club will give its annual dance and reception at Forum Hall, 43rd Street and Calumet Avenue. It will be strictly formal. Each member will be entitled to bring the members of his own immediate family and one lady guest. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No.22 Corn Lodge n, Exalted Banquet in --- THE JENNINGS-TAYLOR WED- DING WAS LARGELY AT- TENDED BY THE LEADING SOCIETY FOLKS IN CHICAGO By Mrs. Elvie Stewart Wednesday, February 10th, there assembled in the beautifully decorated edifice in Wabash avenue at 38th street a great concourse of friends invited to witness, under the old English creed dedicated to the Episcopal faith whose beginning was in 597, the solemnizing of the nuptials of Miss Dorothy Jennings to Robert R. Taylor, Jr. Promptly at 8:30 o'clock, p. m., the organ pealed forth the tuneful strains of Mendelsohn's Wedding March, "Here Comes the Bride," traveling the way to the altar over a pathway strewn with roses, the affection that had been hidden in the innermost recesses of their souls met its realization amidst a bower of palms and ferns and vine entwined pillars. Facing the task of looking into their future happiness and fully recognizing the reliability necessary to keep in letter and spirit the lesson which was about to be read to them and the act of the law prescribed by the state of Illinois joining them together, "for better or for worse," for the common interest of each other for all time to come, the brother, Mr. Norman Jennings, gave away the hand of his beautiful sister, Dorothy, in marriage to Mr. Robert R. Taylor, Jr., and the Right Reverend Henry B. Brown joined them together in compliance with the creed of the church. The bride was met at the altar by the groom, attended by his brother, Mr. Edward Taylor, best man, both attired in the conventional full dress. The bridesmaids were the Misses Hortense Hall, Fannyye Williams, Olive Eaves, Billie Lawson, Bessie Kyle and Bessie Scott. Maid of Honor was Miss Edith Allman, attired in yellow silk, black chiffon picture hat, carrying yellow tea roses. The color scheme was green and yellow. Misses Hall and Williams were attired in pink silk, carrying or wearing pink roses; Misses No. 22 Eaves and Lawson were attired in yellow silk, wearing huge bouquets of yellow tea roses; Misses Kyle and Scott wore green silk with pink bouquets. The flower girl, Gertrude Thompson, wore yellow silk, carrying a basket of pink and yellow roses. The bride was attired in white silk, made en train, and the wedding veil extended the entire length of the train and was draped with lilies of the valley. The bride and groom both repeated the response of the wedding ceremony with unfaltering voices, amid impressive silence, broken only by their response. Chicago society was in attendance in full; no space was left in the spacious church, and what the writer could discern under the fur coats was dresses of every kind and description, full evening attire and otherwise. Among the prominent society people present the writer noted: Mrs. George Cleveland Hall, Mrs. A. L. Jackson, Mrs. Herbert Turner, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crum, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horsley, Mrs. Edith Simpson, Helen Sayre, Lottie Jackson, Esther Carry, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lindsay, Mrs. Laura Cyrus, Mrs. Jessie Morris, Mrs. David McGowan, Mrs. Hattie Ailes, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. R. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Webb, Dr. and Mrs. M. O. Bousfield, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Roberts, Mrs. Beatrice Tandy, Mrs. Lula Lawson, Mrs. Jessie Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Robt. Hardin, Mrs. Norwood Thorne. The bride is a graduate of Hyde Park high school, and a member of one of the old Chicago families; the groom is the son of Robert R. Taylor, Sr., who has been connected with Tuskegee Institute for many years and is himself an employee of the Liberty Life Insurance Company of this city. They will be at home to their many friends and well-wishers at 4627 Champlain avenue. The wedding reception given at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Dolly Jennings, was a thing of beauty, and the presents beautiful, serviceable and numerous. BULLETIN No. 44—PROTECT. INF OFFICES By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Never occupy any office in any suite without first ascertaining if all the keys are accounted for, both for outer and inner doors. Never use a safe or wall vault with the old combination. Have the combination changed immediately upon occupancy. Never leave the combination to the safe or vault in your private desk. Keep it in your safety deposit box. Never lock the safe or vault by slightly turning the dial. Give at least two turns in opposite directions. Never give the combination of safe to any person except to trusted executives and then only verbally with positive instructions not to submit it to writing. Never assume that your office doors or desks cannot be opened without your keys; "master keys" of all makes of desk locks are in the possession of master office burglar. Never leave money, bonds or valuable securities in your office safes or wall vaults. Remember to call your nearest police station in case of suspicion or trouble. We are always at your service. 2 THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday in this city since July 15th 1899. <sthout missing one single issue. Re vablicans, Democrats, Catholics, Pro testants, Single Taxers, Priests. int dels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsiblity is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whore platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak ta own mind. It is neither Demo cratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper Subscriptions must be paid in ad- ance. pee ert eect BEM dix Months .....0.-.-..-..-- $100 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St, Chicago Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol XXXI No. 2 Chicago, February 13, 1926 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aux 14. 1902. at the Post office at Chicago iM Under Act of March 8, 1879. MRS. HELEN SAYRE, PRINCI PAL OF COMMUNITY CENTER The Coleman Schoo! Community Center, 46th and Dearborn Streets, meets Monday and Thursday evenings. An attractive and varied program is provided. Classes. in dressmaking millinery, lamp-shades, artificial flow. ers, beading and embroidery are now organized and under the following competent instructors, Mrs. E. C. Tay: lor and Miss Marion Wilson, The adult sight-reading and voice cultur: class is now rehearsing Coleridge Tay: Jor's “Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast,” un: der the direction of Miss Viola Hill New members are welcome to join a any time. There are also classes in dancing and roller-skating—Miss Ele aonr Sayre and Mrs. Osby. Instructors Visual education (movies), Miss Wetherill; Junior chorus, Miss M. Randolph; The Story Hour, Miss Ly- dia Sayre; Dramatics, Mrs. Olivia Bush Banks; Boy Scouts, Mr. Fields (leader); Basketball, Mr. E. H. Ham- ilton. A costume Valentine party will be held in the gymnasium Monday eve- ning, February 15. Cash prizes for dancing and costumes. Music by “So- ciety Syncopators” from Warwick Hall. Dance tickets, 15 cents THE WHITE AND COLORED PEOPLE ARE WORKING HAND IN HAND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT AT UTICA, MISS. Utica Institute Press Service (Special to The Broad Ax) The Court House at Hazlehurst, the county seat of Copiah County, Missis- sippi, has been the scene of two quiet inter-racial meetings within the week Copiah County, one of the most pro- gressing and forward looking counties in the state, has had an inter-racial or- ganization for several years. At this week's meeting Principal Holtzclaw oi Utica Institute, who is a member oi the committee was in attendance to- gether with a score of his co-workers from the Institute. There were six short speeches made, all of them not- able for their frankness and carnest- ness. The three white speakers made it plain that this county wants to do justice to the Negro and expects jus- tice in return, The three Negro speak- ers stated the case of the Negroes oi the county in plain, straightforward Tanguage, and without mincing. The result of the whole matter was the calling of an inter-racial mass meeting in the Court House for April 9. eee Messrs. Holtzclaw (J. H.) Alford Bray and Morrison were delegates to the annual Tuskegee Institute Farm- ‘ers’ Conference this week. They drove the three hundred and fifty miles across the country, and report a splen- did trip and a great conference. cae : ‘A score of teachers and teacher: representing the Hi Y from the Agri- cultural High School (white) rendered an instructive and helpful program jn the Institute chapel Sunday afternoon Jamvary 31. © eee Bishop Green of the Episcopal Church, was a visitor on the grounds this week, ; : | "a } ae A ae 4 eas og ce ad ee ae Ppie j ee to j Pe fee! i ae ae Be at FE ae Soa & oo a en Ag ee tp HON. GEORGE F. HARDING, JR. One of the most prominent Scuth Side Republican politicians residing in Chicago. He is one of the High Priests of the Crowe-Barrett, Brundage, Thompson and Harding combi- nation. He has opened his headquarters for Treasurer of Cook County in the Sherman House, where thousands of his warm friends drop in to see him every day and assure him that he will be the next Treasurer of Cook County. A. BANKS WINS SLOGANS \LDEST PULLMAN PORTER PRIZE . NEVER COMPLAINED OF IN — 6,000,000 MILE LIFE, DIES $25.00 in Gold Goes to Boston Lawyer —— —Second Prize Goes to Mrs. Fuer- (Preston News Service) tado, Also of Boston—Third to J.B.! Chicago, Feb. 11—James B. New- Stemons of Philadelphia—30 States cone, axed 76, the oldest Pullman por- Participated in Declaration'of Inde-/ 5. the country, is dead after 5334 pendent Contest | a Dire sew eens Boston, Mass., Feb. 6, 1926.—Arthur Banks, Esq., Old South building, Bos- ton, attorney-at-law, was today de- clared winner of the first prize by the judges meeting at Baltimore in the office of the Afro-American as guests of the chairman, Mr. Carl Murphy, to decide on the best three slogans for race rights based on 1926 as the sesqui- centennial year of the Declaration of Independence; Mrs. Lillian L. Fuer- tado, 7 Vancouver street. Boston. was awarded second prize; third prize went to James S$, Stemons, 1915 Federal | street, Philadelphia. The prize contest was conducted by the National Equal Rights League from it's headquarters here at 9 Corn: gill, through the colored press, as part of its 1926 plan of rousing the race to the special opportunity afforded by the national observance of the, 150th anni- versary of the country's basic declara- tion to challenge white Americans to honor its principles and enforce them for all, the league's appeal to the race being to form Declaration of Inde- pendence Patriotic Leagues or Com- mittees, or suc-committees of existing race bodies which shall make known the race’s contribution to the creation of the nation at observances of Doug: lass day, of Attucks day, March 5th, of Lexington and Concord, April 19th. of Bunker Hill, June 17, and on July 4th, for days, each time publicly ap- pealing to President Coolidge to abolish segregation. ‘The winning slogan read, “We who strove for free and independent states must ourselves be free and unop- pressed”; the second, “Declaration of Independence gateway to equal rights. Opened July 4th, 1776. Keep it open.” The third, “We shirk no citizen's duty and cede no citizen’s right." Donors of prizes were E. P. Benjamin, Esq., of Boston, $25.00; E. B. Ceruti, Esq., Los Angeles, $10.00; Rev. T. S. Har- ten, Brooklyn, National League Or- ganizer, $5.00. The League urges that every Lincoln or Douglas meeting send anti-segraga- tion resolutions to President Coolidge; also that Attucks day, March 5th, be observed everywhere. Participating states ranged from Massachusetts to California, from Minnesota to Ala- Siceee MR. OVERTON SPEAKS Anthony Overton, president of The Douglass National Bank, president of The Victory Life Insurance Co., pres- ident Overton Hygienic Manufacturing Co. and treasurer of The Pyramid Building & Loan Association, was the speaker on last Sunday afternoon be- fore the Forum of The 1926 Marching Club of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, Elks, at their club home, 3920 Grand Bivd. Mr. Overton was warmly re- ceived by a large audience and he de- livered a timely and inspiring address. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 13, 1926 LDEST PULLMAN PORTER NEVER COMPLAINED OF IN 6,000,000 MILE LIFE, DIES (Preston News Service) Chicago, Feb. 11.—James B. New- some, aged 76, the oldest Pullman por- ter in the country, is dead after 55% years of service. He traveled more than 6,000,000 miles on Pullman cars since he entered the company’s service on September 10, 1870, and no com- plaint ever was made against him by a passenger, according to Pullman Company officials. “My mother taught me never to | quarrel with a fool, but to humor him,” Newsome oiten said. He called this h’s motto of life. “That's what I do, 1 study my man and I know him,” he frequently de- clared. For 45 years Newsome traveled be- tween Chicago and Denver in early days. Once his train was stopped by a herd of buffalo for 30 minutes. An- other time the train was attacked by Sioux Indians. Buffalo Bill Gives Him $100 Tip His largest tip was given him by the late Buffalo Bill. It was a $100 bill Newsome was to have been retired ‘on March I next. Ordinarily the Pull- nan Company retires its porters at the age of 70, but because of many re- quests of patrons a special order from the president of the company retained Newsome after that age. For a number of years he had trav- eled on the Chicago and Alton Railway between Chicago and Springfield and between Chicago and St. Louis. RED CAPS CLUB NEWS The monthly meeting of the Red Caps’ Literary Club held in our new club house, 3639 Michigan avenue, was by far one of thé best held to date. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, after be- ing ably introduced by Mr. George T. Kersey, made a stirring address on the subject: “Organized Energies vs. Dis- organized Energies.” He urged all of us to think, concentrate and build for the future. “Stressing co-operation and organization the basis of modern civilization we must organize and lead or have sense enough to fall in and follow.” While we should be proud of things achieved, there is opportu- nity to further achieve—through bet- ter housing conditions and stronger business organizations.” Mr. Jesse Binga was present and made a brief though excellent speech. Mr. Chas. S. Duke, architect and struc- tural engineer, spoke in behalf of the Boy Scouts’ movement. A novel fea- ture of the program was the excellent vocal renditions of the I. C. Red Caps’ Quartette, under the leadership of Mr. L. J. Mason. A vocal solo by Mrs. Bessie Chapman, violin solo by Mr. W. A. Simms and a recitation by Mr. Wesley L, Edwards ended our pro- gram. A very large crowd was pres- ent and the afternoon was most en- joyable. Our next meeting will be on March 7th, at 3:30 P. M. Sandy W. Trice, Pres. THE NEW CHICAGO PRESS CLUB AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN By Charles Stewart, Jr. | Warwick hall in East 47th street, on ‘the evening of February 6th was jammed to the wall with men and ‘women who came from all Chicago and ‘nearby cities to participate in the first annual dance of the Knights of the Quill. They represented every school of intelligence from Talledego to Har- 'vard. Some of them contrasted the style of the older writers of the other eae like Watterson, Greeley, Murat ‘Halsted. Their general demeanor spoke ior their intellect; mothers and authers were packed in the balcony look: ing down upon the new: school that was marshalled by this new journalistic determination to promote a higher sphere of constructed newspaper ar ticles that would in every way be be: fitting to their titles as the Knights of the Quill, Mr. Perry C. Thompson and these intellectual giants who come on the scene of journalistic activities to ac- quaint the world with their ability tc ‘use properly the period, semi-colon ‘colon and hyphen, and cause the spirit ‘of old Webster to feel gratified that thes were born, to understand the new ‘school of spelling, and Charles Dana Red cperatce svetcoanaee “of brevity. This organization is most needed in this city, for it gives the younger group ‘the opportunity to convey to the writ ‘crs of the other group that they are qualified to fill every position from sme writers to the constructive de- partment which speaks the voice of the paper from the editorial room. It is to be hoped that they will not become seli-opinionated and think that they are so well rooted and grounded in the lasting constructive parts of journalism that they will cease to avail themselves of such opportunities that will make their services in demand, Heartful inspiration given to them by the pres- ence of this magnificent group of friends and well-wishers should bid them see the light which gives. the readers the formation of an organiza- tion that its binding ##ains should have no missing link; for they are the men who make nations think, And our group must produce those from thi: organization that will fight against the common enemy in every phase from the reporting of an ordinary accident to the discussions of constitutional rights, markets, courts, civic and inter- national themes, which cause nations to better understand the reasons for the birth of humanity. When the lights were dimmed and all departed for their homes in the wee sma’ hours of the morn, a new story was written. Pick up from that period and be ready to answer the question of the fellow who has control of the newspaper so that the reply will be stimulating to the men and women of the Chicago Press Club. The thou- sands who came and went carry with them the lasting gratitude from the members of the Quill for their pres- ence. Future acts will tell the story. ABRAHAM LINCOLN In the yesterday, Daniel Boone, the discoverer of Kentucky, paid a tribute CaS invisibly to the Master of heaven and earth for having looked out upon that section of the coufitry in the line after- ward by survey was detached from Virginia to the old log cabin in Hod- gensville where nature was quietly molding the construction of mew hu- than clay which was to be the apostle who was to carry the burden of giving new visions of the intention of our Creator for the justness of mankind of every ‘thought. Finally, the hidden |close oven released the walls and | therefrom came to life the child which today civilization tells the story of the reasons of his birth. He came from the common people; as time lengthened, | stronger he saw the vision of his birth, and began, through struggles, to build a mind sufficient to convey to the world the battle for which his life was given. | He never faltered, but pushed his way as directed by the unseen spirit to con- struct a visible structure to unravel each day that portion of the duties brought by the new morn sun, carried ‘into the vision of the night where ‘dreams in its silence marked on the calendar of a new day the things that [might awaken the awaiting people ‘which would give new inspiration for la higher and better civilization: that mankind might become more human ee as the gateway of life extended and the task became more visible and he became stronger with an indelibly stamped mind to carry out a principle that would ultimately lead to the high- ‘est vision of a righteousness of a full guidance of the cause given him by the Master His most remarkable notice to the public was given when he ut- ‘tered the sentence, ‘If the time ever comes to strike a blow to human slav- pery. 1 shall do it.” Abraham Lincoln, when the power ame, freed by a stroke of his pen four inillion human slaves, the fire and the spirit therefrom caused to be written in the Constitution of the Union, amendments which were intended to give them equal rights by, before and under the law, and yet it is a solemn fact today that these amendments have been the benefit to corporations and like suits before the Supreme Courts of the nation making certain conten- tions and have given more benefit than |to the purpose of its intention to give a higher and more lofty thought in an endeavor to persuade civilization to know that God, our creator, had sent this mighty man as His personal rep- resentative to open the gateway for humanity. Inhuman man has faltered and yes: terday’s four million people today rep- resenting twenty million of America’s best citizens appealing to the Senate and Congress of a nation of the pas- sage of a law that will destroy mob lynching and burning which has been the eternal curse to the supposed American liberty. Lincoln's Gettys- | burg speech read throughout the world yesterday, retold the most remarkable story of the cause of eternal justice and it is hoped when the curtain of this day shall have been rung dows that the immediate future of tomorrow will awaken from the four corners o} the earth to create such sentiment as will cause law makers to give to these twenty million American black mer and women whose blood has baptized the earth of every battlefield and whose bleached bones have enriched the soil that justice and liberty which was told in the famous Gettysburg speech. eee Neue Suen Greece pe. 2 sid 2 a ? ~ 8 | : e | : J | be Na | i , ; | ‘ See ae cio ee a ‘ Bese “es d oa oa ie ee aes ; ae 4 z | Vass Ga. HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN Secretary of the Board of Local Improvements, w number of years been one of the prominent I« Democratic Party on the West Side, who ha ability, served in the State Senate, from the Senatorial District of Illinois; whe has becon date of his party for the nomination for Repr Congress from the Third Congressional Distri and he and his friends will put up a stiff fight tion to Congress in November. ecretary of the Board of Local Improvements, who has for a number of years been one of the prominent leaders of the Democratic Party on the West Side, who has with great ability, served in the State Senate, from the Seventeenth Senatorial District of Illinois; whe has become the candi- date of his party for the nomination for Representative in Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois and he and his friends will put up a stiff fight for his elec- tion to Congress in November. ‘The Legislative Voter's League, in its latest. report on the legislative candidates and those seeking re-clec- tion, claims that state senator, Edward J. Glackin was weak, or a lame duck as a member of the state senate; but the following are a few of the laws enacted by him while a member of the state senate, which seems to indicate otherwise. These are a few of the laws intro- duced and passed by him, in the inter- est of all the people of Ilinois: Passed the Municipal Tuberculosis act, known as the Glackin law, under which Municipal Tuberculosis Sani- tarium was erected at Crawford and Bryn Mawr avenues. Two and a hal million dollars is available each year for the prevention and cure of tubercu- losis. Since the law has been in opera- tion the death rate in Chicago from tuberculosis has been reduced one-half The Sanitarium and eight dispensarie: throughout the city are free to all. CHURCH HOLDING CELEBRA. TION The Lily Dale First Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. W. Coleman is pas: tor, at 96th and Perry Ave., is holding a week of celebration in honor of the second anniversary of the pastor's con: nection with the church and during which time he has done much for tha congregation and the community. The program opened Sunday, Feb. 7th and Dr. E. G. Abner, pastor of Beth Eder Baptist Church, in his masterly and scholarly manner, delivered the anni. versary sermon which took the audi ence by storm. A banquet was helk on Friday evening, the 12th, at the church in honor of Rev. Coleman. RED CAPS’ CLUB NEWS Attorney Walter M, Farmer will be the principal speaker at the Sunday Evening Club of Metropolitan Com- munity Center on Sunday evening, Feb. 14, at 7:30. His subject will be “The Struggle for Equality.” Prof. J. Wesley Jones will render an ex- traordinary musical program on this occasion. Dr. W. D. Cook, director; Drs. Roscoe Giles, G. W. Murray and Sandy W. Trice, Committee. ATTY. FARMER TO ADDRESS CLUB The Sunday Evening Club of Com- munity Center, Wendell Phillips High School, will be addressed on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 8 o'clock by Atty. Walter ‘M. Farmer, well known orator and a forcible speaker. | (SSeS ‘COMES TO FUNERAL OF AUNT | Mrs, Bura Hawkins of Minneapolis, “Minn. is in the city, having been called to the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. L. C. Graves, which will take place on Wed- nesday, Feb. 10th. Passed resolution appointing com- mission which draited first Workmen's Compensation law in the United States. Had a commission appointed by the governor to promote the project of a deep waterway to the sea by way of the St. Lawrence river, which will make Chicago the greatest city in the world. Passed a law making Saturday after- noon a legal half holiday. Voted against prohibition, and is for personal liberty and for beer and wine, Passed the first zoning law in Illi- nois. Voted for a soldier's bonus in the legislature. Stands for and fought for home rule for Chicago. Led fight for proper representation ior the people of Chicago in the gen- eral assembly. Endorsed by the regular Democratic organization of the 3rd Congressional District. Insect Furnishes Shellac Shellac is a modified form of lac, which is a resinous substance formed by an insect as # coating on the twigs and young branches of various trees in India and neighboring countries. ‘The term “lac” is the same as the In- dian numeral meaning 100,000, and Is Indicative of the myriads of insects which make their appearance with every successive generation. Lac en- crusting the twigs as gathered Is called stick lac; the resin crushed to small fragments and washed in hot water to free it from woody particles and coloring matter is known as seed lac or grain lac, and this, when melted, strained through thick canvas and spread out into thin layers, Is known as shellac. When Windows “Sweat” The sweating of windows is due to “Amperfect ventilation, und if perfect ventilation could be obtained it would probably give the most effective re- sults. In many cases openings are made in the sash, top and bottom, so that a current of cold air may cover the interior side of the glass. In some Instances, where the sweating of win dows is not so bad, 55 grams of zlye erin is dissolved in 1 liter of alcoho! (68 per cent), to which a little amber Oil is added. As soon as it is thor oughly mixed. it may be rubbed on the Inside surface of the window with a chamois or linen rag. A thin coat of pure glycerin applied to both sides of the glass will prevent moisture. Ancient Quotation The quotation, “There is no book 80 bad but something good may be found in it,” is from Cervantes’ “Don Quixote” Pliny the Younger also as- eribes the saying to Pliny the Elder in a slightly different form: “No book. Is so bad but some good might be got out of ft.” First Photograph ‘The first photographic portrait was made in New York in 1839 with a eamera made from a cigar box fitted with » spectacle lens, ir Be Considerate ‘Mrs. De Stile—Don't throw those peanut shells around on the floor, Willie. Remember, this 1s the maid's day off, adi, io? Ae i Dia al MU Ni ini ih ii oN tng ‘COLORFUL NEWS MO } By THE CAMERAMAN ) PPPPPPPIDIDID IDLE LODE DED DDD DED DD DDDD 1. “More Pep,” Says Democrats. | Italians, the Germans, the Greeks, th 2. Urban League High Spots | Armenians, and every other rot 3, “Good Mornin’, Judge.” which essays to live and grow 4. New Virgin Islands Report. | America’s greatest cosmopolitan cit s. The Mote and the Beam. se Me a we en ee eT 1—"“More Pep," Say Democrats Following a “unity” meeting jin Washington, at which Democratic jeadership shook hands with itself and pledwed a new day for the party, it has en announced that the Democrats want a mifitant party, full of initiative ind ready to promulgate some new jumps” for the party of Wilson, cyan, Colonel House, Pat Harrison xn] other ardent “Jeffersonians.” This uld be savory news if the militarism cre headed in the right direction, For instanee, just the other day when leading editors of the great news- +s of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Tennessee, held an educational erence at Vanderbilt University the purpose of aiding the advance- ment of schools, it would have been a audable step forward if the national Democratic party had given them a mandate to make a record of the gross discrimination in the salaries, terms, equipment, courses, and appropriations for the Negro schools of the states represented. Ii the Democratic party would become militant in real-national advancement, the educational side of a large bloc of its population, now per- ishing from educational neglect, would have been worthy of consideration. Another thing which the Democratic party might do, along the line of party nilitarism, would be to make its gev- emnors and state officiary cultivate some serious regard for the U. S. Constitu- tion. Such a precept would, the other day, have saved the state of Kentucky the expenses of sending 1,000 troops to Lexington to prevent the possible lynching of a Negro prisoner, on trial jor murder. These “tacks,” however, probably do not represent the kind of militarism which the Democratic party seeks, else its leadership would not so loudly hale with delight the announcement of Governor Ritchie of Maryland, who secks a third term as governor. Mr. Ritchie has already laid his cards upon the table, declaring for states rights and that a man's conscience, in the Democratic territory, shall take prec- edence over the Thirteenth, Four- teenth and Fifteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution. This is un- doubtedly the type of militarism which the Democratic party seeks—a type which is already partially in vogug everywhere a “grandfather” clause has been passed by a state legislature. And yet there are not a few Negro Demo- crats who become allies with the party which keeps their brethren far, far away from the polls. Says the Balti- more Sun, a Democratic paper: “What the harmony-seeking Democrats do not seem to realize is that the need of the Democratic party is a better under- standing between its leaders and the people WHO VOTE at the polls.” Te wie stuns sume eee: 2. Urban League High Spots The National Urban League, of na- ‘ional philanthropic and cooperative cclensions, has just closed its annual meeting, which was held this year in New York City, with representation m its own staff, and allied workers, from the principal points in the coun- try where, by reason of heavy Negro pulation, the ever-present social questions of inter-racial relationships 1l for solvents in the way of money. vmpathetic understanding, and intelli nt cooperation. The National Urban League is a sshly and efficiently organized asso- sion, with such competents as Eu- eene Kinekle Jones, Charles S. John- and T. Arnold Hill, nationally- ‘nown colored gentlemen, in charge of principal departments. This year's nference was notable for the follow- ‘ reasons: (1) The contribution of Forrester B. Washington, of the Arm- ‘cong Association, Philadelphia; (2) © marked interest and participation white cooperators; (3) The tribute J to New York City, as being fore- st in welfare work among Negroes: (4) The surprising and ill-timed ‘onouncement of a mediator of the New York Department of Labor that Negroes should seize every opportu- nity to become strike-breakers. Upon the last two points, we ven- ture the following comments: New York City, with its high grade of ef- ficiency, is probably foremost in its municipal oversight of all races. It és no unusual disclosure that Negroes are receiving more aid from New York than from any other city. So are the Malians, the Germans, the Greeks, the Armenians, and every other group which essays to live and grow in America’s greatest cosmopolitan city, where finance and efficiency have made color but a mere incidental to partici- bate in the benefices of the peoples’ government. Many will question Mr. Portenar's Suggestion that the Negro become a strike breaker at every opportunity. The opportunity of East St. Louis, which cost 39 lives, is too unfavorably remembered to convince the race of this urge. Too, the Western Ken- tucky mining districts are still partially paralyzed from the sudden color con- flict of strike-breaking methods. Prop- er training and persuasive force from within are qnost generally to be pre- ferred to sudden labor evolutions. The trend of industrial equality is more and more noticeable cach year. Neither strikes nor strikebreaking, per se, have any justifiable place in American in- dustry. On the other hand, any man has the right, individually or collective- ly, to sell his labor at a price accept- able to him dnd his group. 3. “Good Mornin’, Judge What is troubling the minds of not a few District of Columbia barristers, as well as some in points farther distant. is whether or not, as a successor of the late Robert H. Terrell, the glad- some or sorrowful greeting, as the case may be, of “Good Mornin’, Judge” may be fired at the mover the Bar of the Municipal Court at ten A. M., each ‘business day. Judge Terrell was a just and learned jurist. And, besides having these essential qualifications he was so popular that he was mere than able to weather the vocal storms of protest created by a thimbleful of dis senters, triumphantly remaining on the bench through the Wilson, Harding and into the Coolidge administrations Now, however, the candidacy oi would-be successors is drawing na- tional attention, chiefly because of the ‘personalities, abilities, education and jexperience of the leading applicants, ‘and, also, because of the devastating methods said to be in vogue by divers factions who are trying to build up their own house with planks torn out of the house of the other fellow. In the fast and furious advocacy of vari ous -candidacies charges and counter charges, it is said, are being given “airs” and destructionists are buss trying to put brakes on any one whe gets out in front too far. To add to the chaos, far-seeing attorneys in the States, noting the disorder in this “Good Mornin’, Judge” race, are ready to invade the District of Colum. bia, backed by money, votes, and in- fluence. Hence, it is not impossible that some dark horse may crowd out the capital city favorites. ‘The sad flareback in the whole af- fair, however, is the fact that caucus and coalition are still being treated by our people as utter strangers. Orderly organization and brotherhood would make it easy for us to say “Good Mornin’, Judge” to one of our own; but this multiple formation, in utter Gisregard to the “Let him who is with- out sin cast the first stone” precept o' old, is not all conducive to racial prog- ress, It is to be ardently hoped that the judicial tempest will subside and that the present situation may evolve into one of genuine brotherhood coupled with the desire for intraracia peace, unity, cohesion, and broadmind- edness, with chairty for all and malice towards none. iher, maybe, the Race can supply Judge Terrell’s successor. '. New Virgin Islands Report Now that distinguished members of the Virgin Islands Colonial Council have appeared before the House Com- mittee on Insular Affairs in support of the Davila Bill, which seeks to estab- lish full civil government in the Virgin Islands, now under Naval supervision, ‘of particular interest is the report oi Rufus S. Tucker on “Economic Con- ditions of the Virgin Islands,” known as Senate Document No. 41, 69th Con- gress, First Session. Mr. Tucker's re- port, which was first submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, shows that the population of the Virgin Islands has steadily decreased since 1796, when it was nearly 29,000, down to approxi- mately °26,000. Oi this total, 7.4 per cent is white, 749 Negro, and 175 mixed. Under American standards of living, which are gradually becoming felt in the Islands, the death rate is declining Along with this favorable gesture goes the fact that illiteracy is also declining and that natives are permanently im- bibing the ambitious and progress of ‘America. The disheartening feature of the report—and, in fact the same as THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 13, 1926 was disclosed by the all-colored com- mission which President Coolidge sent to the Islands in 1924—is the economic decline, and the decreasing opportunity to carn and live. In one year exporta- tion of sugar fell from 30,000,000. tc 12,000,000 pounds; while in 1924 sugat exportation dropped to 4,764,490 pounds. Cotton and cottonseed also fell in weight and value. Cattle dropped in export value from $69,093 to $42,44€ from 1919 to 1924. On the other hand, importations rose steadily, causing a financial drain on the Virgin Island: and silently aiding the trend of in- activity so prevalent in the Islands. Surely, Yankee business sense and administration are needed to lift. the Virgin Islands out of the slough of despondency; and to combat the los: of its bay rum and other industries. Here is a group of peaceful little is- lands, of which the U.S.A. is now the Fatherland, and which can be of in- estimable help to itself. And whether or not Congress enacts the proposed Davila measure, it is to be hoped that the Virgin Islands area may again be aided to economic independence, when by its own brains and labor it may util ize natural resources plus American inventions and instrumentalities and become an asset—not a liability. 5. The Mote and the Beam , An enthusiastic democratic Con- gressman soulfully opposed to hard liquor and its family rose to his feet te other day in the U. $. House of Representatives, and solemnly quoted some passages of Hyde's International JLaw, in defense of his argument Jagainst alcoholic beverages. He was ‘criticizing the alleged laxity of legal ‘instrumentalities for the capture of ram runners and bootleggers. Quoted ‘he from Hyde's pages of the Interna- tional Law Digest: “The municipal law of Haiti is not alone in defining the slave trade as piracy. It is so dominated by the laws of the United States and is pun- shable with death; and if the Govern- nent of the United States, like that of Haiti, were to make an attempt at slave-trading equivalent to the con- summated act and equally punishable therewith, it is not supposed that the rules of international law would there- hy be violated. The Congress shall have full power to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the ‘b’gh seas and offenses against the law of nations.” We hold no brief for rum runners and bootleggers. We sincerely hope they fall securely within the enforce- ment powers of Congress, nationally ‘and internationally. But while the ‘Congressman is asking Congress to “define and punish piracies,” etc., we would prayerfully request him to in- clude that vgry important part of Ar- ticle XV of the U. S. Constitution, which says, as to the rights of the citizens to vote, “Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by ap- propriate legislation.” Let's remove ‘the mote and the beam from our eves, ‘at one and she cane. Gase. WILL 8E ENTERTAINED The Joint Building Association of UBF. & SMT. of which J. B. Street is president, will be entertained with a musical and literary program fon Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14th, at Bailey's Hall, 3638 State St. at 3 P. M ‘The program is under the supervision of Mrs. V. S. Rogers, chairman. Boulevard Traffic ‘The secretary of the national con- ference on street and bighway safety says that the boulevard system Is simply another name for artertal highways. In ome cities they are known as high-speed highways, where the rate of speed up to 35 miles per hour is permitted and the highway Is controlled by traffic police or auto- matic signal devices. Got Back at Critic An actor. who had heen persistent. ly ridiculed by 2 newspaper dramatic critic, met the critie at w social fune- tion.” “Do yon read my criticisms?” the writer ventured 10 ask. “Yes” replied the actor. “You see Tam a late riser. and when I buy my paper yours is usally the one left on the nee ed” Thunderstorms ‘The British meteorological office has collected much data on thunderstorms, and in its recent report stated that thunderstorms occur about once in ten years at the poles, In Java, on the other band, they occur on an average ‘of 223 days of the year. About 16.000 00) occur annually throughout the ‘world. “Black Ox” Superstition Tn the olden days a black ox was sacrificed to Pluto, the infernal god. as a white was to Jupiter. Hence black ox came to signify misfortune, sorrow or adversity. To have the black ox tread on one’s foot, means to be visited by death, or to know the ‘meaning of sorrow.—Pathfinder Maga- gine "Feature of Storm Coat a Fp YP bal ~ i. ee — Showing a smart ensemble for stormy weather. It is a costume designed of coral rubberized taffeta, with a wool detachable lining which is intended to provide warmth during the winter months. Slender Silhouette Is Still Favored by Many ‘The flare that cails attention to it- self when the wearer of the frock Is In motion is a new detail that has a special significance ais Indicating that designers are apparently trying to compromise between the exaggerated effects that appeared in models of the early season and the slender silhou ette which women are reluctant to sive up. It is quite noticeable In the latest frocks created for mid-season wear that the flare 1s a far more subtle thing than it was in its first state, and that in its present version it lends itself to the graceful lines of the new silhouette, which defines the natural figure without accentuating any one particular line, Apparently there is no hard and fast rule applying to the exact position of the flare. It may take its position directly in the front of the frock, It may appear at both sides or only fone, and it may even be placed in the center of the back, suggesting a line reminiscent of the days of the bustle gown, One of its most satistactory ver- sions is shown in 9 dull rose tweed. with the flare introduced in stitched sleeves inserted at each side. Latest Dress Flower Is Delicate and Fantastic The latest version of the dress flow- er is much more delicate and fantasti¢ than the ordinary artificial article of silk or velvet. A poppy, mammoth in size, is made of flaming georgette, the petals unwired, with cut edges. Large snowy water lilies are formed of some sheer stuff and have centers and stamens of silver, tipped with rhine: stones. Some of the loveliest flow. ers, sultable for trimming evening gowns, are made of feathers, crisp but fine in texture, clipped into shape ‘The edges are tipped with frosty sil ver and the ends and centers with tiny rhinestones. These, in delicate colors, are most engaging, and in white with @ touch of crystal and metal. Stiff conventional boutonnieres of metal, gilt or silver, are still very smart, The latest and most intri guing ornament for the coat lapel is a small doll face of hand-painted silk and papier-mache. These little heads are rigged out in the newest millinery. Some have even the latest thing in face veils. London Milliners Try Out New Ideas in Hats London women have become tired of the cloche hat, which has been in vogue for a considerable time, and have been casting about for a change in stvle, writes a London fashion correspondent. Interesting changes hit on by fash. onable milliners are the “brigand” and the “broncho.” The first named is a model worn well down on the forehead with a sharply unturned brim. ‘The broncho, # cowboy hat has its brim turned up at the back and a little at the side. Both styles are made in felt oF velvet, and both are additionally attractive with self: colored ribbon trimming. “Up at the back and down in front” ix the style of anather model, made of petersham ribbon. Still another is ruade of straw-edzed duvetyn, and an- other of duvetyn snd satin, Mulberry and wine colors are coming into more tse, and most hats earry a Jeweled pin for ornament. Muffs and Cuffs Muffs und cuffs are so much alike today as to be almost. indistinguish- able. The new evenins coats worn at recent first nieMt= have cuffs. of White fox or ermine extending from thumb tip to ethow and so wide as to allow plenty of room for beth hands to be slipped within them. Pur collars are so wide that they would protect a giraffe If turned up to the fullest extent. Void of Sunshine ‘There is mo record that any one ever suw the sun shine on Agattu ie quand in ti restern Alentians wey ha AY \ || I" i { Elap Eiies ot A ee = H { ee a LL a Iie 4 ‘ez ees = © EE or mT © TheWilliamson Funeral” n° @s as distinguished by the up-to-date designs avy) of its Cunningham “reste Limousine Hearse loeb and Cars Unexcelled for Quality Service and Price AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS ee, KENWOOD 0455 agai 5121-23-25 South State Street Remembered All the Aunts A little girl who had had diphtheria ‘was much impressed with the word “anti-toxin.” One evening when she was recovering she knelt at her moth- er's knee, as was her custom, to say her prayer. At the end of it she pe titioned: “God bless Auntie Betty and Auntle Grace and Auntie Marga- ret—and God bless Auntie Toxin, too.” More Simplification The good work of simplification con- tinues. Shovels have been simplified from 223 sizes to 127, with a total elimination of 4,000 varieties. The tack people have said, “me. too.” They have reduced the sizes and varteties from 485 to 118. They have reduced packing units from 423 to 127.—Good Hardware. Not Always an Island England ts actually a part of the European continent—ihat Is, tt Is a part of the continental shelf. The English channel and the North sea are merely depressions which were filled in many centurles ago. Orig Inally, England was actually conoeet- ed with the mainland. ‘Balt Pico tae Dalle “Come quick, my house ts on fire.” a feminine voice told London firemen. Engines and ladder wagons rushed to the address given to find a dolls’ house, standing in a gurden, in ashes, ‘The Uny owner, finding her playhouse in flames, had called the department. Good Cleansing Material To clean rnitars, violins, ete, mix equal quantities of linseed! oll, turpen- tine and water. Shake well to form an emnision or cream, Rub the In- strument with a cloth dampened in this cream, wipe dry ind polish with 4 woolen cloth. chamois or velveteen. “All Dressed Up” “Glad ress” mens noliday attire— Suniay clothes. This expression grew up when “zind” still nad the old mean- Ing of bright, flashy or gay in color. “Rags” in this expression, of course, is used in the jocular sense of any clothes. —Exchange. Diamond Cutting Old Art ‘The Chinese claim to have been the first to discover a means of cutting dia- monds, but some authorities believe the Indians practiced the art earlier. Pliny mentions that diamonds were Polished by the Romans in his day with the aid of emery. P e J e CARR | : A ye ae | S | > ee es ) | oe / nous” Ei L Democratic Candidate for the Nomination for SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY Bcth men and women can vote for him at the Primaries Tuesday, April 13th Appreciation of Merit 1 think that, however a thoughtful man may suffer from the defects and absurdities of his company, he cannot without affectation deny to any set of men and women a sensibility to ex: traordinary merit. ‘The coarse und friv- lous have an instinct of superiority, if they have not a sympathy, and hon- or it in their blind and capricious way with sincere homage.—Emerson. Destructive Tourists Tourists are responsible for the de- struction of many of our young trees, says a state forester. “Automobil- ists," he says, “dig up young conifers for transplanting and usually carry them with roots expused for reat distances, expecting them to take root and grow. Most of them die. The practice shonld stop.” Won't Face the Music “You'd better be at home when heaven comes to see you,” the preach: er said to Brother Williams, “Not me!” he replied. “Ef I knows fer sho’ it's comin’, TH be under de bed, or half. ways up de chimbly. Darl be nobody bomef" 3 Old Swiss Cheeses A peculiar bridal or marriage cus tom which prevails in some parts of Switzerland is presenting the couple with a “register cheese.” On this cheese dates of the marriage, births and deaths are recorded. Many per sons own cheese records that are 200 years old. A country squire living near Gessenay has one dated 1680. Odd, but Interesting | AN during the testimony he hardly moved in his chair. For:the most of ‘the time he rested his head on his chin, —Fort Worth Telegram. In Moderation Enjoy the pleasures of life when you have a chance, or when you get ready to enjoy them you tay find them mise Ing.--Ex. hange. | Yes, at Least One | There is at least one man of your acquaintance who ean convinee you You ure wrong just by saying so— Sparatanbwre (:C.). Herald. 4 Derivation of Names When you enter a place of worship, you first pass through the porch, and may then proceed to an aisle, or possibly take a seat in the nave, or near the chancel. Porch, aisle, chancel, and nave are all queer words. Some have been built up just anyhow; others are derived from the Latin, and twisted welrdly in the process. "Porch," for instance, is the word-child, just recognizable, of the Latin "pora," a gate. Why "ch" pushed "ta" out of it, one cannot say. "Aisle"—the schoolboy who called this word a "wicked speller" was quite right—is what our Saxon forbears made of "ala," a wing. An aisle, of course, is a "wing" of a church. "Chancel" is really the "canceled" or shut-off part of a church, and its word-parent is "cancelli," meaning "fattice work." The connection—or the excuse for the word "chancel"—lies in the fact that carved screens, or lattice work, generally divided the east end of a church from the other parts. "Nave" is from the Latin "navis," a ship. A church in a religious sense is an ark. So—"nave!" Sugar From Linen There is now in Germany a manufactory which turns out daily 1,000 pounds of pure white sugar made from old linen. An understanding of the process helps somewhat to dispel the unpleasant feeling we experience on hearing of the fact. Clean old linen is vegetable fibrin, and, when treated with sulphuric acid, it is converted into dextrin. This is washed with lime water, then treated with more acid, and it changes almost immediately, and crystallizes into glucose or grape-sugar, which is so highly valued in the making of rich preserves and jellies. The process is said to be economical, and the sugar is found to be chemically the same as the grape. Europe's Oldest Bell What is the oldest bell in Europe? This distinction is claimed for the largest of the bells in the town steeple of Lanark, Scotland. This bell originally hung in the old church of St. Kentigern, Lanark. Although its bearings are worn and require attention, the ancient bell is still in good condition. Wallace, the Scottish patriot, worshiped in St. Kentigern's and met and married his bride there. Doubless the hero often listened to the chiming of the old bell, and we can imagine it ringing a joyous peal on the morning of his wedding day. Early Canadian Coal The first recorded mention of coal in Canada was made in 1654. At a very early date coal was gathered in Nova Scotia without mining, and mention of this was made in 1721. In 1743 coal was shipped from Cape Breton, as is stated in a letter of M. Duchambort to the French minister. In 1785 coal was mined at Sydney, Cape Breton, under license from the crown. In 1798 the coal in Pictou county, Nova Scotia, attracted the attention of the authorities, and Admiral Sawyer of the British navy ordered a small cargo to be sent to Halifax for the use of the amphitheatre. Little Known of Aesop Aesop lived during the later half of the Sixth century. The exact date of birth is unknown. He was a Phrygian; not a negro. Phrygia was a country of Asia Minor. Under the Roman empire, it was bounded on the west by Musia, Lydia and Caria; on the south by Lucia and Pisidia; on the east by Lycaonia and Galatia, and on the north by Bithynia. Phrygians were probably a branch of the great Thracian family. Feminine Reasoning "But, officer," protested Esther, "I insist that I had the right of way." "But, lady," the officer explained, patiently, "this man was on your right, and therefore he had the right of way." "That might apply ordinarily," said Esther, "but you see, I'm left-handed, so the conditions are just reversed."—Toronto Telegram. Bedroom Moldings When the bedroom ceiling is too high, making it a cold and uninviting room, it is a good plan to carry the ceiling color down the walls all around as far as the tops of the window casings, forming a "canopy" which can be separated from the wall with a molding or a simple line of color. Protect Painted Floor When painting mop boards or wainscoting or walls in general, lay a strip of paper on the floor, tight against the mop board to catch drops of paint. The paper can be moved along as the work progresses and, with reasonable care, no paint will reach the floor. Household Hint A brick will make a floor polisher par excellence. Just cover an ordinary red brick with a piece of carpet. This will be sufficiently heavy for polishing the waxed floor and not too heavy for easy manipulation. It's the Smile That Wins If good people would but make their goodness agreeable, and smile instead of frowning in their virtue, how many would they win to the good cause!—Archbishop Usher. Readers A lowbrow is one who gets the story; a highbrow one who concentrates on the author's style.—Washington Post. Dainty Novelties for Women's Wear Smart Golf Hat, Vanities in Gold and Silver, Necklaces. Heels. An unusual golf hat for southern climes and spring has tees incorporated in its trimming. This applies to the smart hat, whether it be turban, close-fitting cloche, drooping brim with giglio crown or rolled-brim sport hat. Cocards with snug-fitting loops hold' the tees, which are so arranged as to look like buckles. In no case are the tees permanently attached to the hat. They may be lifted out easily and used. The tees come in all colors and are selected either to harmonize with the rest of the costume or form a contrast. Later in the season it is expected that this trimming will be seen on straw models. Vanities in either squares or octagons, of gold or silver or a combination of both metals, have beautiful center insets of closure in delicate colorings. These vanities have fine chasings in stripes and scrolls. Despite their thinness there is a small circular center section which serves for rouge and the remaining space is covered with a sifter top for loose powder. A mirror the full size of the cover completes the interior. A fine chain of oblong links is attached on each side near the top edge. A short necklace of oblong, colored stones, pointed at the ends, is unique in that it is contrary to the season's mode for elaborate metal settings and chains. The stones have just enough of a cap or top setting to form a basis for the tiny rings which link the stones together. A complete circular effect is achieved by the apparent absence of a clasp as well as the evenness of the stones. American Beauty georgette crepe is successfully used in dance sets, nightgowns and chemises. Tiny tucks and plaited side godets are the means employed in all three garments to give the necessary fullness as well as to carry out the new mode in underthings. Black lace of extra fine quality serves as trimming. Imported novelty heels that are detachable come in gold and silver metal and are set with various colored stones and mother-of-pearl in squares and oblong stripes. These heels are taking such a hold that shoe shops are finding it difficult to furnish the variety from which most women like to make their selections. Gypsy girdles made of shiny silk or metal cloth in plain and brocaded patterns are the dominating theme in a group of chiffon dance frocks. Beige, Purple and Gold Brocaded Evening Coat A The attractive combination of colors in this charming evening coat, posed by a prominent moving picture actress, will appeal to many women. It is of beige, purple and gold brocaded velvet, lavishly trimmed with fox fur. Skirts for Skating The modernized girl may wear trousers for skating, horseback riding and golf, but few of them are willing to discard the skirt for skating. The soft, full folds of the modern woolen sports skirt trimmed with fur add tremendously to the grace of evolutions performed on the flashing steel blades. The skill with which designers now handle plaits and godets assures a ripple to those garments which is charming. Godets and Plaits Godets and plaits are still running hem and hem. It is through means of godets and plaits that the modern dressmaker attains the "fullness" fashion demands. The former give the ripple and the fashionable flare, while the latter retain the straight or nearly straight line, which still has many advocates. Juggernaut Ethics Too much of the world is run on the theory that you don't need road manners if you are a five-ton truck.— El Paso Herald. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 13, 1926 Why She Proclaimed Encyclopedia Faulty "Dear," remarked Mrs. Roberts to her husband as he came in from business, mopping a heated brow, "I think you waste a terrible amount of money." Roberts spun around and regarded his wife with a look of deepest suspicion, while a gleam came into his eyes. "I waste money, my dear?" he queried. "Why, I have never wasted a cent in my life." "Oh, yes, you have," answered his wife, while all the time Roberts' brow grew blacker. "That encyclopedia you bought on the installment plan last month is no good at all." "Oh, that!" laughed the husband, as his frowns vanished. "Well, what's wrong with it?" "I'll tell you," came his wife's confiding reply. "This morning I wanted to find out why it rains when there's a new moon." "Oh, and where did you look for that?" asked Roberts, a smile hovering round his mouth. "I looked under 'Why,' of course, and I didn't even find the word there at all!" Real Teaching There is no teaching until the pupil is brought into the same state of principle in which you are; a transfusion takes place; he is you, and you are he; there is a teaching; and by no unfriendly chance of bad company can he ever quite lose the benefit.—Bergson. Curious Word What English word in common use will describe a person or thing as not to be found in any place, and yet with no other alteration than a separation of the syllables will correctly describe him as being present this moment? Nowhere, now here—Brooklyn Eagle Origin of Bridal Veil The wedding or bridal vell is the relic of an ancient superstition. It was first worn in ancient times to conceal and protect the bride from evil spirits which it was thought might do her harm. The bridal vell was in common use among the Greeks and Romans. De Gama's Discovery Natal, one of the states of the Union of South Africa, was discovered by Vasco de Gama, who landed on this coast on Christmas day, 1497. He named the region Terra Natalis, the meaning of which is expressed in the present name. Genius Triumphed Tom Moore, the Irish poet, was a grocer's son, short of stature and of insignificant appearance, yet he wrote a ballad that will forever be a gem of the musical world. 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 Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Gold and Silver Coins The United States gold dollar contains 25.8 troy grains. A troy pound contains 5.780 troy grains, but the more familiar avoridrupols pound contains 7,000 troy grains. A million dollars in United States gold coin, therefore, weighs 3,868.4 pounds avoridrupols. The standard silver dollar weighs 412.5 troy grains, and a million dollars in such coin would weigh 56,931 pounds, or nearly 24% tons. Sophisticated Kid We often hear of children being sheltered from the wickedness of the world. They are not. The little wretches must accept the common fare and hear of plenty of wickedness, among themselves and in their homes. What a lot of wickedness I knew about before I was ten years old!—E. W. Howe's Monthly. Knew Her Mother The little daughter of an artist was playing on the porch of her home when a man selling colored postcards spoke to her. "Do you think your mother would like some of these?" he asked, showing her the cards. "No, I am sure she would not," was the decisive reply. "My father makes them." Peary's Flags at Pole Peary planted five flags at the North pole in 1909. They were: A sill American flag, given him by Mrs. Peary 15 years before; the colors of Delta Kappa Epsilon, his fraternity; the "world's Ensign of Liberty," with red, white and blue in a field of white; the Navy league flag, and the Red Cross flag. Use for Fishes' Scales Pearl essence is obtained by rubbing off a substance from the scales of certain fish, freeing from foreign matter and suspending in water or other suitable liquid. In this country the scales of herring and menhaden are used. Early Photography The first photographs to be permanently fixed were made 100 years ago by a Frenchman, Niepce, although some years earlier Thomas Wedgewood, an Englishman, had obtained images which were not permanent. 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From very early times peat has formed an important fuel in this country and still continues to be used extensively today. Altitude and Taste At an altitude of 19,000 feet, during the recent expedition to the summit of Mount Everest, adventurers are said to have lost their sense of taste. Onions and peppermints seemed virtually without flavor. Beginning of Great Era What is said to have been the first practical American steamboat was exhibited on the Delaware river in 1757 by John Fitch and attained a speed of eight miles an hour in dead water. Sentimental Spinster—Six times I have advertised that a lonely malden seeks light and warmth in her life, and at last I have got a reply . . . from the gas company. Br'er Williams De world's like God made it, wid home an' happiness 'nuff ter go roun'; an' ez fer me, I ain't gwine ter interfere wid de makin's of Providence.— Atlanta Constitution. 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