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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. THE BROAD AX in this city since July 15th 1899 without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, inhides or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXI No. 22 Chicago, February 13, 1926 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago 101 Under Act of March 8, 1879. MRS. HELEN SAYRE, PRINCI PAL OF COMMUNITY CENTER The Coleman School 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 flowers, beading and embroidery are now organized and under the following competent instructors, Mrs. E. C. Taylor and Miss Marion Wilson. The adult sight-reading and voice culture class is now rehearsing Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," under the direction of Miss Viola Hill. New members are welcome to join at any time. There are also classes in dancing and roller-skating—Miss Eleonor Savre and Mrs. Osby. Instructors Visual education (movies), Miss Wetherill; Junior chorus, Miss M. Randolph; The Story Hour, Miss Lydia Sayre; Dramatics, Mrs. Olivia Bush Banks; Boy Scouts, Mr. Fields (leader); Basketball, Mr. E. H. Hamilton. A costume Valentine party will be held in the gymnasium Monday evening, February 15. Cash prizes for dancing and costumes. Music by "Society 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. The Court House at Hazlehurst, the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, has been the scene of two quiet inter-racial meetings within the week. Copiah County, one of the most progressing and forward looking counties in the state, has had an inter-racial organization for several years. At this week's meeting Principal Holtzclaw of Utica Institute, who is a member of the committee was in attendance together with a score of his co-workers from the Institute. There were six short speeches made, all of them notable for their frankness and earnestness. The three white speakers made it plain that this county wants to do justice to the Negro and expects justice in return. The three Negro speakers stated the case of the Negroes of the county in plain, straightforward language, 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. Messrs. Holtzclaw (J. H.) Alford Bray and Morrison were delegates to the annual Tuskegee Institute Farmers' Conference this week. They drove the three hundred and fifty miles across the country, and report a splendid trip and a great conference. * * * * A score of teachers and teachers representing the Hi Y from the Agricultural High School (white) rendered an instructive and helpful program in the Institute chapel Sunday afternoon, January 31. * * * * Bishop Green of the Episcopal Church, was a visitor on the grounds this week. ```markdown ``` M. K. HON. GEORGE F. HARDING, JR. One of the most prominent South Side Republican politicians residing in Chicago. He is one of the High Priests of the Crowe-Barrett, Brundage, Thompson and Harding combination. 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. $25.00 in Gold Goes to Boston Lawyer —Second Prize Goes to Mrs. Fuer- tado, Also of Boston—Third to J. B. Stemons of Philadelphia—30 States Participated in Declaration of Independent Contest Boston, Mass., Feb. 6, 1926.—Arthur Banks, Esq. Old South building, Boston, attorney-at-law, was today declared 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 sesquicentennial year of the Declaration of Independence; Mrs. Lillian L. Fuertado, 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 its headquarters here at 9 Corngill, 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 anniversary of the country's basic declaration 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 Independence Patriotic Leagues or Committees, or sue-committees of existing race bodies which shall make known the race's contribution to the creation of the nation at observances of Douglass 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 appealing to President Coolidge to abolish segregation. The winning slogan read, "We who strove for free and independent states must ourselves be free and unopressed"; 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. Harten, Brooklyn, National League Organizer, $5.00. The League urges that every Lincoln or Douglas meeting send anti-segregation resolutions to President Coolidge; also that Attucks day, March 5th, be observed everywhere. Participating states ranged from Massachusetts to California, from Minnesota to Alabama. MR. OVERTON SPEAKS Anthony Overton, president of The Douglass National Bank, president of The Victory Life Insurance Co., president Overton Hygienic Manufacturing Co., and treasurer of The Pyramid Building & Loan Association, was the speaker on last Sunday afternoon before the Forum of The 1926 Marching Club of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, Elks, at their club home, 3920 Grand Blvd. Mr. Overton was warmly received by a large audience and he delivered 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 Chicago, Feb. 11.—James B. Newsome, aged 76, the oldest Pullman porter in the country, is dead after 55½ 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 complaint 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 often said. He called this his motto of life. "That's what I do, I study my man and I know him," he frequently declared. For 45 years Newsome traveled between Chicago and Denver in early days. Once his train was stopped by a herd of buffalo for 30 minutes. Another 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 1 next. Ordinarily the Pullman Company retires its porters at the age of 70, but because of many requests of patrons a special order from the president of the company retained Newsome after that age. For a number of years he had traveled 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 the best held to date. Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, after being ably introduced by Mr. George T. Kersey, made a stirring address on the subject: "Organized Energies vs. Disorganized 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 opportunity to further achieve—through better housing conditions and stronger business organizations." Mr. Jesse Binga was present and made a brief though excellent speech. Mr. Chas. S. Duke, architect and structural engineer, spoke in behalf of the Boy Scouts' movement. A novel feature 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 program. A very large crowd was present and the afternoon was most enjoyable. 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 Harvard. Some of them contrasted the style of the older writers of the other group like Watterson, Greeley, Murat Halsted. Their general demeanor spoke for their intellect; mothers and fathers were packed in the balcony looking down upon the new school that was marshalled by this new journalistic determination to promote a higher sphere of constructed newspaper articles that would in every way be befitting 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 acquaint the world with their ability to use properly the period, semi-colon colon and hyphen, and cause the spirit of old Webster to feel gratified that they were born, to understand the new school of spelling, and Charles Dana, the simple form of proper construction of brevity. This organization is most needed in this city, for it gives the younger group the opportunity to convey to the writers of the other group that they are qualified to fill every position from space writers to the constructive department which speaks the voice of the paper from the editorial room. It is to be hoped that they will not become self-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 presence of this magnificent group of friends and well-wishers should bid them see the light which gives the readers the formation of an organization that its binding strains should have no missing link; for they are the men who make nations think. And our group must produce those from this 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 international 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 thousands who came and went carry with them the lasting gratitude from the members of the Quill for their presence. Future acts will tell the story. ABRAHAM LINCOLN in the yesterday, Daniel Boone, the discoverer of Kentucky, paid a tribute C.P.C CHICAGO PRESS CLUB invisibly to the Master of heaven and earth for having looked out upon that section of the country in the line afterward by survey was detached from Virginia to the old log cabin in Hodgensville where nature was quietly molding the construction of new human 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 construct 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 a higher and better civilization that mankind might become more human and 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 highest 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 uttered the sentence, "If the time ever comes to strike a blow to human slavery, I shall do it." Abraham Lincoln, when the power came, freed by a stroke of his pen four million 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 contentions 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 representative to open the gateway for humanity. Inhuman man has faltered and yesterday's four million people today representing twenty million of America's best citizens appealing to the Senate and Congress of a nation of the passage of a law that will destroy mob lynching and burning which has been the eternal curse to the supposed American liberty. Lincoln's Gettysburg 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 down that the immediate future of tomorrow will awaken from the four corners of the earth to create such sentiment as will cause law makers to give to these twenty million American black men 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. Morton Photo Secretary of the Board of Local Improvements, the number of years been one of the prominent Democratic Party on the West Side, who h ability, served in the State Senate, from the Senatorial District of Illinois; who has beco date of his party for the nomination for Rep Congress from the Third Congressional Dist and he and his friends will put up a stiff fight to Congress in November. Secretary 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; who has become the candidate 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 election to Congress in November. The Legislative Voter's League, in its latest report on the legislative candidates and those seeking re-election, 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. Passed resolution appointing commission which drafted 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 afternoon a legal half holiday. These are a few of the laws introduced and passed by him, in the interest of all the people of Illinois: Passed the Municipal Tuberculosis act, known as the Glackin law, under which Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium was erected at Crawford and Bryn Mawr avenues. Two and a half million dollars is available each year for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis. Since the law has been in operation the death rate in Chicago from tuberculosis has been reduced one-half The Sanitarium and eight dispensaries throughout the city are free to all. CHURCH HOLDING CELEBRA TION The Lily Dale First Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. W. Coleman is pastor, at 96th and Perry Ave., is holding a week of celebration in honor of the second anniversary of the pastor's connection with the church and during which time he has done much for that congregation and the community. The program opened Sunday, Feb. 7th and Dr. E. G. Abner, pastor of Beth Eden Baptist Church, in his masterly and scholarly manner, delivered the anniversary sermon which took the audience by storm. A banquet was held 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 Community Center on Sunday evening, Feb. 14, at 7:30. His subject will be "The Struggle for Equality." Prof. J. Wesley Jones will render an extraordinary 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 Community 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. 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 Wednesday, Feb. 10th. All Improvements, who has for a of the prominent leaders of the West Side, who has with great Senate, from the Seventeenth is; who has become the candi- mination for Representative in congressional District of Illinois put up a stiff fight for his elec- er. Passed resolution appointing commission which drafted 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 afternoon a legal half holiday. Voted against prohibition, and is for personal liberty and for beer and wine. Passed the first zoning law in Illinois. Voted for a soldier's bonus in the legislature. Stands for and fought for home rule for Chicago. Led fight for proper representation for the people of Chicago in the general 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 a coating on the twigs and young branches of various trees in India and neighboring countries. The term "lac" is the same as the Indian numeral meaning 100,000, and is indicative of the myriads of insects which make their appearance with every successive generation. Lac encrusting 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 imperfect ventilation, and if perfect ventilation could be obtained it would probably give the most effective results. 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 windows is not so bad, 55 grams of glycerin is dissolved in 1 liter of alcohol (63 per cent), to which a little amber oil is added. As soon as it is thoroughly 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 so bad but something good may be found in it," is from Cervantes "Don Quixote." Pliny the Younger also ascribes the saying to Pliny the Elder in a slightly different form: "No book is so bad but some good might be got out of it." First Photograph The first photographic portrait was made in New York in 1839 with a camera made from a cigar box fitted with a spectacle lens. Be Considerate Mrs. De Stile—Don't throw those peanut shells around on the floor, Willie. Remember, this is the maid's day off. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN --- 1. "More Pep," Says Democrats. 2. Urban League High Spots. 3. "Good Mormin', Judge'. 4. New Virgin Islands Report. 5. The Mote and the Beam. 1. "More Pep," Say Democrats Following a "unity" meeting in Washington, at which Democratic leadership shook hands with itself and pledged a new day for the party, it has been announced that the Democrats want a militant party, full of initiative and ready to promulgate some new "jumps" for the party of Wilson, Bryan, Colonel House, Pat Harrison and other ardent "Jeffersonians." This would be savory news if the militarism were headed in the right direction. For instance, just the other day when the leading editors of the great newspapers of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Texas, held an educational conference at Vanderbilt University for the purpose of aiding the advancement of schools, it would have been a laudable 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. If the Democratic party would become militant in real national advancement, the educational side of a large bloc of its population, now perishing from educational neglect, would have been worthy of consideration. Another thing which the Democratic party might do, along the line of party militarism, would be to make its governors and state officer cultivate some serious regard for the U. S. Constitution. 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 for 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 seeks 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 precedence over the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments of the U. S. Constitution. This is undoubtedly the type of militarism which the Democratic party seeks—a type which is already partially in vogue everywhere a "grandfather" clause has been passed by a state legislature. And yet there are not a few Negro Democrats who become allies with the party which keeps their brethren far, far away from the polls. Says the Baltimore 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 understanding between its leaders and the people WHO VOTE at the polls." He who runs may read. 2. Urban League High Spots The National Urban League, of national philanthropic and cooperative declensions, has just closed its annual meeting, which was held this year in New York City, with representation from its own staff, and allied workers, from the principal points in the country where, by reason of heavy Negro population, the ever-present social questions of inter-racial relationships call for solvents in the way of money, sympathetic understanding, and intelligent cooperation. The National Urban League is a highly and efficiently organized association, with such competents as Eugene Kinckle Jones, Charles S. Johnson, and T. Arnold Hill, nationally-known colored gentlemen, in charge of its principal departments. This year's conference was notable for the following reasons: (1) The contribution of Forrester B. Washington, of the Armstrong Association, Philadelphia; (2) The marked interest and participation of white cooperators; (3) The tribute paid to New York City, as being foremost in welfare work among Negroes; and (4) The surprising and ill-timed announcement of a mediator of the New York Department of Labor that Negroes should seize every opportunity to become strike-breakers. Upon the last two points, we venture the following comments: New York City, with its high grade of efficiency, is probably foremost in its municipal oversight of all races. It is no unusual disclosure that Negroes are receiving more aid from New York than from any other city. So are the Italians, 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 participate in the benefits 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 Kentucky mining districts are still partially paralyzed from the sudden color conflict of strike-breaking methods. Proper training and persuasive force from within are most generally to be preferred to sudden labor evolutions. The trend of industrial equality is more and more noticeable each year. Neither strikes nor strikebreaking, per se, have any justifiable place in American industry. On the other hand, any man has the right, individually or collectively, to sell his labor at a price acceptable to him and 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 gladsome 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 more than able to weather the vocal storms of protest created by a thimbleful of dissenters, triumphantly remaining on the bench through the Wilson, Harding, and into the Coolidge administrations. Now, however, the candidacy of would-be successors is drawing national attention, chiefly because of the personalities, abilities, education and experience 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 various candidacies charges and counter charges, it is said, are being given "airs" and destructionists are busy trying to put brakes on any one who 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 Columbia, backed by money, votes, and influence. Hence, it is not impossible that some dark horse may crowd out the capital city favorites. The sad fareback in the whole affair, 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 disregard to the "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone" precept of old, is not all conducive to racial progress. 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 intracarial peace, unity, cohesion, and broad-mindedness, with chairty for all and malice towards none. then, maybe, the Race can supply Judge Terrell's successor. 4. New Virgin Islands Report Now that distinguished members of the Virgin Islands Colonial Council have appeared before the House Committee on Insular Affairs in support of the Davila Bill, which seeks to establish full civil government in the Virgin Islands, now under Naval supervision, of particular interest is the report of Rufus S. Tucker on "Economic Conditions of the Virgin Islands," known as Senate Document No. 41, 69th Congress, First Session. Mr. Tucker's report, 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 approximately 26,000. Of this total, 7.4 per cent is white, 74.9 Negro, and 17.5 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 imbibing 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 commission which President Coolidge sent to the Islands in 1924—is the economic decline, and the decreasing opportunity to earn and live. In one year exportation of sugar fell from 30,000,000 to 12,000,000 pounds; while in 1924 sugar 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 $42,440 from 1919 to 1924. On the other hand, importations rose steadily, causing a financial drain on the Virgin Islands and silently aiding the trend of inactivity 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 loss of its bay rum and other industries. Here is a group of peaceful little islands, of which the U.S.A. is now the Fatherland, and which can be of inestimable 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 utilize natural resources plus American inventions and instrumentalities and become an asset—not a liability. 5. The Mote and the Beam An enthusiastic democratic Congressman soulfully opposed to hard liquor and its family rose to his feet the other day in the U. S. House of Representatives, and solemnly quoted some passages of Hyde's International Law, in defense of his argument against alcoholic beverages. He was criticizing the alleged laxity of legal instrumentalities for the capture of rum runners and bootleggers. Quoted he from Hyde's pages of the International 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 punishable with death; and if the Government of the United States, like that of Haiti, were to make an attempt at slave-trading equivalent to the consummated act and equally punishable therewith, it is not supposed that the rules of international law would thereby be violated. The Congress shall have full power to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high 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 enforcement 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 include that very important part of Article 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 appropriate legislation." Let's remove the mote and the beam from our eyes, at one and the same time. WILL BE ENTERTAINED The Joint Building Association of U.B.F. & S.M.T., of which J. B. Street is president, will be entertained with a musical and literary program on 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 conference on street and highway safety says that the boulevard system is simply another name for arterial highways. In some 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 automatic signal devices. Got Back at Critic An actor who had been persistently ridiculed by a newspaper dramatic critic, met the critic at a social function. "Do you read my criticisms?" the writer ventured to ask. "Yes!" replied the actor. "You see I am a late riser, and when I buy my paper yours is usually the one left on the news stand." Thunderstorms The British meteorological office has collected much data on thunderstorms, and in its recent report stated that thunderstorms occur about once in 20 years at the poles. In Java, on the other hand, they occur on an average of 223 days of the year. About 16,000,000 occur annually throughout the world. "Black Ox" Superstition In 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 Magazine. THE WORLD'S FASHION 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 The thare that calls attention to itself when the wearer of the frock is in motion is a new detail that has a special significance as indicating that designers are apparently trying to compromise between the exaggerated effects that appeared in models of the early season and the slender silhouette which women are reluctant to give up. It is quite noticeable in the latest frocks created for mid-season wear that the flare is 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 one, 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 satisfactory versions is shown in a 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 flower is much more delicate and fantastic than the ordinary artificial article of silk or velvet. A poppy, mammoth in size, is made of flaming geogette, 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 rhinestones. Some of the loveliest flowers, suitable for trimming evening gowns, are made of feathers, crisp but fine in texture, clipped into shape. The edges are tipped with frosty silver and the ends and centers with tiny rhinestones. These, in delicate colors, are most engaging, and in white with a touch of crystal and metal. Stiff conventional boutonnières of metal, gilt or silver, are still very smart. The latest and most intriguing 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 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 style, writes a London fashion correspondent. Interesting changes hit on by fashionable milliners are the "brigand" and the "broncho." The first named is a model worn well down on the forehead with a sharply upturned brim. The broncho, a cowboy hat, has its brim turned up at the back and a little at the side. Both styles are made in felt or velvet, and both are additionally attractive with self-colored ribbon trimming. "Up at the back and down in front" is the style of another model, made of petersham ribbon. Still another is made of straw-ed duvetyn, and another of duvetyn and satin. Mulberry and wine colors are coming into more use, and most hats carry a jeweled pin for ornament. Muffs and Cuffs Muffs and cuffs are so much alike today as to be almost indistinguishable. The new evening coats worn at recent first nights have cuffs of white fox orermine extending from thumb tip to elbow and so wide as to allow plenty of room for both hands to be slipped within them. Fur collars are so wide that they would protect a giraffe if turned up to the fultest extent. Void of Sunshine There is no record that any one ever saw the sun shine on Agattu island in the western Alentus. Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER E. H. WILLIAMSON Charles E. Dawson 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 mother's knee, as was her custom, to say her prayer. At the end of it she petitioned: "God bless Auntie Betty and Auntie Grace and Auntie Margaret—and God bless Auntie Toxin, too." More Simplification The good work of simplification continues. 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 varieties from 485 to 115. They have reduced packing units from 423 to 127.—Good Hardware. Not Always an Island England is actually a part of the European continent—that is, it is a part of the continental shelf. The English channel and the North sea are merely depressions which were filled in many centuries ago. Originally, England was actually connected with the mainland. Bad Fire—for Dolls "Come quick, my house is on fire," a feminine voice told London firemen. Engines and ladder wagons rushed to the address given to find a doll's house, standing in a garden, in ashes. The tiny owner, finding her playhouse in flames, had called the department. Good Cleansing Material To clean guitars, violins, etc., mix equal quantities of linseed oil, turpentine and water. Shake well to form an emulsion or cream. Rub the instrument with a cloth dampened in this cream, wipe dry and polish with a woolen cloth, chambers or velveten. "All Dressed Up" "Glad rags" means holiday attire—Sunday clothes. This expression grew up when "glad" still and the old meaning 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 diamonds, 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. WILLIAMS UNI ```markdown ``` JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J. E. BISH 33d Degree PRWD G.M. Bookkeeper Embalmers Apprentice No.194 Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES KEN 5121-23-25 P. J. CARR Democratic Candidate for the Nomination for SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY Both men and women can vote for him at the Primaries Tuesday, April 13th TheWilliamsonFuneral is distinguished by the up-to-date designs of its Cunningham Limousine Hearse and Cars Appreciation of Merit I think that, however a thoughtful man may suffer from the defects and absurdities of his company, he cannot without affection deny to any set of men and women a sensibility to extraordinary merit. The course and frivolous have an instinct of superiority, if they have not a sympathy, and honor it in their blind and capricious way with sincere homage—Emerson. Destructive Tourists Tourists are responsible for the destruction of many of our young trees, says a state forester. "Automobilists," he says, "dig up young conifers for transplanting and usually carry them with roots exposed for great distances, expecting them to take root and grow. Most of them die. The practice should stop." Won't Face the Music "You'd better be at home when heaven comes to see you," the preacher said to Brother Williams. "Not me!" he replied. "If I knowfers her so' it comin', I'll be under de bed, or half ways up de chimbly. Dar'll be nobody home!" 3 Old Swiss Cheeses A peculiar bridal or marriage custom 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 persons own cheese records that are 200 years old. A country squire living near Gessenay has one dated 1600. Odd, but Interesting All 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 may find them missing.—Exchange. Yes. at Least One There is at least one man of your acquaintance who can convince you you are wrong just by saying so. So Squirrelman (S. 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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