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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. 5 C 1920 133 HON. JOHN F. DEVINE The present honorable and popular clerk of the who has many friends among the colored in all parts of this city and county, whose ord is as clean as a hound's tooth and warm friends and supporters freely pre make a fast home run on Tuesday, April nomination for Treasurer of Cook County adorable and popular clerk of the day friends among the colored of this city and county, whose can as a hound's tooth and its and supporters freely pre home run on Tuesday, April for Treasurer of Cook County. The present honorable and popular clerk of the Probate Court who has many friends among the colored people residing in all parts of this city and county, whose past public record is as clean as a hound's tooth and thousands of his warm friends and supporters freely predict that he will make a fast home run on Tuesday, April 13, and land the nomination for Treasurer of Cook County. Hon. John F. Devine, the highly honest and painstaking Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County, has made one of the most unique records ever made in the past by any of the public officials of this city and county. During his past and present terms of four years each, which expire the first part of December 1, 1926. the tax burden and ultimately the tax burden or rent burden of every voter in Cook County. Mr. Devine made this profit by doing the largest amount of work done in the office with the smallest amount of help. His economies were effected without affecting the efficiency of his office. Every move in this office was In handling the affairs of his office he has made a profit of $139,865.00 for the tax payers of this county over and above all expenses. To operate any office in Cook County means a heavy charge upon the tax payers and in these days of increasing taxes, all voters will greatly appreciate any public official who makes a large profit over and above the expenses of his office. The profit made in one office helps in part to make up the deficit in other offices and thereby helps decrease [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a white shirt]. M. B. M. B. HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS The best and the ever smiling Recorder of County, high-class and prominent Mason, priests of the Deneen wing of the Repub has a strong following among the color city, stands ready and willing to lay down thing on the "table that Hon. John F. D next Treasurer of Cook County." he ever smiling Recorder of the class and prominent Mason, the Deneen wing of the Republic following among the colored ready and willing to lay down "table that Hon. John F. Dyer of Cook County." The best and the ever smiling Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, high-class and prominent Mason, one of the high priests of the Deneen wing of the Republican party, who has a strong following among the colored people in this city, stands ready and willing to lay down a little something on the "table that Hon. John F. Devine will be the next Treasurer of Cook County." Vol. XXXI. 5 CENTS PER COPY 20 ular clerk of the Probate Court ing the colored people residing county, whose past public rece- 's tooth and thousands of his ers freely predict that he will tuesday, April 13, and land the Cook County. the tax burden and ultimately the tax burden or rent burden of every voter in Cook County. Mr. Devine made this profit by do- ing the largest amount of work done in the office with the smallest amount of help. His economies were effected without affecting the efficiency of his office. Every move in this office was made like that of a business man in charge of a business office. While effecting these economies, Mr. Devine did not forget that his office is a safe guard to the widows and orphans and he devised protection for them against dishonesty or looting of estates. Mr. Devine aside from being classed as a big hearted man may well be classed as a man of limitless brain power. In the past he has held other im (Continued on page 2) THE BROADWAY Mr. Recorder of Deeds of Cook Distinent Mason, one of the high of the Republican party, who long the colored people in this ing to lay down a little som- on. John F. Devine will be the county." THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 27, 1926 BISHOP B. F. LEE, DISTIN- GUISHED A. M. E. CHURCH LEADER LAID TO REST AT WILBERFORCE Wilberforce, Ohio, March 26.—The funeral services for the Rt. Rev. Benjamin Franklin Lee, for many years a prominent Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, at one time president of Wilberforce University and Chief Editor of the Christian Recorder, the oldest paper published by colored church denominations, as well as an author and educator, were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Auditorium of Galloway Hall. At ten o'clock the pall bearers, Rev. George F. David, Lexington, Ky., Rev. J. C. Beckett, Philadelphia; Rev. E. A. Clarke, former instructor of the university, now of Cleveland; Rev. E. B. Thort, Harrodsburg, Va.; Mr. Chas. S. Smith and Mr. William Hunnicutt of the C. N. I. Departnet, and the Honorary Pall Bearers, President Gilbert H. Jones, Dean Geo. F. Woodson, Supt. R. C. Bundy, Dr. Geo. Henderson, Profs. C. H. Johnson, Norwood Shields, and Geo. T. Simpson, also student representatives from the several educational departments and Payne Theological Seminary, escorted the remains from the late residence of the deceased to the Auditorium to lay in state. A military guard under command of Col. John Greene, was in charge. The oak casket, covered with a heavy blanket of flowers and beautiful floral designs from the family, General Faculty of the school, student body, fraternities and different church organizations, was placed in front of the rostrum where citizens and friends from abroad viewed the remains. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, Baltimore; Bishop W. H. Heard, Philadelphia; Bishop A. L. Gaines, Chicago; Bishop I. N. Ross, Washington, D. C.; Bishop R. C. Ransom, Nashville, Tenn., and Bishop J. H. Jones were present to pay their respect to their co-worker, many of whom had served their church for many years. The following General Officers were also present: Prof. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, Washington, D. C.; Rev. J. G. Robinson, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, both of Philadelphia. More than two hundred ministers who had known Bishop Lee and served under him while an active Bishop, came from the east, west, south and north to pay a last tribute of respect to the churchman whom they had known and held in the highest esteem for more than half a century for his great wealth of integrity, his great love of truth and his deep sense of justice to all men. Bishop J. Albert Johnson presided during the funeral services. The choir of the school, under the direction of Mr. Norton Dennis, sang "Abide With Me." Bishop I. N. Ross offered prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Bishop W. H. Heard, reading appropriate verses from the 15th chapter of the First Corinthians. Mr. W. A. Anderson read the obituary. Bishop R. C. Ransom, an alumnus of the college and a student while Bishop Lee served as President, delivered the sermon. Prof. John R. Hawkins read resolutions from the faculty, students, and letters and telegrams from friends who were not able to attend the funeral. Telegrams were also read from Bishop Sampson W. Brooks in charge of the work in Liberia, and Bishop John A. Gregg, located in Cape Town, South Africa. At the conclusion of the service Bishop J. H. Jones pronounced the benediction and the interment took place in Cherry Grove cemetery. KU KLUX KLAN SHOWING OF "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" BARRED IN OHIO The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received word from Harry E. Davis of Cleveland and member of its Board of Directors, that the private showing by the Ku Klux Klan of the Birth of a Nation film has been barred in the state of Ohio, according to a ruling of the State Attorney General. Public showing of the firm had previously been barred by the State Board of Motion 'Picture Censors and the Attorney General held that private showings would be circumventing the law. The State Supreme Court some months ago upheld the barring of the picture. JULIUS BLEDSOE. NEGRO BAR-ITONE, TRIUMPHS IN OHIO RECITALS Julius Bledsoe, Negro baritone, achieved a triumph at recent recitals he gave in Ohio cities, according to clippings forwarded to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The Dayton, Ohio, Journal said of him: "Mr. Bledsoe possesses two characteristics of a great singer, a naturally beautiful voice and interpretative skill. In addition he has acquired a high degree of technical ability. Selections were presented with restraint and vocal poise." The Cincinnati Enquirer said of his recital in that city: "A comparison of Julius Bledsoe with Roland Hayes is inevitable, and the conclusion in nearly every case will probably be that the former, though different in many ways from his tenor confere, is just as finished an artist. His is a baritone voice of amazingly wide range, rich and resonant in tone, at once powerful and of fine quality." The Cincinnati Post said: "At Calvary M. E. Church, Seventh and Smith Streets, Julius Bledsoe, Negro baritone, appeared in a recital Wednesday night, which revealed one of the most magnificent voices heard here in a long time. "Perfectly placed, with a tremendous range (over two octaves), with a rich vibrant quality equally interesting in any style, this voice has an appeal that knows no limitation of race." The Cincinnati Times-Star said: "Reviewers of concerts accustomed to a cohort of artists without voice and vocalists without art who clutter up the concert stage, listened almost with incredulity, on Wednesday evening, to a singer of such great natural endowments as to be a aphemenon." "There seems to be no voice recalled at this writing which in sonority range and vocal beauty equals that which Mr. Bledsoe displayed during his recital. Probably he is endowed with a Caruso-like larnyx, and certainly no art, although he has that, too, could give him that extraordinary facility with which he passes from lower and middle registers to a high falsetato naturally placed, ideally fine. He has too, a diction and enunciation of distinction, a gift of tongues—English, French, German, Spanish, Russian." "AMERICAN NEGRO ENTERS LITERATURE," ESSAY IN BOOK REVIEW MAGAZINE (By N.A.A.C.P. Press Service) New York.—Writing under the title, "The American Negro Enters Literature," Jim Tully in the March number of the Literary Digest International Book Review, notices a number of new books either written by or about Negroes. Of "The New Negro," edited by Alain L. Locke, Mr. Tully says: "It is a direct challenge to the young white writers of the nation. In it are more than two dozen names of Negro authors, many of them showing splendid promise." Of Countee Cullen, whose book of poems, "Color," is reviewed, Mr. Tully writes: "If there is a more promising poet in America I do not know his name." Mr. Tully names, among other books by Negroes: Jean Toomer's "Cane," which he calls "a string of uneven pearls." Jessie R. Fauset's "There Is Confusion" and Walter White's "The Fire in the Flint" of which Mr. Tully writes: "White is a master of emotion and pathos, that rarest of combinations when the heart is hot." A book by a white man with a Negro theme, "Porgy," by Du Bose Heyward, also comes in for praise. AMERICAN NEGRO MUSICIANS GIVEN ENTHUSIASTIC RE- CEPTION IN MOSCOW Moscow, March 26. — Thirty-five American Negro musicians, actors and actresses, the first American theatrical troupe to visit Russia under the Soviet, received an enthusiastic reception here last Tuesday night. Negro folk songs and plantation melodies, sung both in English and German to the accompaniment of a band, evoked demands for many encores. Owing to the housing shortage authorities have experienced much difficulty in finding accommodations for the Negroes, who will remain in Russia four weeks, it is said. ATTUCKS COLORED MAN SAYS TROTTER IN REPLY William Monroe Trotter, secretary of the National Equal Rights League, has written to Walter Kendall Watkins concerning his recent criticism of the historical accuracy of the Boston Massacre Day proclamation lately issued by Gov. Fuller and also his statement that Crispus Attucks was not of partly Negro descent. The Equal Rights League secretary states that the authority for the statement that Paul Revere arrived shortly after the massacre and pronounced the words quoted by Gov. Fuller in the proclamation is a story of the life and times of Paul Revere by Walter Alden Dyer, a graduate of Amherst College listed in "Who's Who in America," as having been a staff writer or editor of several important newspapers and magazines and the author of several well known books. This history has been accepted for the State Library. According to the secretary, Mr. Dyer records Revere as arriving too late to avert the tragedy, but in time to quell further disorder with his whistle. Slave With Short Curled Hair In regard to the charge that Attucks was not colored, the secretary refers to the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, published in October, 1859, page 300, wherein it is stated that in the Boston Gazette of Nov. 20, 1750, an advertisement appeared announcing that Crispus, a mulatto, had run away from his master, William Browne, of Framingham. The advertisement described Crispus as being 27 years old, well set, 6 ft., 2 in., short curled hair, etc. The article goes on to say, according to the secretary, that the above-mentioned man is presumed to be Crispus Attucks, who fell at the Boston Massacre. The descendants of Browne have a pewter drinking cup belonging to Attucks, and his powder horn. That article is signed by C. H. Morse, Cambridgeport, July 23, 1859, J. H. Temple, the reply of the Equal Rights League secretary goes on to say, a native of Framingham whose ancestor represented the town before the Revolution at patriot conventions, in a history of Framingham states that Attucks was a mulatio, born in Framingham, and that the old hole where the Attucks family lived is still visible. Temple is quoted as saying that Attucks was the descendant of John Attucks, an Indian, and that it is quite probable that the family had intermarried with Negroes who were slaves. AMATEUR MINSTREL CLUB WILL PULL OFF A BIG STUNT AT THE EIGHTH REGIMENT ARMORY EASTER MONDAY EVENING Although you live a thousand miles inland from the sea, a tang of salt sea breeze will be brought to your nostrils on Easter Monday night, April 5, 1926, when the Amateur Minstrel Club embark on their sea-going craft, the S. S. Charity, for the Old Folks' Home. The Captain and his crew will be resplendent in uniforms of the most approved style. Nautical terms, the seaman's rolling swagger, and other exclusive marine features will be yours to behold. Nothing has been omitted to make this the event of the season. Dave Peyton's Syncopators will furnish the music in the salon during the voyage. The storm scene will provide the thrill of the evening. Then when everything is calm and serene, the wedding of Miss Intense All and Mr. Erring Halvin will be the source of amusement to cap the climax of an already much enlivened occasion. Come out and see the Rev. Al. Kay Hall, the ship's chaplain tie the knot. He alone will be worth the price of admission. Our slogan is Four Thousand Dollars for the Old Folks' Home. Dr. Henry Reginald Smith, 3725 South Parkway, has for the past two weeks been confined to his home by illness. At the present time he is somewhat improving. His highly accomplished wife, Mrs. Smith, is at the present time traveling in all parts of the Old World. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX Y No. 28 HON. P. J. CARR The ideal and honest Treasurer of Cook nominated and elected Sheriff of the hands down, for thousands of Republ waiting to vote for him in November. honest Treasurer of Cook County and elected Sheriff of this county, for thousands of Republicans a vote for him in November. reasurer. of Cook County, who will be ted Sheriff of this county with both thousands of Republicans are ready and him in November. The ideal and honest Treasurer of Cook County, who will be nominated and elected Sheriff of this county with both hands down, for thousands of Republicans are ready and waiting to vote for him in November. Actuated by an earnest desire to help the school children and to relieve the financial difficulties of the Chicago Board of Education and other school boards of the county, County Treasurer P. J. Carr and his assistant, Jacob Lindheimer, went before the last general assembly and procured the adoption of an amendment to the state law providing for the payment to school boards of interest earned on school taxes. The passage of the above amendment in a very commendatory resolution by unanimous vote of the Board of Education of Chicago, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Carr and Mr. Lindheimer. The new amendment to the law in effect since July 1st, 1925, has enabled the County Treasurer already to turn over to the Board of Education of Chicago $107,000 in interest earned as of December 1st, 1925. The school districts outside of Chicago in Cook county are being paid their pro rata share of interest earned on school funds. Efficient business administration dur- R. R. 1930 N.F.E. Republican candidate for renomination for the Municipal Court of Chicago, Tuesday, April Fetzer, who stands ace high in the Masonic and society world, has many thousands of true fr rally to is support on primary day. candidate for renomination for the Court of Chicago, Tuesday, April so stands ace high in the Masonic arld, has many thousands of true fr support on primary day. for renomination for Judge of the Chicago, Tuesday, April 13. Judge face high in the Masonic and in the secret many thousands of true friends who will a primary day. Republican candidate for renomination for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, Tuesday, April 13. Judge Fetzer, who stands ace high in the Masonic and in the secret society world, has many thousands of true friends who will rally to is support on primary day. ing Mr. Carr's incumbency resulted in a saving of $750,000, despite the fact that the work has been increased 10 per cent each year. The cash registers and auditing machines installed by Mr. Carr have enabled the County Treasurer to audit and balance his records daily, and this year; for the first time, he will be able to make a complete and final distribution of all taxes collected at or before the end of the fiscal term, December 1st, 1926. This will prove a tremendous benefit to all the taxing bodies in the City of Chicago and Cook county, as it will enable them to retire their tax anticipation warrants at an earlier date, thus saving thousands of dollar of interest which had heretofore accrued and in addition making it possible to meet all their financial obligations promptly. This in itself is the most remarkable improvement ever achieved in the office of the County Treasurer. These cash registers and auditing machines above referred to were the first machines manufactured and installed for the collection of taxes. M. B. HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK The able and brilliant Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, prominent Mason and Republican candidate for the nomination for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who will be nominated on Tuesday, April 13. HON. JOHN F. DEVINE (Continued from page 1) portant and responsible positions. Aside from honestly serving as Clerk of the Probate Court and he has made good in each and every one of them. There is one thing more that can be truthfully said in favor of Mr. Devine, namely, that he has always been friendly disposed towards honest and worthy colored people and he has always employed both colored men and women in the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court and the many warm friends of Mr. Devine in all parts of this city and county honestly feel that he has a splendid chance of securing the nomination for Treasurer of Cook County Tuesday, April 13. DOUBLE FUNERAL HELD FOR MOTHER AND SON Cincinnati, Ohio, March 26.—Funeral services for Gilbert Adams, age 54, a coal dealer, and his aged mother, Mrs. Jane Adams, 79, both of 436 Richmond street, were held in the Antioch Baptist church, Thursday afternoon. Mr. Adams died Saturday evening and was followed in death by his mother Monday afternoon. Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Rev. R. S. Adams, formerly pastor of several churches in Kentucky, who is now retired. 1930 [Name] HON. HENRY M. WALKER Republican candidate for renomination for Judge ipal Court of Chicago, whose legions of frie he will win out at the primaries Tuesday, Republican candidate for renomination for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, whose legions of friends feel that he will win out at the primaries Tuesday, April 13. Auspicious was the opening of the new Red Caps' Club House, 3639 Michigan Ave., on March 18. After a delightful score of songs by Miss Alpha Bratton, ably accompanied on the piano by Madame Myrtle Tyree and two most enjoyable whistling solos by Mrs. Evelyn Hardin, Sandy W. Trice, the master of ceremonies, introduced the principal speaker, Judge W. H. Harrison. Striking in its simplicity and forceful because of its brevity, the speaker exhorted us as men to ever be at our post of duty, ready and willing to serve. By so doing we get the Crown and Golden Stars as rewards. After another delightful song by Miss Bratton the house was thrown open for dancing. More than three hundred people were with us on that gala occasion. On account of Easter Sunday being on April 4th, our regular monthly Red Caps' Literary Club will not meet until April 18th. At that time we will have a debate on the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution. The speakers will be announced later.—Sandy W. Trice, President. CONVELESCING Mrs. Walter M. Farmer, 4751 Champlain avenue, as well as her sister, are both improving from a recent illness which has confined them to their home. nation for Judge of the Munic-ose legions of friends feel that maries Tuesday, April 13. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 27, 1926 DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM THOMAS GAINES Early on Tuesday morning Mr. William Thomas Gaines very peacefully closed his eyes in death at his late home, 5330 Prairie avenue, after a long spell of sickness. He was by far one of the best known and one of the most successful colored business men in this city, in which he had resided for many years. His death was a great blow or shock to his many relatives and hosts of friends. Funeral services were held over his remains Thursday afternoon at the undertaking parlors of Kersey, McGowan and Morsell, 35th and Indiana avenue. The funeral services were conducted by A. T. Keeling, pas master of the Grand Council of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, No. 20, and, as Mr. Gaines was one of the founders of Englewood Lodge, 4230, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and its high officials assisted during the funeral services. Mrs. Pauline Coleman, Head of Household of Ruth, 5521, who was ably assisted by the other lady members of her household, conducted their several parts very well, and reflected much credit upon the members of the Household of Ruth of Chicago. The heads of several clubs and societies read resolutions for 10 years, he served as Treasurer of the Lady Veterans of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Being a prominent member of the Episcopal church, Rev. Father Brown, pastor of St. Thomas church, conducted the religious services which were very impressive. Many of the old-time citizens of Chicago were present and joined in the funeral services, and the floral tributes were many and very beautiful. His remains were laid to rest in the family burial lot in Lincoln cemetery. William Thomas Gaines was born in Henderson, Ky., in April, 1855, the son of Mary and Thomas Gaines. He was educated at Roger Williams University and was among the first graduates of the university. He was always intensely interested in the welfare of his fellow man, a trait which showed itself as early as his student days in Nashville. On visiting the State penitentiary there, he saw the condition of the prisoners, and devoted many hours to welfare work among them, teaching and inspiring them to higher and better lives. Returning to his home town he became a school teacher there. A firm believer in the temperance movement, he toured his state lecturing for the cause. He turned from teaching to the business world and became a groceryman, then a plastering contractor Always alive to the best interest of his fellows, he was quick to realize the enormous power of the ballot, and to urge them to use it effectively. A leader in all civic and uplift movements, he was elected alderman by the voters of his town. Another way in which he was of untold use to his people was in advising and helping them to secure land and to build homes. After his removal to Chicago, he continued his work as a contractor, and became an outstanding figure in the building industry here. His success may be measured by the fact that he was the only Colored member of the Employing Plasterers' Association, an international organization. His success in the business world was not merely a personal one. He carried with him his interest in uplift work. It was through his efforts that Colored men became engaged in the building trades in Chicago. He taught many of them his trade, and found work for scores among his contracting friends. During the labor shortage, he was instrumental in bringing north and placing in good positions many Colored tradesmen. He was an organizer and trustee of St. Clements Protestant Episcopal Mission, and remained an active member of that church until his death. His entire life is a history of devotion to Grand United Order of Oddfellows. He has received every degree of that order, and was a member of every branch of it. He never missed a meeting so long as his health was good. He was married in 1880 to Miss Mamie Newcomb. After her death he married Miss Susie Wortham, who preceded him to the great beyond exactly nine years ago, March 22, 1917. He was an unusually devoted father, and leaves six children; three sons, Morris, William T., Jr., and Harris, and three daughters, Sadie Gaines Davis, Mamie Gaines Dill, and Virginia Gaines Frazier; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Gaines Mundy, four grandsons, four granddaughters, four nieces, six nephews, and a host of relatives, friends and admirers to mourn his loss. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Gaines was one of our warm friends. and we join with his relatives and friends and lament his passing on out into the next world. To more than one—even to her mother and father—it was a revelation of joy (except possibly, to one gentleman who when apprised of the fact over the telephone, exclaimed, "It's too bad!") when it became known that the charming and worthy Miss Helen Green was, in reality, Mrs. Helen Green Usher. On the evening of the 19th instant, a number of friends of the nuptial pair assembled at their home, 414 Bowen Ave., to do them honor. At 10:30 P. M., after a rather lengthy promenade, the happy couple, nothing doubting, returned to 414 Bowen, to find that their home had become a veritable wonderland with gaudily attired guests who had come to honor bride and bridegroom with both presence and presents. The groom seemingly, because of some foreknowledge, was not wholly surprised, but Mrs. Usher was overwhelmingly so when the lights turned on, revealed in joyful concealment in her apartment a number of happy guests. The hours which succeeded the unveiling of the "shower" were happily spent. Marriage in these days of fashionable divorce, is considered a civil contract easily entered into for society's sake, and as easily broken by the contracting parties. Some people forget, and others are ignorant of the fact that the conjugal has its origin in the Divine union of the Divine Love and Wisdom in the Lord. This union of Good and Truth in the Lord is seen in universal nature, but more especially in marriage love which is the union of two minds—the love of the woman united to the wisdom of the man. When these two are not united there is doubtless, legalized mating or "common law" relationship, but no marriage in the true sense of the term. Marriage is the spiritual union of two souls, the one—the woman—being the form of love; the other—the man—being the form of wisdom (By form we do not mean shape). Marriage is the priceless jewel of the Christian religion and a likeness it is of the Lord's love for His bride, the church. Hence the sanctity of marriage. The K. S. C. extends to Mr. and Mrs. Usher his felicitations and best wishes for an unbroken conjugal life. On the twain—Helen and Fred—we see two lives welded into one; two feet traveling the same pathway, two eyes beholding the same vision, two hands lifting the same load, two lungs breathing the same atmosphere, two hearts pulsating with the same love, two lives made one in love and in thought, thus one in purpose—"No more twain, but one." "What God hath joined together let no man put asunder!" BULLETIN NO. 50—BEWARE OF THE FAKE SOLICITOR By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Thousands of dollars are mulchted every week by smooth talking fake solicitors for alleged contributions for benefits and other affairs in aid of charity. The favorite modus operandi of these fakirs is to telephone the intended victim, representing himself as a public official or some prominent Chicagoan, telling him that a personal representative will call upon them in the course of a day or so. Investigation of hundreds of complaints shows that the major portion of these telephone solicitations are fraudulent. When you receive a call of the above nature, take the name and telephone number of the caller. Then satisfy yourself as to the geueniness of the name and proposition by calling back. Before parting with money to any solicitor, demand to see their credentials and satisfy yourself that the charity is bona fide. If you have been duped by false misrepresentations and you have given a check immediately notify your bank to stop payment on the check. Then call your nearest police station—Police 1313—and make complaint. If your suspicions are aroused by one of these fakirs, quietly call the police and engage the solicitor in conversation until they arrive. Always play safe by investigating all requests for aid before parting with your money. DR. SWEET AND CO-DEFEND- ANTS GO ON TRIAL AGAIN ON APRIL FIRST It was announced today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at its National Office that the Detroit mob violence cases growing out of the attack last September by a mob upon the home of Dr. Ossian H. Sweet at Detroit will be retried, the new trials commencing on April 1. This information comes to the N.A.A.C.P. from its chief counsel, Clarence Darrow. Mr. Darrow and Walter White spent two days in Detroit this week, making final arrangements for the new trials. Robert M. Toms, County Prosecutor, has announced that Henry Sweet, younger brother of Dr. O. H. Sweet, will first be tried. Separate trials have been demanded by defense counsel. Though this will make the trials much longer it is felt that this procedure will more surely result in fairer trials for all the eleven defendants. Colored and white people all over the country will watch closely the new trials. The fair treatment of the case by the press, especially by the white newspapers of Detroit, has changed sentiment somewhat towards the defendants but the opposition of the Klan has been increased because of the magnificent defense made in the first trial, which, it will be remembered, resulted in a jury disagreement. WHO'S WHO IN THE N.A.A.C.P. Rev. John Haynes Holmes Dr. Holmes was one of the signers of the Lincoln's Birthday Call in 1909 which resulted in the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A staunch and uncompromising friend of the Negro's cause from the outset, Dr. Holmes is now a vice-president of the N.A.A.C.P. As pastor of the Community Church of New York, Dr. Holmes has made himself known throughout the country for his fearless and liberal utterances. He held important offices in the Unitarian Church, being chairman of the General Unitarian Conference from 1915 to 1917, and President of the Free Religious Association from 1914 to 1919, in which year he left the Unitarian Church. He has been a Director of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Union Against Militarism. Dr. Holmes has lectured throughout the United States and is the author of many books and pamphlets including: "New Churches for Old," "Marriage and Divorce," and "Readings From Great Authors." He is an editor of "Unity," a magazine published in Chicago and Assistant Editor of "The World Tomorrow," published in New York. RACE MEN ENGAGE IN NEW LINE OF BUSINESS (Preston News Service) New York, N. Y., March 25.—The Domestic Credit Bureau, Inc., a company specializing in confidential reports for insurance companies and credit departments on Colored applicants, was incorporated last week under the laws of the State of New York. This company, with general offices at 2289 Seventh avenue, New York City, is the first Colored organization to enter the field. J. Leo Chestnut, well known former newspaper man, is president and general manager. The new bureau is doing business on a national scale, already having inspectors in 12 large cities, with subbranches in five of these. Other subbranches, particularly in the South and Southwest, are to be opened soon, thus guaranteeing rapid service in field from whence requests for service have come. The president of the company in a brief statement to the press said, "We feel that the Domestic Credit Bureau gives a service and fills a need that no other bureau now in existence can. Then again, it is wholly owned and operated by our racial group." "Furthermore, we believe that the high grade colored inspectors, which it employs, guided as they are by careful supervision, can give ample, exact, and accurate information such as insurance companies and business organizations sorely need. "Judging by the way in which the companies are responding to the Domestic Credit Bureau's announcement of opening for business, we cannot but feel that it is giving a type of inspection not furnished by services previously used." WEST VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL BURNS; LOSS $100,000 (Weston News Service) Charleston, W. Va., March 25—Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the magnificent high school at Montgomery near here Tuesday night. The loss is said to exceed $100,000. SEND BACK TO CONGRESS, ELLIOTT W. SPROUL, THE MAN TO WHOM HON. NICHOLAS LONGWORTH, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-TIVES. WROTE IN A PERSONAL LETTER: "It is very gratifying for me to say that I think that your attendance in Congress is as nearly perfect as the similar record of any member, and your regularity on all party, measures is beyond question. I would term you as one of the reliable Republicans." M. B. REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT W. SPROUL, at the solicitation of administration leaders in Washington and of business and civic leaders in the THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, in again a candidate for remination in the REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES, April 13, 1926. For the past five years Mr. Sproul has served his District faithfully and well, devoting his entire time to the services of the people and giving his constituents the benefit of more than forty years of business experience. HIS POLICY OF SERVICE TO CONSTITUENTS IS UNCHANGED. HE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE THAT POLICY EFFECTIVE IN WASHINGTON. As a member of the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, one of the few major Committees of the House, Mr. Sproul was largely responsible for the enactment of legislation granting a salary increase to 350,000 employees of the postal service. He has personally investigated the claims and procured the settlement of hundreds of cases for disabled ex-service men, and through his efforts many Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans and their widows have received increased pensions. No case of an ex-service man has been called to Mr. Sproul's attention without receiving prompt attention, and, with few exceptions, a successful and satisfactory settlement. EVERY ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF LETTERS WHICH HAVE COME TO HIM DURING HIS TERMS OF OFFICE RECEIVED PROMPT CONSIDERATION AND COURTEOUS REPLY. Mr. Sproul has been an administration stalwart, having consistently stood with President Coolidge in his economy program whereby taxes have been reduced more than One Billion Seven Hundred Million dollars. His counsel is sought by his party leaders and his colleagues value his judgment on matters of business and political policy. VOTE TO KEEP THIS EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVANT IN CONGRESS WHERE HE HAS MANY FRIENDS AND NO ENEMIES. Primaries Tuesday, April 13, 1926. GROWING BEAUTIFUL A visit to the suburbs of Mork, where many members of Race have settled for their time, will reveal flowers bloom, grass growing and the planting of gardens which shows progressivesthe part of Race members who crowding into this place. REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE CONGRESS Washington, D. C. BEAUTIFUL - Burbs of Morgan - members of the - for their future - flowers blooming, - the planting of early - days progressiveness - members who are - ace. VISITING - Miss Mary E. - English at the W. - College, Petersburg - pleting a master's - versity of Chicago - days' vacation in - guest of her broth - of the Sumner H (Signed) REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE. Washington, D. C. -† GROWING BEAUTIFUL A visit to the suburbs of Morgan Park, where many members of the Race have settled for their future home, will reveal flowers blooming, grass growing and the planting of early gardens which shows progressiveness on the part of Race members who are crowding into this place. VISITING ST. LOUIS Miss Mary E. Branch, teacher of English at the Virginia State Normal College, Petersburg, Va., who is completing a master's degree at the University of Chicago, is spending a five-days' vacation in St. Louis, Mo., as the guest of her brother, Prof. S. J. Branch of the Sumner High School. HON. ADOLPH MARKS one of the strong and pro party on the South Side renominated for State District of Illinois. ing and prominent leaders of South Side, who on Tuesday, for State Senator from theinois. One of the strong and prominent leaders of the Republican party on the South Side, who on Tuesday, April 13, will be renominated for State Senator from the First Senatorial District of Illinois. [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES High Mason, one of the most honorable Judges pal Court of Chicago, who can easily count the thousands, will be renominated for his position April 13. one of the most honorable Judges of Chicago, who can easily count lands, will be renominated for his p april 13. High Mason, one of the most honorable Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who can easily count his friends by the thousands, will be renominated for his present judicial position April 13. Hon. George B. Holmes, who is one of the best and most far-seeing judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, is so well and favorably known that he needs no long introduction to the many readers of this newspaper. He has been one of the highly honored citizens of this city since 1885 down to the present time, and during all of those years he has been actively interested in every movement pertaining to its adjournment. ican Brotherhood, Chicago Lincoln Club and many other organizations. Judge Holmes has always discharged his sworn duties without fear or favor and has made good all along the line. He stands at the top notch of Judges of the Municipal Court and none of the judges are more popular than he. He has honorably served in every branch of the Municipal Court in all parts of this city, and being well grounded in the law and it is seldom that any of his cases are turned upside down by the judges of the higher He was admitted to the bar in 1890 and practiced law continuously from that time until elected to the Municipal bench some ten or twelve years ago. He served with distinction as a member of the First Illinois Volunteer Infantry at the siege and capture of Cuba in 1898. Judge Holmes is a member of the United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of the Foreign Wars, Society of Santiago de Cuba. He is a high Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, Amer- [Name] JACK T. HA [Name] HON. GEORGE T. KERSEY Republican Committeeman from the Third legions of warm friends are working hard his nomination for member of the Legisla Third Senatorial District from Illinois, Tues On last Sunday afternoon a largely attended given in honor of Mr. Kersey at the elegant the Red Caps Club, 3639 S. Michigan avenue was in progress more than five hundred f Mr. Kersey that he would win the nomination committeeman from the Third Dewarm friends are working hard to station for member of the Legislative District from Illinois, Tuesday afternoon a largely attended honor of Mr. Kersey at the elegantaps Club, 3639 S. Michigan avenuegress more than five hundred feet that he would win the nomination Republican Committeeeman from the Third Ward, whose legions of warm friends are working hard to bring about his nomination for member of the Legislature from the Third Senatorial District from Illinois, Tuesday, April 13. On last Sunday afternoon a largely attended reception was given in honor of Mr. Kersey at the elegant new home of the Red Caps Club, 3639 S. Michigan avenue, and while it was in progress more than five hundred friends assured Mr. Kersey that he would win the nomination on April 13. Republican Committeeeman from the Third Ward, whose legions of warm friends are working hard to bring about his nomination for member of the Legislature from the Third Senatorial District from Illinois, Tuesday, April 13. On last Sunday afternoon a largely attended reception was given in honor of Mr. Kersey at the elegant new home of the Red Caps Club, 3639 S. Michigan avenue, and while it was in progress more than five hundred friends assured Mr. Kersey that he would win the nomination on April 13. honorable Judges of the Municiican easily count his friends by minated for his present judicial ican Brotherhood, Chicago Lincoln Club and many other organizations. Judge Holmes has always discharged his sworn duties without fear or favor and has made good all along the line. He stands at the top notch of Judges of the Municipal Court and none of the judges are more popular than he. He has honorably served in every branch of the Municipal Court in all parts of this city, and being well grounded in the law and it is seldom that any of his cases are turned upside down by the judges of the higher courts. Judge Holmes, who stands high in the estimation of the colored people residing in this city, has thousands of friends and supporters among the people residing in all parts of this city, who frequent his court rooms from time to time, and they admire very much his fair, square and reasonable treatment which they receive at his hands, and it goes without saying that they will assist to re-nominate him for judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago. Tuesday, April 13th. EN VIRA from the Third Ward, whose he working hard to bring about or of the Legislature from the from Illinois, Tuesday, April 13. largely attended reception was by at the elegant new home of Michigan avenue, and while it five hundred friends assured in the nomination on April 13. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 27, 1926 COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN 1. Controlling Race Stock. 2. United Laundry Workers. 3. The Cobb Confirmation. 4. Exploitation's Fruits. Controlling Race Stock Statisticians of population estimate that the end of the present century will witness a total population in the United States of two hundred million people. These estimates have warmed the scientists to action, an outstanding one of whom, Prof. R. F. Foerster, of New Jersey, sounds the following warning: "What is vital is that our control over the future race stock of the United States will apparently never be greater than it is today; and if it is desired to maintain a high average of ability, well-being, and citizenship, no simpler device is at hand than the non-admission from this time forward, of all DUBIOUS RACE ELEMENTS." From other observations of zealous Prof. Foerster, it appears evident that his classification of "dubious race elements" refers particularly to Negroid types from the West Indies, South America, Africa, and elsewhere, the fusion of whom with other racial types in America, says Prof. Foerster, should be avoided; "for," he continues, "the mulatto population today equals in number the black population of not many decades ago." Thus, once again, are science and the midnight instincts of the "superior" races at variance; and it seems almost impossible to bring about either written or unwritten laws which have any marked effect to safeguard the policy of preservation, in order that the "sheep" and the "goats" may be kept eternally apart for all save economic co-operation. The "superiors" cannot seem to save themselves from themselves, and the "inferiors" are becoming more variant in hue than Joseph's coat of many colors. There is one sedative, however, which might be employed ere the effects of fusion bring greater consternation to the "higher" types of stock; and that is the formula of American democracy, which if employed in pure unadulterated doses, will at least bring some degree of peace and repose to those who have been more wont to worry about racial purity than Christian integrity. United Laundry Workers The American Federation of Labor has announced that the 20,000 colored laundry workers of New York City are being organized by the International Laundry Workers' Union, the Women's Trade Union League, and other affiliated associations subordinate to the parent A. F. of L. These 20,000 colored laundry workers, the A. F. of L. asserts, constitute about 75 per cent of the New York laundry employees. We would certainly like to see the detailed figures of the laundry personnelns of New York employers, for about five years ago colored employees of New York laundries constituted only 20 per cent of the grand total. In the skilled occupations, they constituted only about 10 per cent; in semi-skilled occupations, about 10 per cent; and in unskilled occupations, about 19 per cent, as against 80 per cent, 90 per cent, 90 per cent, and 81 per cent, respectively, for whites in the four general groups named, i. e., total skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled. Now, there is no especial reason why the colored workers should have the "corner" on the profession of washing and ironing; any more than the white should have it on electricians' and pipe-fitters' (or any other) occupations; and a bit of suspicion irresistibly attaches itself to a movement to organize the sisters and brothers, while, at the same time, they are frequently barred from other branches of the Union. Be that as it may, however, if the news is authentic then the new laundry union prospectives should see to it that they increase their inclusion in the skilled classes. No particular pride attaches itself to the fact that they are "heavy" in the unskilled classes, and "light" in the skilled group. Of course, this is not their fault, by any means; in fact, it would be the exception to the general rule if the opposite were true. But, if good faith, through and through, pervades this organization effort, then the next step is to advance the unskilled workers, when they become qualified, into the skilled groups, with commensurate pay and equalized conditions of labor. And, after that, see that union means UNION, not only for the laundresses and mangle-machine hands, but for piano-makers, carpenters, glass blowers, and what-not. That's the kind of organization that will make the Union scintillate with "altogetherness." The nomination of James A. Cobb to be Judge of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia has been confirmed by the United States Senate. The matter is merely history, now, and a race man of sterling character, splendid ability, and judicial poise goes on the bench as the successor of the late Robert H. Terrell. Inside the confirmation cup, however, there is one parting scene which colored America needs to view, in passing, in order that when repetitions of such appear upon the horizon of Negro progress, the Race may prayerfully prepare to purge itself from such intraracial decays as the two Cobb protestants who appeared before the Senate subcommittee, and, like crabs, fastened their claws upon the hem of his garment, trying to forestall his and the Race's progress. One protestant, an unlicensed plumber, who, has undoubted ability in his trade, despite his failure to qualify under the District Plumbing Board—and there is no one who questions his ability because of his failure to qualify as a registered plumber—fought Cobb before the Senate Committee on account of the percentage of Howard University law students, of whom Cobb is Vice-dean, who, like the plumber, have failed to pass the district examinations for licenses. Glass houses? Worse than that—a glass head. But, saddest of all in the annals of racial disgressions was the testimony of another protestant who vigorously opposed Mr. Cobb before the Senate committee upon the ground that he was a man of poor judgment. This witness, an attorney-at-law (please forgive us), alleged the bad judgment consisted of Cobb's legal activities in the Curtis segregation case—a case in which the rights of Negroes to purchase property in the face of segregation contracts are being tested before the highest court of the Nation. This attitude, the witness insisted, provoked prejudice and bad feeling, which proved that the nominee was a man of poor judgment. Two people of the above type frequently undo the handiwork of fifty of their opposites. Fortunately, in the Cobb case, the testimony of his proponents was so favorably overwhelming that no harm was done by the back-pullers; and the honored place was saved to the Race. Exploitation's Fruits Amid deepest lamentations, an American tourist returning from the Congo and South Africa, sings a dirge of regret over the sights there that met his gaze of curiosity. Says he: "I am greatly disappointed with this country; in fact, there is very little in the whole of South Africa to attract visitors." And the tourist goes on to relate the depressing scenes common to a land which was exploited by King Leopold of Belgium, and which now is tightly held in the grasp of other exploiters, who are running rampant in South Africa, not for the sake of humanity, but for the sake of greedy self. So avaricious have certain exploiters recently become that they are striving to pass bills which will forever debar South African natives from the honest fruits of their own toil. It is not surprising that depression and sadness greet the eyes of American tourists in the dark continent. It is always thus where exploitation has been the prime out-put of the minds of men. One does not have to journey to Africa to see the wasting fruits of exploitation. Wherever one group of men is busily absorbed in elevating itself upon the back of another group, waste follows in the wake of the exploitation in the form of either physical, mental, or moral decay. In the South today there remain saddening proofs of the days of slavery. Land wastes and moral backwardness, like weeks, vie with the creation of civilization's hands. The years spent while physical and moral decadence reigned supreme cannot be regained. It is not too late, though, either in Africa or elsewhere to begin a new day, void of exploitation and dedicated to upholding the truth that all men are equal. III. Women Are Fashion-mad The women of the world are fashion-mad! They go about the streets and even into the Church of God shamelessly undressed. Thin waists, low-cut gowns, sleeveless dresses, sawed-off skirts, transparent stockings, gaudy bloomers and indecent postures have gone far beyond the limit of modesty, decency and morality. Old, grey-haired women are among the most notorious offenders. Women church officers, choir members, Sunday school teachers and public school Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER EAST WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-2425 E. R. WILLIAMSON Charlest E. Dawson teachers are in the ranks of the fashion-mad. These damnable fashions which expose the form and flaunt the nakedness of women not only are violently suggestive but are unmistakably productive of gross immorality. There is no reasoning with women in these matters because they are fashion-mad and therefore do not realize what they are doing, therefore, the only hope is in the men—husbands and fathers. The man who does not see this danger is blind. The one who refuses to consider and act for fear of giving offense, is a moral coward. The man who sees his daughters exposed to the lustful gaze of men and will condone it is a weakling; and because of these weaknesses they are accessories to the crimes resultant. Let the men rise up! Let them rebell! Before it is too late let the men rescue the fashion-mad womanhood and save our tottering civilization! IV. "Plus Ultra" The Latin maxim, "Ne plus ultra—No more beyond," is expressive of the sentiment that it is possible to reach the acme of human achievement, a point beyond which progress is an impossibility. But this is one of the many beautiful and dangerous fallacies. It is said that when Christopher Columbus was importuring his government for funds for his expedition, in order to emphasize his folly, Spain used on her coins this axiom, "Ne plus ultra." He succeeded; Spain was convinced, and as a confession of her mistake and in order to honor her illustrious son, she changed the motto by omitting the first word, so that motto read, "Plus ultra"—More beyond! So in the light of human experience and with consideration of the finite character of human knowledge, it is well that, in regard to all activities and all efforts toward human advancement we use the motto with the first word omitted“Plus ultra”—MORE BE-YOND! V. "Toting Fair" "Tote" is of "Southern extraction," and it means to carry, or bear. In earlier days it had to do with clearing land for cultivation and the custom of WILLI UNI A. JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J.E. BISH 33d Degree PR.W.D.G.M. Bookkeeper Embalmers Apprentice No.194 Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES KENY 5121-23-25 HON. ADELBERT H. ROBERTS Honorable member of the State Senate from the Third District of Illinois, who will be renominated for high position Tuesday, April 13. Honorable member of the State Senate from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois, who will be renominated for his present high position Tuesday, April 13. "log-rolling." In those days men "toted" great logs on hand-bars, one man on each side of the log or at each end of the hand-stick. Under the circumstances it was easy to "steal stick," which meant to slip the bar and shift the burden of the weight on a fellow-carrier. To do this was considered dishonorable; to refrain from taking advantage and to "tote," each one his own share was to "Tote fair." As is true of the "Golden Rule," "Tote fair" means to put the interests of others on the same plane of justice as our own interests; to engage in no fraudulent practices or transactions nor in the circulation of falsehoods; and, in fact, to take no possible advantage of another in order to enhance our own interests. A covetous disposition or selfishness in any of its various ramifications is antagonistic to the tenets of The terms "fair play," "a square deal," which mean honor, honesty, justice, equity, full weight, full measure, equal opportunity all are synonyms of "tote fair." The expression itself is in line with the "Golden Rule," which is Christ's formula for social righteousness. The Williamson Funeral is distinguished by the up-to-date designs of its Cunningham Limousine Hearse and Cars Senate from the Third Senatorial be renominated for his present 113. As is true of the "Golden Rule," "Tote fair" means to put the interests of others on the same plane of justice as our own interests; to engage in no fraudulent practices or transactions nor in the circulation of falsehoods; and, in fact, to take no possible advantage of another in order to enhance our own interests. A covetous disposition or selfishness in any of its various ramifications is antagonistic to the tenets of the "Golden Rule," and violative of the dictum, "Tote fair." It would be well to remember that unfairness and all other forms of dishonesty are retroactive in their effects and influences, and to consider that retributive justice will not allow one to escape the penalties for such conduct toward a fellow-man. In this city since July 15th, 1899,—thought missing one single issue, Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 Vol. XXXI No. 28 Chicago, March 27, 1926 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago, Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. WOMAN LOSES JEWELS AND CASH IN OLD FRAUD "Found Pocketbook Game" Costs Victim $41.75 in Money and $75 in Goods (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., March 25.—Mrs. Nellie Jones lost her "cash in hand," jewelry and cutlery in the old "found pocketbook game," which two men successfully worked on her Friday afternoon. According to her story to the police, the woman was engaged in a conversation with a man on Fourteenth street, who was joined by another with the announcement he had just found a pocketbook containing $700. The newer of the strangers expressed a willingness to share with Mrs. Jones and the man with whom she was talking. In order to get a one-third equity in the purse, Mrs. Jones was to produce an amount of cash sufficiently large to assist in making the change. All she had in her possession was $41.75, so she escorted them to her home, turning over jewelry valued at $75 and table cutlery. She was directed to wait for the men in a park near Seventeenth and D streets, and the woman would be there yet if her faith in the promise had not exploded. ROANOKE HOTEL AND AD- JOINING BUILDING DE- STROYED BY FIRE (Preston News Service) Williamston, N. C., March 26—Saturday night about 7 o'clock, fire destroyed the Roanoke Hotel on Washington street and an adjoining building. Owing to the fact that there was no water main near the place, hose had to be laid such a long distance that the pressure was rather low and the building could not be saved but the fire was prevented from spreading to other buildings nearby. HALTS SERMON TO LEAD PARADE OUT OF CHURCH (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., March 26.—Led by the renowned evangelist, the Rev. S. Douglass McDuffie of New York, several hundred worshippers paraded out of Avery Chapel Thursday night bearing a sign reading, "This is a silent protest against sin." Thousands of persons from Beale avenue witnessed the chanting of the large parade as it moved down the avenue singing hymns. The march was started in the middle of the sermon by the noted evangelist who had an overflowing crowd and during the march the parade was halted and Evangelist McDuffie cried in stentorian tones, "We've paraded for war, we've paraded for peace, but tonight we parade for God." CHURCH OF THE DIVINE HUMANITY (SWEDENBORGIAN) Services every Sunday at 11 A. M. at South Side Community House, 3201 South Wabash Ave. Sunday School immediately following. Sunday, March 28th, Palm Sunday, there will be special services at 11 o'clock. Sermon subject will be: "The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem." All cordially invited to worship with us. Episcopal form of worship. Rev. Theodore Stephens, pastor. The Woman's Pioneer Orchestra of which Mrs. Hattie Hargrow is president, was presented in a fine musical on March 16th under the auspices of the Olivet Baptist Church Choir. An enjoyable musical program was rendered by the orchestra under the able direction of George Dulf, director. OBSERVE HENDERSON DAY The Joint Temples of S. M. T. in the city held a joint entertainment on March 17th at Masonic Hall in observance of the birth of its founder, Georgia E. Henderson. Among the principal speakers were Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of Illinois; Mrs. Eliza Jackson, Mrs. Maggie T. Pryor and Mrs. Hattie Hargrow. STRATTON M1 8pi3em5 Mch 24 COMING ON BUSINESS Hon. William H. Fields of St. Louis, Mo., national grand master of A. U. K. & D. of A., will make a brief business trip to Chicago in a few days to confer with local officials concerning the coming of the national grand council session next August in this city. CLUB MEETS GREAT SUCCESS The Ft. Dearborn 1926 Marching Club, known throughout Elkdom for its past record, has received great congratulations from far and near on the fine entertainment which they put over at the Coliseum on February 27th, in connection with the Okeh Record Company. The officials hold many letters of praise for this mammoth affair. MRS. HESTER BARNETT ILL AT THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Mrs. Hester Barnett, 3210 Federal Street, is at the present time resting up at the Presbyterian Hospital, 1753 W. Congress Street, where she will be pleased to have her friends to call and see her. What's in a Name? Her name was Orange Grove. When she was married one of the little nieces who did not know her very well heard members of the family calling her Aunt Orange. She said: "Is there an Uncle Lemon?" William Leddy, the heroic American Revolutionary officer, who gallantly defended Fort Griswold, near New London, Conn., was run through the body with his own sword by the British Major Bromfield. Keep Watch on Tongue Many men have talked themselves into good public offices, but they are by no means so numerous as the men who have talked themselves out of good jobs.—New Orleans States. Big Coffee Consumption The annal consumption of coffee in the United States is about 1,000,000,000 pounds. The annual consumption per capita is over nine pounds per year. It Helps the Other Side "Profanity," said Uncle Eben, "is a way of showin' dat you hasn't any argument of yoh own an' ain't got no respect for nobody else's."—Washington Star. Not Really Hemp Manila hemp, which is used in making rope, is not hemp at all, but a coarse fiber, eight to ten feet long, found in the stalk of the abaca, a fruitless sort of banana plant. Poor Way to Pray Poor Way to Pray Too many people pray with the feeling that it won't do any harm even if it doesn't work.—San Francisco Chronicle. Shake Well Jimmie (about to take medicine)— Here, mother! I want grandma to give me my medicine tonight! Her hands shake so. Chap over in Cleveland has started a movement to save the old cemeteries. Right now we'll say he needn't save any for us—Philadelphia Inquirer. Pack Silver in Flour Pack silver in dry flour when storing it for some time and it will not tarnish. Too Much to Expect He that would please all and himself, undertakes what he cannot do.—Dutch Proverb. Mustadamity in Color Among the fishermen of Brittany maidens, wives and widows have each their own distinctive color of shawl. Ragpickers of Paris In the city of Paris there are between 50,000 and 60,000 families who live by the trade of ragpicking. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MARCH 27, 1926 "New" Bridge Is Old The Pont Neuf, or New Bridge, over the Seine, near the Louvre in Paris, is really the oldest bridge of the French capital. It was built by Henry IV about the beginning of the Seventeenth century. A Suggestion To the warning Cross Crossings Cautiously there should be added Meet Motors Carefully and Pass Pedestrians Prudently.-Winthron News. Too Violent to Last High-power salesmanship comes too near assault and battery to last long. —Toledo Blade. Topsies Children raised with great care sometimes do just as well as those who just happen to grow.—Meridan Star. Always Pays Dividends No man ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.— Saadl. Glass Bottles Bequeathed Glass Bottles Bequeathed Because they were rare and valuable glass bottles frequently were mentioned in the wills of the American pioneers. Jest Too Costly It is generally agreed to be folly to hazard the loss of a friend rather than to lose a jest.—Benjamin Franklin. A Well Marked Trail The road leading to easy street is littered with the trimmed remains of easy marks.—Flint Journal. Earnestness Supreme There is no substitute for thoroughgoing, ardent and sincere earnestness.—Dickens. Helps to Old Age Another general ald to longevity is the fact that the good die young.— Akron Beacon Journal. Well to Remember Because one side is all wrong, it does not follow that the other side is all right—Good Hardware. Another Mystery One thing women's clothes leave to the imagination is what makes them so expensive.-Duluth Herald. Telephone: State 3278 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 7084-7098 Res. 3354 Vernon Avenue Phone Douglas 6048 Notary Public Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO That's Their Business A new heavyweight boxer is said to be very handsome. His opponents, however, will doubtless do their best to correct this impression. "It isn't the original cost, it's the upkeep," remarked the balloonist as he opened another tank of hydrogen.—Notre Dame Juggler. Town Orators Every town has four or five men who favor every movement that offers them an opportunity to deliver speeches.—Atchison Globe. Regular, systematic saving has kept away want and brought comfort to many an old age. First to Use Violin? Gaspar da Sala, who worked about 1560, was the first maker who is known to have produced the violin. P.J. J. CAR J. H. H. Democratic Candidate SHERIFF OF C Vote for Primaries Tues WEST ENGLAND AND SAVI Cor. 63rd Street and JOHN BAIN, President Vice-President; EDWA President and Cashier; Assistant Cashier and T ATIC Candidate for the Nomination HERIFF OF COOK COUNTY Vote for him at the Primaries Tuesday, April 13th ST ENGLEWOOD TR ND SAVINGS BAN d Street and Marshfield AIN, President; MICHAEL ident; EDWARD C. BARR and Cashier; W. MERLE Cashier and Trust Officer. Democratic Candidate for the Nomination for SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY Vote for him at the Primaries Tuesday, April 13th WEST ENGLEWOOD TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Cor. 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue JOHN BAIN, President; MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice-President; EDWARD C. BARRY, Vice-President and Cashier; W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier and Trust Officer. TELEPHONE REPUBLIC 5000 TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 GEORGE F. GE F. HARDING GEORGE F. HARDING, JR. 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