The Broad Ax

Saturday, April 17, 1926

Chicago, Illinois

4 pages

Page 1
Page 1
Page 2
Page 2
Page 3
Page 3
Page 4
Page 4
Page text (machine-generated)
Col. Frank L. Smith Nominated for United States Senator from Illinois with More than One Hundred Thousand Majority at His Back. Senator McKinley Falling on the Outside of the Political Breastworks, in His Timely Defeat. SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. 5 C Col. Frank from Illinois ity at His of the Poli Frank B in Illinois at His B the Politi 71 COL. FRANK L. SMITH The next United States Senator from Illinois, pulled Senator McKinley down to his evo defeat. States Senator from Illinois. For McKinley down to his evo The next United States Senator from Illinois. He successfully pulled Senator McKinley down to his everlasting political defeat. CHILD'S CRIES SAVE 9 FROM ASPHYXIATION (Western News Service) Washington, D. C., April 15—Gasping cries of Edgar Kennedy, 4 years old, forestalled the peril of gas asphyxiation for nine occupants of the home of his father, James Kennedy, of 1616 Eighth street, early Thursday morning. Five occupants were affected by the gas and three were found in an unconscious condition when the father rose dazed and threw open windows after being awakened by the distressed gasps of the child. A leak in the gas pipe leading to a jet in the basement kitchen of the home is held responsible by the family. The father; Estella, his wife; Mrs. ```markdown ``` PETER H. Nominated for Sheriff of Cook County, a loyal friends loudly contend that he w opposition and land in the Sheriff's u ber election. Sheriff of Cook County, and loudly contend that he will land in the Sheriff's office Nominated for Sheriff of Cook County, and his vast army of loyal friends loudly contend that he will trample down all opposition and land in the Sheriff's office at the November election. 5 CENTS PER COPY nk L. Sn nois with is Back. political B from Illinois. He successfully own to his everlasting political Minnie Pluckett, sister of the wife; Ed Fuller, brother of the wife; four children and a visitor were sleeping in the house while the gas was flooding the rooms, Mrs. Kennedy stated. Edgar, the child, was in a serious condition when Dr. W. H. Greene arrived on the scene in response to an emergency call. Artificial respiration was resorted to, after the child was apparently dead, and he responded to the efforts. Meanwhile Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Pickett had become unconscious. They, with Edgar, were taken to Freedman's Hospital in Dr. Greene's automobile, where they were treated and allowed to return home. All others, except the visitor, who was not affected, were given first aid treatment. They recovered. 1910 County, and his vast army of that he will trample down all Sheriff's office at the Novem- THE BROAD AX S PER COPY THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 17, 1926 HIS VOTE FOR THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS WORLD'S COURT AND GAG RULE IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE LAID HIM OUT STIFF AND COLD. THE OLD CHICAGO TRIBUNE AND COL. ROBERT S. ABBOTT, WHO UNITEDLY SUPPORTED SENATOR McKINLEY, THROUGH THE COLUMNS OF THEIR MONEY-GRASPING NEWSPAPERS, TUMBLED HEAD-LONG INTO THE POLITICAL PIT, WITH SENATOR McKINLEY. ON THE OTHER HAND THIS NEWSPAPER MANFULLY FOUGHT AND STOOD BY COL. SMITH TO THE LAST DITCH, MARCHING ON WITH HIM TO A GLORIOUS VICTORY. THUS SHOWING THAT THE BROAD AX IS MORE POWERFUL AND INFLUENTIAL THAN THE WORLD'S GREATEST NEWSPAPERS. THE THOMPSON-CROWE-BARRETT-HARDING COMBINATION, WITH TWO OR THREE EXCEPTIONS, NOMINATED EVERY CANDIDATE ON THEIR TICKET WITH THE GREAT AID OF THE BROAD AX. HON. GEORGE FRANKLIN HARDING WAS NOMINATED FOR TREASURER OF COOK COUNTY WITH MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND VOTES TO THE GOOD. Tuesday, April 13, 1926, primary day, will long be remembered by the tinkhorn politicians, the shouters, the retainers, the campfollowers, the statesmen, and would be statesmen throughout this city and the great state of Illinois. torial in favor of the renomination of Senator McKinley, urging all the voters throughout this state to vote in favor of his renomination for United States Senator from Illinois, that in every way Senator McKinley possessed more ability to serve the people in that capacity than Col. Smith and Clerk Appellate Court (Chicago)—Francis B. Brady (Rep.), James W. Ryan (Dem.). Superintendent Public Instruction—Francis G. Blair (Rep.), Alexander W. Jamieson (Dem.). Cook County—(D) Indicates Deneen For it was on that day that United States Senator William B. Mckinley and his vast army of lying political managers, with several barrels of money, which seemingly was to be expended up and down in this state for the purpose of repaving his way back into the United States Senate, but the gods or the fates decreed otherwise and with all of his millions, which were blown in right and left to induce the hundreds of thousands of honest voters to march under his world court banner, he went down to a shameless and everlasting defeat, tumbling headlong into his timely political grave. On the other hand, Col. Frank L. Smith, who believes in "home rule," America first, last and all the time for Americans and no mixing up in the affairs of the countries of the Old World, marched on to a most wonderful victory, showing or proving far beyond a reasonable doubt that the American people will not desert brave men or generals like Col. Smith, who will stand up and very bravely fight their battles for them and that they, the American people, are good and ready to knock the heads off from all the would-be statesmen and unhorse all the United States Senators who vote and talk against pulling this, the greatest of all of the republics on the face of the broad, green earth, out of the league of nations and the world court. Here in the great city of Chicago the old Chicago Tribune and Col. Robert S. Abbott endeavored to stem the tide for Senator McKinley, through the columns of the old "Trib" and the greatest weekly newspaper in the world. On Sunday morning, April 11, the "Old Trib" contained a long edi- torial in favor of the renomination of Senator McKinley, urging all the voters throughout this state to vote in favor of his renomination for United States Senator from Illinois, that in every way Senator McKinley possessed more ability to serve the people in that capacity than Col. Smith, and there was not the slightest question about his renomination. Col. Abbott endeavored to outdo the "Old Trib" in his blind support of Senator McKinley and the issue of his greatest weekly newspaper in the world, Saturday, April 10, contained not one single word in its columns in reference to Col. Smith and Col. Abbott and the "Old Trib" marched on down to defeat with Senator McKinley. Now that the primaries are over Col. Abbott, no doubt will have the brass nerve and the black gall to claim that he highly deserves the credit for bringing about the nomination of Col. Smith for United States Senator from Illinois. As stated before that Col. Abbott turned over heaven and hades in his maddened effort to land Mr. McKinley back into the United States Senate but as he and the "Old Trib" were loudly barking up the wrong tree and that this newspaper and its editor were able to see much farther into the political future than a million of them linked together, that this newspaper is far more powerful than the combined or the united forces of the "Old Trib," and the greatest weekly newspaper in the world. The following are the winning Republican and Democratic candidates who won out at the primaries Tuesday, April 13: United States Senator—Frank L. Smith (Rep.), George E. Brennan, (Dem.). State Treasurer—Garrett D. Kinney (Rep.), Samuel L. Nelson (Dem.). Clerk Supreme Court—Charles W. Vail (Rep.), John A. Logan, Sr. (Dem.) Clerk Appellate Court (Chicago)—†Francis B. Brady (Rep.), James W. Ryan (Dem.). Superintendent Public Instruction—Francis G. Blair (Rep.), Alexander W. Jamieson (Dem.). Cook County—(D) Indicates Deneen Group and (C) Crowe Group—County Judge—Joseph P. Savage (C) (Rep), Edmund K. Jarecki (Dem.). Sheriff—George B. Arnold (C) (Rep.), P. J. Carr (Dem.). Treasurer—George F. Harding (C) (Rep.), Martin J. O'Brien (Dem.). County Clerk—Leroy F. Millner (Rep.), Robert M. Sweitzer (Dem.). Judge Probate Court—Thomas J. Holmes (D) (Rep.), Henry Horner (Dem.). Clerk Probate Court—George Hitzman (C) (Rep.), Mitchell C. Robin (Dem.). Clerk Criminal Court—John H. Passmore (C) (Rep.), Peter J. Brady (Dem.). County Superintendent Schools — Minnie Whitham (C) and (D) (Rep). Edward J. Tobin (Dem.). Assessors (Long Term) — Adam Wolff (C) and Gene G. Oliver (C) (Rep.), William J. Connors and Matthew A. Berg, Jr. (Dem.). Assessors (Short Term) — Titus Haffa (C) (Rep.), John E. Conroy (Dem.). Board of Review—Charles V. Barrett (C) (Rep.), Harry Kohl (Dem.). Sanitary District Trustees—Lawrence F. King (C), Morris Eller (C) and Charles E. Graydon (C) (Rep.). John Touhy, George Hull Porter and Frank F. Roeder (Dem.). President County Board—Francis L. Boutell (Rep.), Anton J. Cermak (Dem.). *Doubtful. †Deceased. County Commissioner (City) (Rep.) —Francis L. Boutell (C), John W. Gibson (C), John A. Pelka (C), Andrew C. Metzger (C), Charles S. Peterson (C), Louis E. Golan (C), Henry states Sen- usand Ma- n the Out feat. M. GEORGE FRANKLIN HARR fought battle he will become the re- of Cook County. MATTHEW L. HON. GEORGE FRANKLIN HARDING After a hard fought battle he will become the next Treasurer of Cook County. S. Goins (C), Harry A. Newby (C), Louis Nettelhorst (C), Charles L. Gerds (C). County Commissioners (City) (Dem.)—Anton J. Cermak (B), Emmet Whealan (B), Mrs. E. W. Bemis (B), Frank J. Wilson (B), Joseph M. Fitzgerald (B), Maurice F. Kavanagh (B), Daniel Ryan, Jr. (B), Joseph Pryblo (B), Carmen Vacco (B), Arthur P. O'Brien (B). County Commissioners (Country) (Rep.)—William Busse (D), Oscar W. Schmidt (C), George A. Miller (D), Frank J. Kriz (C), Joseph P. Carolan (C). A. Mergentheim (B), Henry Kaul (B), Bernard M. Hefron (B), P. P. Flick (B). (B) indicates Brennan. Municipal Court Judges (Rep.)—Robert E. Gentzel, William R. Fetzer, John Sbarbarg, Joseph W. Shulmes, Samuel H. Trude, George B. Holmes, Freeman Leroy Fairbank, John A. Bugbee, Laurence B. Jacobs and William L. Morgan; (Dem.). James J. O'Toole, Frank T. Sullivan, Peter T. Schwaba, Joseph Burke, Samuel E. Pincus, John F. O'Connell, Cyril R. Jandus, John J. Rooney, John M. County Commissioners (Country) (Dem.)—Thomas E. McBride (B), M. County Commissioners (Country) Lowery, Thomas F. Reilly, James F. (Dem.)—Thomas E. McBride (B), M. Glass and George F. Mulligan. (By the Chief and George P. Renominated for Congress from the Third District of Illinois Receiving More Than The Majority Over His Opponent, Hon. Walter for Congress from the Third of Illinois Receiving More Than Over His Opponent, Hon. Walter Renominated for Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois Receiving More Than Ten Thousand Majority Over His Opponent, Hon. Walter W. Wilson. Renominated for Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois Receiving More Than Ten Thousand Majority Over His Opponent, Hon. Walter W. Wilson. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX es Senator and Major- the Outside ut. E FRANKLIN HARDING le he will become the next Treasurer Cook County. A. Mergentheim (B), Henry Kaul (B), Bernard M. Hefron (B), P. P. Flick (B). (B) indicates Brennan. Municipal Court Judges (Rep.)—Robert E. Gentzel, William R. Fetzer, John Sbarbarg, Joseph W. Shulman, Samuel H. Trude, George B. Holmes, Freeman Leroy Fairbank, John A. Bugbee, Laurence B. Jacobs and William L. Morgan; (Dem.), James J. O'Toole, Frank T. Sullivan, Peter T. Schwaba, Joseph Burke, Samuel E. Pincus, John F. O'Connell, Cyril R. Jandus, John J. Rooney, John M. Lowery, Thomas F. Reilly, James R. Glass and George F. Mulligan Dy. of Cause and George S. Irvington ress from the Third Congressional Receiving More Than Ten Thousand Appointment, Hon. Walter W. Wilson. Washington, D. C., April 16—The appointment of a special committee tc investigate the eligibility of President Louis Borne of Haiti was urged at the opening session, Wednesday morning, of the eleventh annual meeting of the National Race Congress of America at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Napoleon J. Francis, deputy. inspec- tor general of Haiti, proposed the reso- tution, stating that under the provi: sions of the Haitian constitution, Pres- ident Borne is not eligible to hold his office, as he is not a native of Haiti Furthermore, Mr. Francis continued, President Borne is not the people's choice, but he is able to remain in office through the inactivity of United States officials, and the inherent power of his office. Plea Made to United States Mr. Francis also proposed resolu- Assistant State’s Attorney of Cook County and Nominated for Jadge of the Municipal Court of Chicago. 2 > —- Fe 2 oe ‘ — wu Be fe “ a ‘ c oF | 4 < ; " oe : HON. WILLIAM R. FETZER Renominated for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicag« pertain a HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN RE-! tions to the effect that the Un NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS| States Government recognize ail FROM THE FIRST CONGRES | cisions of the Haitian courts; that SIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLI-| marines stationed there be withdrs NoIs. fas soon as feasible, and that pects : United States refrain from interfer As predicted in these columns more| in Haitian affairs except to insure than one hundred times that Hon.| der and fair treatment at the polls. Martin B. Madden would be re-nom-) The present outlook in Liberia : inated for Congress from his cst was discussed at the morning ses: district and the following figures! by Ernest Lyon, consul general of. show the result of the vote as so| beria. counted. | The report of the president, Dr. Republican (First District) “A. Jernagin of this city, was gi (96 out of 152 precints) | Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Jerna Madden ...,..-...*1+++++++++++ 9682! in this report set forth the treatm Chaveres fe 2s2= 22520555 --<02-- 2015) the clita ace hue seeded kk: Madden majority, 7,667. | best means of securing better tr Seiteeenerinsmete ment in the future. HAITI PRESIDENT’S TITLE | Urged to Vote G. 0. P. Ticket QUESTIONED | 1 APES NG Caen : S = 4 = Se Se 5 ae a ee Be So. a aa a a ie ete ee he pos Ce Se ™— a ge HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK tions to the effect that the United States Government recognize all de ‘cisions of the Haitian courts; that th marines stationed there be withdrawn as soon as feasible, and that the United States refrain fromi interfering in Haitian affairs except to insure or- der and fair treatment at the polls. ‘The present outlook in Liberia alsc was discussed at the morning session by Ernest Lyon, consul general of Li beria. The report of the president, Dr. W “A. Jernagin of this city, was giver ‘Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Jernagit in this report set forth the treatment ‘the colored race has received and the ‘best means of securing better treat ment in the future. | Urged to Vote G. 0. P. Ticket All members are urged to vote th Republican ticket in the coming con gressional elections in an effort to in sure the continued supremacy of thai party in Congress. The workings o the Federal Farm Loan Board and th extent to which the colored farmer is benefited by this legislation was alsc discussed. Discussions of the Gasque bill, the election of officers, committee report and other addresses filled the program the final day of the session which was Piemaday- FLOWERS SOON TO BLOOM M. T. Bailey, president, the Bailey Realty Co, 3638 South State street, has secured much property in suburban towns upon which many beautiful flower gardens are almost in bloom and much space has been alloted to gardens, which will help to reduce the high cost-of vegetation. ‘THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 17, 192 THE PRIMARY FIGHT IN CHI. CAGO TUESDAY, APRIL 13, WAS RED HOT FROM BEGINNING TO THE END By Charles Stewart, Jr. Ce ee Ae PTI gn 13th, which was the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, the third president ‘of the United States, when national ‘and international propositions were being constructed in an endeavor to build a permanent relation in such a way that the United States Govern- ment would in no way become in- volved in such international measure as would cause war. The World Court was endorsed in the Republican and Democratic Na- tional Conventions backed by the strongest men of both parties and at the polls by seven million voters, but after continuous debate the minority in the Senate figured that their inter- national observation in some instances from travel and personal investigations proved to them that the World Court was a side entrance to the League of Nations. Yet, senators of both parties felt that the people had instructed them by their vote to pass the act entering the World’s Court with such reserva- tions as would protect the people of this country. The Court entry was passed the Senate by a vote of 77 to 17. The newspapers of the country began a daily slogan, “You got us into the World Court now take us out.” Senators who were. candidates for re-election in both parties plead that they were only obeying the mandates handed them by the party platform, yet the anti-war ery did each day strive to pick out by means of news articles and editorials the dangers of becoming a part of the World Court. Personal appeals to the senators irom the President of the United ‘States pointed out their duties to party platform. = Senator William B. McKinley 0} Illinois was the first senator to face his constituency and meet the change 6i mind. When he discovered the condi- tion he appealed to President Cootidge and the Republican Senatorial Com- mittee-to save him from volcanic de- struction and the President stood as cold and as still as the marble of Ver- mont. Secretaries Hoover and. Davis came into our state and also Senator Peppers of Pennsylvania to speak on National issues, but at no time did they raise their voice to szy one word that the President had spoken in favor of Senator McKinley, thus he faced the issue alone, and met his defeat by over a hundred thousand votes. This is a lesson that brings about a new international problem that plainly shows that the west’ is against the policy of the Coolidge administration on the World’s Court and the Farm- ing Law. Yet, Senator McKinley added thousands of votes to his col- umn of defeat by attempting to fool the two hundred and seventy-five thou- sand Negro voters by introducing at the ninety-nineth hour the Anti- Lynching Bill. This was the stroke that sealed his doom. Col. Frank L. Smith defeated Sen- ator William B. McKinley with such a tremendous majority that it calls the attention of the world to the vote in Illinois on the 13th. Colonel Smith hhas been a life long Republican, is courageous, and will continue to battle for a better opportunity for the West- ern farmer in the development of prod- ets and waterways. He is close to the common people of Illinois and they will find in the future that they have done honor to themselves and the na- tion by electing Col. Frank L, Smith to the Senate of the United States next ‘November. The local candidates supported by The Broad Ax in the main were en- dorsed by the people and as time goes on toward the election day it shall be the policy of The Broad Ax to advance their cause in the clearest way possible. In some instances it is to be re- gretted that we thought more abler men should have received the endorse- ment of the people but since the voters hhave shown by their ballot a different ‘opinion we accept their verdict in these RELATIVES IMPROVING Mrs. Lucille G. Robinson, 4312 Ver. non avenue, sister of M. T. Bailey who is at Moriah, N.C, at the bed: side of her sister and other members o that family, writes that they are im Proving somewhat. Mrs. Robinsor was called to Moriah hurriedly th past week on account of severe. ill ness of her sister and all the mem. Deis. oF kar fasts. THE UNITED CHARITIES OF CHICAGO ARE PUTTING ON A SPECIAL DRIVE TO RAISE $300,000 FOR WORTHY CHARI- TIES “A tremendous amount of work has been done and is being done by the United Charities in helping colored people to adjust themselves to the new economic conditions they met in Chi- cago after the migration from the south,” said George R. Arthur, secre- tary of the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C, A. and chairman of the inter-racial advisory committee of the stockyards district of the United Charities. “For this reason the drive for an emergency fund of $300,000 now un- der way should receive the whole- hearted support of the city’s colored people.” Among those who are actively en- gaged in soliciting funds in the drive are Mrs. Emma J. Andrews, 4433 Dearborn street, Miss Fannie Bowers, 420 Bowne avenue, Miss Mamie E. Brown, 5310 Michigan avenue, E. L. Davis, 3410 Indiana avenue, Mrs. N. A. Graves, 4426 Vincennes avenue, Miss Carrie L. Johnson, 404 East 42nd street, Mrs. Robert O, Laws, 1008 North Franklin street, Mrs. Clara J. McAdams, 4806 Dearborn street, Miss Georgia L. Morton, 4227 Prairie ave- nue, Mrs. Willie Myrick, 4410 Cottage Grove avenue, Mrs, Maye Payne, 2131 Walnut avenue, Johanna Snowden Por- ‘ter, 4131 Calumet avenue, Mrs. Flossie 'P. Settle, 5123. Indiana avenue, Mrs. Maude E. Smith, 6432 Vernon avenue, Mrs. Eugenia Tyler, 6156 Ada street, ‘M. F. Waving, 4358 State street, Miss Eva F. Wells, 3207 South Parkway, and Miss Mary E. Whitaker, 3640 Vernon avenue. ‘Aside from individual contributions, the United Charities is asking endorse- ment of organizations and as a re- sult practically all the largest colored churches in the city have promised contributions from their yearly bud- gets, amounts depending upon action to be taken later by the boards of di- rectors. Further, many women’s clubs have made organization contributions in addition to sums given by individual members. : “Out of 4,202 families that received ‘major services’ from the United Char- ities during the past year,” said Mr. Arthur, whose work on the inter-racial committee destitute folk, “935 were colored. In the stockyards district alone there were 233 families. ‘Major services’ mean that help is given over a long period of time. Many thousands more have received temporary aid. “The migration from the south came upon us suddenly and unexpectedly and thousands of men, formerly en- gaged in agricultural pursuits, found themselves in the city untrained for the work by which they could support their families, Many were unable to find even the most menial labor and, although honest and industrious, faced dependency. “But the United Charities stepped in and is aiding thousands to maintain their economic independence, encour- aging them to learn new and more remunerative trades, helpirg them to find better homes in which to live and teaching them about sanitation and healthful foods. In helping people to ie themselves, the United Charities is rendering a service of inestimable value to our race.” . INDIANAPOLIS N. A. A. C.F RAISING $5,000 TO FIGHT SEGREGATION William Pickens, field secretary of the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People, has re- ceived a report indicating that the citizens of Indianapolis are thoroughly aroused and intend to fight to the limit against the segregation ordinance re- cently passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor in violation of the Supreme Court's decision in the Louis- ville Segregation Case. A letter from the Indianapolis Branch, through Mrs. C. I. Taylor, its president, states that $2,210 in cash has already been raised toward the $5,000 which is to be used in fighting the segregation ordinance in the courts. “We have had five mass meetings in different parts of the city,” says Mrs, Taylor's letter, “which attracted large and enthusiastic crowds and the finan- cial response has been very gratifying. Churches, clubs, lodges and all: indus- tries where large numbers of colored ‘people are employed are united in the fight and ‘the citizens are realizing the ‘seriousness of the’ situation, which should be the beginning of an awaken- ing of interest in the things~that the Association offers. We have proven that only through the N. A. A.C. P. can citizenship rights be protected and we believe from now on the Branch will thrive.” WHO'S WHO IN THE N. A. A. ARCHIBALD HENRY GRIMKE Vice-President of ‘the National As- sociation for the Advancement of Col- ored People, Mr. Grimke has had a long career of distinguished service to his country and to his race. Educated at Lincoln University, Mr. Grimke be- came editor of The Hub, a Boston newspaper, and special writer for other papers, being appointed U. S. Consul to Santo Domingo from 1894 to 1898. He was president of the American Negro Academy from 1903 to 1919 being now president-emeritus, is member of the Authors’ Club of Lon- don, and president of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical As sociation. He is the author of a life of William Lloyd Garrison, a life of Charles Sumner race relations in this country. Mr, Grimke was awarded the Spingarn Medal for 1919 in recogni tion of his notable career of service. THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME The vesper services every Sunday evening, 5 to 6 P. M., fiave been well attended. A large audience enjoyed the pretty Easter play, rendered April 3rd, by a group of girls from the Pro- gressive Community Center. Dr. A. N. Paez, South America, was the speaker April 11th. The Girls’ Home Club has enrolled as members seventeen interesting girls from the Progressive Community Cen- ter, chaperoned by Mrs. Steele. They are planning to do some worthwhile things for the good of the home. The board of directors met Apri 6th, transacted a mass of important business, and outlined plans for tag day, May 24th. A joint meeting of associate mem. bers and taggers will be held with the Phyllis Wheatley Women’s Club Wednesday, April 21st, at 2 P. M. sharp. Three hundred taggers are needed. Any woman or girl, who wants to help a worthy cause, is urgently requeste¢ to send in her name or come to th meeting at 5128 South Michigan ave nue. The committee will appreciat ade alia Semaine: PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM THE SHOPLIFTER By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Storekeepers and others engaged it the sale of retail merchandise ar warned that with the approach of th belated Spring shopping season, con: stant vigilance must be exercised it the protection of their wares agains the shoplifter. Here are a few suggestions on how to protect your property: Be on the lookout for suspiciou characters loitering about your plac particularly women accompanied by small children. Watch the person who carries ; coat, traveling bag or suit case. The coat oftentimes is used to conceal stolen’ articles and many bags an¢ suit cases are equipped with false bot toms. Shoplifters reap their biggest har- vest during the noon lunch period and shortly before closing time. An un: guarded counter spells disaster for any tradesman. Under no circumstances leave the salesroom to the mercies of a pros: pective customer. Don't trust pros perous looking and smooth talking per- sons with polished manners, Exper shoplifters are invariably well dressed Do not permit’ any person caught stealing to go without notifying the police. They may be wanted by other merchants, Remember a shoplifter in jail is safe investment for yourself and ever} other merchant. HISTORICAL LEAFLETS IN _ LAST EDITION Boston, Mass—The first edition of the free historical leaflet issued by the National Equal Rights League from its national headquarters at 9 Cornhill has been exhausted by carly requests for copies by those eager to know the facts as to the part actually played by Afro-American soldiers. in bringing about American Independence. The leaflet proves clearly the participation of our race in the Revolutionary War and in the events which led up to the ‘signing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, and is very opportune now that the sesquicentennial of that event is about to be celebrated. The second edition will be the last, hence re- quests, with 6 cents in stamps en- elosed, should be sent at once. Firs come, first served. — a — 2 — 4 | 4 a Se bs aoe : 1 pe _ ae 3 fi Soc oo _ . R Axi eS se a. “SES i > HON: ADELBERT H. ROBERTS Renominated for member of the State Senate from the Thiri Senatorial District of Ilinois. This newspaper assisted te land him back at Springfield. JURY FINES NORFOLK MER.| year-old child through the ical. 4 CHANT $600 FOR KILLING Es Edwards states it as of his pe COLORED BOY sonal knowledge that this is the thin New York, April 9—Israel Banks, a white merchant of Norfolk, Vir- ginia, has been fined $600 for “in- voluntary manslaughter” in connection with the death of a little colored boy shot to death in his store, according to report to the National Office from the Colored People. David H. Ed- wards, President of the Norfolk, N. A. A.C. P. W. L. Davis, Chairman of the Branch of Legal Committee and J. Thomas Newsome, of Newport News, assisted the Conmonwealth’s prose- cutor in conducting the case against the white merchartt. Banks, the convicted merchant, testi- fied that the shooting was accidental, that he broke open a revolver he kept in his store and a bullet in the chamber accidentally exploded killing the young colored boy. Detectives testified, how- ever, that the height of the counter was such that the boy could not have been accidentally shot from behind it unless the revolver had been féld a the height of a man’s shoulder. Reports sent by Mr. Edwards indi- cate that the occasion of the killing was a dispute over pay for work the young colored boy had done. The boy, it was testified, had carried in a Toad of wood for Banks. Having com- pleted his job, the boy asked for his pay and was offered 5 cents. “That is not what you promised,” he is re- ported to have said, whereupon the merchant is alleged to have reached under his counter -and shot the 11- ee eee e vo : one we tte o pe ea SS ‘ ¥ a veg BS = tom a es HON. GEORGE E. BRENNAN Nominated for United States Senator from Illino favor of light wines and beer, and with that main platform he may trot right into the L Senate at Washington, D: C. : Nominated for United States Senator from Illinois. He 0 favor of light wines and beer, and with that issue 2* main platform he may trot right into the United States Senate at Washington, D: C. year-old child through the ticad, Me ‘Mr. Edwards states it as of his per- sonal knowledge that this is the thint murder of a colored child under 13 years of age by white men in Norfolk within the past ten months To fight the case the Noriolk N. A A.C. P. held mass meetings to raise a defense fund. THE WOMAN'S WORLD'S FAIR The National Association of Col cored Women and the State Mederation wil have an educational and artiste exhibit at the second annual Woman's World's Fair, to be held April 17th to 24th, in the American Exposition Palace, 666 Lake Shore drive Doors open from noon to 10:30 PML Mrs. “Minnie L. Patterson, national chairman, and Mrs. Eugenia Tyler, state chairman of arts and crafts, are in charge of the exhibits, under the direction of Mrs. Fanny Givens, Low isville, Ky., national chairman of fine ‘arts, Mrs. Mary M. Bethune, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and other prominent club women are expected during the week. Do not fail to visit the Federation booth No. 315. Mrs. Grace Qutlaw, talented dra matist and composer, Ch. program, will put on an original pageant, Tues day, April 20th, at 4 P. M., showing the progress and achievements of out women from 1863 to 1926. Efizabeth Lindsay Davis, ¥ Editor. [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES Renominated for Judge of the Municipal Court PEARLS OF THE SOUL By William D. Robinson THE FIRST ROBINS What if the skies are dark and drear; Dismal and cold and wet the day? What if the woods are brown and sere; And wailing winter winds still play? I hear the robins singing! FUQUAY SCHOOL C (Preston New Raleigh, N. C., school at Fuquay S in the group cent contests with a total under the supervisi supervisor of Negro Where now alone the jonquils and Their little cousin daffodil, With sweet shy faces nodding stand Undaunted by the gloom and chill, Others will soon be springing. The heavens hidden now in gloom, Shall mellow into sunlit blue; And days as bright as flowers shall bloom, As warm and sweet as friendship true. I hear the heralds singing. Green leaves and grass, music and song, Spring's joyful heralds fill the air; And winter's sway shall not be long. O welcome, Springtime, living fair! I hear the robins singing! MAKING ANNUAL VISIT Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of S. M. T. of Illinois and jurisdiction, is making her annual visit to the various temples throughout the city and state. 1920 P. HON. ADOLPH MARKS Renominated for State Senate District c ed for State Senator from the First District of Illinois. FUQUAY SCHOOL WINS SCHOOL CONTESTS (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C., April 15. — The school at Fuquay Springs was winner in the group center commencement contests with a total score of 35, held under the supervision of P. L. Byrd, supervisor of Negro schools. Fuquay and Holly Springs schools tied for first place in the spelling contest with an average of 94. Fuquay and Douglass tied for first place in the silent reading contest, and Fuquay won first place in the declamation contest, and had the best home economics exhibit. Other winners were: Arithmetic, New Providence; language, Holly Springs; choral contest, Holly Springs; story telling, Douglass. Winners in the athletic contests were as follows: Standing broad jump, Fuquay; running broad jump, Fuquay; running high jump, Fuquay; potato race, Douglass school; 100 yard dash, Douglass; 50 yard dash, New Providence School. On Saturday, April 3, the group center commencement was held at Apex school, in which Apex held its own as a group center school, winning the following contests: Story telling, silent reading, home economics and choral. Winners in the other contests were: Spelling, Cary, with a score of 92; oral language, Cary; declamation contest, Friendship school, and arithmetic contest, Friendship school. 1930 tor from the First Senatorial of Illinois. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 17, 1926 MASSACHUSETTS MAYORS NIP MOVIE SEGREGATION Boston, Mass. — The chief magistrates of both Boston and Cambridge have acted promptly and vigorously against the ever-oncreeping color segregation abomination in the theatres within the last fortnight. In both instances the complaint was the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League, Rev. E. E. Thompson, president, in behalf of race citizens who would not tamely submit to the indignity. President-Thompson secured an audience with Mayor Edward Quinn of Cambridge on complaint of Miss Georgie Harris and Miss Yvonne Gorde, whom he had present at the city hall, together with Rev. W. D. McClane and W. M. Trotter of the local league's executive committee. The manager of the Plasky-Players Movie theater declined the mayor's invitation over the telephone to appear and had several alibis. The complainants stood firm and Mayor Quinn told the manager there would be "no segregation or no license." John Allen Sanders, graduate of the Northeastern University School of Business Administration in Boston, declaring he had been ordered to the first balcony on his orchestra ticket by usher and head usher of the Keith-Albee Movie theater, on Huntington avenue, accompanied President Thompson of the local league twice to the city hall, the second time for an audience with the city theater censor, by direction of Mayor Malcolm E. Nichols. Cyril F. Butler, Esq., and W. M. Trotter of the local executive committee and the theater manager were also present. The latter disavowed the action of the subalterns as contrary to his practice and policy, apologized to Mr. Sanders and assured the league of his stand for equality. INTERCOLLEGIATES DEBATES April 10, 1926 The debates for 1926 of the Quadrangular Debating League composed of Morehouse College, Talladega College, Fisk University, and Knoxville College were held April 9 at each of the institutions named. The question was "Resolved, That absolute independence should be granted to the Philippines." A Knoxville College team debated against Fisk University at Knoxville, the home team for the affirmative consisting of Raymond Fowkles, '28 and Alonzo Gaither, '27, the Fisk team of Wm. F. McKinney, '28, and George W. Streator, '26. The affirmative emphasized the ethical and natural right to self-determination, and the pledges of the United States, now due to be fulfilled. The negative upheld the rights of the United States, and argued the international and economic danger that would result to the Filipinos while yet unprepared for independence. The unanimous vote of the judges was for the Affirmative. The visiting team from Knoxville College, composed of Joseph Edwards, '26, and Noah Mann, '27, upheld the Negative the same evening at Talladega College, and won largely by more skillful rebuttal work, by two judges to one. The exceptional record made by teams from Knoxville College in debate during recent years was thus maintained, as seven out of the eight debates in which her teams have been engaged in the last four years were won by them, the teams representing Knoxville College. H. M. TELFORD, Dean. A. M. E. ZION CONFERENCE HELD IN COLUMBUS LAST WEEK (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, April 16. — Lieutenant Governor Charles L. Lewis, Mayor James J. Thomas, Chief Justice C. T. Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court, and Harry S. Day, state treasurer, were among the speakers at the Tuesday evening session of the sixth annual meeting of the Columbus district of the Ohio conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. H. P. Whitehead, presiding elder, was in charge of the meeting and Rev. B. F. Gordon of Akron and Rev. S. H. Swecney and Mrs. Roma Kelly were speakers of the evening. Ira S. Richmond of the Federated Churches of Franklin County and Dr. Franklin McElfresh were on Wednesday's program. Rev. James Parkhurst Foote of Cleveland will preach the Wednesday night sermon. The conference sessions closed Thursday evening. (Preston News Service) Brooklyn, N. Y., April 16.—Mrs. Annette Robinson rested comfortably in Holy Family Hospital, Dean street, Brooklyn, Thursday, with a pint of a white man's blood in her veins. She lived probably only because Harry Hughes, an ambulance driver, volunteered for a transfusion after some of her friends had refused. Mrs. Annette Robinson, age 38, was taken to the hospital Tuesday bleeding from her ears, mouth, nostrils and internally. Her blood would not coagulate. Relatives and friends were informed that an immediate blood transfusion was necessary. Volunteers among the hospital staff were asked for. Several came forward. Among them was Harry Hughes, who is an ambulance driver, is accustomed to assisting in saving lives of persons without inquiring what is their station in life or their color. His blood was found to be best constituted to succor Mrs. Robinson. Another driver went to relieve him and he was rushed to the women's ward. Drs. Joseph Lionello and Anthony Pirondino, assisted by Dr. Bernard Bottlieb, performed the operation. They said later they could recall no previous instance of such a blood transfusion. It was 3 o'clock in the afternoon when Hughes was wheeled from the women's ward. Shortly afterward he walked out of the hospital and Mrs. Robinson was declared out of danger. After dinner Hughes again took the wheel of his ambulance. CINCINNATI OFFICIALS DE CLARE STRUCTURES UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Cincinnati, Ohio, April 16.—The city's clean-up campaign against unsanitary and defective housing conditions took a drastic turn Wednesday. Charles Sagmeister, chief housing inspector, condemned fourteen buildings and ordered their tenants to vacate. Nine of the condemned buildings are on Webb street. Four of them are on West Court street and another in Walnut Hills, at 1815 Wehrmann avenue. The inspector held that the buildings were unfit for human habitation. He also issued abatement notices ordering repair and cleansing of the following buildings: The buildings are at 1017 and 1019 Central avenue, 604 and 610 Smith street, 515 George street, 630 West Fourth street, 701 West Sixth street, 811 West Fifth street, 311, 313 and 315 Smith street; 837, 829 and 831 Carlisle avenue. SAYS HAITI WOULD WELCOME NEGRO AS U. S. MINISTER New York.—Before his departure for Haiti, Perceval Thoby, former charge d'affaires of the Haitian Legation in Washington, and now representative of the Patriotic Union of Haiti, requested that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People issue for him a public denial of the report that Haitian citizens would oppose the appointment of a colored man as U. S. Minister to Haiti. "The statement has been made and spread that Haitians would not welcome a colored man as the representative of the United States in Haiti," said Mr. Thoby. "This is of course absurd. There have been several colored ministers from the United States to Haiti and they have been received with utmost cordiality. Moreover, when American colored people have emigrated to Haiti, they have found the consideration and the courtesy which was their due, and they and their descendants are among the most respected citizens of the country. Haiti would be glad to welcome, as she has done in the past, a colored U. S. Minister." YOUNG WHITE RUFFIANS HELD FOR ATTACKING AGED NEGROES (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., April 15.—Three men, arrested in connection with an attack on two Negroes at Forbes and Halket streets early Thursday, were held for further hearings in Oakland Police Court, Thursday, on suspicious persons charges. They are Michael Malloy, aged 26; Charles O'Hara, aged 26, and John Ridge, aged 24. They are accused of beating Adam Terrell, aged 58, and Samuel Minto, aged 70; Negroes. Police say the victims identified the suspects. HENDERSON RACE PEOPLE LEFT LARGE ESTATE Melissa Townes, It Develops, Worth Many Thousands (Preston News Service) Henderson, N. C., April 16.—A large estate belonging to Melissa Townes, of this city, who died about a year ago, and amounting to $31,916.42, was brought to light in an action of the city council at its regular meeting last Monday night, in which steps were taken to list and collect taxes upon the unlisted property of the dead woman for the years 1921 to 1925, both inclusive. Tax officials of Vance county are also moving to levy upon the property, most of which never was upon the tax books. It was estimated at the meeting last Monday night that the city would realize approximately $1,500 out of the collections, and the county will get more than that, if it presses its case. The estate came to light in the filing of a statement with the clerk of the court by the administrator, in which was listed $25,666.46 on deposit in cash in the Mechanics and Farmers Bank of Durham, a Negro bank; $1,899.96 cash in the Citizen's Bank and Trust Company of Henderson; and houses and vacant lots in and near Henderson valued at $4,350. GARVEY SHIP GOES UNDER THE HAMMER Once Pride of U. N. I. A. Is Sold to Meet Debts; Was Bought for $100,000 and Sold for $25,000 New York City—Another chapter in the history of one of the outstanding Negro movements that has taken place in this country in the last decade was closed here last week, when the pride of the United Negro Improvement Association—of which Marcus Garvey, renowned leader, is the organizer and head—the Steamship Booker T. Washington, was sold at auction. The liner was sold to cover debts contracted by the Black Cross Navigation Company. The ship, which cost $100,000, and on which nearly $50,000 was spent for improvements and repairs, was sold to Winthrop Waithe for $25,000. Waithe, an insurance agent, held a $10,000 mortgage on the ship. It was stated that only a short time before the auctioning of the liner, its owners refused an offer of $60,000 for it. MRS. L. B. HAWKINS OF NEW ARK, N. J., IS VISITING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES IN CHICAGO For the past two weeks Mrs. L. B. Hawkins, who is well known in Newark, N. J., New York City and other sections in the East, has been visiting with her two cousins, Mrs. Lottie Carter and Mrs. Jennie Johnston, 4725 Vincennes avenue. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Hawkins spent a pleasant time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor. Mrs. Hawkins has greatly enjoyed her visit in Chicago. She expects to return to her eastern home next week. BUILDING ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS The directors of the Pyramid Building and Loan Association met in its regular annual meeting at the Y. M. C. A. and elected the following officers: Anderson H. Richey, president; M. T. Bailey, vice-president; Anthony Overton, treasurer, and James A. Parker, secretary. The following persons were elected as new directors: Dr. A. N. Gordon, Ed Washington and C. P. Johnson. The association was capitalized seven years ago for $500,000 and has made loans amounting to $75,000 to the people for the purpose of paying off mortgages, improving their property and buying homes. Three series have been paid off and the fourth one will be paid in May. On Sunday, April 18th, a special meeting of the association will be held at Metropolitan Community Church (Wendell Phillips High School) at which time Senator Adelbert H. Roberts, past president, will address this meeting. Dr. Cook and others will also speak. MRS. ROCHON VISITS SOUTH Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon, well-known fraternally and general secretary of the annual Session Committee of A. U. K. & D. of A., which will be held in Chicago in August, has gone on a thirty days' trip to New Orleans, Texas and points in Tennessee to visit with relatives and friends. M. J. HON. WILLIAM B. McKINLEY Arrived at the end of his political career Tues and no longer will he misrepresent the people the United States Senate. The end of his political career Tuesday anger will he misrepresent the people of States Senate. RED CAPS' CLUB NEWS The regular monthly meeting of the Red Caps' Literary Club will be in the form of a debate on Sunday, April 18th, at 3:30 P. M. Resolved, that the 18th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution should be amended and the Volstead Act modified. Affirmative, Mr. P. L. Prattis; negative, Mr. M. L. Benson. Hon. J. Gray Lucas, ex-member of the State Legislature and recent corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, will act as chairman. We invite all of our friends to attend this well-planned and attractive meeting. MAN STUMBLES OVER OVER COAT: SKULL FRACTURED (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La., April 16—A late spring and an overcoat are responsible for the fall of William O'Connor, 64 years old. O'Connor has been an employee at the Trianon theater in Canal street for many years. He started for home and dinner Monday in a hurry. He was hungry. The patrons of the darkened theater were startled from their seats by a resounding crash on the stairs in the rear. They craned necks and moved from their seats. Police explained that O'Connor [Name] [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. GEORGE T. KERSEY Elected to the Legislature of Illinois from the T District. He freely gives the editor of this credit for standing by him in his successful S Legislature of Illinois from the TH He freely gives the editor of this n standing by him in his successful d Elected to the Legislature of Illinois from the Third Senatorial District. He freely gives the editor of this newspaper full credit for standing by him in his successful contest. Elected to the Legislature of Illinois from the Third Senatorial District. He freely gives the editor of this newspaper full credit for standing by him in his successful contest. cical career Tuesday, April 13, present the people of Illinois in tripped on an overcoat he was carrying and fell headlong down the stairs. He was treated at Charity hospital for a probable fracture of the skull. JUVENILE HAS PROGRAM Hannibal Juvenile No. 7, K. of P., under the supervision of Mrs. Sallie B. Steele, gave an excellent program on April 3rd in observance of its fifth anniversary. The children were at their best and a pleasant evening was spent. Chinese Division of Time China clings to its ancient method of dividing up the day, which differs from our western way. Instead of reckoning 24 hours to the day, the Chinese divide it into 12 parts, each of 2 hours. City Sacred to Mahomet Medina, in the Arabian desert, is famous for the tomb of Mahomet. It is situated in a large mosque lighted by rich lamps. Medina was called the City of the Prophet, because here Mahomet was protected when he fled from Mecca on July 15, 622. Four-Dollar Gold Pieces the stella, or four-dollar gold piece, was minted by the United States only in 1879 and 1880, and these pieces now command premiums of from $60 to several hundred. Terrible Accident A married woman had her eye on a street car seat and a man sat on it. [Image of a man with white hair and a suit] inois from the Third Senatorial e editor of this newspaper full in his successful contest. Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-23-25 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charles E. Jawson THE BROAD AX In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue, Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxers, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. It is neither Democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. THE BROAD AX 6206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXI No. 31 Chicago, April 17, 1926 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Opium Long in Use Opium is obtained from the juice of the white poppy. It was known to the ancients, for its cultivation is mentioned by the famous poet Homer, who wrote of the siege of Troy, and the medicinal use of the juice of this poppy is described by the ancient Greek writer, Hippocrates. 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 JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J.E. BISH 33d Duncan PR WDGM Bookkeeper Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES KEN 5121-23-25 "TheWilliamsonFuneral" is distinguished by the up-to-date designs of its Cunningham Limousine Hearse and Cars "Puts" and "Calls" A "put" is a contract which gives its possessor the right to deliver to the party signing the same a certain amount of stock at a named price during the time stated in the contract. A "call" is a contract which gives its possessor the right to demand from the party signing the same a certain amount of stock at a named price during the time stated in the contract. Ancient English City The site of the present city of Manchester, in Lancashire, England, was in the time of the Drulds one of their principal stations, and had the privilege of sanctuary attached to it. In Roman times it was a military post and called by the Romans Mangunium, hence its Saxon name, Mancastec, from which its modern name is derived. True Courage More and more we come to see that courage is a positive thing. It is not simply the absence of fear. To be brave is not merely not to be afraid. Courage is that compactness and clear coherence of all a man's faculties and powers which makes his manhood a single operative unit in the world.—Philips Brooks. Eyebrows Have Value Eyebrows protect the tissue above the eyes and have a great cosmetic value in being an agent for softening hard facial features and by contrast enhancing the beauty of the skin. Eyebrows are said to create a proportionate cosmetic value for the nose, brows and forehead and accentuate the contour of the face. Egyptian Mummy Cases Two cases were used by the ancient Egyptians for each mummy and these were usually made of cedar. They were made to fit the shrouded corpse. The inner one was usually plain, while the outer one was covered with paintings and hieroglyphics recounting the life and deeds of the dead. First in Silk When you admire a piece of silk tapestry or silk damask adorning a piece of American-made furniture it is interesting to know that America ranks first among all the countries manufacturing silks, with France second in production. Giant Among Birds The ostrich is the largest of living birds, an adult male standing nearly 8 feet high and weighing about 300 pounds. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, APRIL 17, 1926 Proposed New Languages Ido and Esperanto are artificial languages, of which it may be said that the vocabulary of Ido is made up by adopting as root words that form of word most readily recognizable by the greatest number of Europeans and not merely by empirical selections, as In Esperanto. It is claimed that Ido is the simplier of the two and that it can practically be read at sight by any educated European. Hogarth an Ad Writer Gothar, the famous British artist and caricaturist, was at one time an advertisement writer. Before the days of newspapers the enterprising. shop keepers used hand dodgers or tradesman's cards which bore the name of the shop keeper and carried wording or pictures to describe his business. A collection of these old tradesman's cards have been found to have been drawn by Gothar. No Substitute for Rubber Chemists have been working for some time to produce a synthetic rubber, but it is safe to say that nothing has as yet been produced from any source whatever which is of commercial value in replacing crude rubber, nor do the best informed minds on this subject believe that the production of a synthetic rubber in commercial quantities is even in sight. Help Prosperity Along Springs may bubble over but buckets have to be filled. As much water can be taken from a bucket as is put into it. Likewise prosperity has to be created before men can become prosperous. He who refuses to help create prosperity deserves none.—Grit. Wisdom's Thorny Path There is no short cut, no patent tranway to wisdom. After all the centuries of invention the soul's path lies through the thorny wilderness which must still be trodden in solitude, with bleeding feet and sobs for help as it was trodden by them of old-time—George Elliot. Wasted Effort "He had the wrong viewpoint." "How was that?" "He was looking through the keyhole and the blind was up all the time."—Gettysburg Cannon Bwl. Fair Warning Mistress—Oh. I just rang to tell you, Mary, that if I catch my husband kissing you again, one of you will have to go!—London Opinion. Treating Cracked China If boiled for about 45 minutes in enough sweet milk to cover it, the cracks in a glass dish will glue together and become invisible and the dish will stand almost as much ordinary usage as before. Designed American Flag The United States flag in its present form was designed by Samuel Chester Reld, an American naval officer, who distinguished himself in the War of 1812, by repulsing a British attack at Fayal in 1814. 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 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 P. J. J. CAR P.J.CARR B. H. Democratic Candidate SHERIFF OF O Vote for h Vote for him at the WEST ENGLE AND SAVI Cor. 63rd Street and JOHN BAIN, President Vice-President; EDWA President and Cashier; Assistant Cashier and T ATIC Candidate for the Nomine- HERIFF OF COOK COUNTY Vote for him at the for him at the November elec ET 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 Vote for him at the November election WEST ENGLEWOOD TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Cor. 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue JOHN BAIN, President; MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice-President; EDWARD C. BARRY, VicePresident and Cashier; W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier and Trust Officer. TELEPHONE REPUBLIC 5000 TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 1 GEORGE F. H REAL Up-to-Date or Moder and Store 3101 COTTAG Corner 31st S JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President ESTABLISHED AGE F. HARDING REAL ESTATE Date or Modern Houses, Ap- and Stores to Rent COTTAGE GROVE Corner 31st Street, Chicago HEY, President NN, Vice-President PHILIP J. D. H. X. COMERFO ESTABLISHED 1877 Up-to-Date or Modern Houses, Apartments and Stores to Rent 3101 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. Corner 31st Street, Chicago JOHN J. DUNN COAL CO. Telephone 0 5100 Federal Street Telephone Oakland 1550 Ed Street Fortune in Song The song "Queen of My Heart" is said to have made four substantial fortunes and in one year to have earned $200,000, yet, under the title of "Old Dreams" it had been on sale for years before it "caught one." Odd "Settlement" In settlement for a large order of engineering material Soviet author- ties of Russia sent a shipment of 8, 000,000 eggs, the contract calling for payment "in kind." 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 Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence, 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 6511 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO For the Nomination for WOOD COUNTY him at the November election WOOD TRUST INGS BANK Marshfield Avenue ; MICHAEL MAISEL, RD C. BARRY, Vice- W. MERLE FISHER, Just Officer. HARDING, JR. ESTATE Own Houses, Apartments to Rent E GROVE AVE. Street, Chicago PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer HED 1877 Oakland 1550 CHICAGO WALDEN COLLEGE (Formerly the literary department of Walden University) An Approved School in the Educational Center Eastern in methods and thorough in schools. Christian influence around the state emphasis upon development of the interest of the student. EXPENSES SURPRISINGLY MODERATE For further information, address T. R. DAVIS, PRESIDENT ville ::- NICOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervise 31st and South State Streets Capital and Surplus $460,000.00 State Street's Largest Mortgage Gold B Approved Safe Investments yield interest. $100 Bonds sold on equal payment plan Our Mr. Avery of the Bond Department LOANS MADE ON REAL ESTATE School in an Center through in scholarship. around the student. ment of the initiative RISINGLY STE in, address PRESIDENT Tennessee STE BANK MAGO Inst Supervision e Streets $460,000.00 Largest Bank Cold Bonds ents yield 7% sold on easy plan cond Department REAL ESTATE An Approved School in an Educational Center Modern in methods and thorough in scholarship. Throws Christian influence around the student. Places emphasis upon development of the initiative on part of the student. EXPENSES SURPRISINGLY MODERATE For further information, address T. R. DAVIS, PRESIDENT Nashville Tennessee LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Under State Government Supervision 31st and South State Streets Capital and Surplus $460,000.00 South State Street's Largest Bank First Mortgage Gold Bonds Approved Safe Investments yield 7% interest. $100 Bonds sold on easy payment plan See our Mr. Avery of the Bond Department LOANS MADE ON REAL ESTATE Savings Department open from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturdays TY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than one Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewel STRAIT-TEX r less than one cent Papers, Jewelry, etc TEX SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than one cent a day. Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewelry, etc. HAIR PREPARATIONS USE of these preparations in the cu- ture of your hair will give you be- sults. Start caring for your hair properly by using some of the follow- ing: STRAIT-TEX HAIR REFINING TONIC... $1.50 STRAIT-TEX HERBS ... 1.50 (Straightens and restores color to gray hair) LOSS-TEX BRILLIANTINE ... 1.50 STRAIT-TEX HAIR GROWER ... 1.50 If your hair dresser or druggist cannot supply you her direct from us, Goods sent postpaid as here in the United States. AGENTP WANTED; WRITE FOR TERMS STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. 50 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA STRAIT-TEX Out this Subscription Blank and Mail in the cul- give you best for your hair of the follow- G TONIC...$1.00 1.00 gray hair) .50 R. .25 cannot supply you, not postpaid any- FOR TERMS MICAL CO. PITSBURGH, PA. TEX ink and Mail it to STRAIT-TEX Cut out this Subscription Blank and Mail it to ROAD AX North St., Chicago, Ill. $1.00 FOR 6 MONTHS $2.00 PER YEAR Taylor, enter my name as a subscriber to THE BRO use herewith Two Dollars, the annual subscript One Dollar for six months. no..... own..... 19.... State.... scriber to THE BRO the annual subscript State..... Please enter my name as a subscriber to THE BROAD AX. I inclose herewith Two Dollars, the annual subscriptions to same, or One Dollar for six months.