The Broad Ax

SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXI. M. 71 COL. FRANK L. SMITH Elected to the United States Senate after a spirited contest with Hon. George E. Brennan. HON. WILLIAM SULZER OF NEW YORK CITY, SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BROAD AX The following letter speaks for itself: Wm. Sulzer Counselor at Law 115 Broadway, New York October 28, 1926. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Taylor: I want to congratulate you on the 31st birthday of The Broad Ax, one of the greatest papers of its kind in the world. Your success has been phenomenal, and you are known from one end of the country to the other as the foremost editor of your race, and that is saying a great deal. BULLETIN No. 81—BEWARE OF THE FAKE SOLICITOR By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Well meaning and charitable citizens of Chicago are annually defrauded out of thousands of dollars by fake solicitors for alleged charitable enterprises. With the approach of the Christmas season, and the occurrence of so many legitimate charitable efforts, these swindlers find themselves in an especially favorable position. Their favorite method is to telephone the prospective victim, represent the caller as a public official and say that a representative will call within a day or two to explain their plan. A police investigation has shown that hundreds of these schemes are fraudulent. It is up to the public to protect itself. When you receive a telephone call of the nature described above, take the I also congratulate you on your health, and want to see you reach the century mark with vigor and vitality unimpaired. Believe me, my dear Mr. Taylor, as ever, Very sincerely your friend, WM. SULZER. WINS AWARD IN WAUKEGAN Atty. Walter M. Farmer, 184 W. Washington street, one of the leading practitioners at the bar in Cook County, won an award of $2,000 for Mrs. Cora Franks in the Probate Court of Waukegan, Ill. The case, Franks vs. Estate of Smith Hayes, has been reading since last February. Hayes was represented by Mr. Welch (white) known as a leading attorney along the north shore. Hayes, through his attorney, filed an appeal and the case will go to the Circuit Court. 1934 1934 HON. EDMUND K. JARECKI Re-elected Judge of the County Court honest public office ledge of the County Court, who is honest public official. Vol. XXXI. THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY IRELAND BULLETIN No. 81—BEWARE OF THE FAKE SOLICITOR Well meaning and charitable citizens of Chicago are annually defrauded out of thousands of dollars by fake solicitors for alleged charitable enterprises. With the approach of the Christmas season, and the occurrence of so many legitimate charitable efforts, these swindlers find themselves in an especially favorable position. Their favorite method is to telephone the prospective victim, represent the caller as a public official and say that a representative will call within a day or two to explain their plan. A police investigation has shown that hundreds of these schemes are fraudulent. It is up to the public to protect itself. When you receive a telephone call of the nature described above, take the number of the caller. Then call back and if you wish to satisfy yourself of the legitimacy of the proposition. It will do no harm to consult the police and give them a chance to investigate. A legitimate enterprise of any sort has nothing to fear from investigation. Demand credentials before parting with any money to any solicitor. Satisfy yourself, before you give, that the charity is bona fide. If you have been duped and have given a check, try to stop payment immediately by calling your bank. Then notify the nearest police station. Call police 1313 and make your complaint and you will be put in touch with the proper authorities. If your suspicions are aroused try to call the police quietly and engage the solicitor in conversation till the police arrive. Always play safe. You do not want to part with money to swindlers in the name of charity. Investigate before parting with your money. ```markdown ``` y Court, who is a faithful and public official. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 6, 1926 Col. Frank L. Smith Elected to the United States Senate from Illinois with More Than 50,000 Majority, Defeating Hon. George E. Brennan in the Great Spectacular and Memorable Senatorial Contest. The Democratic and Republican Politicians in This City and County Have Been Turned Up-Side-Down in the Great Political Upheaval, the Democrats Routing Many Republicans Bag and Baggage, and the Republicans Causing Many Democrats to Take to the Woods. Hon. George F. Harding Will Demand a Recount of the Ballots Cast for Treasurer of Cook County, as Mr. Martin J. O'Brien Has Considerably Less Than 1000 Votes Ahead of Senator Harding. Hon. P. J. Carr Elected Sheriff of Cook County by More Than 100,000. Hon. George B. Holmes and Hon. William R. Fetzer Re-elected to the Municipal Court Bench; Hon. Freeman LeRoy Fairbank Was Elevated to the Municipal Court Bench by the Great Aid of This Newspaper. The state wide election throughout Illinois on Tuesday, November 2, has now passed into history and many of the statesmen and would-be statesmen are still wondering after they have landed on their feet again, who heaved that brick bat at them and battered them right square between their lamps or eyes, for it must be freely admitted everywhere that there was a great slaughter of great statesmen in every direction. The great spectacular and memorable senatorial race between Mr. Brennan and Col. Smith, suddenly ended by Mr. Brennan being defeated by more than 50,000 by Col. Smith. Mr. Brennan put up a game fight to the end, although he had been confined to the hospital and to his home for more than two months. Many of the friends and supporters of Mr. Brennan labored under the impression that the people re- siding in the southern part of this state were in favor of light wines and beer with no saloons, but it seems that that proposition turned out to be a false issue with that question, dead to the world in the southern part of the state. The followers of Mr. Brennan were unable to bring forth any other live question to rally the voters to it and march on to victory under its banner. As stated before that Mr. Brennan waged a hard and stiff fight for the United States senatorship, from Illinois, and his political manager, Mr. Edward J. Kelly, and the hundreds of thousands of friends of Mr. Brennan scattered throughout this city and state very much regret that he fell on the outside of the breast works in his race for United States Senator from Illinois. The honorable Hugh Magill, as pre- dicted in these columns last week, after all of the counting of the ballots has ended, will receive between one hundred and one hundred and twenty-five thousand votes and that is the political end of would-be Senator Magill for a long time. The following are the other Republicans who were elected on the state ticket with Senator-elect Col. Frank L. Smith: State Treasurer, Garrett D. Kinney; Supt. Public Instruction, Francis G. Blair; Clerk Supreme Court, Charles W. Vail; University Trustees, Laura B. Evans, Helen Matthews Grigsby, William L. Noble; Congress at Large, Henry R. Rathbone, Richard Yates; Appellate Court Clerk, James W. Ryan. Here in this city and county the politicians ran hither and thither like so (Continued on page 2) SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX X No. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN HON. P. J. CARR OFF OF Cook County by more than one thousand majority. ATE BY WARDS ON STATES SENATOR vote was cast by the three senatorial candi-ous wards at the elec- November 2. Dem. Rep. Ind. Rep. Smith Smith Magill 2,965 127 11,016 229 10,947 694 9,929 1,750 6,777 3,556 7,210 2,912 8,047 3,237 7,860 2,257 5,122 1,263 4,333 415 2,965 181 8,195 257 1,564 46 3,416 252 7,023 1,336 5,045 565 6,334 1,705 6,487 1,347 9,371 3,331 5,702 62 4,132 222 2,295 239 3,654 326 2,636 226 2,665 256 3,349 230 5,503 522 6,305 684 5,465 982 30 ... 13,689 31 ... 3,995 32 ... 5,158 33 ... 6,329 34 ... 5,799 35 ... 4,807 36 ... 5,549 37 ... 10,857 38 ... 6,535 39 ... 10,954 40 ... 8,158 41 ... 9,174 42 ... 6,508 43 ... 4,969 44 ... 5,005 45 ... 6,631 46 ... 5,516 47 ... 6,624 48 ... 5,412 49 ... 9,897 50 ... 7,843 Total ... 363,525 Country towns ... 45,625 Grand total ... 409,150 FT. DEARBORN HALL The 1927 Marching Dearborn Lodge No. 44 splendid and successful party at the club rooms at which time the rooms with members and friends is now preparing for a Thanksgiving at the Col County by more than one hundred thousand majority. DOS ON TOR 30 ... 13,689 9,278 1,468 31 ... 3,995 3,193 78 32 ... 5,158 3,110 120 33 ... 6,329 2,163 87 34 ... 5,799 2,444 255 35 ... 4,807 4,864 778 36 ... 5,549 6,094 915 Ind. Rep. Magill 127 229 694 1,750 3,556 2,912 3,237 2,257 1,263 415 181 257 46 252 1,336 565 1,705 1,347 3,331 FT. DEARBORN HAS PARTY The 1927 Marching Club of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, Elks, had a splendid and successful Hallowe'en party at the club rooms on Oct. 30th at which time the rooms were crowded with members and friends. The club is now preparing for a big night on Thanksgiving at the Coliseum. Elected Sheriff of Cook County by more than one hundred thousand majority. THousand majority. CHICAGO VOTE BY WARDS ON UNITED STATES SENATOR 30 ..... 13,689 31 ..... 3,995 32 ..... 5,158 33 ..... 6,329 34 ..... 5,799 35 ..... 4,807 36 ..... 5,549 37 ..... 10,857 38 ..... 6,535 39 ..... 10,954 40 ..... 8,158 41 ..... 9,174 42 ..... 6,508 43 ..... 4,969 44 ..... 5,005 45 ..... 6,631 46 ..... 5,516 47 ..... 6,624 48 ..... 5,412 49 ..... 9,897 50 ..... 7,843 Total ..... 363,525 Country towns ..... 45,625 Grand total ..... 409,150 FT. DEARBORN HAS PARTY 22 ..... 11,072 23 ..... 7,823 24 ..... 6,313 25 ..... 5,167 26 ..... 7,122 27 ..... 5,987 28 ..... 5,987 29 ..... 10,831 30 ..... 13,689 31 ..... 3,995 32 ..... 5,158 33 ..... 6,329 34 ..... 5,799 35 ..... 4,807 36 ..... 5,549 37 ..... 10,857 38 ..... 6,535 39 ..... 10,954 40 ..... 8,158 41 ..... 9,174 42 ..... 6,508 43 ..... 4,969 44 ..... 5,005 45 ..... 6,631 46 ..... 5,516 47 ..... 6,624 48 ..... 5,412 49 ..... 9,897 50 ..... 7,843 Total ..... 363,525 Country towns ..... 45,625 Grand total ..... 409,150 FT. DEARBORN HAS PARTY 22 ..... 11,072 23 ..... 7,823 24 ..... 6,313 25 ..... 5,167 26 ..... 7,122 27 ..... 5,987 28 ..... 5,987 29 ..... 10,831 30 ..... 13,689 31 ..... 3,995 32 ..... 5,158 33 ..... 6,329 34 ..... 5,799 35 ..... 4,807 36 ..... 5,549 37 ..... 10,857 38 ..... 6,535 39 ..... 10,954 40 ..... 8,158 41 ..... 9,174 42 ..... 6,508 43 ..... 4,969 44 ..... 5,005 45 ..... 6,631 46 ..... 5,516 47 ..... 6,624 48 ..... 5,412 49 ..... 9,897 50 ..... 7,843 Total ..... 363,525 Country towns ..... 109 HON. ROBERT M. SWEITZER erk of Cook County for the past 16 high in the estimation of all the per k County for the past 16 years. He the estimation of all the people. [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES Re-elected Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago. PENNSYLVANIA WILL_PROBE FRATERNAL INSURANCE Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 4—Twenty-six fraternal insurance organizations, with headquarters in various states, were called upon by Einar Barford, State Insurance Commissioner, Thursday to show cause on November 9 why their licenses to sell insurance in Pennsylvania should not be revoked. The action is said to be the result of recent investigation by the commissioner. This investigation showed, he said, that while "some excellent fraternal societies" were found to be doing business in Pennsylvania, 'others appeared to operate principally for the benefit of the organizers, officers and promoters." PENNILLESS, AGED COLORED WOMAN IS HELD AS TAX DODGER Wilmington, Del.—A penniless, century old colored woman, born in slavery, who, when a girl, saw her slave father beaten to death by a plantation foreman, pleaded guilty in a magistrate's office here the other day to a charge of evading payment of the $3 school tax. Under the Delaware law, every man and woman residing in the state must annually pay $3 each for the upkeep of the schools. The colored woman, Mrs. Carrie M. B. HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK Elected Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago Stobbs failed to pay the tax. Under orders of Pierre S. Du Pont, multimillionaire and state school tax commissioner, a summons was issued for several thousand delinquents. The colored woman's name was on the list. She told Magistrate Jones a pitiful story of poverty with result that the judge indicated he would endeavor to have her exempted from the payment of the tax. The centenarian explained, between puffs on a corn cob pipe, that she and her aged husband are dependent on chairty. Their six children are dead. The woman is said to be the only former slave in Delaware who saw Sherman on his march through Georgia. THOUGHT MAN HAD RIGHT TO GIVE WOMAN NEEDED WHIPPING (Preston News Service) Pittsboro, N. C., Nov. 5.—"I thought a man had a right to whip his wife when she needed it," declared Arthur McSwaine when told by Judge Crammer in court Thursday that it was against the law to beat a woman in North Carolina. McSwaine, a large, sullen man, was indicted for a particularly brutal beating of his wife. He was sentenced to six months on the public roads. Judge Crammer told him, in passing sentence that this would probably impress upon his mind the fact that it was serious to beat a woman in North Carolina. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 6, 1926 MANY OF THE LEADING POLITICIANS IN COOK COUNTY FLOATED TO THE TOP OF THE POLITICAL WATERS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. (Continued from page 1) many mad men for the wild political waves tossed many of them far out at sea and many of them were drowned in the deep blue political waters before they were able to land on some safety island or safety shore. SOME OF THE WINNERS IN COOK COUNTY The following candidates seem to be in the lead for the various positions which they are seeking and it is impossible to tell whether or not all of them are afoot or horseback. COUNTY JUDGE Country Chicago Towns Total Jarecki (D.).....383,751 56,200 439,95 Savage (R.).....324,287 48,553 372,84 Jarecki's plurality -67,111. SHERIFF Carr (D.).....404,377 55,918 460,295 Arnold (R.).....288,686 46,584 335,270 Carr's plurality—125,025. COUNTY CLERK Sweitzer (D.).....367,940 46,567 414,507 Millner (R.).....317,998 54,272 372,270 Sweitzer's plurality—42,237. COUNTY TREASURER O'Brien (D.).....348,857 43,828 392,685 Harding (R.).....335,500 56,938 392,438 O'Brien's plurality—247. PROBATE JUDGE PROBATE JUDGE Horner (D.).....377,141 55,612 432,753 Holmes (R.).....296,256 54,327 341,613 Horner's plurality—89,140. CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Robin (D.).....344,255 45,037 389,292 Hitzman (R.).....317,027 53,500 370,527 Robin's plurality—18,765. CLERK OF CRIMINAL COURT Passmore (R.).....358,132 64,043 422,175 Brady (D.).....305,022 34,883 339,905 Passmore's plurality—82,270. COUNTY SUPT. OF SCHOOLS Tobin (D.).....351,503 46,656 398,159 Whithan (R.).....308,608 55,020 363,628 Tobin's plurality—43,531. BOARD OF REVIEW Chicago Towns Total Barrett (R.).....372,047 64,813 436,860 Kohl (D.).....295,495 35,406 330,901 Barrett's plurality.....105,959 BOARD OF ASSESSORS WOLF (R.).....355,049 64,847 419,896 OLIVER (R.).....343,900 62,395 406,295 Connors (D.).....303,582 34,578 338,160 Berg (D.).....298,735 38,784 337,519 74 K2ED HON. ANTON J. CERMAK ASSESSOR (Vacancy) Conroy (D.).....336,238 45,464 381,702 Haffa (R.).....309,743 53,106 362,849 Conroy's plurality=18,853. SANITARY TRUSTEES SANITARY TRUSTEES KING (R.) 346,435 50,513 390,948 TOUHY (D.) 342,397 42,512 384,909 PORTER (D.) 329,953 43,764 373,717 Roeder (D.) 324,481 40,355 364,836 Graydon (D.) 316,894 46,034 362,928 Eller (R.) 217,843 42,535 260,378 PRESIDENT OF COUNTY BOARD Cermak (D.) 374,591 52,053 426,644 Boutell (R.) 314,309 51,152 365,461 Cormell, clerkinl. 61 183 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERMAK (D).....384,488 PETERSON (R.).....360,137 BOUTELL (R.).....359,449 WHEALAN (D.).....341,254 NETTLEHORST (R).....338,437 KAVANAGH (D).....337,768 NEWBY (R.).....334,033 WILSON (D).....333,139 GIBSON (R.).....333,126 METZGER (R.).....331,753 Ryan (D.).....329,675 Bemis (D.).....328,493 Fitzgerald (D.).....327,188 Pelka (R.).....323,211 O'Brien (D.).....319,252 Gerd's (R.).....316,290 Golan (R.).....311,634 Prybylo (D.).....294,015 Goins (R.).....289,600 Vacco (D.).....280,763 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Country Towns)) BUSSE (R.)...56,914 SCHMIDT (R.)...55,829 KRIZ (R.)...51,969 CAROLAN (R.)...51,647 JARANOWSKI (R.)...50,635 McBride (D.)...29,032 Fleck (D.)...28,133 Mergentheim (R.)...28,133 Kaul (D.)...27,957 Hefron (D.)...27,277 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE TRUDE (R.)...401,992 HOLMES (R.)...376,572 GENTZEL (R.)...365,568 FETZER (R.)...352,229 BURKE (D.)...349,310 FAIRBANKS (R.)...346,294 SCHULMAN (R.)...345,109 SBARBARO (R.)...338,631 SCHWABA (D.)...337,062 HELLER (R.)...336,832 ROONEY (D.)...331,870 BUGEE (R.)...329,182 O'Connell (D.)...320,765 Jacobs (R.)...320,499 McMillan (R.)...318,383 Sullivan (D.)...312,800 Armstrong (R.)...311,636 O'Toole (D.)...310,754 Glass (D.)...294,042 Mulligan (D.)...289,554 Pincus (D.)...284,878 Reilly (D.)...280,528 Lowery (D.)...273,598 Jandus (D.)...256,490 76 JUDGE HENRY HORNER Detected Judge of Probate Court of Cook POST MASTER LEUDER TO ADDRESS THE POST OFFICE BOYS PHALANX CLUB Mr. A. C. Leuder, Chicago's most efficient and record-breaking Post Master will be the principal guest and speaker at the P. O. Boys Phalanx Club, 43rd and Calumet ave., Forum Hall, Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3:00 P. M. Among the several other notables to be present will be Mr. Julius F. Taylor, editor of The Broad Ax, which recently celebrated the thirty-first anniversary by presenting the public with one of the most gorgeous and elaborate editions ever witnessed in the world of modern journalism. Also Major R. R. Jackson, alderman from the Third Ward and Major General of the Knights of Pythias throughout the United States and the world will honor the occasion with his presence. A successful and enthusiastic event is anticipated. WHITE BABIES SAID TO BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DIPHTHERIA THAN NEGRO (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 5.—According to the recent report of the Vital Statistics' Bureau of the State Board of Health, diphtheria was fatal to 47 of the 50 infants, who were attacked by the disease during the past year. The report disclosed that children under one year of age suffered more from the effects of the disease than children of other ages. One and two-year-old children suffered heavily from the effects of the disease. Of the 366 three-year-old children who contracted the disease, 44 died, while 35 of the four-year-old of the 366 contracting the disease, died. The report shows that the white race was more susceptible to the disease than the colored race, 2,769 of the former contracting the disease as compared with 593 colored. The report also indicated that 40 cases were reported without any mention of race being made. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Cosby, 4715 Champlain avenue, entertained on last Wednesday evening a number of grand lodge officers in honor of J. B. Street, state grand master of U.B.F & S.M.T. A most appetizing dinner was served and among those present were Major R. A. Byrd, of Springfield, Ill., endowment secretary of the organization, who is here in charge of the Speakers' Bureau at the Morrison hotel; L. B. Browne, Dr. J. I. Miles, grand secretary; W. D. Crawley, asst. grand secy.; R. R. Hocker, W. A. Chapman. C. W. HON. WILLIAM R. FETZER B. J. Lafferty and B. F. Hayes. The house and table were beautifully decorated and a most pleasant evening was spent by all present. PUBLISHING THE TELEPHONE BOOK IS A REAL JOB Few people recognize the magnitude of the work involved in the compilation and printing of the telephone directories in use throughout the country in the Bell System. There are approximately 1,800 different directories published and, based on the average of two annually for each directory area, this necessitates the printing of 25,000,000 copies. The paper used, including the cover stock, weighs approximately 60,629,000 pounds and represents an annual cost of about $2,440,000. To haul this paper from the mills to the printshop by railroad would require approximately 1,000 freight cars of 60,000 pounds capacity. This would be the equivalent of 20 solid trains of 60 cars each. The task of delivering the printed directories to the subscribers would require the equivalent of 6,000 5-ton truck loads and the services of several thousand men. Approximately 35,000,000 lines of subscribers' listings and advertising must be taken care of in one year. Taking the current New York City telephone directory as an example, if all the listings in the Bell System were contained in one book, it would require 87,500 pages, 9 inches by 11 inches, and would be nearly eleven feet thick. Or, if the listings were divided into volumes the size of the present New York City directory, which contains 2,412 pages, it would require 37 such volumes to cover the entire system. Not only is the printing and com [Name] pilation of the telephone directory a work of great magnitude, but its financial aspect is equally impressive. The direct expense to the Bell companies in connection with these directories for the year 1925 was $10,765,629. ARKANSAS WHITE MAN CUT BY COLORED WOMAN IN BRAWL (Preston News Service) Helena, Ark., Nov. 5.—Mrs. Addie Reed was held by the police Friday on a charge of assault with intent to kill following a knife attack upon E. H. McKinley Thursday night at her home. It is said that McKinley, an employee of the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company, went out for a "large" evening among the more-orless prude "Brown Skin" dames of the district, and somehow landed in Mrs. Reed's home. She is said to have resented the presence of McKinley and was indignant when he stated his mission and ordered him to get out. In her wrath she is said to have seized a butcher knife and slashed the white intruder. Police say McKinley is not seriously cut. The police said they found a pint of moonshine in the woman's house following the altercation. A charge of having whiskey in her possession was placed against her also. Both cases will be presented to the grand jury in session here. COLORED WOMEN TO STUDY INDUSTRY New York.—With the increasing trend of female employment in this city, Columbia University has announced, for the coming academic year, a new extension course on the subject of women in industry. 1970 Re-elected to Congress from the of Illinois, who has justly ear been heaped upon him by the United States. Re-elected to Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, who has justly earned all the honors which have been heaped upon him by the Afro-Americans throughout the United States. PRESENCE OF RACE LAD CANCELS FOUR GAMES (Preston News Service) Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 5.—On account of the undemocratic spirit of the various highschool members of the Cumberland Valley Athletic League all four games have been cancelled because the local team has a Negro player on the team. The authorities of the local school would not play the games unless they could select the personnel of their own team. The game with Winchester, Va., was called off last Thursday. Martinsburg, W. Va., Hagerstown, Md., and Waynesboro, Pa., had previously called off games with Chambersburg for the same reason. The schools content that a "gentlemen's agreement" ```markdown ``` [Image of a man in a suit and tie]. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. HON. EDWARD J. HUGHES Re-elected to the State Senate from the Twenty-8 District. the State Senate from the Twenty-8 District. Re-elected to the State Senate from the Twenty-first Senatorial District. HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN Congress from the First Congress who has justly earned all the honors upon him by the Afro-American States. provided that no Negro player would be used in the league. The Chambersburg school officials declare that no such agreement existed. WYLIE ELI FRANK'S DEAD BODY FOUND NEAR RAIL-ROAD TRACKS McGhee, Ark., Nov. 5.—Wylie Elf Frank, aged 27, of Jerome, was found dead near the railroad tracks early Tuesday morning. The body had been badly mutilated with the head, one leg and both arms being completely severed from the body. It is believed that Frank was killed by a train. Frank was employed at a mill in Jerome. IRELAND e from the Twenty-first Senatorial district. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 6, 1926 ILLINOIS MAN GIVEN LIFE FOR ATTACKING GIRLS, AVERRED Peoria, Ill., Nov. 4.—Andrew Bemley, aged 21, pleaded guilty to attacking several Canton, Ill., women and was sentenced to life imprisonment. One of the attacks is said to have resulted in the death of the husband of the victim. Some persons were inclined to think Bemley was insane. He was started for prison, under heavy guard because of fear of mob violence, immediately after the trial and sentence. It is said that detectives caught him last week after a persimmon trail was traced to him. It is said the persimmons from the yard of his latest victim, were found sticking to his heels. NORTH CAROLINA MEN GET STAY OF EXECUTION (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 5.—Robert Lumpkin and Booker T. Williams under sentence to die in the electric chair Friday at the State's Prison were reprieved until November 6, by Governor McLean, Thursday. The stay of execution was granted to allow further investigation of the condemned men's case. The reprieve automatically sets the death date for Friday, November 6, unless further action is taken within that time. The men were convicted of the murder of Policeman Rodgers in Robeson county last Christmas. They have steadfastly protested their innocence. The condemned men have been on the death roll all summer pending action of the supreme court on an appeal. The appeal was thrown out by the court on October 12. An appeal was then made to the Governor. MRS. ROGERS BACK Mrs. Virginia Scott Rogers, 3754 S Wabash avenue, has returned from Cloverport, Ky., where she attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Kate Mormon, who passed away on Oct. 25 at Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Rogers remained at Cloverport and other places in Kentucky, visiting with relatives and friends and spent a few hours with relatives and friends in Indianapolis, Ind. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN 1. Philadelphia's Industrial Awakening. 2. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Eight 3. Two Barbers Discuss Medicine. 4. Dr. Mann and His "Zoo." 1. Philadelphia's Industrial Awakening Under the leadership of the Armstrong Association, Forrester B. Washington, Executive Secretary, the Quaker City has just closed a notable week in industrial deliberations and activities in behalf of the Negro worker. The problems of the increasing Negro population were finely combed out and an inventory taken of its pressing needs. As practical results of the Conference, many new placements are reported of ambitious and qualified colored workers, who are gaining the confidence of Philadelphia's industries and employers. Theoretically, the Conference surprised its warmest supporters in that the interest and cooperation displayed by the citizens and employers, white and colored, were far greater than had been expected. During the past decade, Philadelphia and its environs have presented a peculiar and perplexing situation in the adjustment of its Negro urban life. The Negro population has grown with mush-roon-like rapidity. The advent of the Negro ghetto in Central, West and South Philadelphia brought with it all the passions and antipathies common to other communities which have felt the social nexus of interracial relations. Employment became scarce. Magistrates' Courts became crowded with the backwash of overladen Negro districts. Many of the incomers were not bad at heart. A chance was all they wanted, and in its pursuit they became misled, and finally were caught in the toils of the law. Philadelphia employers were loth to give Negro labor its deserved chance. They had remembered the overflow from Chester and Hog Island some years ago. Houses had become insanitary, and congestion had added to the menace of health and morale. Negro-in-Industry Week, just closed, has brought the classes and the masses to a better understanding in Philadelphia. And the cooperation in evolving the understanding was wonderful. Even the radio stations helped out. Adamant white organized labor softened its demeanor and offered to sit down and "talk it over." The Armstrong Association is to be congratulated in attempting such a semi-hazardous undertaking. And the organizations and individuals which joined hands in the movement have truly shown the silver lining to America's cloud of interracial bad will. As to Mr. Washington, he is known throughout the country, not only as a liberal clarifier of social problems, but as a keen American, typical of the type whose foresight overmatches the average person's hindsight. Philadelphia is proud of his activieies and of the era of industrial good will which he and the Armstrong Association are constantly stimulating, with added new strength and finer ideals. 2. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Eight Priming themselves as possible prospects for the Presidential nomination in 1928, at least four northern democratic candidates—Brennan, of Illinois; Ritchie, of Maryland; Donahey, of Ohio, and Smith of New York, made remarkable runs on last Tuesday's election. Furthermore, all four candidates, with Ritchie running last, undoubtedly drew an appreciable Negro vote. Maryland, of course, is so solidly of Jim Crow tendencies that probably but a small percentage of the Negro vote cast was given to the Governor. The black Tammany wing, however, as well as a large section of colored Ohio and Illinois, gave of its electoral talents to the democratic candidates. The peculiarity of the situation, however, lies in the pathetic fact that those voters are but political grave-diggers for their own interment. The tremendous migration of the past decade, particularly in such solid industrial districts as are found in Ohio, has brought on an economic situation which ultimately can be relieved only by the ballot. The Solid South, which, of course, is the watchful parent and guardian of all democrats, no matter whether they be in Maine or California, has gone its full length to magnify the so-called "problem" in the northern districts. heretofore fairly free and untrammeled by questions of color. As dictator, however, of all democrats, the South will insist that all its adherents bind themselves to the solemn oaths to keep the Negro in his so-called social and political place. No matter where democratic strength may develop the creed by which it must live is written by Dixie. And every national candidate, no matter what his part has been in his own state, must subscribe to the process of Negro elimination. And as economic competition increases, the political competition will run a close second. Hence there is no cause for rejoicing over any of the past day's democratic victories, for like a petard they will rise out of the future and hoist up, only to let down, the glimmering chances of the Negro democrats to reach full-sized political growth. If in doubt, just review the voting records, in legislation, of incumbent democrats, national and otherwise. 3. Two Barbers Discuss Medicine "I'll never employ another colored physician," said a barber of the same colorful hue, as he diligently manipulated his scissors. "Why not?" inquired a dexterous brother craftsman at the next chair. "Simply because they don't measure up to the white physicians," answered the complainant, with an extra loud click of the shears. "One was treating my wife for three weeks, and not until I took her to Dr. Jones, the white doctor down town, did she show any improvement." "Applesauce," exclaimed the defendant barber. "Don't colored people have the same kinds of sickness that the white folks have? It's all bosh when you say our doctors aren't as skillfull as the whites. They get the same training, pass the same medical boards, and practice the same kinds of medicine to cure the same diseases. I'm surprised at a race man like you, Brother Bones, running down our doctors," concluded the defendant, as he waxed warmer. "And another thing," shouted the disgruntled one, "when you call a colored doctor, you've got to wait so long for him to come. Usually they're gone to a fancy dress ball or a movie. If they were attending some medical convention, you could excuse them. Why just the other night at the theatre, Dr. Smith, who sat next to me, was called by an usher, and what do you think? Why he said, 'I'll come just as soon as the next two reels are over.' Don't tell me, Brother Bones added with a snap, I'll never call another one." "But," remonstrated the opponent, "don't you think the colored doctor is as proficient in his line as the colored barber is in his?" "No, sir!" replied the contender, whipping the shears angrily. "If I thought I was as lax as Dr. Smith, I'd quit," he shouted. Just then the door was opened by a neatly dressed professional-appearing gentleman, who at once responded to the name of Dr. Smith. "Good morning, gentlemen," he said, taking the first vacant chair, "and how are you gentlemen today?" he inquired pleasantly, as Brother Bones quickly turned his back to the newcomer. "By the way, Mr. Bones," the physician said, pleasantly. "I was down this morning and Dr. Jones called me in to go over the history of your wife's case. He apologized for his diagnosis, and said he would like to continue the case in constant consultation with me, inasmuch as he was certain that my first diagnosis and treatment were correct. I told him that if it was agreeable to you, I would gladly do so." "What!" exclaimed the critic; "and how much will the cost be?" "Well," responded the physician, "He has agreed to continue the case free of charge, and my fee—well, you can include that in your last year's bill—and any time you happen to have the money to spare it will be all right," concluded the physician, smilingly. "Thank, you doctor," replied the critic, as his fellow worker drowned a hearty chuckle with the hum of the clippers. 4. Dr. Mann and His "Zoo" Under the forced caption, "Dr. Mann and His Zoo," the United Press (white) describes the reentry to America of Dr. William Mann, scientist and Superintendent of the National Zoo, who has just returned from a four-months' expedition into the African jungles. Among the other "rarities" which the scientist is said to have brought back to Boston are "Saidi" and "Jimmie" two cannibals from African tribesmen, who, it is said, were friendly to the explorer. The [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. MAURICE F. KAVANAGH Re-elected Commissioner of Cook County. United Press adds that the cannibals have "removed the rings from their noses," and infers that, otherwise, they are beginning to absorb civilization as fostered by Dr. Mann. However, this assimilation cannot have made much progress; for the press explains that the cannibals have agreed to work for Dr. Mann for TWENTY-FOUR CENTS A DAY, the price of four cups of coffee. "CHICAGO'S HI Weekly Bulletin, Chicago of Health WHY I AM A By Herman N. Bunde Commissione "I am a wet and I ho Just what two cannibals could do that would be worth as much or as little as twenty-four cents a day is beyond all comprehension. Their services would either be worth a living wage or NOTHING at all, according to American civilization itself. It should be either one extreme or the other—that is unless Dr. Mann has brought these victims here for EXPLOITATION, in which case twenty-four cents per day is just about the price an explorer would pay, either here or in the African jungles. Some of the wages in Africa are down to 17 cents a day, and African natives, NOT CANNIBALS, are receiving this wage. Two African cannibals in America, however, are raised SEVEN CENTS A DAY for psychological reasons, we presume. American people owe "Saidi" and "Jimmie" something the minute they land upon American soil. They owe them, at least, a baby's chance to mature into full-sized American lives; or, being unwilling to do this, the American public owes it to the doctrine of mercy to send the cannibals back home, where they can live the kind of lives to which they are accustomed; which, certainly, were void of exploitation of satisfying curiosity, aggrandizement, and selfish interests. 1 PEW HON. EMMET WHEALAN Re-elected Commissioner of Cook Co "CHICAGO'S HEALTH" Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department of Health WHY I AM A WET By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D., Commissioner "I am a wet and I hope to interest everyone in the advantages of being wet. There is health in being wet inside and out. No, it's not what you think. I am talking of 100 per cent pure water," declared Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, in his latest bulletin. "We are all wets in spite of our opinions, for our bodies are nearly 70 per cent water. Water is essential to life and health. If you are not a camel, you cannot live beyond a few days without water," says the Commissioner. "Our one general health sin is that we do not drink enough water. Water is to be regarded as a food and the body cannot work without it. "Water washes out the poisons of the body, dissolves the food and makes them more easily assimilated, helps to carry off wastes and stimulates every organ of the body. Drinking water is one good way of overcoming constipation. Water is constantly being thrown off and a certain amount must be taken in to keep up the water balance of the body. Drink from six to eight glasses a day Chicago's water supply is safe Keep your faucets busy and, although there is no foam on a glass of Mother Nature's own brew it has the necessary kick for health," advises Dr. Bundesen. PEW mer of Cook County. Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERnest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-23-25 Charlest. Dawson "TheWilliamsonFuneral" is distinguished by the up-to-date designs of its Cunningham Limousine Hearse and Cars Unexcelled for Quality Service and Price AUTOMOBILES FOR ALL OCCASIONS KENWOOD 0455 Caskets as Low as $25 THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday 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. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 0206 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXII No. 8 Chicago, November 6, 1926 Entered as Second-Class Matter, aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago, III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5011 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suke 706—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite #13, Ashland Block 155 N. Clark Street CHICAGO, ILL. WILL UND A. JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J.E. BISH 33d Degree PRWD, Bankkeeper Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES KEN 5121-23-25 A Peach Twigs and Scientific Planning THE peach twig dips down held over underground w people in its infallibility that th ing a test for hidden water wi In preparing for the growth future demands, there is no p All expenditures of labor and tific planning. Careful studi future conditions. Probable nature of telephone traffic mu must be made capable of expo for in advance if growth is no One of the vital phases of ing America with a nation-w foreseeing and providing for THE peach twig dips downward, so many believe, when held over underground water. So firm is the faith of some people in its infallibility that they never dig a well without making a test for hidden water with this natural divining rod. In preparing for the growth of telephone facilities to meet future demands, there is no peach-twig substitute for foresight. All expenditures of labor and money must be based on scientific planning. Careful studies must be made of present and future conditions. Probable population and the volume and nature of telephone traffic must be estimated years ahead. Plant must be made capable of expansion. Capital must be arranged for in advance if growth is not to be delayed. One of the vital phases of the Bell System's task of providing America with a nation-wide, universal service is that of foreseeing and providing for the future needs of the nation. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM One Policy - One System - Universal Service 1876—THE TELEPHONE PERSISTENT ACCUSER FINDS SELF IN JAIL (Preston News Service) 1876—THE TELEPHONE'S FIFTIETH YEAR—1926 New Brunswick, N. J., Nov. 5.—George Brown, helper on a coal wagon here, tried for over a week to bring about the arrest of Miss Dorothy Jones for the alleged theft of $260 Brown said belonged to him. Last Thursday evening he made a formal complaint, Miss Jones was arrested in Trenton, and her first act was to inform the police there that Brown is in reality Fred Polk, wanted for murder in Seaport, Del. Seaport ponce confirmed the information. Now Mr. Brown is in jail awaiting extradition, and Miss Jones is in jail at Trenton, waiting to come here to face the theft charge. Miss Jones told police that Brown South State Street THE TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM THE TELEPHONE COMPANY THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 6, 1926 had given her the money, but objected when she told him she was going to Trenton. In his anger he complained to the police and made information against her. SOUTH SHATTERS PRECEDENT; LYNCHING GANGSTERS ARRESTED Douglas, Ga., Nov. 5.—For the first time in history, it is said, in the South, the law has stepped in in a lynching case and brought action again the mob. Nine of the sixteen members of a mob that shot to death Dave Wright, alleged slayer, after taking him from the jail, have been indicted. They are under arrest. The mob committed the violence August 19, last. Dave Wright was a white man. BOY SCOUT NEWS The meeting held on October 15th, 1926 was opened by 8:15 p. m. by Coxwain Griffin. The Scout law was read by Yeoman Cook. Instructions were read about watches, bells, boats, different parts of the car. Parts of a row boat were also read and discussed by the Scouts. The skipper talked about the future plans on the rapid activities for the coming work of starting a membership campaign. So you can readily see how our pioneer sea scouts are progressing, which is possible only through the never-tiring efforts of their skipper, Mr. Robert S. Williams. The Scoutmasters' Club will meet the second Wednesday in November, the 10th, at 7:30 p. m. at the Douglas Division Headquarters, 3201 Wabash. All Scoutmasters are urged to be present as the details of the Binga Bank Trophy will be discussed, also the program for the coming year. Trophy—for Douglas Division Scouts A beautiful silver cup is being offered to the troop in the Douglas Division that proves to be the best all around efficient troop in purely scouting activities. This award is being made by the Binga Bank and bears its name, the Binga Bank Trophy. During Scout Anniversary Week, which is the first week in February, 1927, this award will be given. Rules concerning this trophy can be gotten through the Douglas Division Headquarters. 546 to Have Scout Rally Scoutmaster Jas. B. Alford of troop 546 of Cosmopolitan Community Church is making elaborate preparations for a big rally and membership drive. There will be also stunts, moving pictures, contests, games, drills, etc. We also expect to have a few words from some prominent backers of Scouting. All Scouts are cordially invited. The date of this affair will be November 30th, 1926. Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3646 Michigan Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 WEST ENGLEY AND SAVI Cor. 63rd Street and JOHN BAIN, President Vice-President; EDWA President and Cashier; Assistant Cashier and T 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 Modern and Store 3101 COTTAGE Corner 31st S JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. DUNN, Vice-President ESTABLISHED 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 5100 Federal Street JOHN L. CLARK EDITS HOUS ORGAN FOR PRINTING CONCERN Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 5.—The first issue of "Mac-O-Grams" edited by John L. Clark publicity counsel and advertising expert, came off the press Friday. This is not the first issue of the publicaton, however, but it is the first one edited by Mr. Clark. The publication is a monthly house organ for one of the largest white printing concerns in Western Pennsylvania. This is said to be the first time in history where a colored man has been appointed editor of a publication of this kind. Mr. Clark has made some new departures from the regular course of editing house organs, in that he has attempted to make the publication of service to buyers of good printing. Printing experts claim that Mr. Clark has developed a new phase of publicity that is bound to prove beneficial not only to the printer, but helpful and instructive to the buyers of printing. They claim it is written in simple easy style and very practical. Mr. Clark has not attempted to show off his knowledge of printing or deal in technical terms—the book is plain. TRIAL OF NEGRO WOMEN PICKETS IS POSTPONED, JUDGE "TOO BUSY" (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., Nov. 5.—The trial of two Negro women date workers who were arrested for picketing the premises of the Maras and Company date stuffing factory several weeks ago, has been again postponed. The trial was to have been held Thursday morning, but the judge declared that his docket was too full for a jury trial, and ordered the hearing put off to a later date. He did not set a date. The strikers were Mrs. Herbert Jones and Mrs. Ella Smith. They were charged with disorderly conduct. A jury trial was demanded by Attorney Bentall. Residence, 1282 Macalister Place Telephone Monroe 2714 MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 WOOD TRUST INGS BANK Marshfield Avenue ; MICHAEL MAISEL, RD C. BARRY, Vice- W. MERLE FISHER, trust Officer. HARDING, JR. ESTATE Corn Houses, Apartments to Rent E GROVE AVE. Street, Chicago PHILIP J. DUNN, Secretary H. X. COMERFORD, Treasurer HED 1877 Oakland 1860 CHICAGO (Formerly the literary department of Walden University) An Approved School in an Educational Center modern in methods and thorough in schola ws (Christian influence around the st us emphasis upon development of the init art of the student. 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 LINCOLN STATE BANK OF CHICAGO Superior State Government Supervisory 31st and South State Streets Capital and Surplus $460,000.00 On State Street's Largest B at Mortgage Gold Bond Improved Safe Investments yield the interest. $100 Bonds sold on easy payment plan our Mr. Avery of the Bond Departm LOANS MADE ON REAL ESTATE 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 or Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewels SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES for less than one cent a day. Protect your Valuable Papers, Jewelry, etc. ONE WEEK'S SUPPLY Free Free BRONZE BEAUTY face powder STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO. PETT SOURCH, MA, U.S.A. Bronze Beauty Face Powder is made by a new French process, and is not affected by perspiration. Used satisfactorily on dry or oily skin. Makes the complexion soft and velvety—and stays on until removed. Three tints which blend with any complexion: High Brown, Bronze Glow and Flesh. Fill out and mail the coupon below and we will send you a whole week's supply free. STRAIT-TEX CHEMICAL CO., 569 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 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.