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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. 5 CENTS PER M. J. HON. LEONARD J. GROSSMAN Able and brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel who would make an ideal candidate for Judge cuit Court of Cook County this year. Brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel could make an ideal candidate for Judge Court of Cook County this year. Able and brilliant Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, who would make an ideal candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County this year. BAY STATE TRIES OUT FIRST AUTO INSURANCE LAW Boston, Mass.—With mingled high hopes and misgivings, Massachusetts has put into effect the first compulsory automobile insurance law in the United States. Every automobile owner in the state, and there were 850,000 last year, before he can obtain a registration license for 1927, must post a bond to cover accident liabilities or show an insurance policy covering the same risk. Under the power of the legislative act, Insurance Commissioner Wesley E. Monk promulgated some months ago rates for the various classes of motor vehicles. The state was divided into three territories, with metropolitan Boston paying the highest premium. These rates already have drawn fire. Some residents have protested that the districting of the state constitutes discrimination, which is forbidden by law. Companies operating taxicabs or other groups of cars have sought a "fleet rate," which the attorney general has said is illegal under the present law. Insurance companies have not looked kindly on the rule which makes it mandatory to insure all applicants. [Image of a man in a suit with a large hat, standing with his arms crossed.] THE WORLD'S FIRST WORLD WAR THE REV. JOHN A. BROWN Stands at the head of the Bishops in the great A. M. for as an eloquent orator he has no superior in the country. He continues to accomplish a great work in Liberia for the upbuilding of his K his Lord. the head of the Bishops in the great A. M. man eloquent orator he has no superior in country. He continues to accomplish a great work in Liberia for the upbuilding of his K. Stands at the head of the Bishops in the great A. M. E. Church, for as an eloquent orator he has no superior in any part of the country. He continues to accomplish a great and lasting work in Liberia for the upbuilding of his Kingdom for his Lord. THE BROAD AX corporation Counsel of Chicago, candidate for Judge of the Cirrhis year. POPE IN LETTER RAPS IM-MODEST GARB FOR WOMEN Rome.—Pope Pius, who on several occasions has expressed his displeasure over the modern fashions of women, condemns immodest clothing anew in a letter to Cardinal Schulte, archbishop of Cologne. "The entire Catholic clergy is cooperating in the struggle against immodest women's clothing," says the pontiff. "It is very painful and deplorable that clothing which by nature was intended to cover the body has, in our time, because so many women forgot their dignity, served often to offend sacrilegiously the sense of shame and offer to everybody, especially the young, occasion for stimulation of the senses." Therefore, the pope adds, he never fails to take the opportunity to condemn and check such a shameful state of affairs. VISITS CITY Mrs. Chester Stamps of Ft. Wayne, Ind., after spending Christmas Eve in Rockford, Ill., with her mother, spent the remaining part of the holidays in Chicago with friends and was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver P. Keeble, 535 E. 42nd place. THE NEW YORKER pos in the great A. M. E. Church, he has no superior in any part of to accomplish a great and last-upbuilding of his Kingdom for Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor Received Many Beautiful Christmas Cards from Friends as Far East as New York City and as Far West as Los Angeles, California; Two from Paris, France. Hon. and Mrs. Joseph F. Haas, Hon. and Mrs. William Ray Fetzer, Hon. and Mrs. Alexander Fyfe, Col. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott, Prof. and Dr. Fannie Emanuel, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Manson, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins were Among Those Who Sent the Most Artistic and Unique Cards. Aside from the Cards, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Received Many Useful and Beautiful Presents from Their Many Warm Friends in This City and Other Parts of the Country. It is safe to state that very few persons in this city received more beautiful Christmas cards and other tokens of friendship than the writer and Mrs. Taylor, and we both feel very grateful indeed, to our hosts of warm friends for remembering us so kindly and generously during the holiday season. The following are some of the cards received from them: Dr. Walter N. Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Davis, Col. and Mrs. Noah Davis Thompson, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Farmer, Miss Estelle Louise Arnold, Dr. Adena C. E. Minott, New York City; Col. and Mrs. John R. Marshall, Ryan's Weekly Newspaper, Tacoma, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Augustus L. Williams, Mrs. S. E. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newsome, Mr. and Mrs. George Chapman, Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph I. Harper, Mr. and Madam Henseley, Prof. and Mrs. Samuel I. Lee, BISHOP SAMPSON BROOKS WILL SAIL FOR HIS HOME IN AFRICA FEB. 10 The visit of Bishop Brooks to this country from his home in Africa is fast drawing to a close, for on Feb. 10th he will depart for that sunny clime which lies far across the deep, blue sea. Bishop Brooks continues to accomplish a great and lasting work for the redemption of Africa. On the date mentioned above he will sail by way of the American Line for Liberia, West Africa. He will not return to this country until the general A.M.E. conference in 1928. SOON WILL BE OUT Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of S. M. T. of Illinois, will soon be able to be out and about her many fraternal duties as state grand princess after several weeks of illness which confined her to her home. Mrs. Harding is very active in fraternal work. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Montgomery, Mrs. H. L. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Corbin, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy W. Trice, Mrs. Elizabeth Slaughter Douglas, Evanston, Ill.; Hon. and Mrs. George T. Kersey, Lincoln State Bank of Chicago, Mrs. Beatrice Lee-Cooper, Paris, France; Mrs. Nora Douglas Holt, Monte Carlo, Christmas Day and best wishes and greetings from the Riviera; Mr. Felix Wooten, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, Newark, New Jersey; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wooten, New York City. As stated before that the following personages presented the editor and Mrs. Taylor with the most artistic Christmas cards, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Manson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert Watkins, Hon. and Mrs. Joseph F. Haas, Prof. and Dr. Fannie Emanuel, Hon. and Mrs. William Ray Fetzer, Col. and Mrs. Robert S. Abbott, and Hon. and Mrs. Alexander LYNCHINGS IN 1926 INCREASED AT A RAPID RATE Tuskegee Institute Alabama December 31, 1926. Julius F. Taylor, Chicago. Dear Mr. Taylor: The following persons were lynched in the United States during 1926. I send you the following concerning lynchings for the past year as compiled by Tuskegee Institute in the Department of Records and Research. I find there were 29 persons lynched in 1926. This is 13 more than the number 16 for 1925, 13 more than the number 16 for 1924, 4 less than the number 33, for 1923, and 28 less than the number 57, for 1922. The courts had acquitted one of the victims. Twenty of the persons lynched were taken from the hands of the law, 8 from jails and 12 from officers of the law outside of jails. Two of the persons lynched were women. There were 33 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Four of these were in northern states and 29 in southern states. In Fyfe. Many of the other Christmas cards were in short very beautiful to behold, but from an artistic point of view in some instances they slightly failed to measure up in lasting beauty like unto those already referred to. The following is a short description of the very beautiful Christmas card sent by Hon. and Mrs. Alexander Fyfe, it is undoubtedly the most artistic and the most elaborate of all the cards received. It is $6\frac{1}{2}$ by $8\frac{1}{2}$ inches in size; is of embossed black leatherette with red and gold decorations, and the name of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor is written across the black embossed envelope in the most beautiful style of gold penmanship and for years it will be highly cherished in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor. In conclusion we heartily wish to thank all of our steadfast and warm friends for all of their evidences of true loyalty and for that broad spirit of good fellowship and wish one and all of them a Happy New Year. 27 of the cases the prisoners were removed or the guards augmented or other precautions taken. In 6 other instances, armed force was used to repel the would-be lynchers. In 4 instances during the year persons charged with being connected with lynching mobs were indicted. Of the 34 persons thus before the courts, 9 were sentenced to the penitentiary; 8 for terms ranging from 4 to 20 years, and 1 for life. Of the 29 persons lynched, there were 22 Negroes, 6 whites, and 1 Indian. Five or less than 17 per cent of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offences charged were: murder, 8; rape, 2; attempted rape, 3; killing officer of the law, 5; wounding officer of the law, 2; attacking woman, 1; insulting woman, 1; frightening woman, 1; burglary, 1; charge not reported. 5. The states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are: Arkansas, 2; Florida, 8; Georgia, 1; Kentucky, 1; Mississippi, 4; New Mexico, 1; South Carolina, 3; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 7; Virginia, 1. Yours very truly, R. R. MOTON, Principal. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX X No. 17 M. B. HON. DORSEY R. CROWE One of the top-notchers of the City Council Ward, and with the aid of the ten thousand ing in his ward he will be re-elected to that day, February 22. LOSES HER SHARE OF $2,000,000 ESTATE BY BECOMING A NUN MASTER CH GAINES WILL HIS THIRD B DAY JAN 16 the top-notchers of the City Council from and with the aid of the ten thousand p this ward he will be re-elected to that bo February 22. of the City Council from the 42nd aid of the ten thousand people residiill be re-elected to that body on Tues- One of the top-notchers of the City Council from the 42nd Ward, and with the aid of the ten thousand people residing in his ward he will be re-elected to that body on Tuesday, February 22. New York.—Devotion to the tenets of her creed has cost Miss Minford, daughter of the late Lewis W. Minford, wealthy sugar broker, a share in her father's $2,000,000 estate. Because she continues to lead the cloistered life of a nun in the home of the Dominican Sisters at Newark, N. J., Miss Minford is disinherited under the terms of her father's will which was filed for probate this afternoon. "If any of my daughters be inmates of or domiciled in any Roman Catholic institution, nunnery, convent, or home," the will stated, "the provisions hereafter made shall not be operative, nor shall they receive any benefits provided thereto." Minford, who died in Diehl, N. J., in December, was known as the dean of the New York sugar trade. The will was made June 2, 1904, two years before Grace, in defiance of her father's wishes, entered the New Jersey convent. Minford provided that one-third of his estate should go to his widow, Mrs. Annie Minford. The remainder was to be held in trust for his three daughters and one son. These include Grace, Edith Minford, Mrs. Annie Louise Bond, and L. N. Minford. M. THE NEW YORK TIMES M. J. M. J. HON. BERTHOLD A. CRONSON Member of the City Council from the Fourth Ward headed for re-election to it on Tuesday, February of the City Council from the Fourth W ed for re-election to it on Tuesday, February cail from the Fourth Ward, who is on to it on Tuesday, February 22. Member of the City Council from the Fourth Ward, who is headed for re-election to it on Tuesday, February 22. MASTER CHARLES ELLIS GAINES WILL CELEBRATE HIS THIRD BIRTHDAY SUN- DAY, JAN. 16. Charles Ellis Gaines, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Gaines, 3262 Vernon avenue, and the Godson of Mr. Julius F. Taylor, and Dr. Adena C. E. Minott of New York City, will celebrate his third birthday January 16. Master Charles and his brother, H. B. Jr., received many Christmas presents from old man Santa Claus. The playmates of Master Charles and his brother are planning on giving him a lively time on his third birthday. PLEASED WITH REPORT Mrs. Eliza Jackson, 3739 Elmwood avenue, a state grand queen of Illinois of A. U. K. & D. of A., is much pleased with the report of her jurisdiction for the first six months. She is determined to make the next six months better and this year's report one of unparalleled record. The national grand master, Wm. H. Fields, of St. Louis, Mo., is expected to visit Chicago at an early date to look after official business. M. ATTORNEY AUGUSTUS L. WILLIAMS Republican candidate for Alderman of the Second Ward, whose vast army of friends and supporters feel confident that he will be the next member of the City Council from that ward. "In 1925 there were 34,318 deaths from all causes in Chicago. Of this number 6,309 or 18 per cent were credited to heart disease, making this condition the captain of the fleet of death. As many people died of heart disease as died of cancer and pneumonia combined. And though heart disease mortality has been increasing in Chicago as elsewhere in the world, nevertheless Chicago still leads with the extremely low death rate of 11.46 deaths per 1,000 persons," states Dr. Bundesen in his latest bulletin. "Heart disease may occur at any age. The heart death rate among children under five years of age was 16 per 100,000 persons, increasing as follows: Five to 49 years of age, 73 deaths per 100,000 persons. Fifty to 79 years of age, 792 deaths per 100,000 persons. Over 80 years of age, 5,216 deaths per 100,000 persons. Heart disease mortality is greater in the male than in the female. In 1925 out of 130,000 school children examined by the Chicago Department of Health, 2,200 of these had heart disease," says the Commissioner. "Heart disease can be prevented and we can take the heart out of the heart disease mortality table. This is how: 1. In childhood correct the tonsil and adenoid defects. These cause rheumatic heart disease; prevent the children from catching diphtheria, scarlet fever and other communicable diseases. These also may affect the heart. 2. Prevent the youth from catching a social disease. 3. Hygienic living and moderation in eating, alcohol and exercise. 4. Care of the pregnant woman to protect her heart so that her baby's heart may be sound. 5. Periodic examination to discover defects of the heart before they get beyond control. If you have heart disease, do not worry. A damaged heart can work well and long if properly cared for," says Dr. Bundesen. THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME KEPT OPEN HOUSE NEW YEAR'S DAY New Year's Day many people in this city reverted back to the old custom of keeping open house on that holiday and that good old custom is rapidly being revived again for on New Year's Day many people in all parts of this city kept open house and received their friends with open arms. The officials of the Phyllis Wheatley Home, 5128 S. Michigan avenue, followed suit and many ladies and gentlemen were present during the afternoon and evening and from time to time an interesting literary and musical program was rendered. Refreshments were served to all callers. The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's Club was the hostess of a beautifully arranged Christmas party last Thursday evening given in honor of the girls at the Home, 51st street and S Michigan avenue. A large Christmas tree was elaborately decorated and each bough laden with Christmas tinsel and glittering grass and surrounded with gifts. Mrs. M. Clark, Superintendent, was showered with many beautiful gifts that it took several hours to strip the presents from the tree. The Snappy Syncopators of Pro Dance Orchestra with his 9 pieces was the chief attraction of the evening. Special befitting popular airs were provided for the occasion. This Christmas party was attended by almost 200. Novelties of the desirable kind which were pleasing to all were distributed among the merry makers. The girls in their beautiful gowns played another important part in this social function. Everybody was happy. Each note of this most famous orchestra stirred the musical tower of every individual even our dear Mrs. E. L. Davis, Mrs. M. Collins, Mrs. F. M. Perkins, Mrs. Julia James, R. L. Pleasant, L. Sanford, Lena G. Perry, Bessie Lewis, Marie William, Jeanette Rements and Miss Beatrice Mitchell, who was happily seated around the orchestra to give service to the girls at every possible call, showed plain evidence of the dancing fantastic in their seats. Our president, Mrs. M. B. Wright, helped to ripen the affair into more melody by keeping step with the sweet strains of Baby Face. The party prevailed a thrilling spirit of merriment and kindness swayed into an early morn. All present expressed themselves enjoying a most pleasant and delightful time. Willa F. Webb, Reporter. UNIVERSITY CHAIR AS BELL MEMORIAL A memorial to Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, is to be established at Boston University. It is to take the form of a chair of the science and art of speech at the College of Liberal Arts. It is particularly fitting that Dr. Bell should be honored by Boston University, for it was while teaching at that institution that he made the discoveries which led to the invention of the telephone. At that time he was a professor of voice culture, and it was because of his familiarity with acoustics and the laws of speech that he was finally successful in his efforts to transmit the human voice by wire. Most of these early experiments were conducted by him in the late afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays and holidays, for his work at Boston University took up most of his other time. The endowment for the chair to honor Dr. Bell will amount to $200,-000. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 8, 1927 ATTORNEY AUGUSTUS L. WILLIAMS ENTERS THE RACE FOR ALDERMAN OF THE SECOND WARD AT A GREAT MEETING HELD AT UNITY HALL, 3140 INDIANA AVE., TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4. THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE SECOND WARD CITIZENS COMMITTEE IN HIS FAVOR AND HIS ADDRESS ACCEPTING THE NOMINATION FOLLOW IN THESE COLUMNS THE ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY A. L. WILLIAMS Words fail me, at this time, to express my appreciation to you for the efforts already put forth and the interest you have shown in me in your desire that I become a candidate for Alderman of our ward. I say with the deepest sincerity that you shall never have cause, given by me, to regret the confidence you repose in me as your selection to represent you in the City Council. I feel that you fully understand the present situation, that is to say, having chosen me before as your candidate for Alderman, and knowing that a square deal was not given me, you demand that I again enter the race as a candidate OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE, and pledge your whole-hearted support by all honorable means to insure my election at the primary, February 22, 1927. As you already know, the selection of the right man to represent you in the City Council is of vital importance and worthy of real thought. The position of Alderman is not a mere make-shift of an office, but on the other hand, it is one of great value. Under the new law, Aldermanic elections are non-partisan. There will be only one Alderman to represent the thousands of voters in the Second Ward, and this makes the office of Alderman act as the mayor of your vicinity. And what you are entitled to and what you should get is a Home Rule Alderman and NOT AN ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE; an Alderman who will put the needs of the Second Ward ahead of the general interests of the city. An Alderman has to do with the sanitation, the cleaning of the streets, the repair of same; he has to do with a coordinate power; with the police power; his duty is to see that the citizens are protected from unreasonable searches of their homes, and unlawful entry of same by any person or would be policemen or sheriffs without warrants; the Alderman has to do with the school system of the city, that is to say, it is his duty to see that every child attending public schools should get every advantage that every other child gets in every other ward in the city. It matters not how humble or how high his station in life might be, he should know that the people of the ward pay the bills and there is no question asked them as to whether they are black or white, Jew or gentile. The small park system is a blessing to the poor and a life saver in a large, congested city like Chicago, and it should be the one important duty of the Alderman to see to it that all people are treated alike in the distribution of this privilege. The bathing beaches provided along over our great water front system should be distributed equally among the wards bounded on the great frontage. The labor situation in my judgment, is of grave importance to the citizenry in which I am identified. Hundreds of thousands of our people are of the laboring class, who must make their living by the sweat of their brows. I believe that the office of Alderman should be used whenever and wherever it can to obtain the best results possible to assist that class of our people who are in a dire need of assistance, and I pledge myself when elected Alderman I will use my every endeavor to obtain a better understanding between labor and capital in this regard. With these principles in mind, and many others which, in my judgment, are conductive towards equality of opportunity, and that our group shall have and receive every other right accorded to all citizens of our great community, I, therefore, cannot refuse to become your candidate, and at your solicitations and requests, I, therefore, accept these many beautiful endorsements and become your candidate for Alderman of the Second Ward, and feel it incumbent upon me at this time to submit the platform upon which I shall make the race as follows: Many indignities are heaped upon our citizens by reason of their racial identity. I promise to exert all the force within me to put a stop to such racial discrimination. It is an ancient maxim in our law that a man's home is his castle. "The rain may enter, the wind may enter, but not the King of England without authority of law." The sacredness of this provision is manifested in the Constitution of almost every state in the Union, yet Chicago's police force ignore it when entering the homes of our people in the Second Ward without process of law. I, therefore, pledge myself to see to it that we have a strict observance of law by police officers as well as private citizens. In order to promote good citizenry, clean living is essential. Why is it that garbage, dead dogs and cats are allowed to stay in the alleys of our ward until they become decayed? An Alderman can do much towards remedying these breeders of disease, I pledge myself to rid our ward of this deplorable condition. 1 favor the increase of salaries of police and firemen. I pledge myself to maintain a permanent office in the Second Ward to be used for the convenience of my constituents in the transaction of the business of our ward. I pledge myself to be easily accessible and to listen to and act upon any complaints or suggestions from the people without hope of reward. And in conclusion, from this day until the 22nd day of February, the fight is on for a clean government and proper representation for our group in the Second Ward. These many and various pledges that I have made are sincere and made with my desire and purpose to serve you, the people of this ward, to the best of my ability. Between the dates herein, there remains much for you to do in going forth and informing the people that the opportunity is at hand for each and every man and woman in our ward to do his or her bit towards remedying the deplorable condition that now exists and with your assistance and with God speed, the fight is won. I wish, at this time, to extend to each of you my best wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year. I wish for you as for myself a spirit of willingness to accept the duties of service; that spirit which "seeketh not its own," but cheerfully lending a hand to lift the burdens from the hearts and lives of others. RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE IN FAVOR OF ATTORNEY A. L. WILLIAMS FOR ALDERMAN OF THE SECOND WARD WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the Second Ward of the City of Chicago, believing in the sacred principles of our Constitution, chiefly of which is representation in the Legislative branch of our Government; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Chicago is the representative branch of our City Government, the melting pot of the cosmopolitan population of our great city in which representatives of all groups, kinds and creeds meet upon a common level and direct the destiny of this, the greatest city in the civilized world; and WHEREAS, it is our right and our duty as citizens of the Second Ward of the City of Chicago, to use our influence, our efforts, our finance and our votes for the selection of a man for this important position, who is truly representative; whose character and reputation are untarnished by traitorous acts committed against us; a man who places our rights and interests above the "mighty dollar;" and WHEREAS, Augustus L. Williams is a man whom we believe to be possessed with these basic characteristics and many others that we believe more to our benefit and advantage; a man who has been tried and not found wanting; a man whose reputation and whose many charitable acts and deeds, for the unfortunate of our group lead us to believe that it is an act of providence, designed and directed by the Creator to have such a man available to call upon in this crisis, to save our people in our ward from degradation and corruption, which we believe is countenanced by persons in authority and power, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the citizens committee of the Second Ward of the City of Chicago, that we put forth our best efforts to induce the said Augustus L. Williams to become a candidate for Alderman of the Second Ward of the City of Chicago; that we pledge our support, our influence, our money and our votes behind him to make him our representative in the Common Council of the City of Chicago. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our organization, a copy delivered to the public press and a copy presented to the Honorable Augustus L. Williams. PROF. SAMUEL I. LEE AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEE FAMILY ENJOYED THE HOLIDAY SEASON An excellent turkey dinner was served at the Sterehouse Inn., Sunday, January 2, 1927, in honor of Mr. Clarence R. Lee, son of Prof. and Mrs. Samuel I. Lee of 436 E. 49th street. Mr. Lee, who is a director of the famous Koppin Theatre Orchestra, of Detroit, Mich., was celebrating his birthday with his parents and little daughter, Audrey. All present enjoyed the splendid dinner and service given by Mrs. Sterehouse. Mr. Lee left for Detroit on the midnight train after greeting many of his old Chicago friends. The Juvenile Department of the American Woodmen of Camp 21, made an excellent showing in their entertainment at Movement Hall. The children, under the excellent direction of Mrs. Frances Quann, who was so ably assisted by our own Mrs. Bush Banks did splendidly and had the parents and friends attended, they would have been well repaid. Parents do not take enough interest in these affairs and children must be encouraged to bring them up to the standard you expect. CRONSON OPPOSED BY 4 COLORED MEN Ald. Berthold A. Cronson, who is seeking re-election to the city council, will be called upon to fight it out at the first election in February with four colored men, all of whom aspire to represent the Fourth Ward in the aldermanic body. The entrants are Virgil Cooke, an accountant in the office of the board of local improvements who resides at 4909 Washington Park court; Dr. George Washington Prince, 4803 St. Lawrence avenue; William B. Springer, who is engaged in the insurance business in the ward and N. K. McGill, a lawyer, who is counsel for the Defender. According to Cooke, the west section of the ward, lying between Cottage Grove avenue and State street, and between 46th and 53rd streets, is controlled solidly by the colored voters and, he says, they represent 45 per cent of the population. On this account he and the three other Negro candidates see a chance to increase the number of colored aldermen in the city council to three instead of two as now. The Second Ward is represented by Ald. Louis B. Anderson and the Third by Robert R. Jackson, both colored. Cronson Is Confident "I do not think the time has arrived yet," said Ald. Cronson today, "when the Fourth Ward can be swung by the colored vote. They may give considerable trouble at the first election, but I believe I can lead all of them by a big margin and possibly win the office with a majority in the first attempt. If I do not succeed in doing that I have no fear of winning out over the colored candidate." THE RED CAPS CLUB Red Caps' Literary Club held their monthly meeting Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p. m., Jan. 2, at 3639 Michigan avenue. Prof. Samuel Ball was the principal speaker. He chose for his subject "The Ascent of Man." The address was both instructive and inspiring. Asst. Atty. General William Henry Harrison was also present and made a short advisory address. Editor Jackson (Bill Board) was present and made a short talk. Sandy W. Trice, President. W. H. HON. T. F. MORAN Highly honored member of the City Council from the 16th Ward, who wishes to thank his many friends and neighbors for their past support, and he feels sure that they will manfully stand by him at the election this coming spring. Highly honored member of the City Council from the 16th Ward, who wishes to thank his many friends and neighbors for their past support, and he feels sure that they will manfully stand by him at the election this coming spring. BULLETIN No. 90—FOR YOUR SAFETY By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins During the year 1926—727 persons were killed and 13,486 were injured through automobile accidents. Of this number killed, 529 were pedestrians and 198 motorists. For the year 1925 673 were killed, and 13,406 injured. Careful analysis of the above figures show that the majority of these accidents were caused by wanton carelessness, and a total disregard of the speed laws. This terrible toll of life is little short of criminal. No business is so important that justifies driving at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper. Better to lose a train than to lose one's life. Always drive slowly in congested districts. Don't pass street cars on the wrong side of the street. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. Do not cross in the middle of the block. Be careful when getting off a street car. Do not walk from behind a street car without being on the alert from the opposite direction. Trying to save a few seconds time may cost you your life. Remember that there is nothing as precious as a human life. Aid us to prevent these murders. It is the department's most serious problem. PLEASANT NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY The South Side Smarter Set Whist Club gave their fourth annual dance at the Vincennes Hotel Saturday, January 1, 1927. The elegantly gowned ladies and gentlemen in formal evening clothes were in keeping with the beautifully decorated Vincennes ball room. A huge red bell in the center of the hall cast a warm, subdued glow. A huge Christmas tree, beautifully decorated stood in the corner of the hall where frappe was served throughout the evening. On entering the dance hall the guests were welcomed by the officers and members of the club and one was greeted with strains of sweet music, furnished by Roberts' orchestra. When the sweet strains of "Home, Sweet Home" was played every one unanimously declared it to be one of the most enjoyable of the holiday season. CLASS ENTERTAINS The Kathryn Wilson Beauty Culture Study Class of which Madam Collionia M. Ghee is president, entertained on Dec. 31st at the home of the president, 3425 S. Wabash avenue. A very interesting program was rendered and among those taking part were J. B. Street, who delivered an address on "Preparedness," music by Smith's Snappy Syncopators; response to Mr. Street's address was made by M. B. Rogers; solo by Miss Sarah Simpson. Mrs. Josephine Hamilton acted as mistress of ceremonies. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The public is invited to the class meetings every Friday from 4 to 9 p. m. The City Council from the 16th his many friends and neighbors he feels sure that they will man- lection this coming spring. BUY AND USE CHRISTMAS SEALS It is not too late to buy and use Christmas seals, states Mrs. Theodore B. Sachs, superintendent of the Chicago Tuberculous Institute. "Christmas Seal Your December Mail," is our slogan, and December continues until the new year. A great many New Year's greetings and letters appropriately bear health seals and these little stickers continue to appear all through January and February. People who have them on hand wish to show their interest in our work, and others who were not able to contribute at the accustomed time are glad to do so later. "Contributions are welcome at any time, of course, as our health program is an all-year-round business and the funds obtained in December must cover all the other months as well." INCREASED CHILD LABOR Washington.—The annual report of the Chief of the Children's Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor shows that child labor increased in 24 of the 29 large industrial cities. The five cities that reported decreases were, in the order named, Washington, D. C., Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago and St. Paul. "The largest decrease this past year, 67 per cent in Washington, D. C.," says the report, "followed an amendment to the compulsory school attendance law of the District of Columbia, effective February 4, 1925, which requires a child to remain in school up to the age of 16, unless he has completed the eighth grade." SAM LANGFORD SEEKS AID IN NEW YORK New York—Sam Langford, boxer, who once had prosperous days in the ring, is now afflicted by poor eyesight, caused by cataracts, has come to New York to seek aid from the National Sports Alliance Relief Fund, created under state law last year to dispense funds to needy boxers of their widows and dependents. A benefit boxing bout was held in 1924, when $8,900 was raised for the fund. Langford claims that it was his plight that led boxing fans to start the benefit bout. He said he hoped to get $500 to open a bootblack stand in Boston, his home city. PRAISE FOR ROBESON New York.—Local critics were especially kind to Paul Robeson, baritone, who was heard on the air last week for the first time. The World critic called Robeson the finest Negro baritone he has ever heard. "In his folk songs he was positively delightful. In 'Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,' and 'Water Boy,' he was a joy to listen to." The AFRO noted last week that Robeson's spirituals, most of which were arranged by his accompanist, Lawrence Brown, were the same numbers which Roland Hayes is singing in his American concerts, but the two singers interpret them differently. --- Both Had Modern Ideas By ROSE MEREDITH (Copyright.) MRS. HENDERSON looked sternly at her grandmother. "You can do as you please, Roberta, about having your hair cut off in that absurd way like a boy—but I shall adopt my own attitude of protest against it!" "Of course," observed Roberta, regretfully, "if Granny takes that attitude, there's just one thing to do—to have it shingled anyway!" Later that morning she went off in her own car, and visited a metropolitan barber, who transformed into a mischievous boy the girl who before had been a daisy, garden-party sort of person. "Grandmother was right," thought Roberta, as she drove the car in the back way and turned it over to Bem. the garage man. He gave her a furious glance as she went off toward the house. Then he went to the telephone. "That you, Cook? The poor little gal's had her head shaved clean as a platter and the madam's got a young preacher to dinner. Head off the poor lamb, that's a good soul." He grinned as he went back to his car cleaning. In all questions between Mrs. Henderson and her orphan granddaughter, now eighteen, the household staff were for Roberta to the last man or woman, though they all admired and respected their employer. So it was Betty, the cook, who waylaid Roberta in a back entry and sent her off to her own room. "Your grandma do be havin' a young praste to dinner, and she'd be toot mad, Miss Roberta, if she saw the mess you've made of your pretty curls—" She shook her head dismally. "Does it look so dreadful, Betty?" asked the culprit. "You look like a hoodlum, miss, if you'll excuse it," said the cook, rushing back to the kitchen. "I am so glad to know," murmured Roberta. "That count one on opinion—grandmother will make two nays, and how about the young 'praste'—I cannot imagine a curate approving of this, but I feel so free—" She reached her own room, got into a pair of tweed knickers that grandmother had vaguely approved of for hiking and sports, and stepped from her bedroom window into the boughs of the great oak tree that spread before the house. Roberta was sitting there, reading, in her favorite seat in the tree, when the excited barking of a dog brought her out of the world of fiction to reality. "How tiresome of Larry to trail me here," she groaned, and leaning over to catch the collie's attention and send him away, Roberta, queen of tree climbers in the past, suddenly lost her balance and grasped a limb and clung to it, swinging breathlessly. A pair of strong arms reached up and lifted her down to safety. "There, my lad," said a hearty voice. "You just escaped a nasty fall, eh?" "Yes, thank you, sir," said Roberta in a low, shamed tone. Then she fung up her head and met her grandmother's stern, blank gaze. "Oh, Mr. Delaine, allow me to present my nephew, Robert Henderson." Roberta's ears burned as she gave an awkward little nod. Mr. Delaine shook hands, but there was a queer look in his nice gray eyes that Roberta did not understand. "That's odd. I thought you had a granddaughter." "Robert is a grandnephew," said Mrs. Henderson, removing the relationship a little farther away. "I see-perhaps you will come over to the rectory some afternoon, Robert, and have some tennis, eh? I am a bachelor and I enjoy playing with young people." "I'm sure that must be very nice," said Roberta, in her gentlest voice. "Have you had your dinner, Robert?" Mrs. Henderson asked over her shoulder. "No, Granny," said the girl. "Tell Betty to send a tray to your room—I will see you in the morning." The next morning Mrs. Henderson came down to breakfast to find Roberta fresh and gilish in a blue linen, with a broad band of blue ribbon tied around her soft dark curls, a huge bow in back. "Good morning, Granny," she said demurely. "Roberta—last night—your hair? Where is it?" inquired the distracted old lady as she sat down behind the coffee pot. "Where is your hair, Roberta?" "On my head, where it belongs. Granny—the barber loaned me a wig to wear just to see if I like the effect, but I do not, and so I am still your granddaughter, aren't I?" "Yes, darling, and always will be—" "Even if I married the curate?" "Mr. Delaine? How absurd! Is that the next thing?" "I hope so! You see, he was in the hairdresser's and must have overheard my conversation about the wig—but he is rather a dear, Granny. May I go and play tennis with him?" Her eyes shone like stars. So this was to be Roberta's fate—a curate's wife. Well, Mrs. Henderson shrugged resignedly. There was plenty of money all around. "Of course you cannot go to the rectory, but he is coming for tea and tennis this afternoon." "Who asked him?" Roberta was expectant. "He asked himself," said Granny with a grimace. "He, too, seems to be a 'Modern.'" Laugh Reveals Character Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable - Goethe. THE POLITICAL POT IS JUST BEGINNING TO BOIL IN GOOD SHAPE AND THE INDICATIONS ARE THAT A RED HOT FIGHT WILL BE STAGED BETWEEN HON. WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON, DR. JOHN DILL ROBERTSON AND HON. EDWARD R. LITSINGER FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO BY CHARLES STEWART, JR. The Lady Eliott Circle, No. 199, C. O. F., held its annual reception to its members and friends Tuesday evening, January 4, 1927, at Forum Hall, 43rd street and Calumet avenue. A delightful feast was furnished by the committee on arrangements. Each person present was presented with a beautiful favor, that for the ladies being a beautiful flower arranged to be carried on the arm like an umbrella, and for the gentlemen a beautiful cap, and the officers received beautiful favors in the shape of flowers to be worn as corsage bouquets. Dancing, whist, bunco and five hundred were engaged in and all present spent a most delightful evening. Too much credit cannot be given to Mrs. Maude E. Smith, W. C. C., and her efficient committee of arrangements for the high character of the entertainment. The officers for 1927 were installed Friday evening, Jan. 7, at Forrester Hall, 44th and State streets, being the guests of the Florence Law Circle. This organization is one of the most substantial ones in the city, having a membership of more than five hundred and has in different banks more than seven thousand dollars which is a credit to the careful management and it is a soulful cheer to meet this body in their meetings twice each month. New Year's Day was largely observed in the old time way. Men and women visited friends in every available vehicle. They wished thousands a broader opportunity for the coming year and a closer financial accounting for the betterment of home building in the year 1927. * * * Great Lakes Lodge, No. 43, I. O. B. E. O. W., under exalted ruler, Mervin R. Bibb, M. D., is making a united effort to bring the order up to the standard. Unfortunate conditions brought them into serious entanglements, but in the first six months of his administration with the coterie of officers that are giving him valiant support, the lodge will come into its own and in short be the banner lodge of the country. To the members who have become unfinancial, dispensations have been granted and it is urged that the delinquent make it possible to renew their full fellowship and enjoy their beautiful club house at 37th street and Michigan avenue. It is the most constructive and best located club house of any organization in the city. We must prepare to meet the state association in the spirit and letter of brotherly love, therefore we must awaken ourselves to the full force of our sworn duty so that when we attend the national convention the ROAD CLOSED UNDER CONSTRUCTION The EVERY one was glad the road was built. visits could be made more brisker, that matters of great be carried on with more e. The telephone road, that to travel so easily, so cheap being lengthened. Each you are added to the Bell System in the increased value give this extension which hour every one's activities by per interchange of ideas. EVERY one was glad when the new section of the road was built. All realized that personal visits could be made more easily, that trade would be brisker, that matters of general public interest would be carried on with more efficiency and dispatch. The telephone road, that already enables every one to travel so easily, so cheaply and so far, is constantly being lengthened. Each year over 800,000 telephones are added to the Bell System. Every subscriber shares in the increased value given to telephone service by this extension which hourly is enlarging the scope of every one's activities by permitting an ever broadening interchange of ideas. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM One Policy - One System - Universal Service --- *** BEST BUILT CITY BEST BUILT CITY financial exchequer may be cleared. In short the committee on entertainment, headed by Billy King, the best known theatrical actor of modern times, will give a week's entertainment at the Eighth Street Theatre at which time it is expected that every member of the organization and its friends will avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing the new dance which is said to be greater than the "black bottom." The committee thanks you in advance for your presence and due notice will be given as to dates and prices. The political three-ring circus has been pitched, and the wise acres are watching the ring masters. Fred Lundin, chief of his tribe, is issuing out from the old Swedish bitters bottles when he used to describe himself as the "poor Swede." Dr. John Dill Robertson's pills cure all ailments, at the Hartford Building, 8 S. Dearborn street. At the Sherman House, the past master of political strategy, brushed off the dust from his hat that accumulated while in the wilds of South America and rebloned his moustache and took silent charge of the William Hale Thompson campaign. He is a dangerous quantity. He comes out of his political tomb like Rip Van Winkle and he tells a new political story which will be different for his candidate than foreign entanglements. He tells them that instead of closing up soft drink and other institutions which have been closed up for violations of the law, that he will open up ten thousand more, but he seems to have forgotten that the United States District Attorney is at his headquarters on Adams street and might spike the deal with a new monkey wrench. Then comes the third ring-master in the 42-story hotel, known as the Morrison, at Madison and Clark streets, who representst the barefooted newsboy, who comes out from the little cottage in the old fifth ward where he was born and reared and was elected to the city council as the first republican without money. He made his speeches from barrels and dry goods boxes, but the words of truth that fell from his lips were of that strong American status which sank into the hearts of the people as we find in the mighty book of Job. He was elected and on from that office he became a member of the Board of Review and the character of his work has made his name a household word from the barrel where he campaigned and the old ball field where he played with Pickett while Billy O'Brien and Charley Martin looked on, and like the late Patrick J. Carr, Edward R. Litsinger is a household word and with this recommendation, ring-master Noble B. Judah preenss to the public political lines of strategy THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 8, 1927 *** with the same dexterity that he used when he was fighting in France under the command of Foch and General Mangin. He serves notice that when he shall have written the story of his accounting of his stewardship in the three-ring battle it will be a surrender to the new order of things and the people will have that civic awakening and the name of Judah leading the forces will write a new page in the history of politics. 10,700,000 FAMILIES ARE TELEPHONE USERS About two-thirds, or 11,400,000 of the total number of telephones in the Bell System-in the United States are residence telephones. These 11,400,000 residence, or as they are sometimes called, "home" telephones, serve approximately 10,700,000 families. The excess of residence telephones over the number of families having telephones is due, in large part, to the use of extension stations. More and more the average home is being equipped with extension telephones so that weary housewives will not have to walk way upstairs or all the way downstairs in order to answer the telephone, or to put in a call. WILL RE-OPEN MEETINGS The Sunday evening forum held the second and fourth Sunday evenings in each month at Ft. Dearborn Club home, 3920 Grand boulevard, under the auspices of Ft. Dearborn 1927 Marching Club, of which J. B. Deveaux is president, will hold its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 8th. A splendid program has been arranged by the chairman, M. B. Rogers, and he wishes to see all members and their friends. The public is welcome. Meeting from 5 to 7 p. m. COLORED POPULATION OUTGROWS WHITE Tarboro, N. C.—According to a report made by W. H. Pittman, superintendent of schools in Edgecombe county, the rural Negro population in Edgecombe county is increasing more than twice as rapidly as the rural white population. This is in contrast to a number of rural districts in Georgia, Florida and Alabama, in which the Negro farm and rural population is becoming almost "threadbare." Phone: Kenwe Libe Bond & M Com Phone: Kenwood 6366-6368 Liberty ond & Mortga Company Liberty Bond & Mortgage Company Real Estate Investments 1st and 2nd Mortgages E. KALLISH, Treasurer EDW. H. WANDELL, Manager 4651 South Parkway THE COMMON EDIS COM THE COMMONWEALT EDISON COMPANY THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY 72 WEST ADAMS STREET Phone: Randolph 1280 --- --- HOLD YEAR END MEETING The U. B. F.'s of Chicago, under the direction of J. B. Street, state grand master of Illinois and jurisdiction, held an important year end meeting Thursday evening, Dec. 30th at 2974 S. State street. L. B. Brown, deputy, presided and short talks were made by W. D. Crawley, M. T. Bailey, R. R. Hocker and others. J. B. Street told of the detailed work to be done by the organization for it to take its rightful place in the fraternal world. A profitable evening was spent by the brothers. GOES WEST Ernest Suttler of Mt. Clair, N. J., after spending several busy days in the city, left for the west and Halifax County, N. C., to adjust other business matters. GOES TO MISSISSIPPI Mrs. Ike Rhymes, 11156 S. Ashland avenue, and her sister, Miss Leanna Baker, were called to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Rebecca Baker, at Jackson, Miss., who is seriously ill. BINGA STATE BANK South State at 35th Street, Chicago Statement of condition of Binga Bank was made to the Auditor of Public Accounts at the close of business December 31st, 1926. # Resources Loans and Discounts.....$ 896,209.55 Bonds, Securities, etc..... 277,939.63 U. S. Treasury Bonds..... 75,000.00 Bank Premises ..... 161,954.80 Furniture and Fixtures..... 3,445.78 Accrued Interest Rec'ble..... 13,231.94 Cash and Due from Banks ..... 257,364.08 Total .....$1,685,145.78 # Liabilities Capital .....$ 200,000.00 Surplus ..... 45,000.00 Undivided Profits ..... 15,106.47 Unearned Discount ..... 2,223.23 Reserve for Interest..... 6,722.51 Dividends Unpaid ..... 1,134.50 Deposits ..... 1,414,959.07 Total .....$1,685,145.78 # Officers Jesse Binga, president; J. R. Marshall, vice-president; C. N. Langston, cashier. A Clearing House Bank od 6366-6368 erty Mortgage pany HE WEALTH SON PANY --- CHICAGO Christmas SAVINGS CLUB Open Your Christmas Savings Club for 1927 Regular Payments Began December 11th, 1926. JOIN NOW! The Club will continue for 50 weeks, when checks will be mailed to all members for the amount of their deposits with 3% interest added where payments have been made according to schedule. Join our Christmas Savings Club and solve the Christmas financial problem for next year. Payments may be made in varying sums according to the accompanying schedule: Christmas SAVINGS CLUB Open Your Christmas Savings Club for 1927 Regular Payments Began December 11th, 1926. JOIN NOW! The Club will continue for 50 weeks, when checks will be mailed to all members for the amount of their deposits with 3% interest added where payments have been made according to schedule. Join our Christmas Savings Club and solve the Christmas financial problem for next year. Payments may be made in varying sums according to the accompanying schedule: MR. AND MRS. HARRY STAN- TON BROWN ATTENDED THE BINGA TWILIGHT PARTY It was not our intention to fail to state that Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stanton Brown, 4009 South Parkway, were in evidence at the Binga twilight party; they were both present and greatly enjoyed that delightful social function, our lady assistant simply ran over them that was all. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were costumed right up to the minute, and they were kept busy all the time in greeting their many warm friends. French Driven to Revolt French Driven to Revolt The French revolution was mainly the result of the oppression of the French people, who rose in revolt against the extravagance and tyranny of the kings and nobles. In addition they had no adequate representation in the legislature. The taxes were heavy and in 1777 there were as many as 1,250,000 beggars in France. Alarmed by the increasing signs of unrest in the country, the king and some of the nobles began to gather the army near Paris. This so enraged the people of Paris that they stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This is regarded as the beginning of the revolution. The Ideal Life Sacha Gutry, the most famous living French actor, gave this recipe for a happy life during his recent visit to London: "Meet at thirty with a woman of twenty; marry her if you love her; make her happy, never deceive her, never be deceived; and die before her, very old." Christ SAVING Open Your Christmas Regular Payments 11th, 1926. The Club will continue for be mailed to all members for its with 3% interest added made according to schedule. Join our Christmas Saving mas financial problem for no Payments may be made in the accompanying schedule. CLASS 5—First week 5c, second week 10c. Increase each weekly payment 5c and receive in 50, $63.75 weeks. CLASS 5-A—First week $2.50, second week $2.45. Decrease each weekly payment 5c and receive $63.75 in 50 weeks. CLASS 10—First week 10c, second week 20c. Increase each weekly payment 20c and re. $127.50 in 50 weeks. CLASS 10-A—First week $5.00, second weekly payment 10c and receive in 50 weeks. ALEXANDER FLOWER, President SAMUEL FLOWER, Vices-Pres. SAMUEL FLOWER, Vices-Pres. Roosevelt S SOUTH PARKWAY AT Telephone Douglas 2 Christ SAVING Open Your Christmas Regular Payments 11th, 1926. The Club will continue for be mailed to all members for its with 3% interest added made according to schedule. Join our Christmas Saving mas financial problem for no Payments may be made in the accompanying schedule CLASS 5—First week 5c, second week 10c. Increase each weekly payment 5c and receive in 50 weeks ..... $63.75 weeks ..... $63.75 CLASS 5—A—First week $2.50, second week $2.45. Decrease each weekly payment 5c and receive ..... $63.75 in 50 weeks ..... $63.75 CLASS 10—First week 10c, second week 20c. Increase each weekly payment 10c and re- ceive in 50 weeks ..... $127.50 weeks ..... $127.50 CLASS 10-A—First week $5.00, second week $4.90. Decrease each weekly payment 10c and receive in 50 weeks ..... $127.50 weeks ..... $127.50 Plus 3% Interest for Bankers S NORTHEAST COR. SOUTH CHICAGO OFFICE ALEXANDER FLOWER, Chairman of SAMUEL F. FLOWER CHA The Men Behind the Bank S Over $5,6 Jury Upheld Whitman In all his life Whitman was in court but once, and that was rather a joke. While fishing in a pond near Babylon one day, not far from his father's farm, he was continually annoyed by a mischievous boy determined to have his fun, if not at the expense of the fish then at Whitman's. Finally exasperated, the latter coaxed the lad to row near in his boat, and then administered a sound thrashing with his rod. The culprit's father had Walt arrested, entrusting the prosecution of the case in the justice court to Gen. Nicholas Uhall. Sure · of himself, Whitman undertook his own defense. He admitted the thrashing, but excused it on the ground that he was defending the vested rights of fishermen. The jury, whose foreman was a third-headed farmer with a Yorkshire brogue, returned almost immediately. "Have you arrived at a verdict?" asked the justice. "What is the verdict?" "We find e didn't 'it 'im' alf 'ard enough." Despite the repeated protest on the part of the justice that the form of the verdict was irregular, the verdict stood.—From "Whitman, an Interpretation in Narrative," by Emory Holloway. Gauls and Celts Caesar and subsequent historians identify the Gauls with the Celts of northern Gaul, but some ethnologists now distinguish the two peoples at least so far as to make the Belgic Gauls of Caesar's time only one type or branch of the Celtic-speaking population of Gaul. Christmas SAVINGS CLUB Savings Club for 1927 Began December JOIN NOW! for 50 weeks, when checks will for the amount of their depos- where payments have been Savings Club and solve the Christ- next year. in varying sums according to: CLASS 50—Pay 50c straight each week for 50 weeks and receive.....$25.00 CLASS 100—Pay $1.00 straight each week for 90 weeks and receive.....$50.00 CLASS 200—Pay $2.00 straight each week for 50 weeks and receive.....$100.00 CLASS 500—Pay $5.00 straight each week for 50 weeks and receive.....$250.00 SPECIAL CLASS—Join this class by agreeing to pay any certain amount each week for 50 weeks, and receive at least 50 weeks the full amount deposited. THOMAS E. BREEN, Cashier JOHN HUNNIFORD, Ass't Cashier A. HONS, Ass't Cashier State Bank THIRTY-FIFTH STREET 260 CHICAGO Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERnest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5151-23-25 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charles E. Dawson THE BROAD AX Published Every Saturday In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Rep- ublicans, 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 Democrat nor Republican. It is stricty 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. 17 Chicago, January 8, 1927 Entered as Second-Class Matter, aug. 19, 1902, at the Post office at Chicago. III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. 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(My) Dear Mrs. Woosis (Uncle Jack, Bozo): I can't find words (time) to tell you how tickled (pleased, delighted, grateful) Bob (Joe, Kexer) and I were over the lovely (beautiful, clever, ducky, dear) candlesticks (salad plates, vase, pitcher, spoons) you gave us. They are charming (lovely, beautiful, ducky, dear) and we can't thank you (too much) for them (it). We are going to use them (it) on our table at our first dinner (pick-up supper) in our new home (apartment, cottage, houseboat). We are having (had hoped to have) a wonderful (awful) honeymoon. Our hotel is (was, should have been) deli- ful. Bob (Bob, Xerxes) is wondert (a bore). I knew he would be. We shall (will) be glad to be in our home (homes), though, so that we can use your lovely (beautiful, ducky, dear, charming) candlesticks (salad plates, vase, pitcher, spoons). Bob (Joe Xerxes) and I are getting along beautifully (a divorce). We do so hope that we shall (will) see you soon (very soon, some time) in our new home (court). Thanks just loads (heaps, so much) for your (you know) candlesticks (what have you). Much love (your sincerely). Monument to Arnold The monument which commemorates the battle of Saratoga has four niches. Three of them contain the statues of Gates, Schuyler and Morgan, who took leading parts in the campaign and battle. The fourth would have contained the statue of Arnold had he not committed treason. In the old chapel at West Point there is a blank plate on which Arnold would have been honored had he not gone over to the enemy.—Pathfinder Magazine. Nude Horse Dorothy and Sally, age five and three, were visiting their grandparents in a southern Indiana town. One morning they had been out playing when they suddenly burst into the house very much excited and frightened. Being asked the reason for their hurried entrance, Dorothy gasped out: "Oh, there was a horse went running down the street and nobody was with it. And it didn't have a thing on, not even a strap—nothing but just its skin and its tail."—Los Angeles Times. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 8, 1927 Visit to Birthplace Upset "Divine Sarah" It is generally believed, and the Encyclopedia Britannica records: that Sarah Bernhardt, the noted actress, was born in Paris and that her parents were a mixture of French and Dutch and of Jewish descent, but the most recent version of her origin says she was born in Amsterdam, Holland, of Jew parents. The authority for this version is Lyon van Lyer of Amsterdam, who revealed the purported true story of the actress' birth at a dinner in Amsterdam not long after Sarah Bernhardt's death. He claimed that her father was his brother. Van Lyer related that once when the Divine Sarah visited Amsterdam, she sought him and asked to be shown the place where she was born. It was a squall, underground room, and when they arrived, a blind, decrepit beggar lay on a bed of rags in one corner. The actress collapsed on a rickety chair and burst into tears. Suddenly she leaped up, flung a 1,000-franc note on the table in the center of the room and fled up the steps and out into the street. New York Evening Post. Bird Population Bird authorities of this country have been endeavoring to arrive at the bird population of the country and have gathered statistics indicating that there are about forty times as many birds on the globe as there are human beings. That would mean about 75,000,000,000 or something like 224 birds for every 100 acres of land. Narrowing down to the United States, the bureau of biological survey computes that in our northeastern and central states there are some $2,600,089 robins. Next comes the English sparrow, of course, with over $9,000,000. The song sparrows come third with $0,000,000 or so. Then the catbird, and fifth the bluebird. The United States has over 5,000,000,000 birds. Desirable Margin The passengers in the big car speeding toward the railroad crossing began arguing whether or not they could beat the train. "Don't get excited," said the driver, "I can easily make it." "And I say you can't," shouted the front-seat passenger. "The train will beat us by 20 seconds." "Gwan!" said the driver, who kept increasing his speed while the argument continued. Finally a passenger in the rear seat, who had said nothing so far, remarked as he clutched the sides of the rushing car: "For my part, I don't care a hang who wins this race, but I hope it won't be a tie."—Boston Transit "Plantation of Ulster" The Ulster plantation was the colonization of a large part of Ulster, Ireland, by English and Scottish settlers, 1600-11. The troubles of the early Seventeenth century resulted in the forfeiture of a large part of Ulster to the crown. In 1608 a commission was appointed to determine what to do with the lands. It was proposed to colonize the whole district with retired civil and military servants and colonists from England and Scotland. The lands were divided into portions of 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 acres, and each large proprietor was bound to build a castle on his estate and forbidden to alienate the land to Irishmen. Japanese Mushrooms Many varieties of mushrooms, little known in this country or in Europe, are to be found in Japan. The most esteemed of these is the shiit-take, which is chiefly grown on the evergreen oak. Trees about six inches in diameter are felled and cut into lengths of six feet. The logs are scarred on the back, and are laid on the ground for about three years. Then they are stacked in rows in shady places and soon become covered with the mushrooms. After yielding one crop the logs are soaked in water, beaten with a wooden mallet, and again set up. In a few days new mushrooms begin to sprout on them. The shiit-take is a great favorite in Japan, being used in many dishes, but most frequently in soups. Czar's Coat in Museum Occupying conspicuous positions in the Museum of Terror maintained in Moscow by the Russian state police (formerly known as the Tcheka and now as the Gay-pay-oo) are the coat worn by Nicholas II the day the last of the czars was executed in Ekaterinburg, in July, 1918; the lingerie of the Czarina Alexandra, and the uniform worn by Admiral Koltchak when he was shot by the Red army. According to an article recently printed in the Neues Wiener Journal, another exhibit is a jar of alcohol containing the heart of a former president of the Leningrad Tcheka who was shot by a student. The museum has a large collection of knots and other implements of punishment and torture used in czarist days. 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Telephone 0 5100 Federal Street Dogs of St. Bernard Find Snow Handicap The dogs to be found today in the great and little St. Bernard passes in Switzerland are of a smaller and less striking type than formerly. They are a cross between the Newfoundland and the sheep dog of the Pyrenees. They have been credited, moreover, with rather more than they can perform, says Charles Lincoln Freeston in the Motor Travel Magazine. A Swiss professor of Geneva, given to making adventurous cross-country journeys on skis, relates that on one occasion, when he was within sight of the great St. Bernard hospice, the dogs came rushing out, but were unable to reach him through the soft snow, in which they floundered hopelessly. He is of the opinion that the uses of the famous dogs are more limited than is popularly supposed. One can conceive them as being highly serviceable in tracking a weary wayfarer overcome by a sudden blizzard on the road itself, but even St. Bernard dogs cannot walk over snow that is both deep and soft. Early Head Covering The earliest form of hat known, according to some historians, was the circular, close-fitting cap, worn either plain or braided. Ancient pictures show that it was worn by captives from Palestine in Assyria, and it appeared also on the heads of the picture deities and sculptured deities among the heathen tribes. The Greeks in early times wore two kinds of hat, the "pileus" and the "petasus." The former had no brim, while the latter was made of felt and had a wide brim to protect the wearer from the sun. It is believed that the present-day felt hat is its direct descendant—New York Times. They Know It All Fully half of the questions that the average person asks can be answered with two volumes—a dictionary and a newspaper almanac. 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