The Broad Ax

The Election of the Bosses Coalition Ticket Would Mean the Ultimate Debauchery of Justice, Law and Order and that Judges Can Be Bought and Sold. Our Judges Would Become Real Crooks. On the Ballot, the Coalition Ticket Will Appear Under the Name: "Republican" SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. The Electi Ultimate D Judges Can Real Cr e Election imate Del ges Can B Real Croo Ap HON. KICKHAM SCANLAN By far the most popular and one of the most upright Judges in this country, who has been the Cook County Bar Association in his race the Circuit Court. most popular and one of the most judges in this country, who has been County Bar Association in his race it Court. By far the most popular and one of the most eminent and upright Judges in this country, who has been indorsed by the Cook County Bar Association in his race for Judge of the Circuit Court. HON. KICKHAM SCANLAN, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION AS JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY Hon. Kickham Scanlan, who has become the dean of the Circuit Court of Cook County, was first elected to the Circuit bench in 1909, and he has honorably served since that time three full, terms, six years to each term, making 18 years all told, and his long and honorable record on the judicial bench just naturally forces him to occupy its front seat. judges, Judge Scanlan ran sixth in the Chicago Bar Association primary. Judge Scanlan prides himself in stating that he always treats with fair consideration the colored lawyers who practice in his court and many times they get the shade of the best of the heated argument indulged in at the time. As an evidence of the fact that Judge Scanlan is popular with the colored lawyers, he was recently highly indosed by the Cook County Bar Association whose members will assist to put Judge Scanlan over the plate on Monday, June 6, and the colored people in general of this city and Judge Scanlan has resided in this great city for more than 40 years, coming to it from Washington, D C. in 1882, and after drinking in a first class legal and literary education he was admitted to the bar in 1888, and from that time until he was elected Circuit Court Judge in 1909 he made money right and left in the law business and successfully tried many famous criminal cases. As one of the sitting Republican county wives run on the street Since J present the a constatant Ax, and the among our state right elected to June 6. Look at the first MAJOR GENERAL MILTON J. FOREMAN STILL CONTINUES TO STAND BY THE BROAD AX of the en Bluford, ing extern National There is no better authority on military tactics in any part of the civilized world than Major General Milton J. Foreman, who covered himself all over with undying military glory on the bloody battlefields of France during the World War for democracy, and he has always been the idol of the old Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guards and always treated its members with the greatest of consideration. General Foreman stands at the head MAN IS MOVING Searcy, ard, said, for the lookers, day after "fancy" j train. T by several --- VoL XXXII. ction of the Debauc Can Be B Crooks. Appear one of the most eminent and try, who has been indorsed byiation in his race for Judge of judges, Judge Scanlan ran sixth in the Chicago Bar Association primary. Judge Scanlan prides himself in stating that he always treats with fair consideration the colored lawyers who practice in his court and many times they get the shade of the best of the heated argument indulged in at the time. As an evidence of the fact that Judge Scanlan is popular with the colored lawyers, he was recently highly indosed by the Cook County Bar Association whose members will assist to put Judge Scanlan over the plate on Monday, June 6, and the colored people in general of this city and county will assist him to make a home run on that date. Since January 1, 1903, down to the present time, Judge Scanlan has been a constant subscriber to The Broad Ax, and we feel proud to number him among our best friends in Chicago and state right here, that he will be re-elected to the Circuit Court Monday, June 6. of the eminent law firm of Foreman, Bluford, Steele, and Schultz, occupying extensive law offices in the First National Bank building, and once each week this newspaper finds its way into his elaborately furnished offices. Searcy, Ark., June 3.—James Howard, said to have been playing a prank for the delectation of several onlookers, was killed at Higginson Sunday afternoon, when he attempted a "fancy" jump from a moving freight train. The fatal leap was witnessed by several people. THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 4, 1927 of the auche le Boug ks. O pear U Lo The in th --- Look Out for the Democrats Running on the Republican Ticket The Candidates Running for Democratic Judges in the Republican Column Follow: Hons. John R. Caverly, Thomas J. Lynch, Harry M. Fisher, Philip L. Sullivan, Francis S. Wilson, Otto Kerner, Dennis J. Normoyle, Ira Ryner The judicial election will occur Monday, June 6, and the high political bosses, both Democrats and Republicans, are sitting pretty in their saddles while riding around on the backs of the people who are seemingly powerless in their iron grasp or bulldog grip, for those high political bosses are laying plans to fasten lode-stones around the necks of the people in this city and county which they will be unable to successfully shake off for many years to come. job. There are twelve Republicans and eight Democrats. All but four are sitting judges and these four are boss picked. They are rushed on the ticket along with the "worthy" sitting judges and given an air of respectability thereby, all four of them sure of election. It's a game of "heads I win, tails you lose." That part of the coalition scheme is bad enough but it is ten times worse to think that the political bosses are endeavoring to come out on rocky terrain rated as one of the highest class judges in this city. While he was still serving as judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago he arbitrarily decided a law case against us absolutely contrary to the law and the evidence, seemingly at the behest of some of his associates, but in the end we got our money just the same. Michael Feinberg, Republican Old Morris Eller hatched up his friend and unheard of candidate in the It is very funny that the thing so happens that there are twenty circuit judges to be elected. If two tickets were put in the field there would be forty to choose from and there would be the possibility of the people having a pick and the prospect of an unworthy judge being discarded once in a while. It is said that each candidate was held up for $31000 and that vast sum of money fell right into the pockets of some of the boss Democratic and Republican politicians; it is more than enough to cause the boss devil to crack his sides with laughter to behold the way the political bosses dished up the rotten mess of black chow and labeled it coalition and a nomination on the coalition ticket practically means election, as there are but twenty judges nominated, plus one extra for the vacant Superior Court HON. DAVID·F. MATCHETT WILL BE RE-ELECTED JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY A long time before Hon. David F. Matchett was elected as one of the One of the high Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County, who is ending his third term on the Circuit Court bench without one black spot on his honorable name, and it is almost useless to state that he will be re-elected for the fourth time on June 6. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 4, 1927 HON. DAVID F. MATCHETT job. There are twelve Republicans and eight Democrats. All but four are sitting judges and these four are boss picked. They are rushed on the ticket along with the "worthy" sitting judges and given an air of respectability thereby, all four of them sure of election. It's a game of "heads I win, tails you lose." That part of the coalition scheme is bad enough but it is ten times worse to think that the political bosses are endeavoring to ram such rank Negro beating Democrats as Dennis J. Normole down the throats of the colored voters by placing his name in the Republican column on the official judicial ballot. The colored people should still remember his godfather, Hon. Michael L. Igoe, who with the assistance of this same Dennis J. Normoyle, worked overtime in a mad effort to stir up racial troubles in this city at the late election. No self-respectnig colored person should toss up his hat for him. Judge John R. Caverly Should Be Retired from the Circuit Court Bench The voters throughout this city and county should see to it that Judge Caverly is retired from the bench at the forthcoming judicial election Monday, June 6. In our humble opinion he never has nor he never will be able and capable judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County, in 1915, he honorably served as a master-in-chancery of the Superior Court. Judge Matchett, Republican, was selected by the prime movers of the coalition ticket and he stood eighth rated as one of the highest class judges in this city. While he was still serving as judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago he arbitrarily decided a law case against us absolutely contrary to the law and the evidence, seemingly at the behest of some of his associates, but in the end we got our money just the same. Michael Feinberg, Republican Old Morris Eller hatched up his friend and unheard of candidate in the person of Michael Feinberg and he is one of the weak lawyers for judge of the Circuit Court. As stated above, he is a creature of Morris Eller and that is enough said, and his choice is strictly political. He was brought into the limelight owing to his prosecuting the celebrated Goldman case in which Judge Rush became enmeshed. Otherwise he has not set the world afire. He is Republican committeeman of the 35th ward. He is strictly boss-controlled and should not be elected. Mr. Stanley H. Klarkowski, whoever he is, should not be elected to the Circuit Court bench, for he is not up to snuff enough to serve the people of Cook county in that capacity. The following is the complete list of all the candidates to be voted for at the judicial election Monday, June 6: (Continued on Page 2) on the list in the Chicago Bar Association primary. Judge Matchett rounded out his higher education at the Colorado College and Cornell University and he was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1895 and met with success in tinkering with the law right from the very start. As stated before he was elected Circuit Court Judge in 1915 and reelected in 1921, and not so long after his first election he was assigned to the Apellate Court by the Supreme Court where he has presided from that time to the present. Judge Matchett and his laudable wife, Mrs. Matchett, and the other members of their family reside in a lovely home at 6133 Ellis avenue, and as Judge Matchett, who is one of the most outspoken friends of the colored race in this city and being a constant supported of this newspaper, it wends its way into their home once each week. The Cook County Bar Association has highly indorsed Judge Matchett and on Monday, June 6, he will be re-elected Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. COL. ABRAM DALE GASH One of the most eminent and prominent lawyers in Chicago, who is straightforward in his conduct at all times; candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County on the Anti-Coalition ticket, and the people of this city and county will be highly honoring themselves by elevating him to the Circuit Court bench on Monday, June 6. VOTE FOR ABRAM DALE GASH FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY. Our old highly esteemed friend, Col. Abram Dale Gash, who was one of our friends in Salt Lake City, Utah, who has resided in this city for many years, is running on the anti-coalition ticket for Judge of the Circuit Court of this county. Col. Gash, who is one of the very best lawyers in this city, was born February 11, 1861, at Macon County, Mo. He is happily married and the father of three sons and one daughter; deputy circuit clerk, Macon County, Mo., 4 years; prosecuting attorney, Utah County, Utah, 2 terms; judge advocate general, with rank of colonel, on staff of governor of Utah, 1893-6; practiced law in Chicago since 1898; president Illinois Highway Commission, 1913-17. Member Illinois State Bar Association, Lawyers Association of Illinois, Chicago Law Institute, Evangelical Lutheran. Democrat and member Electoral College, 1912 Knight Templar; Shriner. Author of novels and many poems. Home: 522 Central Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois. As stated before, we have been warm and steadfast friends for many years and we would be highly delighted to see him elevated to the Circuit Court bench. His name is at the top of the Citizens Non-Coalition ticket. Vote for him. HON. FRANK D. COMERFORD WILL MAKE A SPLENDID JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COOK COUNTY, FOR HE IS ONE OF THE ABLEST LAWYERS IN CHICAGO Very few lawyers practicing at the Chicago bar have any edge on Hon. Frank D. Comerford from a legal point of view, for he is thoroughly familiar with every phase of all branches of the law from A to Z and he has the high reputation of possessing all the qualifications which high class judges or lawyers should possess. No citizen in Chicago is more popular or held in higher esteem than Mr. Comerford. Several times in the past he came within an ace of being elevated to the Superior Court bench and on Monday, June 6, there will be no question about his election as a Superior Court judge. It should be very gratifying to his hosts of warm friends to record their votes in favor of his election as such. For twenty-seven years Mr. Comerford has been a constant reader and supporter of this newspaper and its editor has no better or warmer friend in Chicago than the new judge to be of the Superior Court of Cook County. With much pleasure it can be stated that the Cook-County Bar Association has indorsed Hon. Frank D. Comer- SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX Mean the and that d Become ket Will and prominent lawyers in Chicago, and in his conduct at all times; candi-Circuit Court of Cook County on the and the people of this city and county sing themselves by elevating him to the on Monday, June 6. GASH CIRCUIT Y. d, Col. one of Utah, many coalition Court e very born County, and the dghighter; County, corney, judge advocate general, with rank of colonel, on staff of governor of Utah, 1893-6; practiced law in Chicago since 1898; president Illinois Highway Commission, 1913-17. Member Illinois State Bar Association, Lawyers Association of Illinois, Chicago Law Institute. Evangelical Lutheran. Democrat and member Electoral College, 1912. Knight Templar; Shriner. Author of novels and many poems. Home: 527 Central Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois. As stated before, we have been warm and steadfast friends for many years and we would be highly delighted to see him elevated to the Circuit Court bench. His name is at the top of the Citizens Non-Coalition ticket. Vote for him. ford for Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County and its officials will urge its members to vote for him. COL. CHARLES E. MORRISON, SPECIAL MESSENGER TO MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON VISITED WITH FRIENDS AT DETROIT, MICH., ON DECORATION DAY Arabic Drill Team No. 44, Shriners, Major Robert R. Jackson, commanding, with Col. Charles E. Morrison at his side, visited Detroit, Mich., Monday (Decoration Day) and practiced or brushed up with the crack drill team of that city. While in Detroit Col. Morrison was the house guest of Mrs. Roxborough, and she had plenty of good eats and drinks and was royally entertained, like a high stepping prince. COL. ARCHIBALD N. FIELDS SHOT IN THE LEG AND WRIST WEDNESDAY MORNING. d their such. Comer- and its friend to be County. stated acciation Comer- Wednesday morning some way or other Col. Archibald N. Fields, who has been connected with the State's Attorney's office for a long time, was shot in the leg and wrist. It is said that while handling his revolver in the way of cleaning it, it exploded in his hand. Col. Fields will be confined to his home, 3120 Indiana avenue, and his friends hope to see him out and around again soon. Lindbergh The whole world has been singing hymns of praise to a young American who successfully piloted a one-engine monoplane across the Atlantic and landed safely in Paris in less than thirty-two hours. While there is lots of glamor and glory and honor in the thing, there is something far deeper. It isn't fully explained by saying that Lindbergh took a chance and won. It isn't enough to say that Lindbergh was "lucky." It is pretty difficult for a man to fly through the air 3,600 miles on luck. And even if the element of luck did enter there must have been some quality present, some worthwhile quality, that would make a man place himself into position for luck to become operative when the peril of such a trip is considered. I am of the opinion that any race that produces a Lindbergh has qualities that some other races would do well to learn about and adopt. I am finding it increasingly difficult to hate a race, that can produce a Lindbergh. In fact, I have the greatest admiration for such a race. I am also ready to believe that a family that produces a Lindbergh is an exceptional family. This young man did not just happen. It may be true that no biologist or geneticist or psychologist can put his hands on the full explanation of the Lindberghs, but there is an efficient cause nevertheless. The day that Negroes produce a Lindbergh in the various fields of activity that day will see the dawning of lessening prejudice and the coming of greater freedom, respect and recognition. It is useless to argue that there is no chance. That is but to repeat the age-old cry that everyone, including many Negroes, is tired listening to. Lindbergh did not sit on this side because there were storms on the ocean. He did not request that ships be stationed every few miles to pick him up if he fell. Most important of all he depended absolutely on himself to get to France. There is no need to say more. There is a lot in this Atlantic flight that will do some of us a lot of good if we give heed. England and Russia The world moves slowly but surely toward another war, or better, toward a continuation of the last war. The break between the British Empire and Soviet Russia is the last powder keg that has been set conveniently to await the match. All diplomatic relations between England and Russia are now at an end. After bitter debate in the Commons and strong opposition by Laborites and Liberals, led by Lloyd George, the vote was overwhelmingly for the break and against the Labor resolution for an impartial investigation of the situation. There seems to be no doubt that the Soviets were carrying on propaganda in England among the trade unionists. It appears true that Russia has broken trade agreements and other agreements with Great Britain. The Government claims that this is the reason why severance of relations was recommended to the Commons. All observers and students of international affairs are of the opinion that this is so much bunk. The reason lies far deeper. There are two things that stand out. The first is that the Home Office raid on the Arcos, Ltd. the headquarters of the Russian Trade Delegation, was a failure and a fizzle. It appears now that there was no good reason for the raid and that nothing of great importance was found. It seems that the home secretary, Mr. Joynson-Hicks, was living in a perpetual nightmare. Then there is the fact that the Soviets are very active against the Empire in Asia, particularly in China and India. This activity has been a thorn in Great Britain for a long time. England wanted a break with Russia. Therefore it was not difficult for Joynson-Hicks to convince the Foreign Office that the devil was loose in the land and it would be the part of wisdom to kick the Bolsheviks out. The Torries—whose main interest is to perpetuate and keep intact the Empire in all of its splendor and extensiveness—have won a victory. It is doubtful, though, that it is a victory worth while. For the present situation is filled with war and I am of the opinion that the British Empire cannot stand another great armed conflict, especially if Britain has to go it alone. It is highly probable, though, that if England and Russia get to fighting that this grand and glorious republic of ours will find some excuse—no mat- THE JUDICIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 6 BACK IN CITY W. A. Wallace, 3638 Indiana avenue, is back in the city after several months spent in New York. Mr. Wallace arrived only a few days prior to the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Florentine Campbell. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 4, 1927 For the past four or five weeks, owing to a second severe attack of illness, Sergeant John J. Dohney was unable to discharge his duties around the City Council. But last week he freed himself of his illness and was right back on his job on Monday, much to the delight of the City Fathers and the other big politicians who are always in evidence around the City Council rooms. Sergeant Dohney always conducts himself like a gentleman and he never attempts to lord it over the aldermen and the newspaper men. PULLMAN PORTERS WANT HIGHER WAGES (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 2.—Because of the small wage of about $58 a month on tips, a total for the United States of about $9,000,000 a year, has created a dire necessity among Pullman porters for higher wages. Most of them are willing, it is said, to give up the tipping privilege entirely for shorter hours, more pay and recognition of the Union of Sleeping Car Porters. This is the burden of a petition filed with the Federal Mediation Board by the officials of the Pullman Porters' Brotherhood, which claims a membership of nearly two-thirds of the Pullman porters and maids. The petition also asks that the mediation board recognize the union as the employees' official spokesman, in place of the Porters' Benefit Association, which is characterized as a "company union." The petition goes on to say that the average wage is now about $72.50 a month for 400 hours' work per month, or an average of 13-hour day for 30 days. The porters ask for a 240-hour month. While the $58 tipping average means an average total income of $130 a month, tipping varies so widely, the petition says, that some porters make about $15 a month from it, while others make $200 or more. But the porters want the tipping system entirely abolished. It encourages longer hours because they want to stay on the trains to collect tips; produces unequal pay for equal work, and encourages obsequiousness among Negroes and thus hinders the race's chance for advancement, they say. They also assert that inasmuch as the porter's service is an essential part of the commodity sold by the Pullman company, the system enables the company to charge the public twice, once in its own rates and once in its savings on porters' salaries. Better sleeping accommodations on night runs and certain changes in trip schedules are also asked. APPELLATE COURT UPHOLDS MANSLAUGHT HENTENCE (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 3.—The sentence of Mrs. Kate Williams to serve six years in the penitentiary, following her conviction of manslaughter in connection with the death of her husband, Fred Williams, who died December 7, 1925, six days after Mrs. Williams had thrown a lighted lamp at him in their home in Defrees street, was upheld by the Appellate Court. The testimony showed that when the lamp struck Williams it broke and, falling to the floor, ignited a rug from which his clothing became ignited as he struggled on the floor with the woman. Death resulted from the burns suffered by his burning clothing. This case had been under consideration for several months and recently rearguarded before the appellate tribunal. CLAIM AMERICANS HELP HAITIAN BUSINESS (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 2.—According to Senator Oddie, Republican, of Nevada, who recently returned from a visit to the Republic of Haiti, American occupation of that republic has made it a prosperous and happy nation. Senator Oddie declared that it was his opinion that should the American marines be withdrawn from Haiti the result would be the recurrence of former barbarism and resultant misery. "Maintainance of order by the United States," he said, "is improving the economic, physical and mental conditions of the Haitian people and increasing the productiveness and welfare of the country." --- "Everyone who is familiar with the advances of modern science knows how the flying machine was developed and perfected until trans-Atlantic flights are possible. Does everyone know how the human body was perfected by Lindbergh to make possible the piloting of the aeroplane?" asks Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, commissioner of health, in his latest bulletin. "What we see in Lindbergh is not only the courageous aviator of high spirit. We see in him a superb specimen of mankind, upright, healthy, virile and alert. We see in him the product of a good body, well cared for, as beautifully developed as his monoplane. "Lindbergh started with the greatest of gifts that humans receive from their parents—good health. He treasured and guarded this great gift. He lived a clean, healthy youth. He took his quota of exercise, fresh air, sports, work and play. And when he tested his body in the extremest way, it was not found wanting," continues the commissioner. "We acclaim Lindbergh not alone for his feat of aviation, but for the wisdom and care he gave his body to make possible this newest conquest of distance and time. "We are not all—nor can we all be—Lindberghs, but we can profit from the lesson he teaches. Modern health science, practically applied, is making it possible for babies to be 'wellborn,' healthy and strong. By health education, clinics, welfare stations, and other means, we are making it possible for mothers and fathers to give their children healthy childhood. After the years of childhood and early youth, the burden of keeping health through adult life falls upon the individual. His is the duty and the obligation to make of the body what Lindbergh made of his—the fitting Temple of the Soul," concludes the commissioner. Bulletin No. 7 HINTS TO THE VACATIONISTS With the advent of the vacation season the burglar, prowler and sneak thief is on the lookout for unguarded property. Whether you reside in an apartment or residence, here are a few points to remember when you leave home: Every door and window of your home should be securely fastened with a good strong lock or fastener. If the door can be opened with a skeleton key, provide another lock or bolt. Don't fail to notify your mailman to hold your mail. Accumulated mail in the box is an invitation for a sneak thief. Notify your newspaper carrier, your milkman or anybody that may deliver articles to you not to make any deliveries until you return home. Don't pull your shades all the way down. All outward appearance of your home or apartment should be the same as if you were home. Under no circumstances should valuables be left in the house. Your neighborhood bank and storage warehouses will take care of your valuables. Ask your neighbor to keep an occasional watch over your premises and see that the windows and doors are not tampered with. Be sure to notify the policeman in your neighborhood or let your nearest police station know that you are going away. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AT YOUR SERVICE. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR OUR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE AT ALL TIMES. WE WANT TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. HELP US TO DO IT. ON TO ST. LOUIS The U. B. F. & S. M. T., together with their many friends, are preparing to attend the national grand session of the organization, which will be held at St. Louis, Mo., July 18 to 22. Chicago is expected to take a delegation of at least 100 or more. Popular Malayan Name The name "Timar" is said to be almost as common in Malaya as Mary or Jane is here. Translated, it means "Pim." ```markdown ``` Bulletin No. 14 of the Industrial Department of the National Urban League summarizes employment conditions as follows: General Conditions Employment conditions showed considerable improvement over what they were the previous month. This is particularly true of the iron and steel industry, the building trades, shipping, outdoor activities, road building and even the textile industry. Predictions for the spring and summer, based upon signs of improvement which began to appear in April, are encouraging for the country as a whole. The Flood Area From the flood area, in which 80 per cent of the sufferers are said to be Negroes, there appeared no widespread migration into the North as was predicted. While there are indications and correspondence pointing to an exodus to northern industrial centers because of the devastation which the flood has caused in agricultural regions in which large numbers of Negroes live, such a movement will probably not be observed, if at all, until the victims have had chance to recover from shock and deprivations they suffered. In St. Louis, Cleveland and Chicago there have already come to the notice of welfare agencies enough instances indicating the arrival of new citizens from the flood area to warrant special efforts for their employment and care. A rumor that camps of Negro men and women, bent upon leaving the South to take up residence in the North, were detained by public and private authorities against their will, could not be substantiated. Bulletins from the area tell of considerable restlessness, but do not indicate any approaching unified conviction that the anticipated number will exchange their southern agricultural habitats for residence in industrial sections of the North. Favorable Conditions The favorable conditions reported are those which refer to the return of workers to the jobs they held before the depression forced them out of employment and from a larger number of reports than usual there was but one account of the accession of a new field or a new job. This was in Chicago, where 14 colored workers, part of a 65 per cent Negro force in a factory that manufactures roofing materials, were placed on machines that workers of this race had never before run. In Milwaukee about three hundred men were placed back on jobs they were dismissed from in the winter when employment conditions generally were poor. In parts of the South and in many points in the North increased building activities took up the slack of unemployed workers. This was true particularly in Baltimore, Chicago, Winston Salem, Jefferson City, Tulsa and Fort Wayne. JUVENILES AT TRINITY Sunday afternoon, May 29th, Trinity Baptist Church, 35th and South Dearborn streets, present all the features of a flower garden as the_thousands of members of the juvenile department of A. U. K. & D. of A., of which Mrs. Henrietta Dean is state grandmother queen, met in the third annual anniversary exercises. The children were accompanied by their parents and many friends. A splendid program was rendered and among those taking part were Juanita Hulsey, Julia G. Porter, Leo Watson, Dorothy Bell, Mary Davis, Mary Lee Hamilton, Janet Hunter, Elvetta Mitchel, Thelma Watkins, Della Butler, Mamie A. Wilson. The_sermon was delivered by Rev. C. M. Hawkins, pastor. Among the senior members to take part were Mrs. Eliza Jackson, state grand queen; Col. Wm. Williams, M. T. Bailey, Mesdames Ida Simmons, Leona Dixon, Louise H. White, Sarah E. Garrison and others. RED CAPS LITERARY CLUB NEWS At the next monthly meeting of the club, which will be held in their clubhouse at 3639 Michigan avenue, Sunday afternoon, 4:30 p. m., daylight saving time, June 5, Attorney Loring Bernard Moore will deliver the principal address. The subject of his speech will be "The Lawyer's Relation to Community Progress." Miss Rosie Lee Robinson, our musical directress, has arranged a first class program. Everyone is cordially invited. Sandy W. Trice, President. (Copyright.) SATURDAY afternoon at Leonora Dred's house party turned out to be dismally rainy. It was a chill, penetrating rain that made Leonora's suggestion that they should do raincoats and go for a tramp meet with a chilly reception. "Let's pretend that we haven't any of us a cent—nor any influential friends or anything and we've come here to get jobs," said big Roger Tilden, the athlete. "This is an employment bureau and each one of us has to write out his own qualifications. Personally if I found myself stranded in some strange place like Australia without a cent and no friends I don't know what I could do—unless maybe I could get a job as a furniture mover. But even then I'd probably smash the mirrors. Anyway, let's write out our qualifications." "Don't let's write it out," suggested one of the girls. "Just let's say it. Roger, you take us one at a time and ask us—just as if we were later landed in Australia and you were the employment agent. Start with Leonora." After a little urging Leonora revealed the fact that she was an expert dancer. She could even do exhibition dancing, and she could swim like a fish and drive a car and she had undoubted qualifications as an interior decorator. Maud of course could make a career for herself anywhere as a musician. Alice boasted of two university degrees and had specialized in biology so she could get a job in a university or a laboratory. Bob felt qualified to work as a garage mechanic. Fred modestly said he would be as well qualified to practice medicine in Australia as anywhere else. Bill Stebbins thought he would break into the financial game and be a millionaire in no time. Ruth with her undoubted taste in dress and other accomplishments could get started as a dressmaker. Constance coily revealed the fact that she could succeed professionally as a painter. Walter said he wouldn't try to get a job at all. He'd vamp some rich Australian girl and land soft. And Arnold assured the others that he could write as successfully in Australia as anywhere else. It was Kate's turn and Kate looked and felt confused. "I don't know that I can do anything," she said. "Of course I can cook a little and I can mend—but I can't dance or drive a car or sing or paint or do anything like that." "I'll have to tell you the truth," she said. "We'd had trouble in the kitchen and when the girls heard we were having this party they walked out. Left this morning. Mother telephoned at once to Benton where we get our maids and engaged two, and after you'd got here she drove over to get them. And now she has telephoned to say she got there all right but that she couldn't get the girls and can't get back herself." The rain had increased to such an alarming extent that there would be no hope of the arrival of the outside guests for the dance that night, still there were twelve people in the house and dinner had to be prepared and Leonora was frantic. It was not until Kate donned a smock and went to work that there was any real promise of any sort of dinner. Roger somewhere found an apron which he tied about his stalwart person and then, shooing every one else out of the kitchen, said that dinner would be ready at seven and that he and Kate could work better alone. Having nothing else to do the others dressed for dinner—which turned out to be most toothsome and well served. Even Leonora, forgetting that there are dishes to wash after every dinner, donned the light-pink frock she had made especially for the occasion. So after dinner no one needed much urging to consent to leave the work to Kate and Roger. The last dish and pan had been washed and Kate was scrubbing up the sink while Roger was laboriously drying the last saucepan. “You've been a trump,” said Roger, “It'll be their turn tomorrow, though.” “But I've really enjoyed doing this—only it was rough on you, Roger. I'd really rather do it again tomorrow than to have those girls fussing around without getting anything done.” "Well, if you do it tomorrow, I'm going to help. I couldn't bear the thought of anyone else here with you. Kate-I wanted to tell you this afternoon when we were playing that stupid game. You are worth all the other girls put together. Kate. I want you to promise to marry me." "But, Roger," said Kate holding her dripping hands away as he drew her to him, "wouldn't Leonora think it was funny? I mean I don't think she'd like it very much to think you'd proposed to me at her house party." "Her house party, you call it, when you do all the work?" said Roger, selzing Kate's water-soaked hands. Aid for Burns Cold tea leaves, bound on a burl, take pain away at once. CITIZENS HONOR COLONEL BELL Washington, D. C., June 2.—A testimonial to Lieut. Col. J. Franklin Bell, former engineer commissioner of the district, was given by representative residents of the city Friday night at 8:15 o'clock in Armstrong Manual Training School. The affair was arranged by a citizens' committee as a tribute to Col. Bell for his sympathetic understanding of the civic problems affecting colored residents and his cooperation with the various citizens' associations and clubs. "Col. Bell's fairness and sympathy rest not alone with his popularity within and among the members of his own race," Francis Wells, chairman of the committee declared, "but evidence is conclusive and unmistakable that he was a commissioner for all the people in the District of Columbia." In addition to Chairman Wells, the committee consisted of Jack Burton, Louis Moore, Frank Holmes, W. H. Lewis, M. J. Scott, Laurs Allen, Otis Norton, R. W. Lewis, O. N. Butler, Stanley A. Bonder, Frank Smith, Frank Hall, R. M. Lynn, Dr. George H. Richardson Geo. T. Reason, Sylvester Woodford, M. J. Munroe and George Arrington. ELECTROCUTED AFTER AT- TEMPT TO END LIFE FAILS (Preston News Service) Nashville, Tenn., June 3. — After having survived an attempt to end his life while confined in the death cell shortly before time for his electrocution, John Henry Wallace was electrocuted Wednesday for the murder of Everett Hodgecoth. Wallace slashed his throat with a razor blade which he told prison officials he found in his cell. Physicians feared that Wallace's condition was critical, but further examination disclosed that he would live to pay the penalty. PASSES AWAY AT RIPE AGE Mrs. Florentine Campbell, mother of Mrs. W. A. Wallace, 3638 Indiana avenue, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, after a brief illness at the age of 88 years. Services were held from the home Thursday afternoon, June 2, with Rev. B. U. Taylor, pastor of Quinn Chapel, officiating. Other children surviving Mrs. Campbell are Mrs. Sarah Ellison of Chicago; Mrs. Mary Lightfoot of Louisville, Ky.; Oliver and Abe Campbell of Crab Orchard, Ky; Alex Campbell of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jas. Campbell of St. Louis, Mo. MANY PICNICS IN PARK Hundreds of men, women and children from the city proper were in Morgan Park, Memorial Day, in attendance of the picnics given by Arnett Chapel, Beth Eden Church and the Masonic organizations as well as individuals were entertaining friends. Refreshments were served in abundance and entertainments were numerous. Morgan Park is fast becoming a center of much recreation and hospitality. MANY AT MT. GLENWOOD Many citizens of Chicago, as well as visitors from St. Louis, Mo., Cleveland, Youngstown, and Cincinnati, Ohio, spent several hours during Memorial Day at Mt. Glenwood Cemetery where services were held at the graves of relatives and friends. Many fraternal and church members passed and dropped a flower on the graves of the late Dts. Lou Ella Young and Nora F. Taylor, in respect to the memory of their great services during their lifetime. Normal Span of Life May Yet Be Century One of the greatest advantages of the modern civilization is the way in which the span of human life has been increased, points out Brenda Ueland in an article in Liberty. "The span of useful life used to be only forty-five years," the writer explains. "Now people are living until seventy in full usefulness and vigor. In the future they will be living until eighty or ninety or a hundred. And the result is that the center point of humanity has shifted from the twenties to near the fifties. "At the court of Louis XV," the writer continues, "a man's prime was twenty-five. After that—the downward slope. Today a man of twenty-five is one whose father is wondering whether to send him to a law or a medical school, or set him at work. Formerly a woman of twenty-two was an old maid; a woman of thirty-five often was a grandmother." COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN (Preston News Service) 1. The Power of Blood. 2. “Economies in Labor” (in Atlanta Ga.). 3. Jamaican Products for Canada. 4, Melodious Harlem. 5, Colorgrams. Captain Charles A. Lindbergh, here aviator of the world, who recently performed the seemingly impossibl. feat of flying an aeroplane from New York to Paris, is now the center o discussion among blood scientists. of the great white world. Tt seems that Mr. Lindbergh has coursing through his veins strong strains of Swedish English and Celtic blood, the pro ponent of each of which, in the early discussions, claimed that it was that particular strain which gave the young aviator sufficient courage to battle sleet, water and winds for more thar thirty-three hours in mid air. ‘The scientists reached a compro: mise, however, when they agreed that it was the coalition of all three—Swe. dish, English and Celtic—which pro. vided pluck to conquer. the raging water and wind. + The last theory is quite encourag. ing to the sons and daughters of Arica, who, since the advent of thei ancestors in this country more than three hundred years ago, have, ir some way or another developed as many strains of blood as Joseph's coat had colors. Who knows, for instance, the blood content of one who has only one- eighth of Negro blood and. seven- cighths of something else? Take thi phenomena, for example, in Georgia, where the Oglethorpes reigned for sa Jong, and who could say what strain is most dominant in the multicolored members of the Negro race. Does Swedish, Scotch, English, French, or Spanish blood dominate various one: among the “brethren,” and is it be cause of such strong strains that such “heroic” measures are invoked to “keep the Negro in his place?” — Anyhow, now that Matt Henson has reached the North Pole, and Dr George Carver can make “honey” out of a sweet potato, we opine that Afri can blood, too, must be made up of corpuscles of pluck and courage, and that when mixed with other strains, it produces as potent a fluid as any other blood admixture, “Sconomies in Labor” (in Atlanta, Ga). Now comes the Industrial Bureau of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, a very splendid adjunct to any city which is striving for business suprem- acy, and sounds a most laudable proc- lamation in behalf of the South. The proclamation states, for example, “I is high time the South was given credit for the soundness of its eco- nomic position. Vital production’ ad. vantages have made Atlanta the in- dustrial headquarters of the South, ECONOMIES IN LABOR improve the competitive positions of concerns operating branches in the Atlanta in- dustrial area.” This is a splendid theory, but let us glance at the facts. “Economies ir Labor” is a phrase which has a nau- seating favor to the Negro. “Econ- omies in Labor” in Atlanta or else- Where in the South mean low wages Jong hours, and no advancement FOR THE NEGRO. It has been “Economies in Labor’ which, in past decades, have-made the South's industries dormant and of lessened influence. It was “Economies in Labor” and the unwillingness to dc away with them which caused south- em chambers of commerce to pro- ‘est against the Negro migration of the past ten years. Even now it is said that veiled efforts are being made to prevent the Negro flood vic tims from accepting employment op- Portunities which might take them away from the “economic” wages of the South to a living and saving wage elsewhere. To their credit, be it said that many Southern industries are reglizing the falseness of “Economies in Labor.” They are finding that it takes its toll in high death rate, disease and misery, and they are at last in favor of 2 shorter day and a higher wage for the black man as well as the whites. It is high time that “Economies. in Tabor” be “scrapped” in the South A proclamation by the Atlanta Cham- ber of Commerce that all labor is tc have a day of equity, a new day of ‘The Power of Blood: industrial justice in southern indus- try and agriculture, will do more good than an electric display that “Econ. ‘omies in Labor” is a vital production advantage. It is a distinct disadvan. tage as all progressive producers and industrialists know. Jamaican Products for Canada: Jamaica) and Western Canada are at last in commercial touch with each other. The first shipment of exports from “Jamaica, B. W. I, consisting largely of a sugar cargo, is expected to, be sent out from Kingston: within the next week. The boat which is bringing the sugar shipment to West- ern Canada has already deposited a lumber shipment in Kingston, and thus Great Britain establishes a new commercial interchange between two Of its important countries, The British West Indies, with their energetic Negro population, are much in need of goods from North America. In turn there is much that North America could utilize from the ambi- tion, brains and brawn of the Wes! Indian natives. That they are capa. ble of reaching great heights in indus. try and education has long since been Proved. Commerce between Canada and Jamaica should stimulate Great Britain to help the Jamaicans to im- Prove their lives and living. British employers should be able to advance wages in Jamaica; to improve educa- cational facilities; to advance social life; and to bring about a greattr rec- cognition in world affairs for its little West Indian Bubsidiaries. This would be good work for Johnny Bull, and it would pay doubly in results on the ‘lands. Melodious Harlem: Tt is now “Melodious Harlem,” not “Nigger Heaven,” with a trained chorus of 1,000° Negro voices, which made its initial appearance last week in the Junior High School, Edge- combe avenue ‘and 136th street. The choristers are known as “The Awaken- ing Chorus," and have begun their career not with any particular empha- sis upon Negro spirituals, but with equa! attention to Handel's “Messiah” and similar oratorios. “Link hands with the world in song” is the motto of the chorus, which is Harlem's offering to the Negro com- munity life of a section of America’s greatest city. Cosmopolitan Harlem, the so-called devotee of night life and where, ac- cording to blind critics, life is held cheaply, now adds a community chorus to its achievements. Think of it and then recall that Harlem is not back- ward in any respect. Harlem had an example to follow—the example of American conquerers of music, art commerce, business, ete. Would Har- Jem lag in accomplishment? Of course not! Harlem is only doing what Democracy permits—and in New York, thank God, Democracy i not the captive of Fear, Prejudice and Suspicion. Colorgrams: Braggadocia, Mo., a group of whose unworthy citizens recently staged a lynching “bee,” has nothing to brage about. An investigation by F. A. Merrill, expert in the U. S. Department of Agriculture, shows conclusively that farmers who have received the best training make the largest incomes in both the owner and tenant crops. ‘Moral: Go to school, young farmer! With apologies to L. Rogers, of Chicago, we would like to ask: What is one of the hardest jobs in the world? Answer: Trying to organize the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por- ters in Florida. If you don't believe it, ask Roy Lancaster, who, for his organization activities, was recently charged by the Florida police with nearly, everything from disorderly con- duct to manslaughter. According to the retiring president of the South African Chamber of Mines, there is every prospect of a serious shortage of mine labor during the present year. The reasons given are that the natives in the Transkei have a large supply of cattle and that good crops are in prospect, to which it is expected they will give their firs attention. Astec Religious Beliet ‘The Aztecs believed in special gods whe brought diseases and in other gods who knew healing secrets, THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 4, 1927 Yoke Adds Style to Child’s Coat Handsome New Creation fo Little Misses—Chic Seciie Mode. A yoke Invariably adds a becoming touch to @ small girl's clothes. In the Secompanying drawing, from the Woman's Home Companion, the artist has designed a very unusual one which forms a deep point in the front and curves pleasantly across the back. ‘The slanted Ine of the yoke and rev- ers in the front carry the eye down to the fat pearl button, Even the pateh Pockets slant. ‘The coat as it Is iilustrated is made of a light shade of flannel lined with & handkerchfef linen that matches the flannel in color? It 1s intended to be worn with a frock of the same light green. The linen lining may be a shade darker or a shade lighter than the coat 1f preferred. In that case of course the frock should match the in- ing. When lnen is used in this way ft must be dampened, dried and Dressed before it 1s put Into the coat tn order to be thoroughly serviceable ‘and stand tubbing or cleaning. For a heavier coat homespun Is sug- gested lined with flannel or a rough worsted with perhaps a Jersey Ining. Homespuns come in pretty pastel shades which are easily matched In other materials, A Jersey frock and a Jersey lining of the same color make & smart costume for school or play. ‘The possibilities for material and color combinations in a design of this kind are manifold, For instance there are prim all-over désigns in printed silks that seem especially suited for little girls. They make good-looking frocks and linings for cheviot, serge, kasha or flannel coats. Probably the most striking color arrangement as i Deep Point at Front Curves Pleasant- ly Across Back. well as the most satisfactory for gen- eral wear is dark or navy biue for, the coat with a gay printed lining. ‘There are quaint cotton prints of this char- acter that are specially appropriate for these small coats and frocks. Cot- ton prints must be shrunk thoroughly before they are cut. Lace and Chiffon Are Combined in New Frocks ‘The influence of resort fashions Is clearly seen in the increasing number of chiffon and lace dance frocks that are being worn. At the Florida re- sorts, frocks of this type dominate the mode. Those of chiffon are, as a usual thing, untrimmed except for the adrott and interesting handling of the mate- rial, and depend for chic and distine- tion upon line, color and fabric. Frocks entirely of lace are equally important, especially those of black or of creamy white delicately threaded with sliver. Tiered effects are fes- tured In the dresses worn by debu- tantes, while the older woman’s frocks follow more draped lines. Strikingly effective is a debutante’s dress of black lace with a flounced skirt and an interesting decoration in roses and leaves made of crisp. organdie. Harmonizing Shades in Winsome New Costumes Where the rainbow ends is just where the haut couture begins. ‘The eolor combinstion enforced by the vogue for at least two and possibly three harmonizing or contrasting shades in one costume has led them far beyond the rainbow to fields of pure imagination. Jade green, for ex- ample, is combined with periwinkle blue and a darker shade of green. Pale pink 1s grouped with silver and gold while rose and peppermint, ivory and gray and delft biue and morning glory go band in hand. New Bracelets ‘The latest version of the slave bracelet has huge cabochons of seml- precious stones set into an open square of black enamel which in turn is set into another square of gold. t False Praze ' Josh Billings—False praze. is the ‘wust kind ov slander. = a ee, eee ee for Early Spring Wea = : ae A. AES eee ke 2 ede a fie | Vee | A® Peteer tpg : e Showing a smart sport costume de. signed for early spring wear. Scart and belt are prominent among the fea. tures. Notes of the Mode of Interest to All Women A spring ensemble street costume sponsored by Chanel combines a straght bolero jucket, a jumper blouse and a short plaited skirt. . This model was exhibited in black and white. For afternoon wear, a one-piece canton crepe dress of sistine blue was worn under a black coat. Blue scroll work In all-over design was embroid- ered on the black coat fabric. Gooseberry green slippers matching a” two-toned green shoulder flower gave a touch of color to a white and silver costume. Another spring ensemble presented at a fashion show combines a coat of independence blue, a dark indigo, with a tan beige one-piece dress. Black and white plaid skirts will be worn with castilian red jumpers for sports wear. Prints of multi¢olored flowers on black moire ground are very chic. Although simplicity marks the day- time mode, evening models are most elaborate. A white dinner gown, em- broidered with large’ gold roses, was worn under a white wrap also em- broidered in gold rose design. A two-piece sports costume had a sleeveless jacket over a short plalted skirt, ‘The jacket was of dark pal- metto green, the skirt of a ‘tighter green called pistache. A jasmine yellow sports sweater had stripes of orange, red, violet and blue. Au attractive afternoon frock of two-piece design liad a blouse of rose breath chiffon, edged with silver jet. An overblouse of black chiffon draped over the pink vest was tied in a grace- ful bow. ‘The skirt, also of black chit- fon, had gandets, ‘tipped with sliver Jet. Liberty blue shoes were worn at a fashion show with « blue and white sports dress. Afternoon wraps of black satin had huge collars of white fox fur. Cofored slippers, large two-toned colored flowers and gorgeous ostrich fans will accentuate the color schemes of the various costumes. Hats of light shades give a contrasting note of color to codts and wraps. Half-and-Half Dress Shown in Spring Mode An.afternoon bolero model cunning: ly involves three shades of georgette. The long-sleeved bolero and skirt are in gray mounted over @ light rose, and this in turn posed over a darker rose, the two rose shades appearing in nar- row bayds below the gray. ‘These subtle shadings are very pro- nounced in the mode, and even three shades of one color may enter into a harmonizing scheme, this especially in grays and greens, Combinations of pink and violet are seen, wine and pink, mauve and blue and two or three shades of blue may blend with perfect accord and positive chic. Impossible quite to overestimate the importance of lace. “The lace dress may not be so pronounced,” says Fash- fonable Dress, “but a half-and-half scheme, the other half chiffon, geor- gette or some other light fabric, 19 a marked note. in the spring mode. Green lace plays a part with green things, but it Is black lace that as- sumes its leading role.” Skins of Reptiles Fit Popular Neutral Tones Gray and beige promise to be im portant in the spring collections. Kasha continues a standard fabric, and Paris has made ft a truism that where there 1s kasba there ts also beige. Gray silk frocks are among the prettiest seen in the showings, pre- saging the mode of spring. ‘The reptile skins so much in use ‘as trimming combine best with nev- tral tones which bring out the rich po ee Japanese Proverb | “One doesn’t expect to find grass growing in a market place.”- Some of the Iron Bosses of the Democratic and Republican Party Have Put their Heads To- gether and Hatched Up a Cold Blooded Scheme, to Place the Names of the Eight Democratic Candidates Running on the So- Called Coalition Ticket for Circuit Court Judges of Cook County, in the Republican Col- umn at Forthcoming Judicial Election on Monday, June 6, in Order to Induce the Colored People to Vote for Them Under the Guise That They Will Be Voting for Republican Judges. Hon. Michael L. Igoe, Who Worked Overtime, Prior to the Election Tuesday, April 5, to Incite a Bitter Racial Feeling Between the White and Colored People in This City and Pos- sibly Bring on a Bloody Race Riot, Is the God Father of Mr. D. J. Normoyle, Democrat, for Judge of the Circuit Court, and the Colored People in General Should Fix Him Up in Good Shape on the Day of the Election. The Candidates Running for Democratic Judges in the Repub- lican Column Follow: Hons. John R. Caverly, Thomas J. Lynch, Harry M. Fisher, Philip L. Sullivan, Francis S. Wilson, Otto Kerner, D. J. Normoyle, Ira Ryner. Democratic and Republican Candi-| The final result of the voting of the) Hon. Michael L. Igoe, Who Worked dates for Judges of the Circuit Court) members of the Chicago Bar Associa-| Over Time During the Late Elec- of Cook County: Judges Frank] tion was a good joke on the coalition] ‘08 t© Bring on Bitter Feelings Johnston, Js, Charles M. Thom-|poccratic and Republican bosscs| Oowees, the White and) Colores gon, Oscar M. Torrison. Independ- People, Should Be Defeated in His eat. Caniniatee Ououdd oe =e always strut around as = Desire to Elevate Mr. D. J. Nor- iy they owned the whole earth and its| . moyle to the Circuit Court Bench Wednesday evening the members of the Chicago Bar Association wound up their voting for twenty judges of the Circuit Court. It seems that all the sitting judges managed to run un- der the wire ahead of the non-sitting judges; 2,966 votes were cast for the Democratic and Republican candidates which follow; 32 candidates in the field: Francis S. Wilson. ....../.....-.2,711 Victor P. Arnold.......,..+-.+--2,657 Tra Rymer ..00.ce cows cee seen QMO John A. Swanson........2..-.+-2,603 Hugo M.-Friend........2.......25574 Kickham Scanlan ..............2,538 Charles M, Thomson............2,522 David F. Matchett............+.2482 Frank Johnston, Jr.............2473 William V. Brothers............2415 Thomas Taylor ..........-.---.2406 Philip L. Sullivan........:.....2405 ‘Thomas J. Lynch............--.2,352 Mary Bartelme ................2313 Osear M. Torrison..........+...2,235 David M. Brothers..........-.+.2)108 Harry M, Figher.............-..2038 George F. Rush.........+..-+-..1816 D. J. Normoyle......-..++-+++-1,582 John R. Caverly...y.....2++++-+1575 J. Kent Greene... 0... .20..20--/1571 Otto Kerner ...2..csccecee +05 1483 James E. Brown.......-0++++++ 1,269 Wiley W. Mills....2......20.-2 987 ‘Michael Feinberg .......2...++° 957 Charles H. Soelke........+.+2:-+ 764 Samuel H. Gilbert...........--. 614 John Gutknecht .........e0+e0++ 497 Stanley H. Klarkowski.......... 380 Evert O. Hutchins.........+2..- 374 Abram D. Gash.......00-.s000+5 372 The final result of the voting of the members of the Chicago Bar Associa- tion was a good joke on the coalition Democratic and Republican bosses who always strut around as though they owned the whole earth and its fullness thereof for they selected Messrs. Otto Kerner, Michael Fein- berg and Stanley Klarkowski to put to flight Judges Johnston, Torrison and Thomson, but it was not in the cards that they should or would be defeated in their race gs independ ent candidates for judges of the Gireuit Court, and they won a great victory before the Chicago Bar Asso- ciation and put to flight those three almost unknown lawyers who are thrusting themselves forward for judges of the Circwit Court, and so far neither one of them have set the world on fire with great legal Jore, and we freely predict right now that judges Johnston, Thompson and Tor- rison will be re-elected to the Circuit Court bench. Judge John R. Caverly Should Be Retired from the Circuit ‘Court Bench - The voters throughout this city and county should see to it that Judge Caverly is retired from the bench at the forthcoming judicial election Mon- day, June 6. In our humble opinion he never has nor he never will be rated as one of the highest class judges in this city. While tie was still serving as judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago he arbitrarily de cided a law case against us absolutely contrary to the law, and the evidence seemingly at the behest of some of hit associates, but in the end we got ou money just the same. Hon. Michael L. Igoe, Who Worked Over Time During the Late Elec- tion to Bring on Bitter Feelings Between the White and Colored People, Should Be Defeated in His Desire to Elevate Mr. D. J. Nor- moyle to the Circuit Court Bench It will be recalled that Hon. AMfic® ael L. Igoe, who is one of the head bosses of the Democratic party in this ‘city and state, worked early and late prior to the late election in this city for the purpose of stirring up strife between the white and colored people which, in time, would have brought on a bloody race siot in this city; that Mr. Igoe was the worst and the bit- terest of all the anti-Negro speakers and seemingly it was no fault of his that the devil was not to pay in this city at that time. Notwithstanding that fact, Mr. Igoe and his Democratic associates who were just as bad and as rank or as raw as he swas at that time, have hatched up a cold blooded scheme to place the names of eight Democratic candidates for Circuit Court judges in the Republican column so as to be able to blindfold or hoodwink the colored people, and that without knowing it they will be voting the Democratic ticket from a fore to aft, early and late, and that will assist to elect some Democratic judges who will treat them with scorn and con- tempt if they should ever be so unfor- tunate to fall into their respective court rooms. The next issue of this newspaper .will contain the names of the Demo- crats and Republicans whom the col- ‘ored people can safely vote for for judges of the Superior and Circuit ‘Court. : Williamson's CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL CARS Are distinguished by their Style and Elegance but foremost by the protection to passengers guaranteed by proper Insurance. 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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 6206 S. Elizabeth St. Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXII No. 38 Chicago, June 4, 1927 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago. Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. First Silver Tokens in America's Coinage Old records show that silver tokens for making change were first used in this country in Annapolis. With the consent of the government, I. Chalmers, an Annapolis gold and silver smith, in 1783 turned out by hand sixpence, threepence and shilling coins, to combat sharpers who, after depreciation of paper money, began to cut five "quarters" out of silver Spanish dollars. Because of lack of change the cutting of Spanish dollar into halves and fourths was condoned, and even necessary, until it was discovered that expert cutters were reaping a small fortune. When expertly cut the fifths could be discerned from quarters only by keen eyesight or by weighing. Chalmers produced new standard coins and took the short pieces in exchange until the fraud was stopped. Will President in Power in Troublous Times James Buchanan, as fifteenth President of the United States, occupied the White House when the questions of slavery and states rights were dangerously fermenting. His administration, from 1857 to 1861, saw the prelude to the Civil war. Buchanan was born April 23, 1791. As a Pennsylvaniaian he disapproved of slavery, but being a strict constitutionist and a Democrat, he held to official convictions. He publicly denied the right of secession, and refused to treat South Carolina representatives as foreign delegates. His chief difficulty was an unsympathetic congress. The Dred Scott decision and John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry so stirred the nation during his administration that those events somewhat submerged his diplomatic accomplishments of settling the question of British dominion in Central America and by stopping Great Britain's "right of search" on American ships. The first Atlantic cable was laid in Buchanan's administration. Before he died, June 1, 1868, Buchanan wrote his own vindication of his administrative policies.—Exchange. Cultivate Good Mind Worry produces indigestion and dyspepsia; the gastric juices are not formed. Hate thoroughly, and you will be a martyr to neuralgia. Be violently jealous, and the upset to the glands sow the seeds of cancer. Be malicious and cruel, and you'll get neuralgia. Be a fault-finder, a nagger, a scold and agatha comes. It is impossible to disconnect the mind and the body. An ill thought doesn't stay in the mind; it hits the body somewhere. It has been noted that extreme disgust will produce catarrh. It is not always possible to ward off external causes of disease, but we ought to be able to control our minds. Poison in the mind means poison in the body—suffering, and a shortening of life. Have a "good" mind, and you'll have good health—London Tit-Bits. Too Bad Flora—I don't believe that scandal about Mrs. Gayleigh, and did you tell me? Fanny—Then why did you tell me about it? Flora-I was in hope that you could confirm it. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 4, 1927 Captive Wild Beasts Long before Christ the desire of the public to view wild animals, birds, reptiles and fish at close range manifested itself. Royal preserves and menageries are as old as the civilization of Assyria and Egypt. In 1100 B. C. it is recorded that the first emperor of the Chon dynasty in China established a zoological garden, the first of its kind of which there is definite knowledge. This garden was called intelligence park and appears to have had scientific and educational objects. The ancient Romans kept in captivity large numbers of such animals as leopards, lions, bears, elephants, camels, rhinoceroses and hippopotamuses, as well as ostriches and crocodiles. Emperor Frederick II had at his Sellian court a notable collection from which he sent to Henry III of England three leopards, in compliment to the three animals of that species that appeared in the monarch's coat of arms. These animals, with an elephant sent not long afterward by Louis IX of France, formed the nucleus of the famous Tower menagerie. — Detroit News. "Know Thyself" When we obey the command, "Know myself," it does not mean merely that we shall learn our intelligence quotient, our lung capacity, our muscular strength, it means also that we shall know the origin and meaning of our powers and impulses. The injunction was, therefore, a historic as well as a present bearing and value. As in the case of fear we learn that impulses which may now be hindrances or actually destructive were once vitally important. We recognize their true place, utilize their value if they have any, or else banish them from our lives. As in one sense perfect love hastel out fear, so in another sense perfect knowledge puts fear into its true place and makes man no longer its servant but its master.—Providence Journal. The Vicious Circle Prisoner—I admit, your honor, that I was exceeding the speed limit, but I was afraid of being late at court. Judge—And what was your business in court? Prisoner—I had to answer the charge of exceeding the speed limit. The weird marks seen on a full moon, and today known to be mountains and valleys on the face of the Queen of Night, have given rise to many quant legends, peculiar to different countries. In certain races the man in the moon is a being who, of account of great wisdom, says a writer in the Popular Pictorial, was transferred to the moon, from which he was able to see everything that occurred. To the Chinese he is Yue-tao, who arranges all marriages. Among the old Red Indian tribes the medicine men received their power by departing into the middle of a lake and holding consultation with the man in the moon. The German version deals with a peasant who was reprimanded by an angel for gathering fagons on a Sunday. He replied, "Sunday on earth, or Monday in heaven, it is all the same to me." For this he was sent to an eternal moonday in heaven. The earliest English version appears in the writings of a St. Albans monk. Here it was Moses who found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath, and expelled him to the moon. In France the man in the moon becomes Judas Iscariot, and the wood is a load which he must always carry as a punishment. Music has been employed successfully in an eastern hospital while operating on persons under a local anesthetic. Special headphones are worn by the patient, music being relayed from a phonograph in a distant room, so that it cannot disturb the surgeon or other attendants, says Popular Mechanics Magazine. It has been found that the tunes ease the patient's mind, divert his attention from the operation and thus make it easier for the doctors. Although the local anesthetic eliminates pain, in many cases difficulty is experienced while operating on persons under such conditions because they remain conscious and nervous. American Ideas Abroad Emigrants returning to their native towns in Europe after having made their "fortunes" in the United States, carry back with them American ideas and the American language, which has supplanted French and German as the international tongue among the European masses. In hundreds of villages in southeastern Europe there are two districts—one the "native," built of stone and rubble, with the chickens roosting in the dining and bedroom; the other the "American," with houses of white plaster and a special barnyard for the live stock, says a correspondent of the New York Sun. Res. 5400 Washington Blvd. Branch Office: 606 Racine MILES J. 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