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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. F. L. FAIRBANK One of the best and most painstaking Judges Court of Chicago, who has made good Court bench. The voters of this city n when they selected Judge Fairbank to pr and most painstaking Judges in 芝加哥, who has made good of . The voters of this city m elected Judge Fairbank to pr One of the best and most painstaking Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who has made good on the Municipal Court bench. The voters of this city made no mistake when they selected Judge Fairbank to preside over them. HELP THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF THE POLICEMEN WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY Chicago's police track and field champions are taking strenuous workouts these days preparing themselves for the battle to retain their titles at the Sixth Annual Police Championship Baseball and Field Days. This year's event will take place at the White Sox Ball Park Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, and on Sunday, August 21 at the Cubs Park. Proceeds of the three days' tournament will be devoted to the care of widows and orphans of policemen killed in the line of duty. NEGRO DRAMA TO THE FORE (Preston News Service) New York, June 30. — Samuel French, Inc., New York and London publishers, have just signed a contract to publish "Plumes," a one act play by Georgia Douglas Johnson. This play received first prize in the recent "Oppoftunity" magazine contest. Appleton and Co., New York are bringing out two one-act plays by Negro writers in a collection called "Fifty More Contemporary One-Act Plays." "Blue Blood," by Georgia Douglas Johnson and another play by Willis Richardson of Washington, D. Today Chicago is mourning two policemen who died in the line of duty—shooting it out in the night with a cornered bandit. These men were killed because they went after and got their man. Everyone should buy at least one ticket to help the ones left "behind" when a policeman is shot down protecting the people's rights and properties. ```markdown ``` 10 10 DR. U. GRANT DAILEY One of the most progressive physicians and cago and the founder of the Dailey H torium, Michigan Avenue and 37th Place. it progressive physicians and the founder of the Dailey Hoe Michigan Avenue and 37th Place. One of the most progressive physicians and surgeons in Chicago and the founder of the Dailey Hospital and Sanitiorium. Michigan Avenue and 37th Place. 1930 taking Judges of the Municipal made good on the Municipal of this city made no mistake Fairbank to preside over them. NEGRO DRAMA TO THE FORE New York, June 30. — Samuel French, Inc., New York and London publishers, have just signed a contract to publish "Plumes," a one act play by Georgia Douglas Johnson. This play received first prize in the recent "Opportunity" magazine contest. Appleton and Co., New York, are bringing out two one-act plays by Negro writers in a collection called "Fffy More Contemporary One-Act Plays." "Blue Blood,' by Georgia Douglas Johnson and another play by Willis Richardson of Washington, D.C., are in this collection. Both these writers have won prizes offered by the "Crisis" and "Opportunity" magazines. Boston, New York, Washington and Cleveland have put on some very interesting one-act play programs and the call for them is becoming insistent and strong. Negro life is intensely dramatic and an intelligent handling of themes universal in appeal is proving most attractive and popular. [Image of a man with round glasses and a suit]. physicians and surgeons in Chi- the Dailey Hospital and Sani- and 37th Place. THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY De W Ye Re Co the He W High Count A Fri Men Old Col. L Tayl From the Municipal the Municipal no mistake over them. ```markdown ``` Death of Col. Daniel Moriarty Who Commanded for Many Years the Old Fighting Seventh Regiment of Illinois. Under His Command It Became One of the Greatest Military Fighting Units in the United States. He Was Much Beloved by the Members of His Regiment and Highly Esteemed by the Citizens of Illinois and Thruout This Country. A Friendly Feeling Always Existed Between the Officers and Men of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and the Old Fighting Seventh Regiment. Col. Moriarty Was an Old-Time Warm Friend of Mr. Julius F. Taylor and He Was a Constant Subscriber to This Newspaper From October 1, 1899, Down to the Day of His Death. Last Friday evening, Col. Daniel Moriarty, who was in his seventieth year, peacefully closed his eyes in death after a long spell of illness at his lovely home, 11722 Longwood drive. Moriarty, and from that time until his death we were the warmest of friends, and on October 1, 1899, he started in to become a regular subscriber to this newspaper and during all those years, once each week to the present it found more strongly impressed on our mind that Saturday afternoon than ever before; for while walking among the great crowd of people who had assembled there to witness the departure of the regiment for the last time For many years he was the head and the front of the old fighting Seventh Regiment of Illinois, serving as its Lieutenant Colonel during the Spanish-American War. At the end of that war, succeeding Judge Marcus A. Kavanagh as its colonel. Col. Moriarty was a prominent figure in Democratic politics. In 1912 he was elected one of the commissioners of Cook County. Prior to that time he was connected with the Board of Election Commissioners' office. After his return from France, where he was separated from his regiment he was connected up until he arrived at the end of the road with the County Clerk's office, Hon. Robert M. Sweitzer. Col. Moriarty was born in old Ireland and had resided in this city for more than fifty years. He was very popular and much beloved by people in all walks of life. He was one of its first Irish-American citizens to become a member of the old Hibernian Rifles, which was in time merged into the old Seventh Illinois Infantry. Several times in the past the wonderful military career of Col. Moriarty has appeared in the columns of this newspaper and as it has already passed on down into history through this newspaper, we will briefly refer to him as we knew him for almost 30 years. Shortly after coming to the great city of Chicago to reside in June, 1899, we came in contact with Col. Daniel MUSICIAN OF RARE ABILITY VISITS FRIENDS IN CHICAGO Miss Billie Ransom of New York City has for the past two weeks been the house guest of her warm friend, Mrs. H. L. Patterson, 5161 South Michigan blvd. She is a musician of rare ability. She performs on the organ in one of the largest play houses in that city. She is highly educated in every respect, and being up-to-date, she maintains a small apartment for her own comfort. She is a very charming lady to meet. Rev. Dickson of Hot Springs, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. H. L. Patterson, 5161 South Michigan blvd., Wednesday evening. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 2, 1927 Moriarty, and from that time until his death we were the warmest of friends, and on October 1, 1899, he started in to become a regular subscriber to this newspaper and during all those years, once each week to the present it found its way into his fine home, 11722 Longwood drive. On several occasions in the remote past the writer was the guest of Col. Moriarty and the members of his old fighting regiment while it was in camp at Springfield, Illinois, and we were never treated more royally in our life than we were on those occasions. We had a seat right by the side of the much beloved Rev. Father Edward A. Kelly, the eloquent and brave chapain of the old fighting Seventh Regiment, who has also passed on into the next world. It also fell to our lot to attend several of the balls held at the Seventh Regiment Armory, and it was there that Col. Moriarty with much pride presented us to his constant and devoted wife, Mrs. Moriarty and to his many other lady friends. He would always say, "This is my friend, Mr. Julius Taylor." On a beautiful afternoon in October, 1917, Col. Moriarty proudly marched at the head of his famous fighting regiment from its armory, 35th and Wentworth ave., to the Union Station, and we walked all that distance and kept within his shadow all the time, and bade him farewell when the train departed for the training camp at Fort Houston, Texas. There was always a friendly feeling between the officers and the rank and file of the old fighting Seventh and Eighth regiments, and that fact was MINISTER TOURS EUROPE Rochester, N. Y., June 30—Saturday, July 2nd, Rev. H. M. Smith, pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Syracuse, N. Y., will sail on the Homeric for a three months' travel tour in Europe, Northern Africa and the Holland. Five years ago, July 1922, Rev. Smith became pastor of Bethany Baptist Church upon graduation from Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y. While a student there, Rev. Smith was the first colored student to be elected to the honorary scholarship fraternity of Phi Beta Kappa at Colgate. During his five years of pastoring in Syracuse he has paid off a church mortgage which stood for fifteen years, also under his leadership, a modern church community center with Sunday School rooms, gymnasium and library has been erected as an addi- more strongly impressed on our mind that Saturday afternoon than ever before; for while walking around among the great crowd of people who had assembled there to witness the departure of the regiment for the last time as such, we noticed a young colored soldier belonging to the Eighth Regiment wandering around with a basket of peaches is his hand, and we kept on watching him, and finally he ran across a young white soldier belonging to the Seventh Regiment with his sweetie holding on to his right arm. When they met face to face the colored soldier exclaimed, "Hello, Charley! I have been looking for you for a long time," and at that he presented his white soldier friend with the basket of peaches. That one act on his part was positive proof that a strong friendship existed between the officers and men of the two regiments. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Deborah Moriarty; his son, Maurice, and his brothers, Maurice Thomas and Patrick, who is a captain in the fire department. Funeral services were held over his earthly remains on Monday morning, with full military honors, at Sacred Heart church in Morgan Park. Members of his old regiment, McShane post of the American Legion, William McKinley camp of Spanish War Veterans and regulars from Fort Sheridan participated. Business men and politicians, civic officials and old neighbors and friends of his many years' residence in Chicago were present for the services. A firing squad fired a salute at the grave and taps were sounded over it. Interment was in Mt. Olivet cemetery. tion to the original church building at a cost of $30,000. During this same period the membership and financial support of the church has been increased over 200 per cent. In appreciation of the fine accomplishments gained under his leadership, the officers and members of his church have granted Dr. Smith a three months' leave of absence from all church duties in order to make this trip. While abroad, Rev. Smith will make the usual stops in England and continental Europe, but in addition he will spend a number of weeks in Northern Africa, visiting and seeing first-hand the results of excavations in the Nile Valley, including the now famous King Tut's tomb. Another interesting feature will be a month spent in the Holy Land exclusively, visiting such places as Nazareth, Bethlehem, Bethany, Sea of Gallilee, Jerusalem and other places of equal interest. ATE COL. DANIEL MORIA he was taken while the Old Fife is located at Fort Samuel Hous presents a group of its officers, right to left, appearing under the real picture. THE LATE COL. DANIEL MORIARTY The above picture was taken while the Old Fighting Seventh Regiment was located at Fort Samuel Houston, Texas, in 1917. It represents a group of its officers, Col. Moriarty, reading from right to left, appearing under the figure No. 2 in the historical picture. BULLETIN No. 11—OBSERVE THE FOURTH SANELY AND SAFELY By Chief of Police Michael Hughes The toll of lives attendant upon the observance of Independence Day has gradually decreased year by year, but still the lives of many grownups and children are sacrificed through carelessness. Fireworks of all kinds, including the so-called harmless sparklers and colored lights are prohibited. Neighborhood displays may be conducted under proper safeguards and a city permit. Caution your children against playing with fireworks. Blank cartridges may not be charged with lead, but they are frequently charged with death. A senseless Fourth is commonly followed by a sightless and fingerless fifth. It often happens that the Glorious Fourth is too often the gory Fourth. FISH LAUDS COURAGE OF NEGRO SOLDIERS (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., June 30.—Hamilton Fish, Jr., member of Congress from New York, upheld the courage of Negro combat regiments that served in the American Expeditionary forces in an address here at the 18th annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Recalling failure of Congress to pass his bill for appropriating $30,000 for a monument in France to commemorate the deeds of Negro troops, Mr. Fish said: "All we ask is that the unjust discrimination against the courteage and war services of the Negro soldier be done away with and that a battle monument be erected in France which will for all time be an inspiration to loyalty, patriotism and heroism for all the colored people of America." Don't neglect the slightest burn caused by powder or explosives. Tetanus is easy to prevent but extremely difficult to cure. However slight the injury may appear, call a physician immediately. Automobilists must drive carefully and slowly. The Fourth attracts thousands to the open. Be careful at the beaches. Small children are easily lost to sight and may get into deep water. Be strong for a sane Fourth. Don't be a a sorrowing victim of your own carelessness. C. W. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. HON. JOHN E. CONROY The poor or the small taxpay sessors of Cook County, an and county are already f present position in 1928. the small taxpayers' friend on the Brook County, and the voters three are already figuring on his re- tition in 1928. The poor or the small taxpayers' friend on the Board of Assessors of Cook County, and the voters throughout this city and county are already figuring on his re-election to his present position in 1928. The poor or the small taxpayers' friend on the Board of Assessors of Cook County, and the voters throughout this city and county are already figuring on his re-election to his present position in 1928. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX DL. DANIEL MORIARTY kaken while the Old Fighting Seventh and at Fort Samuel Houston, Texas, in a group of its officers, Col. Moriarty, left, appearing under the figure No. 2 here. SERVE AND FISH LAUDS COURAGE OF NEGRO SOLDIERS (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., June 30.—Hamilton Fish, Jr., member of Congress from New York, upheld the courage of Negro combat regiments that served in the American Expeditionary forces in an address here at the 18th annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Recalling failure of Congress to pass his bill for appropriating $30,000 for a monument in France to commemorate the deeds of Negro troops, Mr. Fish said: "All we ask is that the unjust discrimination against the courage and war services of the Negro soldier be done away with and that a battle monument be erected in France which will for all time be an inspiration to loyalty, patriotism and heroism for all the colored people of America." RACING HEARSE MAN (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 30.—This is indeed a fast age. At least Alton Barbour thinks so. He was arrested las Thursday for going at 38 miles an hour by traffic cops. Barbour told the court that he was in a funeral procession and was simply trying to keep up with the hearse that was carrying the corpse to the cemetery. M. taxpayers' friend on the Board of Asso city, and the voters throughout this city ready figuring on his re-election to his 1928. \ Ga e ' j a . < a ? HON. HARRY S. NEW Postmaster General of the United States, who is at all times greatly interested in the progress of the colored race and he is ever ready to advance worthy colored men and women to higher positions in the postal department. “CHICAGO'S HEALTH” group in 1926 were deaths of Negrc a children, although only three per cent Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department] of the children under 11 years of age of Health are Negroes. TUBERCULOSIS IN THE CITY] “The marked declines in the tuber OF CHICAGO culosis mortality in the last 12 year: = have been in the age periods 0 to 11 By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D., | and 20 to 60. The lowered mortality Commissioner in the first few years of life is due te “In the city of Chicago deaths from tuberculosis have declined from 173.9 per 100,000 in 1900 to 83.0 in 1926. This decline is noted both in the rates from pulmonary tuberculosis (consumption) and from other forms of the disease,” states Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, com- missioner of health, in his latest bul- letin. “There are more deaths among males than among females from tuber- culosis. In every 100,000 men, 80 died from consumption each year. In every 100,000 women only 66 die from this ‘Sines; m “Death rates froin tuberculosis are from two and a half to three times as high for the Negro as for the whtic population. The increase in the tuber- culosis death rate in the general pop- ulation is due to the increase in the death rate among Negroes. For chil- dren under 11 years of age the Negro death rate in the years 1924, 1925 and 1926 has been from 10 to 20 times as high as for the white children of the same ages,” continues the Commis- “Among persons under 11 years of age, the mortality from tuberculbsis is tremendous among Negroes. Nearly i per ceut of the deaths in this age i a > HON. ARTHUR C. LUEDER ‘The extremely popular and up-to-date Postmaste ‘whois fast proving himself to be one of the b the colored race in Chicago. extremely popular and up-to-date Postmaster of Chicago, ‘The crs is fast proving himself to be one of the best friends of who pred race in Chicage: group in 1926 were deaths of Negro children, although only three per cent of the children under 11 years of age are Negroes. “The marked declines in the tuber- culosis mortality in the last 12 years have been in the age periods 0 to 11, and 20 to 60. The lowered mortality in the first few years of life is due to a very marked decrease in the number of deaths from forms of tuberculosis other than pulmonary. Thé declines in the rates after 20 years of age are due to reductions in the death rates from pulmonary tuberculosis. “So far as we can learn from the records, they show lower death rates in the months since the establishment of the ordinance which limits Chicago's milk supply to that milk coming only from tested herds than in the corre- sopnding months of the immediate pre- ceding years. This is evidenced by the average rates for the nine months period and for five of the months taken separately,” says Dr. Bundesen. “The largest number of deaths from tuberculosis among children come in the month of April. This seems to argue for the greater need for care during the winter months,” concludes the Commissioner. SLAVERY OPPOSED BY 37 NATIONS London.—According to advices re- ceived here the League of Nations has received notification at its headquarters in Geneva that 37 nations have signed the League's covenant for the world- wide abolition of slavery. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 2, 1927 ee MIR. DAVID B. HAWLEY, PRESIDENT)". OF THE APPOMATTOX CLUB, HAS) 2! BECOME ASSISTANT POSTMASTER OR SUPERINTENDENT OF THE AR-|,-:: MOUR STATION. HONS. CHARLES}::: S. DENEEN, MARTIN B. MADDEN,|... HARRY S. NEW, POSTMASTER GEN- |=" ° ERAL, AND OTHER PROMINENT}... « PERSONAGES URGED HON. AR-|"= THUR C. LUEDER, POSTMASTER)... OF CHICAGO, TO SELECT MR,‘ HAWLEY TO THAT RESPONSIBLE) ::..: POSITION. = BY CHARLES STEWART, JR. | Senator Charles S, Deneen, in whose ea Governmental civil service has in many instances proved a value to the group of which we are & compopent part. Ofttimes it is necessary for death to intervene and thereto coupled with powerful influence, the opportu: nity is made by which we are permitte¢ to climb the high rungs of the ladder in the service. The Post Office depart ment, constituting an army of half « million, is the workshop of all govern- mental departments, and\when one o} our group, by service of more than 3 score of years, battles his way to the front, it is worthy of more than ordi- nary mention, In Chicago a local postal station handles more mail in some instances than any city in Illinois, Thus it re quires a man to be head of one of these stations to be fully qualified anil in every instance reliable. As above stated, death made possible the opportunity of a vacancy in Ar. mour station. There was quite 3 scramble to secure the position lef vacant by the advancement of assistant superintendent to the position of su perintendent, Maneuvering by groups of the under and over ground systen brought out what is believed the se- lection of the most competent man o all the applicants for said position David B. Hawley. It was a cheerful thing to know tha Congressman Martin B. Madden, Con gressman of the First District, willing ly gave his endorsement jointly with JUDGE JAYNE OF DETROIT DE. LIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT N.A.AC.P. MEET Indianapolis, Ind.—Delivering the keynote address last night at the open- ing mass meeting in Caleb Mills Hall, of the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored Péople, now in eighteenth annual conference here, Judge Ira W. Jayne of the Wayne County Circuit Court, Detroit, and a member of the Association's Board of Directors, voiced his hope in the Ne- gro’s struggle for equal opportunity in America. “I am not yet ready to believe that the majority of my fellow men that is my white fellow men, have had their sense of justice eater away by the canker of race prejudice,” ae Judge Jayne. “I believe that in the hearts and minds of a multitudé of your fellow white citizens similarly situated, alike in everything but — there is an abiding sense of justice which may be successfully aroused. “The soil has been well prepared. They listen to your artists because of the beauty of the sound. They read your authors for the feel of their words. The time has come to submit to them the proposition of jtstice in the ab- stract. We have successfully taken our case to the courts of law. Let us now take it to the courts of public opinion. We must get our appeal into the white pulpit and the white press. Why not over the radio into the white home? It is a task of magnitude. It does appear discouraging. I know when tht fiery Henry Ward Beecher catried his message to his cowardly contemporaries his listeners sought to enforce his silence. But the masses of our fellow white men can be told that as for them race prejudice is a weapon in the hands of the enemy. Its [sole purpose is their own injury. I believe our cause is just; so just that jall must listen.” In the course of his address Judge Jayne referred to the denial of the bal fot to Negroes in the south and said: “Northern ‘white men have at last Senator Charles S, Deneen, in whose section of the city David B. Hawley had been a valuable citizen, and the ‘business men of every nationality joined in giving the highest recom- mendation. Postmaster Arthur C. Lueder had before him Hawley’s rec- ord which was untarnished. His fidel- ity to the service from the men under whom he had worked gave the Post- master the strongest ce to okey the appointment of Haitley. Postmaster Lueder has no easy task in endeavor: ing to please the various groups within the party. Therefore it is complimen- tary to him to have unhesitatingly re- quested the department at Washington to confirm the appointment of David B. Hawley as assistant superintendent of the Armour station. The position left vacant by Hawley's advancement was filled by the transfer of Mr. Theodore E. Jones from the Quincy street station to the main of- fice. Mr. Jones has been in the service since 1902. The advancement of Mr. Jones made possible the promotion of Mr. Musco C. Buckner, who has been in the service since January 29, 1907. ‘The public at large extends its full con- gratulation to Senator Deneen, Con- gfessman Madden and Postmaster Lueder for these promotions. It is not to be overlooked also that the Phalanx Club, an organization of postal em: ployes, has endeavored to keep in unison the worth and ‘character of the men best fitted to give the- highest marks of merit to the departments and the race. \ awakened to the fact that they are also the victims of southern minority, usurpation of the Congressional repre- sentation, when, as in some states in the north it takes six times as many voters to send a representative to Con- gress or to a convention as it does in some states in the south. The time has come to use the resentment of these populous states to our utmost ad- vantage. It is not beyond the realm of imagination to foresee the southern boss promising and furnishing fair lo- cal government in return for the ap- pearance at the polls of his colored brother whom he has so long sought 10 keep away.” COLORED AUTO OWNERS | Washington.—The automobile fatal- ity table recently computed by the De partment of Commerce shows that fatalities for 1927 continue greatly in excess of those for 1926. During the 52 weeks ending May 21, 1927, in 77 representative cities throughout the country, there were 6,938 deaths direct- ly due to traffic accidents. For the 52 weeks ending May 22, 1926, the num- ber was 6,348. This is at the rate of 21.9 deaths per 100,000 population this year, as compared with 20.4 per 100,- 000 last year. It appears that every- where in the United States the: toll taken by the automobile is vecoming greater every week, despite the fact that various societies and organizations are working for greater safety on-the highways. It has been estimated that 385,000 automomiles are owned by col- ‘ored persons. "ALL GOD'S CHILLUN” IN _ BROADWAY REVIVAL New York—“All God's Chillun Got Wings,” the Negro drama by Eugene O'Neil, opened here in a revival at the Majestic last week. The play has white persons in two of the leading roles. Paul Robeson was cast in an important part in its corer Bicadag sppalaag: THE 60TH ANNUAL OBSERV. ANCE OF ST. JOHN'S DAY DIVINE SERVICES AT PIL- GRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Lodges in this city held. their regular annwal services at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 33rd street and Indiana ave- nue, at which time the following pro- gram was rendered: Processional, Organ Prelude; Selec- tion, Choir; Invocation, Bro. N. B. Williams; Introduction of Master of Ceremonies, Bro. John Tyree; Re- marks by Master of Ceremonies, Bro. Michael Browning; Instrumental Se- lection, Members of Harmony Lodge: Selection, Choir; Remarks, Bro. John C. Ellis, Most Worshipful Grand Mas- ter; Selection, Oriental Lodge Quar- tette; Sermon, Rev. J. C. Austin, pas- tor of Pilgrim Baptist Church; Selec- tion, Choir; Presentations: To Minis- ter, Bro. Louis H. Piper; to Choir, Bro.’ J. H. MeDermond; to Trustees, Bro, Bert Patrick; Selection, Choir: Benediction. Music furnished by Pil grim Baptist Church Choir. Lodges participating in the affair were: North Star No. 1, John G. Tyrée, W.M.; John Jones No. 7, W. P. Fluker, W.M.; Hiram No. 14, James Miles, W.M.; Mt. Hebron No. 29, } a. MeDermond, W.M.; Western Light, No. 30, Louis H. Piper, W.M.; Prince Hall No. 52, F. C. Holt, W.M.; Garden City No, 59, Walter N. Thomas, W.M.; Eureka No. 64, J. B. Brewster, W.M.; Universal No. 65, Michael H. Brown- ing, W.M.; Oriental No. 68, Bert Patrick, W.M.; Doric No. 77, ‘Frank H. King, W.M.; Celestial No. 80, A. R. Motley, W.M.; Harmony No. 88, Por- ter Davis, W.M.; Corner Stone No. 91, Elmer A. Cotton, W.M.; Olive Branch No. 94, R. C. Kelly, W.M. Royal Eagle No. 9, Edward Davis, W.M.; East Gate No. 98, Lucius Wim- by, W.M.; King David No. 100, W. H. Lofton, W. M.; South Gate No, 101, O. D. Bullitt, W.M.; Wisdom No. 102, E. A. Davidson, W.M.; Fidelity No. 103, W. P. Saunders, W.M.; Charity No. 108, William Offord, W. M.; R. E. Moore No. 109, J. E. Harrison, W. M.; L. W. Dickerson No. 114, W. M. Lofton, W.M.; Plumbline No. 116 H. L. Frantz, W.M.; John W. Dun- moore No. 118, Henry Gates, W.M.: Cable No. 119, Alfred Herron, W.M.; James E. Bish afd Charles T. Berry Lodges, U.D., are our invited guests. The following Masons formed the general committee who managed the St. John’s Day celebration: General committee—John G. Tyree, chairman; Michael H. Browning, vice- chairman; H. W. Calhoun, treasurer; R. C. Kelly, secretary; S. A. Morrison, assistant secretary; C. E. Moore, S. W. Hawkins, C. F. Crenshaw, P. E. Wil- liams, O. W. Carter, E. H. Bass, Ru- fus Joseph, C. A. Davis, A. D. Ireland, A. L. Weaver, L. H. Piper, H. G. Han- non, N. B. Williams, R. S. Troutman, A. Moon, P. R. Thomas, J. E. Carter. Wm. McIntyre, J. H. MeDuffy, H. J Dunghill, A. F. Williams, U. RB. Rob- ertson, Alco Rollins, D. Jones, C. S Stillwell, C. H. Green, U. S. Harvey Howard Jenkins, John C. Butler, J L. Johnson, L. Scott, W. E. Frazier. Fred Wall, Edward Davis, S. Mont- gomery, P. Calloway, F. O. Finney, W. H. Lofton, G. C. Geodiow, Bi ward Heady,’ Obed Bullitt, J. Coes R. E, Mason, G. F, Hayes, H. Billings, J. E. Brown, A. J. Williams, J.’ F. Robinson, A. P. Leach, J. L. Wilson, S. M. Dixon, Robert Williams, John McCarkle, P. J. Jackson, Clarence Shank, Frank P. Dawson, J. W. Mack, Ogden Guirdy, Homer Rapere, J. E. Harrison, J. G. Humphrey, George Moore, C. Price, W: M. Loiton, J. E. Stevens, J. W. Wesley, T. W. John- son, J. A. Lewis, James Thomas, R. A. Jackson, Will Campbell, H. W. Hardin, G. W. Lewis, J. J. Merrell, A. J. Wilson, Charles Lewis, Program Committee — James L. Johnson, Curtis S. Stillwell, Charles E. Moore, chairman, Officers — Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M,, Illi- nos and Jurisdiction: M.W. John C. Ellis, Grand Master; R.W. Albert W. Ci i Cit PL se , Yee 3 EA SE Tg 3 ’ HMR STEEP 8 PG: Bee Pe 4 Fo ig ie oe eS oe oe = a ‘ if ey 4, a He ey ow » 5 PRM ee 5 Od ee eae gor “coke i — a = eee oe seal pee ee Soe . ee a SEES 5 igi | pera " N 2y ye | HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN ——— United States Senator from Illinois, who has classed with the best friends of the colored _ where, and without any loud brass bands he place many of them into responsible positions. United States Senator from Illinois, who has always been classed with the best friends of the colored people every- where, and without any loud brass bands he continues to place many of them into responsible positions. URBAN LEAGUE REPORTS ON|groes. From Texas word came that INDUSTRY FOR MAY Negro labor was regaining man 6 Bulletin No. 15 of the Industrial De partment ‘of the ‘National Urbar League summarizes employment con ditions as follows: While reports from New Jersey Ohio, Ilinois, Missouri, Texas, Mary- land, Virginia, Oregon, Michigan, In- diana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania Arkansas, Texas, Massachusetts and New York showed little change in the employment status of Negro wage earners—a situation not unlike other: experienced throughout the country— some little advance was reported for both Negro women and men. The notable improvements were reporteé from Cleveland, Plainfield and Boston ‘The continuous rainfall interfer@d with the usual outdoor spring’ activities, bu did not prevent the employment o many men in parts of the middle wes which had experienced a long period o unemployment. Favorable Conditions In Cleveland there was a “slow but steady increase in opportunities offered men in skilled work.” Two openings in positions formerly held ‘by’ other workers were reported and placement: showed a decided increase over those of the previous month. In Plainfield N. J., a concern manufacturing metal toys gave employment to 50 colored! girls, and reported that their work was very satisfactory. In Boston 25 new vpenings were obtained in hotels and 15 factory placements were secured in ibs that had not been filled by Ne- «! . he HON. ADOLPH MARKS Highly honored member of the State Senate. the First Senatorial District. Senator Mai how to stand, how to worl: and vote in th the people on all important measures. He is chiefs of that law-making body. Highly honored member of the State Senate of Illinois from the First Senatorial District. Senator Marks understands how to stand, how to work and vote in the interest of ‘all the people on all important measures. He is one of the high chiefs of that law-making body. groes. From Texas word came that ‘Negro labor was regaining many places occupied by Mexicans, and many cities report activity in the building trades. Miscellaneous The American Federation of Mus cians protested against and thereby re moved discriminatory practices against Negroes in dining rooms and hotels during its annual session in Baltimore Several years ago this same organiza tion’s insistence brought about similar results in St. Louis. Running only three months, a local labor union of longshoremen in New. ark has a membership of 1,500. The industrial problems of Negroes living in Buffalo are promised attention by the newly formed Urban League of which William L. Evans, a former in- dustrial secretary of the Chicago Ur- ban Leaguesis the executive secretary Industry in the Pittsburgh district was enhanced when A. C. Thayer, formerly of the Atlanta Urban League, took charge of the Pittsburgh League which had been without an executive almost a year. DRIVER OF DEATH CAR EXONERATED OF BLAME (Preston Mews Service) Pine Bluff, Ark., June 30.—Charles- ton Howard, merchant at Corner- stone, driver of a Dodge truck in which Joe Lyday, white planter of Corer- stone, was killed Tuesday, when it overturned in West Pine Bluff, was exonerated of blame for the accident following questioning by Police Chief Pete Thompson and Prosecuting At- Socnie Gide Bes, COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN 1. "Hello, Bill," Good-bye 2. How Florida Handles the Mob 3. Hypothetical Cause of Prejudice 4. Not All Savage 5. Solution for the Race Problem? 6. Mexico and the Chinese "Hello. Bill." Good-bye The antered monarchs of Elkdom seem to be about to plunge their horns into the mountains of discord and strife. In a sweeping proclamation, Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson has moved the 1927 convention of the hoofs and horns from New York, the place selected by the Grand Lodge at its last year's meeting, to Cleveland, Ohio. And in response to this sudden change of base, the New York Elks, representing the largest urban group in the country, is said to have entered vehement protest, followed by a vigorous campaign to discredit the Grand Exalted Ruler's discretionary powers. To reduce the tangled facts which surround Elkdom, to simple language, we would describe the troubled situation as follows: On the law books of New York there sublimely rests the so-called Grattan Law, backed by an injunction, which forbids any inward or outward imitation of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the white parent of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. Under the Grattan Law, Grand Exalted Ruler Wilson's organization would be subject to varied legal difficulties were it to carry its fraternal thousands to New York. Upon this conclusion, fortified with the advice of the legal experts of the Order and armed with Grand Lodge precepts, J. Finley has decided to take his brood to Cleveland. A cloud has formed, however, in the shape of internal dissension. The New York Elks, who have prepared lavish entertainment for their brothers and daughters, have gone on the warpath. They point out that if the Grattan Law were alive, in truth and in deed, no longer could they bury their dead and otherwise function as benevolent and just Elks, to say nothing of parading up Lenox and down Seventh avenues. They say, in fact, that they would long have become fraternal nonentities if the Grattan Law had any teeth in its jaws. They have exhibited formal invitations from their white brethren and claim to have smoked the pipe of peace with the injunction proponents. They are sure that pleasure and peace would follow in the wake of the 1927 gathering, and are decrying what they term technical evasion on the part of the G. E. R. Out of all the smoke of dissension and far more important than the wishes of either the New York Elks or the Grand Exalted Ruler, there appears the danger of a split which would be most harmful to the greatest Negro fraternal order in the world. The Elks have done good work and it is up to their leaders that it is kept going. Right now they are making a survey of Negro infant mortality; they are fostering educational plans; they are stimulating progress. Indeed, this effort should be harmoniously continued; and it will be a sorry day if the cheery "Hello, Bill" becomes suffixed by a mournful "Good-bye," which will certainly be the case if the Elks agree to disagree. How Florida Handles the Mob Tampa saves the life of a citizen from the mob by ultra force;—employing every available means. What was done very recently in Tampa, Florida, to protect a prisoner—a self-confessed murderer—(white of course) can be done in every other state of the Union, to protect a black prisoner, provided of course, the desire to do so is strong enough. The following excerpts from leading American newspapers, on the incident are quite interesting, to say the least. The Savannah "News" says, "It will be a long time before Tampa has another riot." True indeed; for the five persons who met with death, and the thirty-two others who were injured, will serve as exponents of the real power of the law. "A little hot lead and a measure of cool courage will have more effect on a mob than months of preaching and volumes of threats," states the Columbus "Ohio State Journal." The result of the Tampa riot proves this statement conclusively. The fact is, as usual, "had murder in their minds, and stern measures were necessary," according to the commanding officer of the militia. If such stern measures were employed against mobs, innocent, as well as guilty men of color would be spared the brutality of mob violence, and the whole nation escape the shame and disgrace of marked lawlessness. Kansas City thinks "The Tampa incident suggests, also, that the mob spirit is not simply a manifestation of racial antagonism. The victim sought on this case is white." Yes, and as the Norfolk "Virginia Pilot" states, "That circumstance may have had something to do with the strenuousness with which Florida authorities defended him against summary execution, but it ought to have nothing to do with it." The keen interest manifested and the commendations received by the Tampa officials from both northern and southern dailies may be of as much effect toward checking lynching as the anti-lynching bills, that congress refuses to pass. *** Hypothetical Cause of Prejudice Typical southern narrowness and prejudice are clearly portrayed in the issue recently taken by a southern Nordic preacher against "The Forum's" policy of presenting subjects in the form of debates. The "intelligenzia" believes "that no issue has any more sides than a mathematical problem" and further says, "There is no other impediment in the world today so hindering human progress, as an intellectual habit of mind fostered by, and exemplified in, debate and argument and controversy." Surely this is the reasoning of either an immatured man, or a mind warped and distorted through prejudice. For all fair-minded, freedom-of-expression loving people must agree with the editor of "The Forum" when he says, The Forum believes that any given body of facts may give rise to not one nor two only, but often to twenty different and absolutely true interpretations." No Northerner confines himself to the singleness and narrowness of his own opinion on an important issue, but is ever ready and open to the judgment and expression of others. Freedom of thought and expression has always characterized the north. It was through these mediums that the abolition movement was agitated. Some writer said: "And what precipitated the greatest tragedy of history? Was it debate or absence of it? The trial of Jesus is the best possible illustration of the fallacy of the one side to the truth idea. Pilate showed himself ready enough to get at the truth; but the theologians would hear of no debate." (Like our Southern preacher) "The sequel showed that the victory was not to the truth, but to the loud-mouthed, and this is the inevitable result: When even the most sincere and pure-minded attempt is made to apply to life, the notion that there is only one side to every question." As in the days of the Crucifixion, so today the south has only one cry to make for the Negro. "Crucify Him." Very little of humanity and its progress does this "wise" theologian know if he thinks "there is no other impediment in the world today, so hindering human progress as an intellectual habit of mind fostered by and exemplified in debate and argument and controversy." Does he not realize that the narrow, prejudiced desire of the south to keep the Negro suppressed and "in his place," helps to stifle their progress and thereby keep themselves down too. We cannot hold others down without remaining down ourselves. Just as the south handles the Negro question today, and has in the past, so would it also handle all other questions that should be open to discussion, and an exchange of ideas. There are none so blind as those who will not see. Not All Savage "Trader Horn," a new volume published by Simon and Schuster, of New York, and being the life and works of Alfred Aloysius Horn (white) at one time an African trader on the Ivory Coast, throws new light on the "Cannibals" of Africa. "Trader Horn's" biographer says: "Horn went out to Africa at the age of seventeen or eighteen. One is never sure which. He had been educated at St. Edward's College in Liverpool; and no little of that education clung to him throughout life. But most of it, certainly all the more cumbersome and non-utilitarian acquirements, he soon sloughed off. A lad who becomes blood-brother to cannibals, who is initiated into Voodoo, has little use for classical learning. "I've been blood brother to cannibals. No need to have been. I still am. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 2, 1927 1970 Member of Congress from the First Congressional District of Illinois, who is rapidly regaining his health, after enjoying a complete rest at his summer home not far from this city. The popular Congressman will remain in and around Chicago for the next two months. Nothing destroys the bond but death. Cannibals? The most moral race on earth. The women chaste and the men faithful. I've lived amongst them like a brother, a young lad clean and safe. Safer than in London." What a revelation! Think of it! Chaste women, faithful men, among the "cannibals" of Africa. Truly, our forefathers have left us a heritage—a heritage which gains greater respect as the ages pass by. THE LADY ELKS ARE STILL IN HOT WATER Grand Daughter Ruler Mrs. Ella G. Berry, recognizing fully that an agreement of a convention by a majority of its members should be carried out in the spirit and letter of the agreement, therefore, when she issued her procla mation calling upon the daughter Elks to convene in supreme session in New York City beginning the week of August 20th it is to be said that this will H. L. JOHNSON ASSOCIATION HOLDS BANQUET AT RALLY (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 30.—A banquet and rally was held by the members of the Henry Lincoln Johnson Relief Association Tuesday night. At the meeting plans were laid for further efforts to fittingly commemorate the memory of the late leader of the race. Solution for the Race Problem? George W. Mitchell, in his article, "Perils of Race Color," appearing in the latest issue of the North American Review, tries to show how the universal brotherhood of man is to come about. First the yellow races will overrun and absorb the Anglo-Saxon races of Europe; while the brown races of the Orient will become amalgamated with the black races of Africa. The subjugation of the yellow race by the brown-black race will next proceed in Europe and America; and the whole world will be of one race and one color. Then there will be a universal brotherhood and a lasting peace. Something for Nordic America to ponder about and worry over. Mexico and the Chinese Mexico seeks to legislate against Chinese immigration by stringent restrictions. This measure will serve as protection against cheap labor, which is well enough; but her policy to prohibit marriages between Mexican women and Chinamen bespeaks racial prejudice. Also her desire to segregate those Chinese already within Mexico shows she has imbued the spirit of racial prejudice from her larger neighboring sister country. Perhaps this is quite natural; the weaker always imitate the stronger, and the small folks generally try to do what the larger folks do, especially if they are able to get away with it. Heroic Swiss Guards Swiss Guards were a body enrolled in the Seventeenth century for the special protection of the person of the French king. Left without directions when Louis XVI placed himself in the hands of the national assembly, they defended the Tulleries against the revolutionists for some time, but in the end were butchered as they retired in obedience to the king's order, based on a treacherous promise by the leaders of the mob. HON. MARTIN B. MADDEN THE LADY ELKS ARE STILL IN HOT WATER Grand Daughter Ruler Mrs. Ella G. Berry, recognizing fully that an agreement of a convention by a majority of its members should be carried out in the spirit and letter of the agreement therefore, when she issued her proclamation calling upon the daughter Elks to convene in supreme session in New York City beginning the week of August 20th, it is to be said that this will go far toward cementing the organization which it appeared by the proclamation issued to convene in Cleveland Ohio, would split the greatest fraternal organization in this country. The women of this order should unite and give to Mrs. Berry their full support in this controversy. It is to be regretted that the legal advice given to Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson, was of such character as to persuade him to violate the wishes of the delegates assembled at Cleveland, and it is hoped that he will wisely follow the steps of Grand Daughter Ruler Berry and immediately withdraw his proclamation to assemble in Cleveland. TROOPS FOLLOW N. C. MOB BENT ON LYNCHING (Preston News Service) Morganton, N. C., June 30—During the wildest excitement, chases, rumors and everything to fan the flames of race hatred, two companies of N. C. National Guard are keeping pace with furtive members of would-be mob seeking the blood of a Negro and a third regiment in readiness to pounce on the mobbers to suppress their activity. It is claimed that nearly 3,000 men and boys are seaching swamps, woods, hills and valleys in an effort to find Braodus Miller, alleged to have assaulted a young white woman. Thursday night the mob was at fever heat when a riot call bell was sounded and men rushed to the scene with the hope of seeing the lynching bee. But Miller had not been found, and the national guard were on hand. The men stealthily slunk into the woods and quietly disappeared. Officials of the National Guard declare that North Carolina will not be disgraced with another outbreak of mob violence. H. L. JOHNSON ASSOCIATION HOLDS BANQUET AT (Preston News Service) Washington, D.C., June 30—A banquet and rally was held by the members of the Henry Lincoln Johnson Relief Association Tuesday night. At the meeting plans were laid for further efforts to fittingly commemorate the memory of the late leader of the race. Plans were formulated for the erection of a suitable shrine where visitors to Washington may have an opportunity to enjoy numerous accommodations. A committee was appointed to work out the final details of the proposed plan and submit to the association at a future meeting. The program calls for a larger membership, erection of a building and other features which will mean much to the race when completed. WOUNDS SWEETHEART AND KILLS HIMSELE (Preston News Service) Rosemary, N. C., June 30.—Buddie Clark, Jr., age 23, shot his sweetheart here. After leaving her home he walked back a short distance to his home and shot himself, dying instantly. The woman is in Roanoke hospital and will probably recover. There had been trouble between the two for some time. The man had been considered dangerous and had made threats. The tragedy occurred within a few miles of town, near New Hope church. The woman was shot through the door of her home with a shotgun, the load taking effect in her breast. Clark used a double barrel shotgun. JIM CROW THEATRE BIDS FOR COLORED TRADE Atlanta, Ga.—The Capitol Theatre, a local white house, has made a bid for colored patronage, promising equal but separate accommodations to its colored and white patrons. The playhouse is being remodelled and is scheduled to open June 27. It has rest, and smoking rooms for both groups and promises that races will be separated but shown equal courtesy. The Capitol has a picture and vaudeville policy and is connected with the Pantages circuit. PARASOLS AND BEACH COATS A PAGEANTRY OF GAY COLOR Underwood "MOTHER, my I go out to swim?" "Yes, my child, but do not go near the water." The color splendor of present-day beach attire seems just like that—as if it dare not "go near the water." However, the enlightened know to the contrary. Thanks to modern invention, no wave can wash away the gorgeous glamor of color and design, for the materials of which these resplendent garments and accessories are made are now processed to the point of being rendered waterproof. It is a fact, nowadays silks are being rubberized, likewise cretonnes and even velvet is actually being rubberized. So if the apparently conservative dresser is secretly beset with an urge for gay and hectic color, the beach is the place appointed by the mode, for a pageantry of attire as vividly colorful as the human eye can picture. The beach ensemble in the picture is typical of the trend to elaborate and fanciful effects. Beach coats are a HOMESTEAD GRAYS TROUNCE ZANESVILLE 25 to 3 (Preston News Service) Zanesville, O., June 30—The effective swinging of the bludgeon by the mighty and furious "Jap" Washington, first-sacker for the Homestead Grays, conquered the leaders of the white Eastern Ohio League here Thursday afternoon. The hitting of Vic Harris featured as he drove three homers, a triple and two singles. The Zanesville defense collapsed under the heavy slugging of the bombarders from Pennsylvania. The Homestead Grays drove into the local boys so hard that they made a record of ten errors while the visitors had but one error. Oscar Owens pitched masterful ball allowing the local team only 8 safeties, while the Grays garnered 28 hits from Webb. MRS. MARIA KNOX DIES AT RIPE AGE OF 101 (Preston News Service) Springfield, Ohio, June 30.—Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. Maria Knox, aged 101 years. Mrs Knox is said to be the oldest woman in Clark County. She has lived more than 75 years in this section and could talk reminiscently of the early history and the development of the section. She was widely known throughout the state and many persons enjoyed spending time in her presence to learn of the early history of Ohio, especially of happenings in Clark county. Scottish Dignitary Bailie is a Scottish term denotation a magistrate of a municipality or royal borough. The provost and ballies of a municipal corporation in Scotland correspond to the mayor and aldermen of an English borough or of an American city or town. Another False Alarm Six fire engines, forty firemen and a large number of policemen, reporters and photographers answered an alarm in London, only to find that a man had accidentally singed his hair and a companion had turned in an alarm. Takes Boyhood Training Training No city slacker should be President. Hand-shaking would be required on a man who never had practiced on a pump handle.—Washington Post. favorite fashion topic of the day. The one illustrated is of cretonne, flowers of yellow, green and red being printed on a tan background. The clipped wool collar and cuffs make the garment ideal for a chilly day. Favorite media for the beach coat include terry cloth, more fabrics, hand-blocked linens, also tinted silks and crepe de chine. Most of the gay figured fabrics are either hand-blocked in striking modernistic design, or brightly printed or what is exceedingly popular—hand-painted. Especially is the much exploited coille coat decorated with blazer motifs. As to the batting suit, the two-piece jersey comprising slip and trunks or tights is outstanding for practical use. As to silk bathing suits, taffeta in solid color or in gay plaids seems to be taking the place of the crepe de chine types which were so popular last season. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (© 1927, Western Newspaper Union.) Known to Fire Worshipers Baku, the Mecca of the Zoroastrians or Fire Worshipers, was for centuries visited by thousands who came on pilgrimage to the "Eternal Fire," which were nothing but burning natural gas or petroleum; in the Temple at Surakhan, Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler describes the "Burning Springs," and Roman history provides the earliest records of the use of oil for lighting, being burned in the lamps in the Temple of Jupiter. Snake's Rattles Some folks insist that you can tell the age of a rattlesnake by the number of its rattles. Nature authorities say this isn't true, because rattles may be added to the tail at uncertain times in the year, and as rattles are brittle and get broken, it is impossible to tell the age, accurately, by counting them—Exchange. Unable to Fly Backward The biological survey says that birds cannot fly backward because the feathers of birds point backward, so that if a bird attempted to fly backward the air would force the feathers forward and the resistance of the air would be such that the bird could not make progress. Old Marine Policy Marine insurance is really older than the Christian era. Lloyds still possesses a copy of a policy (not its own, of course) dated 1680. This was believed to be the oldest marine policy in existence until, six years ago, a document dated 1656 was found—Exchange. Common but Costly Aluminum, which forms a part of all clay soils, is the commonest metal, points out an answered question in Liberty. Its high cost compared with iron is due to the difficulty of extracting the pure metal from the ore. Dislikes Solos I have always thought there is something ridiculous about solo singing. There is a good deal of screening and yawping. And I do not care to see any mouth open to its greatest extent. E. W. Howe's Monthly. Acrobatic Minds Some men who claim to have great mental agility have minds that are merely turning handsprings on the same place. -Achison Globe. Oh. That Squeak! There is nothing so annoying as squeaky shoes. Place them in a dish with just enough lined soap to oil to cover the soles and let them stand all night. Williamson's CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL CARS Are distinguished by their Style and Elegance but foremost by the protection to passengers guaranteed by proper Insurance. USE THE WILLIAMSON FUNERAL Protect Yourself BY USING OUR Latest Style Leatherback Indemnified Hearses and Cars OR REQUEST WILLIAMSON'S INSURED CARS NAME OF ASSURED: BERNARD WILLIAMSON ADDRESS OF ASSURED: 5121 South State Street, No. 1028 THE TERM OF THIS POLICY BEGINS AT NOON ON THE 1028 AND ENDS AT NOON ON THE 1028 TIME AS TO BOTH DATES 1. LIABILITY. 2. 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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. 6206 S. Elizabeth St. Chicago. Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXII No. 42 Chicago, July 2, 1927 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago. Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Insult to Injury An elderly man was cycling down the street when a dog rushed out from one of the doors and, getting under his wheel, threw him to the ground in a sitting position. The dog, in playful mood, rushed round him, seeming to enjoy it. A boy stood gazing at the two for a minute, and then inquired, in a quiet voice: "Did you fall?" "Well, I should think I did," said the man, rising and rearranging his clothing. "Ah," responded the youth, as he walked away. "I thought you couldn't have sat down to play with the dog." Elevation Costly When a British Judge is first elevated to the bench he has to provide himself with seven different sets of robes at a cost which may run into $2,000. Curious Old Custom Lipogrammatic works, the product of the early Greek authors, are those books in which one letter of the alphabet is omitted throughout the volume. Tryphiodorus, when writing his (Odyssey, had not an "a" In his first book, nor a "b" in his second. In so doing he was but copying the Lipogrammatic Illad of Nestor. Athenaeus writes of an ode by Pindar in which the latter purposely omitted the letter "s," thereby leading us to surmise that this little hoax was one of the literary fashions of the day. A Persian poet once read to the celebrated Jami one of his own compositions with the letter Alif consistently omitted throughout. Jami, who did not care for the sonnet, sarcastically made the following recommendation: "You can do a better-thing yet, take away all the letters from every word you have written." Although the Greeks originated this ingenious literary device, its use was by no means exclusive with them. Lope de Vega, the celebrated Spanish dramatic poet of the Sixteenth century, Gregorio Leti, and at a much later day Lord North of the court of James I all employed this literary device and produced Lipogrammatic books.—Market for Exchange. Early Education Board The legislature of Massachusetts created a state board of education on April 20, 1837. Horace Mann was the originator of the bill. Mann was elected secretary of the new board at a salary of $1,000 a year. We Reflect Too Late They say that pride goeth before a fall, but we can't recall the maxim before we feel the bump.—Toledo Blade. A Wag Heard From "I suppose it's called the nating season," T. P. supposes, "because there's a 'ring' in spring."—Boston Transcript. Must Help Himself Heaven neer helps the man who will not act.—Noblesch. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 2, 1927 Grow a Timber Crop Remember that wood and timber gain in volume even though a farm may be abandoned. While other income may fall very low or cease altogether, the timber crop continues to gain. This feature is important in maintaining the value of the farm in the face of the town industries which tend to lead the farmer away from agriculture and cause him to neglect his farm business. Chinese Surnames There is a book published in China giving 100 of the most common and well-known surnames called the "Pa Chia Sing"—i. e., the 100 family surnames. In Dr. Herbert A. Giles' Chinese-English dictionary there is a list of Chinese family names or surnames given. The list comprises over two thousand names. Wanted to Get Even She (in Paris)—"Why were you so insistent about that waiter visiting America?" He (profinally)—"I want him to find out that it is just as hard for a Frenchman to make himself understood in America as it is for an American to make himself understood in France."—Cincinnati Enquirer. Not Sure Little Paul was visiting a neighbor. It was cherry time and his mother had cautioned him about swallowing cherry seeds. Paul was eating cherries, when he suddenly stopped and looked up so scared, and exclaimed: "Oh! I swallowed a seed; it didn't kill me, did it?" Great Jewish Scholar Malmonides, a native of Cordova, Spain, who lived from 1155 to 1204, was the most celebrated Jewish scholar, writer and philosopher of the Middle ages. He was chief rabbi of Cairo, where he probably died. History Repeats A man named William Shakespeare was fined in a midland court for game trespass. It was for a like offense the greatest William Shakespeare was forced to fly from his midland home. Has General Meaning "Cony" is an old English name for the rabbit, which has led to the application of this term in English versions of the Bible and in common speech elsewhere to quite different animals of small size and burrowing habits. Texans' Day of Glory The battle of San Jacinto, Texas, which lasted but twenty minutes, was fought on April 21, 1830. Gen. Sam Houston (Texan, with 800 men) vs. Gen. Santa Anna (Mexican, with 1,600 men). It was a complete Texan victory. Always Some Virtue In my exploration for the virtues of men, I have learned that patient search usually discovers some refreshing virtue wherever there has been exhibited any unusual display of energy.—Stuart Sherman, in "Critical Woodcuts." Absent-Minded Prize Believe it or not, we saw a patron of one of the mammoth new movie palaces in New York city walk up to a large plate-glass mirror in the lobby and ask his own image: "Which is the out of this place?"—The Outlook. Has Grown Somewhat The first industrial enterprise in the United States was a glass bottle factory erected in the Virginia colony soon after 1607. It was located in the woods about one mile distant from Jamestown. "I have," said the diplomat, "a secretary in whose secrecy I can trust absolutely. In the first place she does not understand what I dictate, and in the second she forgets what she has written." Living and Learning In 1492 the world was as cocksure and felt that it knew everything about everything, but look what Columbus found. You never know as much as there is to be known. - Atchison Globe. "Bluff King Hal" More than one of the monarchs of England who bore the name of Henry have been popularly known as King Hal. The nickname was applied to Henry VIII. Stander is a complication, a comprisal and sum of all wickedness.— Isaac Barrow. Res. 5400 Washington Blvd. Branch Office: 606 Racine MILES J. 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