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SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. Ireland Ireland HON. MILES J. DEVINE Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, president of the Democracy, and Col. Bill Stewart had the President Devine in the Chicago Evening A 3rd: "Bright Outlook for County Democracy Democracy, with its drive for 10,000 members for a palatial steamer clubhouse, bids fair to most prosperous era in its long and famous Carter H. Harrison, William L. O'Connor Sweitzer and Edward F. Dunne included officers, the organization represents practically factions. Miles J. Devine is president. I charge of the membership drive, dues only out an initiation fee, if members are reac clubhouse is opened." city of Chicago, president of the fa f and Col. Bill Stewart had the devine in the Chicago Evening A t Outlook for County Democra t with its drive for 10,000 mem steamer clubhouse, bids fair to tous era in its long and famous Harrison, William L. O'Conn el Edward F. Dunne included in ization represents practically titles J. Devine is president. D membership drive, dues only $ tion fee, if members are rece opened." Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, president of the far famed County Democracy, and Col. Bill Stewart had this to say about President Devine in the Chicago Evening American August 3rd: "Bright Outlook for County Democracy. The County Democracy, with its drive for 10,000 members and its plans for a palatial steamer clubhouse, bids fair to enter upon the most prosperous era in its long and famous career. With Carter H. Harrison, William L. O'Connell, Robert M. Sweitzer and Edward F. Dunne included in its list of officers, the organization represents practically all Democratic factions. Miles J. Devine is president. Dan Mulvey is in charge of the membership drive, dues only $10 a year, without an initiation fee, if members are received before the clubhouse is opened." LOYALTY IS KEYNOTE OF LODGE SESSION Washington, D. C., Aug. 5.—Loyalty to the order and the responsibilities and opportunities of its officers and members were emphasized at the business session Wednesday morning of the American Woodmen, fraternal organization, in the Vermont Avenue Baptist church. A spirit of fraternalism was pointed out to be necessary for continued success. At a special field workers' conference, expansion problems were discussed. An attempt was made to formulate a more practical program of work than is now in use. A territorial survey of employment conditions, wage and home-owners was urged. The juvenile department presented a pageant entitled "A Pageant of Woodcraft," in three acts. The first was "Woodmen of Yesterday," and was a tribute to the late Supreme Commander, C. M. White. "The Woodmen of Today" portrayed the supreme camp and subordinate camps and their offi [Name] PETER M. BURGESS [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. The able Assistant State's Attorney of Cook Co tinues to grow in popularity with all class citizens, and the indications are that he wi of the Judges of the Municipal Court of ant State's Attorney of Cook Co. now in popularity with all class. the indications are that he wiies of the Municipal Court of C The able Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, who continues to grow in popularity with all classes of his fellow citizens, and the indications are that he will be elected one of the Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago in 1928. Vol. XXXII 1 resident of the far famed County Stewart had this to say about Chicago Evening American August County Democracy. The County or 10,000 members and its plans house, bids fair to enter upon the long and famous career. With Sam L. O'Connell, Robert M. Anne included in its list of offsents practically all Democratic president. Dan Mulvey is in active, dues only $10 a year, with-members are received before thecials in uniform rank. The third act, "The Woodmen of Tomorrow," illustrated the "brush burners" and juvenile department. CLAIRTON WOMAN HELD FOR SLAYING OF HUSBAND Clairton, Pa., Aug. 4.—Mrs. Lilly Belle Vine, aged 29, of Spruce street, was ordered held for action by the Allegheny county Grand Jury Thursday on a charge of murder at an inquest conducted into the death of her husband, Thomas Vine, by Coroner McGregor in the Clairton Police Station. Mrs. Vine was said to have stabbed her husband with a large butcher knife during a domestic brawl on July 15. She fled following the killing, but was apprehended a short time later by county detectives in West Homestead, where she was taken off a train bound for Pittsburgh and placed in jail. It is said that the officers had to threaten the woman with revolvers in subduing her. T Arney of Cook County, who con- tory with all classes of his fellow are that he will be elected one tipal Court of Chicago in 1928. THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY MID UE No the Ac New Y vs. Gr state. T on the Opera defend thereu Suprem be ile la ac tic la ag in tic lis no ta on tic de m or no med County say about can August The County and its plans er upon the eer. With Robert M. list of offi- Democratic dulvey is in year, with- before the go in 1928. MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CIVIL RIGHTS LAW New York.—The Grand Rapids, Mich., Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports to the National Office, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York, that the Supreme Court of Michigan in the case of Emmett N. Bolden vs. Grand Rapids Operating Corporation has upheld the Civil Rights Law of that state. The case arose out of Dr. Bolden, who is a colored dentist, being refused a seat on the first floor of a theatre operated in Grand Rapids by the Grand Rapids Operating Corporation. The action was brought on behalf of Dr. Bolden but the defendant's motion to dismiss the case was granted in the lower court. The case was thereupon appealed to the Supreme Court. The sections of the law which the Supreme Court took into consideration were the two following: The Grand Rapids Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is determined to fight the case to a finish. Atlanta, Ga.—Beginning the first week in August and running until the opening of the fall school term, Morehouse College will give the use of her athletic field and her new gymnasium over to the children of the community for a recreational playground. The children of the community will be under the supervision of Prof. B. T. Harvey, the Physical Director of the college. Prof. Harvey plans to organize clubs of boys and girls over 12 years of age and give them the benefit of the facilities of Morehouse in order that they may build strong and active bodies. Special provision will be made to accommodate the working boys and girls. This will be done on a schedule which will give Monday, Wednesday and Friday to the boys, and Tuesday and Thursday to the girls. Saturday will be kept open for the regular baseball games which are played by the City League teams. The days are to be divided so that children of a certain age may be together. The athletic field and campus will be used from 3 to 5 by children under 12 years of age for a supervised play period, and from 5 to 9 for a recreational period for children over 12 years of age. All sorts of games will be played so a sto make an appeal to all of the children. Some of the games will be volley ball, baseball, basketball, handball, track and field events, and possibly tennis. It is also planned to give motion picture shows in the gymnasium for the benefit of the community boys and girls. While the campus, athletic field and gymnasium will be in use by the community children, Morehouse will be making preparations for the fall term. Graves Hall, the most stately building on the campus, is under repairs. Prof. C. H. Wardlaw, the superintendent of buildings and grounds, is having this building renovated from top to bottom. The walls are beng repaired and kalsomined and all the woodwork painted. The outside will be painted and all gutters repaired. The other buildings are to be painted also. The THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 6, 1927 "No. 15570. Section 1. All persons within the jurisdiction of this State shall be entitled to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, eating houses, barber shops, public conveyances on land and water, theatres, motion picture houses and all other places of public accommodation, amusement and recreation and all public educational institutions of the State subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens. "15571. Section 2. Any person being an owner, lessee, proprietor, manager, superintendent, agent or employee of any such place who shall directly or indirectly refuse, withhold from or deny to any person any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges thereof or directly or indirectly publish, circulate, issue, display, post or mail any written or printed communications, notice or advertisement to the effect that any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any such places shall be refused, withheld from or denied to any person on account of race, creed or color or that any particular race, creed or color is not welcome, objectionable or not acceptable, not desired or solicited, shall for every such offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifteen dollars or more than one hundred dollars or shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than ninety days or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court." The Supreme Court in its decision said: "It therefore sems clear to us that a person denied admission, in violation of its provisions, has a right of action for such damages as he sustained thereby. "The judgment for defendant is reversed and set aside and the cause remanded." Morehouse boys will be proud of their school when they return in the fall. Prof. B. T. Harvey attended the sessions of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools which met in Nashville. Prof. Harvey spoke on the Organization of Science in the High School Program. THE METROPOLITAN THEATER, 47TH STREET AND SOUTH PARKWAY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF COL. CARY B. LEWIS IS ONE OF THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PLAYHOUSES IN THIS CITY Something like one year ago Col. Cary B. Lewis was selected to become the far-seeing manager of the Metropolitan Theater, 47th street and South Parkway, and Col. Lewis had scarcely had time to break into it and hang up his coat before business began to boom and by flashing the best, the most attractive and snappy shows and plays on the billboards all the time, it was not long before it was playing to capacity houses right along. The owners of the Metropolitan displayed rare judgment when it decided to select Col. Lewis to put the theater on its feet as it had never been before. Sammy Stewart and his celebrated syncopators along musical lines always liven up the many patrons who frequent the playhouse at every show. Midnight show, Saturday, August 30, in Honor of Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the K. P.'s will fill the house to overflowing. COL. A. D. GASH MOVES HIS LAW OFFICE Col. Abram Dale Gash, who has been located in law offices in the Oxford Bldg., 118 N. La Salle street and in the Ashland Block, 155 N. Clark street, for many years, has moved his law offices to the Lytton Bldg., State street and Jackson boulevard. In connection-with his law business he has become treasurer of the Dobbins Machine Gun Corporation of Illinois. Col. Gash will be pleased to meet his old friends and clients-at his new location. Baltimore, Md., Aug. 5.—William H. Leonhauser and wife, 1105 West Franklin street, obtained a preliminary injunction in Circuit Court No. 2 Thursday, prohibiting Negroes from occupying 1114 West Franklin street. The injunction was granted by Chief Judge James P. Gorter to the filing of a bond for $1,000. The bill of complaint was filed through James J. Carmody, attorney, against Irwin Caylor, colored, and Benjamin Gordon. With the bill of complaint was filed an agreement dated February 16, 1925, signed by all the property-owners in the block not to permit Negroes to occupy their property. Since that time, it was stated, Mr. Gordon has become the owner of 1114 West Franklin street and has rented the house to Caylor, who occupies it with other Negroes. PULLMAN PORTERS' BAND EN TERTAINS CO-OPERATIVE CLUB (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 5.—The Memphis Pullman porters' band and chorus, musicians and vocalists employed by the Pullman Company here, provided a program of music and spirituals at the weekly luncheon of the Co-operative Club at the Hotel Claridge Wednesday. It was announced that the band is under contract to make three records for the Columbia Phonograph people. An imitation of an old southern preacher reading his text and "histin" the tune" for "Amazing Grace" given by one of the group, proved a highly humorous number. Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, the members and friends of Berean Baptist church, Miss Helen W. Thomas, chairman of the general committee in charge, will give a Bon Voyage reception in honor of the pastor, Rev. William S. Braddan, Major Chaplain of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard. A. HON. S. W. GREEN Supreme Chancellor of the Kn world, who has proved him best personage who has so great order. BULLETIN No. 16—FOR YOUR SAFETY By Chief of Police Michael Hughes Mellor of the Knights of Pythias has proved himself to be the great age who has so far stood at the 16—FOR YOUR CITY Michael Hughes THE FIELD I WILL BE A B CHIC Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias throughout the world, who has proved himself to be the greatest and the best personage who has so far stood at the head of that great order. Fifteen people were killed and 351 were injured as a result of automobile accidents for the week ending July 30, 1927. This is an alarming increase over the figures for last year when nine were killed and 347 injured. From January 1 to July 30, 450 were killed and 8,346 were injured through automobile accidents. For the same period in 1926, 401 were killed and 7,527 were injured. The biggest contributing factor to this wholesale murder of human beings is the reckless speeder. No business justifies driving a vehicle at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper. The enormous amount of traffic on the streets should be a warning to the foot traveler to always be on his guard. Always cross the street at the nearest corner. The middle of the block is an invitation for an accident. Traffic signals must be obeyed by everybody. Red lights mean stop. Vehicles must be at a full stop at intersection when the red light flashes. If there are no signals, use common sense. Always drive slowly when children are seen playing in the streets. A child in the road is a danger signal; go slow. Help the Police Department to stop the criminal slaughter of human beings. 1910 1917 M. HON. SHERIDAN E. FRY One of the old tried and true J Chicago, who has a whole would be greatly delighter Municipal bench of Chicago tried and true Judges of the Mu who has a whole army of friends greatly delighted to see him re bench of Chicago in 1928. One of the old tried and true Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who has a whole army of friends in this city who would be greatly delighted to see him re-elected to the Municipal bench of Chicago in 1928. One of the old tried and true Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who has a whole army of friends in this city who would be greatly delighted to see him re-elected to the Municipal bench of Chicago in 1928. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 47 the Knights of Pythias throughout the hed himself to be the greatest and the has so far stood at the head of that YOUR Mughes and 351 mobile July 30, over the one were 550 were through the same hed and actor to man be- No busi- le at a reasonable traffic on THE FIELD DAY MEETING WILL BE A BIG THING IN CHICAGO One of the most worthy charities the city can support is the sixth annual Police Field Meet to take place Aug. 13, 14 and 21 at Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field. The Field Meet is more than a charity; it is both a privi- lege and a civic duty. Every cent of the money paid for tickets goes into the Policemen's Ben- evolent Association fund, which helps support the families of policemen killed in the line of duty. The families of seventy-five Chicago policemen have been benefited so far this year by this event. During the last five years more than $1,000,000 has been devoted to this extremely worthy cause. The big features of this year's show will be a championship baseball game between the Detroit and Chicago Police Departments. The fastest police runners of Detroit, Omaha, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Kansas City will compete against Chicago bluecoats in a series of sprint and relay races. Mr. H. A. Watkins, 3510 Indiana avenue, will on next Friday start on a long motor trip to New York City, where he will attend the Elks' convention and also visit several other points of interest throughout the east. He will return home near September 1. M. A true Judges of the Municipal Court of whole army of friends in this city who elighted to see him re-elected to the Chicago in 1928. THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RING" BY JOHN BURTON. MISS JUANITA EMANUEL Graduate of the High Schools of Chicago, Chicago University Chicago Normal. One of the most accomplished and popular society buds in this City. Sunday past, July 31, Dr. Fannie Emanuel, Chicago's eminent female physician and daughter, Miss Juanita gave a delightful reception to the Misses Gussie and Blanche Emanuel of New York City, who had, by the most careful preparation and studious activity in the University of New York, at Syracuse, N. Y., received the Kappa Key. Their class average being among the highest which is highly gratifying to their many friends and places them in a position for higher educational advantages. But few of our group come from this institution of learning and it is to be hoped that avenues worthy of their ability will be opened to them. The reception was held from 4 to 7 p. m. at the residence of Dr. and MR. JESSE BINGA, PRESIDENT OF THE BINGA STATE BANK, BECOMES HEAD OF THE MID-SOUTH SIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For the past several months many of the merchants and property owners of the Mid-South Side have urged the desirability for an organization where all races might co-operate to encourage industrial, commercial and civic conditions and to increase a higher standard of property valuation between 30th street on the north, 47th street on the south, South Parkway on the east and Wentworth avenue on the west. To this end a meeting was held recently at the States Theater, 3505 S. State street and the Mid-South Side Chamber of Commerce was organized. The following are the officers: President, Cassius Goldstein of the Samson Furniture Co.; vice president, Oscar De Priest of De Priest and De Priest, real estate firm; executive secretary, Jesse Binga of the Binga State Bank; treasurer, Frank Hynes of the Hynes Brothers Lumber Co. Board of Directors: F. H. Murphy, property owner; Jack Seigel, General Market Co.; Dr. M. O. Bousfield, president of the Liberty Life Insurance Co.; Michael Levy of Levy Brothers' Loan Bank; Jack Gerson, House of Styles; Alex Lerman, Ladies' Wearing Apparel Shoppe; George Paul, manager States Theatre; Robert S. Abbott, Chicago Defender, and Otto Lang, property owner. This organization proposes to be the largest inter-racial movement in the country. It is a well-known fact that the racial and religious question has done more to destroy the community and depreciate property values than anything else. It will be the duty of the members to visit property owners who have vacant stores and flats for rent and insist upon the necessity of improving their property so that it will compare with other districts in appealing to the general public, to encourage a higher grade of merchants and tenants, and expose through moving pictures the man who fails to keep his place up to standard. Prof. Emanuel, 5248 Michigan avenue. The catering service being out of the ordinary. Some of the guests present were Misses Leona Denison, Nancy Jamieson, Annie Maud Jones, Hazel Renfro, Adene De Luc, Josephine Anderson, Virgel Mackey, Mildred Ware, Wilda Kennedy, Roma Lawson, Lavina Bowles, Lauretta Beaty, Dorothy Scurlock, Odessa Cave, Messrs. Arthur Turnbull, Walter Bryant, Hannibal Grant, Bennie Booth, Herbert Greenwood, Ralph Anderson, Louis Breaux, Irving Mollison, Dr. Horn, Dr. Ash, Mr. and Mrs. Brock Jordon, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Burney, Mr. Crater, Dr. Arthur Falls and mother, Mrs. A. M. Malone and nephew, Miss Barker and many others. Soul inspiring music was one of the pleasant features during the afternoon. Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department of Health Restoring the Lack by Lactic Acid the Value of Sauerkraut Juice By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D. Commissioner "Being called a "cabbage head" may not be a social asset, but from a scientific point of view it is worth while," states Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, commissioner of health. He further says, "Sauerkraut contains all the valuable food elements of the cabbage. It has enough roughage for the bowels to regulate their natural movement and thus relieve the body wastes. It is highly beneficial to health, as only those who partake of this excellent food know from experience. "Sauerkraut is not only a poor man's dish, but is a medical agent for the pampered stomachs of the rich. It is healthful and useful and decidedly brings body comfort. Sauerkraut is an ancient and highly honored food and has been popular for many years," continues the Commissioner. "By aiding the proper functioning of the bowels, relief is often afforded by the use of sauerkraut juice in case of sick headache and other unpleasant results of constipation. "Let it be understood that there is no single thing which keeps a man living long in continued health. But a combination of things does this. Fresh air, sunshine, enough sleep, the right work and play, and eating the right food in just the right quantities for the body needs. These are the necessary things for healthy life. "Sauerkraut juice is just one of the many aids to keeping well. Keep up all the good health habits all of the time," concludes the Commissioner. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Manson, 5401 S. Michigan avenue, are spending a part of their summer vacation at their lovely home, Idlewild, Mich. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 6, 1927 Hon. S.W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias thruout the World, Issues His Universal Proclamation to the Members of that Order Requesting them to Assemble in Chicago, Illinois, from August 13th to 20th, at the Corner Stone Laying, August 15, 1927. The Proclamation follows: Office of the Supreme Chancellor, New Orleans, La., July 18, 1927; The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. To the Officers and Members of the Supreme Lodge, Officers and Members of the Supreme Court, Order of Calanthe, Major General and Members of the Uniform Rank, Imperial Potentate and Members of the Knights of Omar of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. You are hereby notified to assemble at the corner of Thirty-seventh Place and State Street, Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, August 15th, 1927, at three (3) o'clock P. M., to participate in the Ceremonies of the Laying of the Cornerstone of the National Pythian Temple for the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The following is the Program for the Ceremony: Introduction of Master of Ceremonies and Chairman of the Building Committee—By Sir S. A. T. Watkins, Supreme Attorney. Master of Ceremonies—Sir S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor. Invocation—By Rev. N. C. Nix, Supreme Prelate. Music. Address—By Dr: Walter O. Taylor, Supreme Representative, Massachusetts. Address—By Sir N. J. Frederick, Grand Attorney, South Carolina Music. Address—By Sir J. R. Jefferson, Grand Worthy Counsellor, West Virginia. Laying of Cornerstone—By Sir S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor. Prayer and Benediction—By Rev. J. M. Mundy, Supreme Representative, Kentucky. Attest: E. E. Underwood, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal. Greetings: You are hereby notice Place and State Street, at three (3) o'clock P. wing of the Cornerstone of Pythias of North Am- australia. The following is the Introduction of Mass ing Committee— Master of Ceremon Invocation—By Rev Music. Address—By Dr. W. chusetts. Music. Address—By Sir N. Music. Address—By Sir J. Virginia. Laying of Cornersto Prayer and Benedic tative, Kentucky Attest: E. E. Underwood, Supreme Keeper WHITE BOY IN HERO ROLE SAVES COLORED COM- PANION Music. (Preston News Service) Elizabeth, N. J., Aug. 4.—A brave fourteen-year-old white boy rescued a thirteen-year-old colored companion from drowning in the Elizabeth River last Thursday afternoon. Young Brown revived his young friend and then called the police who took the sufferer to the Alexian Brothers hospital. The victim was James Mack, aged 13, who is said to have been seized with cramps while in the water and went under. Joseph Brown, aged 14, quickly seized the sinking boy and brought him to shore. SWITCHBOARD HEROINES Despite a telephone operating room filled with smoke and flames licking at the doors and windows, the two night operators on duty at Highland Park, Ill., stuck to their switchboard, continued to summon assistance and handle emergency calls. One of the operators, Mrs. Emma Wiener, had been the first to note the flames in an adjoining factory. She and Miss Louise Perry turned in the fire department summons and awoke the neighborhood. The frame factory was soon a torch of flame and ignited two other buildings, all of which were completely destroyed. WHEN THE TIDE TURNS It was Harriet Beecher Stowe who said: "When you are getting in a tight place, and everything goes against you till it seems as if you couldn't hold on a minute longer, Never Give Up Then, for that's just the time and place the tide will turn." Yours Fraternally, of Records and Seal. Supp EPISCOPALIANS GIVE CHURCH $43,000,000 IN YEAR Episcopalians in the United States contributed $43,313,716 to the support of the church during the last fiscal year, according to a report issued in Chicago. This is an increase of $1,500,000 over the contributions for the preceding year. FIRST E LEAN The city observed the opening of the opi exchane. 1879, altho of so-call change co The fifth province, composed of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and western Michigan, turned in a total of $5,613,000. Membership of the church was officially estimated at 5,000,000, of whom 1,200,897 are communicants. There are 8,346 parishes and the clergy number 6,159. It was shown that 72,508 persons had been baptized and 64,909 confirmed in the church during the year. SPANKS WIFE, GETS SIX MONTHS Washington, D.C.—Judge Robert E. Mattingly, in police court, has sent Grover L. Carr to jail Friday for spanking his wife because she bobbed her hair after he told her not to do it. "Six months straight," said the judge, "for an unwarranted attack." Judge Mattingly said his own wife bobbed her hair without his consent or knowledge. CLYAL THOMAS DROWNS IN MONONGAHELA RIVER Braddock, Pa., Aug. 4.—Clyal Thomas, aged 14, of Braddock avenue, was drowned in the Monongahela River Thursday afternoon while swimming with other boys at the foot of Second avenue. His body was recovered an hour later by the police. Young Thomas is believed to have been seized with cramps and sank before his companions could rescue him. S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor The city of New Orleans recently observed the forty-eighth anniversary of the opening of its first telephone exchange. This occurred on March 15, 1879, although during 1878 a number of so-called private lines without exchange connection had been installed. By December, 1879, the number of subscribers had reached ninety, most of them business concerns. A dozen of those subscribers of the first year are still to be found listed in the New Orleans telephone directory which now gives the names of over 122,000 subscribers in and around New Orleans There are now over 18,000,000 telephones in the United States. Over 71,000,000 telephone conversations take place daily in the United States. Twenty-five million toll calls were handled over the lines of the Bell System in the state of Michigan last year. The toll calls increased 20 per cent in that period. In proportion to population, Michigan has more than eight times as many telephones as France. Europe today has about as many telephones per hundred people as the United States had in 1900. In other words, Europe is a quarter of a century behind this country in telephone development. Commercial telephone service has been inaugurated between Paris and Venice. Urgent calls may be booked at triple the normal rate. FACTS ABOUT THE TELEPHONE [Name not visible] MR. A. A. TODD One of the steadfast workers and followers of Hon. Charles S. Deneen and his bunch of keen politicians. For many years Mr. Todd has been one of the best clerks connected with the office of the Municipal Court of Chicago. In 1928 he is perfectly willing to march behind Senator Deneen for President of the United States. MORGAN MUCH MORE THAN "BIG BANKER" Ranked by Gary as Great Business Statesman. In the three score years of my professional and business life it has been my good fortune to meet many men who have figured prominently in the business and industrial world, here and abroad, and a considerable number I have known intimately, Elbert H. Gary writes, in the Saturday Evening Post. I do not know of one in all that brilliant procession who was the mental equal of J. P. Morgan. In fact, I have never met another man who was similar to him. In my opinion his was the most constructive mind we have had in the whole business history of our country. He is ranked by all as a great financier, but he was more than that. If ever there was a business statesman it was J. P. Morgan. I never knew him to take hold of an undertaking that did not have as its chief hope of success the immediate benefit of many, and the unending public good. Mr. Morgan was physically a strong, vigorous man, and in his youth very handsome. When his mind was in action his dark eyes shone like coals of fire and his magnetic influence over others was beyond accurate and full description. When he was dealing with human affairs, however, the expression in his eyes was that of a tender-hearted, sympathetic woman. Those who knew him best loved him most and trusted him completely. Very frequently his gestures would indicate great positiveness, but his mind was composed and his expressions clear, forcible and distinctive. When he walked his strides were quick and his footsteps indicated alacrity and firmness. With all his characteristics he was ordinarily bashful, modest and unobtrusive. It was because of this difference that he sometimes created a wrong impression of his disposition when approached by newspaper reporters and some others. There was no bitterness or undue antagonism in his intentions. When he was complimented, publicly or privately, he was not inclined to respond, although to the keen observer and close acquaintance he gave signs of appreciation and gratitude. When he was thanked for kindnesses which he had shown to business men he gave no recognition, except perhaps a smile that was almost imperceptible. It is believed that no keen-minded acquaintance with a desire to be fair and honest ever had occasion to find fault with Mr. Morgan's final decisions. REV. GREEN ALLEN, AGED 107 DIES IN LITTLE ROCK (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 5.—The Rev. Green Allen, noted Baptist evangelist, died at the local hospital here Friday of last week. He is said to have been over 107 years old. However, the death certificate filed out by the physicians at the hospital does not give the date of his birth but places it in the year 1820. Rev. Allen was born in Georgia and had been a resident of Arkansas for the past 95 years. He was a traveling evangelist for 75 years, having retired a few years ago. and followers of Hon. Charles S. SEN politicians. For many years the best clerks connected with Court of Chicago. In 1928 he each behind Senator Deneen forates. RACE MAN'S GROCERY STORE BURNS DOWN (Preston News Service) Blytheville, Ark., Aug. 5.—A large grocery store occupied by Henry Talbert was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The building was on Cote Ridge, near Second avenue. It is said that the store and its contents practically was a total loss, as Talbert had little insurance. The building, a two-story frame structure was valued at $6,000. The estimated value of the stock was over $5,000. Mrs. H. A. Watkins, 3657 S. Michigan avenue, is spending her vacation at Three Oaks, Mich., the country home of Major A. E. Patterson. Mrs. Watkins will return home Tuesday. Ghouls Got Treasure Fifteen years ago Calhoun Miller was buried near Springfield, Mo., in a copper coffin he had made himself, according to Capper's Weekly. Miller had considerable money and was known to have bought up thousands of $10 gold pieces, at $10.25 for every one brought to him. But when he died not a coin could be found. Recently it was noticed his grave had been disturbed. The coffin had been dug up. Under the head of the corpse a secret drawer was discovered, empty. It is believed the aged recluse had secreted his gold in this drawer, where grave robbers found it. Belag sealed in the copper coffin, the body was as well preserved as on the day Miller was buried. Improved Violin Bow A new type of violin bow, or rather a rediscovery of a very old type, which permits the playing of four-part music on a single instrument, has recently been demonstrated in Berlin by a widely known virtuoso, Herman Berkowski. The bow is deeply curved instead of straight, as in the usual form, and the strings are left very loose. It resembles the bows shown in medieval pictures of performers on the ancient Celtic chrotta or crestw, the ancestor of the violin. It is said that the new bow makes possible the rendition of early violin scores, which have hitherto been riddles to present-day performers because they called for the simultaneous reaching of strings impossible to the straight bow. MAJOR ROBERT R. JACKSON Major-General of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, throughout the world, who will on August 13th to 20th proudly march through the streets of Chicago at the head of his real live soldiers. By THE CAMERAMAN : z nee : cree ee Colorful News Movies—Guide into flames, would be made to subje. 1, Religion—Race—Politics oF consume the weaker peoples, 2, Two Experts Discuss RaceIssue| Prof. Moens predicts a world ws 3, Waiter! Go Thou Hither to settle the problem; while Prof. Ye 4, Colorgrams gan virtually predicts an era of de = Potism and injustice, all growing o ockscapa anaes: ie the melting pot of Fear. Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Mary- land, has promised to “proclaim and insist that religion shall not be a factor ‘) determining any man’s right to hold office, whether it is the highest or the lowest in the land,"—a statement vhich, of course, obviously grows out { the political courtesies which the Maryland Governor desires to pay to his party colleague, Governor Al Smith, of New York, who is a Cath- lic and who has a warm affection for the Catholic votes which the great state of Maryland could and would give to him, were he running upon the presidential hustings. The Maryland Governor's statement came along months after the circula- tion, by his campaign managers, of a pernicious pamphlet which was an open insult to every Negro of Mary- land (and America, too) whom the Governor's political party sponsors promised to keep safely out of Mary- land offices, following the Governor's last success at the polls, The proclamation upon religious tol- erance plainly showed that where race was an issue, it should receive no cqn- sideration upon a parity with religion and polities; and it showed further, that Mr. Ritchie had suffered no pain nor repentance from a revolting con- science as to the insult heaped upon Negro voters of Maryland during the last elections, We are mentioning these episodes at this time for a number of reasons, and particularly because a portion of the Negro public has been most unkind in its estimate of some men and measures and alleged endorsement of Arkansas Negroes, of Governor Smith for Presi- dent, and the general treatment accorded Negroes in the Catholic par- ishes of Louisiana, and in the State of Maryland. Do you ask what relation these mat- ters have? They have the relation of religion, race and politics, with race ever and anon a vital issue, but one which is assigned to the trailor of re- ligion and politics, regardless of kind and complex. The Arkansas group is to be ad- monished to ask themselves whether under Smith as President, their political and racial treatment would be any better than that accorded their brethren in the Louisiana parishes and in Maryland, when President Wilson was in the chaic. And Negroes of Maryland, many of whom are Catholics, might ask Gov- cmor Ritchie if their religious virtues are not strong enough to estop elec- toral insults, particularly in view of the Governor's latest religious procla- mation, As for us, we would like to see more religion in politics as a sort of purge to selfishness and greed. Were such 2 permeation really to take place, in politics at least, our kinsmen could en- joy the advantages of equity in the stead of injustice, peace rather than strife, the ballot in the place of Grand- father clauses, and God instead of the devil. +wo Experts Discuss Race issue “South Africa has a native or black Population of about 5,500,000; and out- numbered as he is by nearly five to one, the average European is controlled by Fear—fear of this more numerous Airican population becoming more generally efficient and using its effi- ciency in industry, politics and educa- tion, to the possible disadvantage of the Europeans,” says Max Yorgan, secretary of the Negro ¥.M.C.A. in Africa, Another anthropological scholar, Prot. H. P, Moens (white), who is Vividly remembered by his scientific and other activities in Washington, D.C, neatly a decade ago, says: “My own conclusion is that the black and yellow man, after a long period of lethargy, have not shown their Strength. I believe their awakening is near. A thousand symptoms indicate it. And since they are much miore nu- merous than the whites, it is easy to imagine what may result. War! We ae at the beginning of a new epoch for humanity.” Thus a white mah and a black man State in different words that Fear is the generator of prejudice, the axis cf the world of the “supremists,” the Soak of Jealousy, Persecution-and In- humanity. ‘This spark, when fanned into flames, would be made to subject ‘OF consume the weaker peoples. Prof. Moens predicts a world war to settle the problem; while Prof. Yer- ‘gan virtually predicts an era of des- Potism and injustice, all growing out of the melting pot of Fear. We earnestly hope that each gentle- man is mistaken; and certainly in America, which is the country of our chief concern there is no kernel of life from which there could possibly spring the two extraordinary cycles so veiled. ly pictured by the experts, In the meantime, Julian Harris (white), of Columbus, Ga., editor o} the Enquirer-Sun, asks for remedial introspection. He cries for an influ. ence against Ignorance, Intolerance and Prejudice, “lest the forces and ideas which are menacing America’s intellectual progress and growth be Permitted to make a jest of justice an¢ a lie of Liberty.” This, we think, is the way out of darkness. Neither war, nor strife nor suppression. In their stead rather Knowledge, Repentance and ther Reformation. Such should be the background of American civilization; yea, of world brotherhood. Waiter! Go Thou Hither i to live.” 5 = | Sad tales of disappointment and anguish are being wafted o'er the At- ane City breezes and from other fa- ‘mous seashore resorts at which, it ‘seems, the large array of Negro wait- ‘ers, waitresses and maids, which in the days of yore provided domestic com- forts for many a happy guest, is no longer.as welcome as in olden days, when Negro domestics were consid- ered as fixtures on the foaming beach. It is indeed a fact that this year has witnessed a remarkable replace- ment of Negroes by whites at Atlantic City Coast resorts; and the turnover has spread disaster to many a male and female veteran of dining hall, pantry and kitchen, At the world’s “Greatest Playground” the reaction has swept on over to the meadows, and the fall- ing off of waiters’ and waitresses’ shekels which once flowed nightly into the hands of the proprietors of cab- arets and other nooks of pleasure over ‘on Arctic and Baltic avenues has had a depressing effect. The faithful ex-employees have been compelled to migrate inland for trays and whisk brooms, as the pallor of domestic unemployment has slowly spread along the Jersey coast. What is the reason for this anti- domestic spectacle? Some say it is the growing jealousy which arises out of economic competition between the races; others say that it is due to the increasing antipathies of interracial bitterness, which have at last spread solidly to the lowly atmosphere of tray and dust cloth. The hotel proprietors, however, say that the brothers and sis- ters of the race have lost their effi- ciency in performing dining-table mar- athons; that they have become over- bearing and obnoxious, untidy and careless in appearance, and too “puffed up” over jobs as to which they thought they had the market completely “cor- nered.” We do not know just whose diag- nosis is correct. We do know, how- ever, that the sad result, like Arcadia’s forests primeval, still stands, as a mon- ument to domestic disaster; and that if the refugees don’t acquire a quick toehold for re-entry purposes into a field of endeavor in which their repre- sentatives have long since enjoyed work and prosperity, curfew will toll again for a loss—not a gain—in the world where abilities are exchanged for dollars and SENSE. Colorgrams Among the recent callers upon Mayor John L. Duvall of Indianapolis was William H. (Big Jack) Jackson, editor of the Indianapolis Ledger. Now, Jack, we hope you didn’t go to explain anything about buying a horse and buggy. Now that the Pullman porters’ con- troversy has spread to Mexico, we may expect a marked falling off in the attendance at bull fights. Fourteen hundred alien plants were recently brought from Africa to New York for experimentation in research work in the Department of Agricul- ee THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 6, 1927 rooms of Paris for objects of primi- tive African art. Such objects, partic- ularly African musical instruments are bringing record prices, showing that the fad for Negro art is growing rapidly. According to the New York Herald- Tribune, several Negroes have been selected from this country and trans- ported to Moscow where they are be- ing given instruction in the theories and operation of Communism. Who selected them is what we want to know: Governor Alfred E. Smith, of New York, has been invited to speak at a Get-together of colored citizens of Washington on Labor Day. After this meeting, it is suggested that the Governor journey southward and ad- dress the Rice-Workers, Cotton- Pickers and Tobacco Fields Negro Association, Then we'll get a real line on “AL” Do you know why so many colored people are employed in the tobacco fields? The answer is undoubtedly found in the report of the U. S. De- partment of Agriculture, which says: “Tobacco requires more labor per acre than any other major crop grown in the United States.” CAPITAL OF SICILY OLD MARITIME CITY, Founded and Made Famous by Phoenicians. ed reer arin ak gg Maer) x games el jcome # free port, according to a de- cree recently approved by the Italian cabinet, empowering the government to declare 14 ports exempt from tariff regulations,” says a bulletin from the Washington headquarters of the Na- Uonal Geographic society. “Palermo is on the northwestern lcoast of Sicily and its 12-mile erescent- shaped harbor is busy with shipping,” continues the bulletin. “Inside the two long breakwaters that protect the port from the sea huge black Italian trans-Atlantic liners lie at anchor awaiting their passengers, while hun- dreds of smaller craft, from weather- beaten cargo boats to brightly colored pleasure craft, lazily float along or glide about over the smooth water like so many water beetles. “Palermo has been an important elty for more than 3,000 years. When the Phoenicians, one of the 15 peoples that have ruled the island, settled ‘there they called the city Panormos (All Harbor). ‘Then it occupied a small peninsula, shaped much like the state of Michigan, with a wide harbor nearly surrounding it. Later the silt from the inland mountains filled the harbor bed ‘hich now forms a part of the foundation of modern Palermo. “The trim. white ships of the steam- ship company that transports passen- gers from the Italian ‘boot’ to Sicily usually reach Palermo shortly after dawn, but Palermo appears wide awake, Hundreds of citizens already fare on the dock shouting greetings to the newcomers or announcing thelr business as representative of this or that hotel. “Lemons, oringes and sumac form the major part of Palermo’s exports. A large part of the lemon crop reaches United States markets. Only the dark- skinned Sicilians, wearing their stock- ing caps, a distinetive part of the peasant dress, keep the visitor from imagining himself in southern Florida or southern California, although Pal- lermo is in about the same latitude as Richmond, Va. “In the street one sees every kind of conveyance from the street clean- ing department’s top-heavy cart, drawn by a tiny sympathy-provoking donkey, to the smartest trap of a Lon- don type. “But none draw such attention as the Sicilian peasant carts that, in many respects, resemble our ordinary two-wheeled dump carts, Almost every inch of the exterior is painted with |some religious, legendary, or historical theme. Even the accompanying horse Is decorated with mirrors and two-foot plumes resembling large feather dust- ers. These elaborate vehicles are used both for business and pleasure. “A poverty-stricken Palermitan prince, baron or count will go without food to hire a carriage or feed a steed he is not able to own, to Join the fash- lonable procession. When a noble cannot afford a private rig, he joins with another noble and purchases one. Since each noble must have his coat of arms emblazoned on the doors, these ‘party ric’ owners solved this problem by each one providing his own doors. So when the tired horse returns to the ‘palace’ with the prince, off come his doors and on go those of the duke or baron, who sedately rides ‘eft to bis ‘pcivate’ equipase” Posodas ‘The nine-day celebration in Mexico Just before Christmas is ealled the “Posodas.” It is a combined Chris- tian and Aztec year-end holiday, ‘The Aztecs originally celebrated Decem- ber 16 to 21, and the Christians December 22 to 24. Being unable to ‘suppress each other, the two tribes finally compromised and extended the Posodas to include both festivals. They Do Not Wait Much advice is given to young peo- ple contemplating marriage, but un- fortunately many of them get married without any contemplating—Muncle Morning Star. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DOINGS AROUND THIS LARGE TOWN, HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN’S BOOM HAS ALREADY STARTED FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. BY CHAS. STEWART, JR. An Unusual Announcement Jher power to build up an educational interesting news. a vhs I had set apart last Sunday after service to spend the afternoon at the home of the editor, Mr. Julius F. Tay- lor and wife. In the course of the time many topics were discussed, mainly those that he had in mind which would be of advantage to me from his long experience. He delved in the realms of the past, making known the fact that he was born in Virginia and his antecedents were of the F.F.V.'s of that state. His picture of the organic laws from the days of John Smith in the colonial government is worth the while of any man or woman spending an afternoon to become acquainted with the human historical side of Virginia by one of its subjects that dates back to its begin- ning. We discussed the political situa- tion of today and the opportunity of Illinois having a candidate for presi- dent of the United States, whose deeds and acts from his incipiency was ot that character which measured equally with any of the candidates who are to be mentioned. He said that he had dreamed out of a night’s slumber a short time past, that an occasion would arise from which Senator Charles S. Deneen would have the call from the people of Illinois if they desired to be represent- ed by a man qualified in every detail to fill that high office. At the time of the discussion it was not known that the positive man from Vermont would not be a candidate for president. There- fore, it is timely now for the writer to suggest to Illinois that the opportunity so affords itself to present to the na- tion at large, before the National Con- vention, the worth and character of a son of Illinois by birth. Mr. Taylor had me to read a letter to himself from Congressman Madden, giving details of his investigation of the various foreign departments of government in lines of expenditures, in order that he might be fully able from such study to explain to the committee on appropriation the absolute reason why all foreign war debts should be paid in full and paid on time, His health has been greatly improved by the journey and wishes that I express to his many friends his best wishes. The editor viewed optimistically the political bearing under the new pre- cinct primary law in its relation to the election of the next governor of Illi- nois and other state officers. Present administration having a powerful lead through various ‘acts of legislation in the past general assembly that gave increase to the patronage crib. The main question that represents a right angléd triangle in the gubernatorial fight in, Cook county is the gas tax and the failure of down state repre- sentatives to compty with the constitu- tion of Illinois and the United States in re-mapping the state that Cook County might have its full representa- tion, therefore he left the point of the gubernatorial situation with a question mark. The discussion in general, was inter- rupted by the announcement of the faithful wife of the editor that the din- ner was now upon the table. After being seated and thankful words were expressed to the Master to be given strength enough and appetite full enough to be able to devour my part of the good things which had been pre- pared by the hands of the most effi- cient housewife, Mrs. Julius F. Taylor, we proceeded to eat and did eat until we were fairly ashamed of ourselves. At any time when you might spend a few moments or hours in the home of the editor and you are invited to eat, do not fail to accept the invitation, because if you do not you will miss an unusual treat. T am pleased to announce that in my correspondence I chanced to have a letter from a one time citizen of our community, who has returned to her native state and has become a promi- nent factor in the Daughters of Cal- anthe, being also head of Tuggle In- stitute. Mrs. Fannie Cosby Blevins. She will be a delegate from Alabama to the coming session in this city. Her many friends will extend to her that cordial welcomed friendship which she aaa eS ie ae ge ee gee her power to build up an educational institution and the Order of which she is a part. Information by radio relayed from Liberia to Great Britain and from Great Britain to the United States that Mr. R. P. Wente, superintendent of the Chicago Lawn post office, spent his vacation in Washington with the architect of government buildings, giv- ing information as to historical wood found n the northeast of Liberia to become a part of the decoration of the new Chicago Post Office. In the absence of Supt. Wente, Mr, Frank Jeneh, assistant superintendent, performed the duties of the office effi- ciently and to the satisfaction of all connected with said office. It is whispered that Mr. James A. Kelly of the Jackson Park station, and Mr. Eugene Devine of the Englewood station, very much regret that Supt. Wente was able to slip one over on them in having an opportunity offered by the government to have this voyage. Miss sudie B. Nixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Nixon, will grad- uate from Lindbloom High School this mid-winter. Miss Nixon is Preparing herself for secretarial work. Upon her graduation her parents will give a “coming out” party which will be the last word in service. ie sw Little David Johnson, the son of the retired tea and coffee magnate of En- glewood, is fortunate in having two splendid accomplishments, as a me- chanic he is able to stand outside and tell what is dislocated in any of Uncle Henry's creations;-as a musician, he is one of the best that ever came from Dowie's school. His masterly service at the New Willard Theatre, Sist and Calumet avenue, is as attractive as the pictures upon the screen. He is worthy of any position that could be offered him at a pipe organ. ae The States’ Attorney's office is to be congratulated in having secured the services of one of Englewood’s fore- most students of Blackstone, guess who or ask Dr. Reed. see Mr. Booker T. Martin of 6048 Throop street, who represents Engle- wood for Uncle Sam at the Chicage Lawn station, is known as the best “Who's Who” in the community. eae Mr. Joe Graham prides himself on having never missed the Sunday morn- ing services. : sae Mrs. Sarah Jane Gant, one of the oldest residents of Chicago and the wealthiest colored woman in Engle- wood, has been in ill health for some time. She is the best informed woman in Chicago on its early settlers and takes pleasure in giving such informa- tion as to the builders of this city. Note: A detailed report will be given next week of the Englewood Unity Club and its purposes. Seeks Better Crabapples Wanted: Native American crabep- ple trees that bear large apples. Prof. N. EB. Hansen of South Dakota State college is on the lookout for American crabapple trees that cannot only make the prairie groves and forest edges glorious with pink bloom in the spring, but later on yield fruits fit to eat, which few of them do now. Or, if they will not bear good apples by thelr ‘naided selves, Professor Hensen pro- poses to cross them with desirable varieties of the European and Asiatic stocks already in cultivation, and thus obtain hybrids good for planting in the cold and seml-arid plains and foot- bills of the Northwest. He makes an appeal to his fellow-scientists and to all other interested persons to get in touch with him if they know of any Wild trees of the native species whose fruits might be worth while in his program. Grandma was seated between her two grown grandchildren riding around the city streets in the smart new roadster. Traffle was moving at @ good rate of speed and grandma was not missing a single vehicle, “Pears like there’s a lot of people ‘out today,” she commented. “Yes, there are, grandma,” said hee grandson. “You know, I Just believe the au tomobiles are here to stay,” she ob- served after a few moments’ reflee tion. C. S’s SEES ‘Out in Bnlewond Looks Tike It MILLINERY EAPRESSES SUMMER IN TERMS OF FLOWER TRIMS f= ee i = Coe. OS ng vy ign : = Gh Aa Oe eins. a o ce dt 1g ee 3 % NY Y Cee woe a. Ga € fe oO chee, 5 ee gt " pha, Fy . Si : i Ko ae Bethe 7A St Ea i an i 3 ne) il hy <a Leper hs ih. =" 5 een \ Une: v7 ae = 7 E MORROW'S telephone requirements must be foreseen Text: coe ris tt hs ae tae BO poe he in the present. In the America of tomorrow new industries will develop, trade will increase, residential sections will replace the vacant areas of today. ‘There must be new telephone buildings and ‘switchboards; millions of miles of new wire and cable; yet a larger army of men and women to build and operate the ever increasing faites; more and more trained executives to manage and direct. Tt costs about $385,000,000 ahead of Ames ded ee clegons ep Hf th at som to be spent wisely and efficiently, future demands must be forecast with as much precision ‘as js humanly. posible so that materials, money, manpower will not be laatiog when, ‘the ‘need comes. Only through the forward look is the tele~ phone kept ready to meet the growing demands of a growing bation. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM One Policy - One System - Universal Service Ce hats? Perish the thought! One has only te view the Intest models from Paris to appreciate the fact that flowers are decidedly in the millinery picture, but in ways most unique and distinctive. The tendency is marked toward flat flowers for they lend themselves so successfully to the idea of being built into the structure of the hat without interfering with its original contour, The method of applying trim- ming se as to maintain an undisturbed silhouette must be observed, in order to secure a proper styling, according to the modern conception of good de- signing. A flat flower treatment is carried out adroitly by forming a semi-crown of roses for the black straw hat shown at the top to the right in this picture. ‘The little bonnets in this collection are quaintly flower-trimmed. The one to the left flattens a few velvet daisies against its side crown with outreaching sprays of heather. Also note the fact that two wee ribbon ———— East Indian Extravagance Refrigerators for long cold drinks, a coat of camouflage, of jungle green, special racks for firearms and pro- tective fenders fore and aft to keep off charging tigers, are features of a thooting automobile recently designed tor the rajah of Nadapore. This 50- aorse power motor was built at a cost of $20,000 and holds six people. ‘The maharaja of Gwalior, however, has gone his neighbor one better by sport- ‘ng a complete motor caravan for aunting. A coach car and coach trall- sr provide parlor, bedroom, bath and aitchenette for a retinue of 16 people. Electric lights to dazzle and bewilder animals at night are a part of the equipment. Famous Educator William Holmes McGuffey was an American educator born in Washing ton county, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1800; died in Charlottesville, Va. May 4, 1887. He was graduated at Washington college, Pennsylvania, in 1826. He was professor of moral phi. losophy at Miami untversity, Wood- ward college, Cincinnati, and then un- til his death professor at the Univer sity of Virginia. 3 rutfies becomingly frame the face, ‘The other cloche adepts an intri- cate working of flowerets of every hue and kind from artificial to those of metal-ombre ribbon, touches of hand painting blending the entire into ‘an artful color symphony. With flowery print frocks whose mul- titudinous panels and Jabots flutter ‘and sway at the touch of every breeze, likewise with the picturesque frill- skirted organdies, which have reap- peared upon fashion’s screen, gauzy hats, broad-brimmed and "flower trimmed are the natural accompant ment. ‘There is, on the large hat to the left, the usual ehiffon flange, which 50 gracefully serves to make this wide brim look wider. Flat flowers elaborate the crown with a summery transparent rose resting on the brim. ‘The vogue of huge brims has revived the fashion of posing a single large flower underneath next the face, as evidenced in the concluding hat in this group. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (@. 1927, by Western Nowspaper Union.) ‘But His Name Was Smith Elizabeth Jones, Philadelphia, was trying to catch a street car. Her hand- bag swung from her arm, Arthur Jones, rough customer, grabbed the bag and ran. Miss Jones screamed for help. Stanley Jones, policemam came dashing up. Arthur Jones kept on running with Elizabeth Jones and Stanley Jones in pursuit. He ran into the arms of another policeman, Sam Jones, So Sam Jones and Stanley Jones with Elizabeth Jones took Ar thur Jones to court where the judge held him on $800 bail. However, the magistrate’s name was Smith, Spring Yearnings ‘This is the season of the year when Fe would Iike to own a little country place—if it were not so far from town. ‘When we would like to raise chick- ms—if it weren't so much trouble to take care of them. ‘When we would like to have a nice ttle garden—if it weren't that spad- ing gives one a kink in the back, ‘And to walk to the offlee every morning—if it weren't so far and the Hdewalks weren't so hard, and if tt were not so clearly a pubile duty to patronize the street cars—Boston eameerhie: 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 It costs no more We have invested in $200,000 Indemnity for our 5 Hearses and 15 Cars. $10,000 each. Why take a Chance? 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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. 47 Chicago, August 6, 1927 Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago. III. Under Act of March 8, 1879. Derived From Saxon The word club, used to designate an organization; is supposed to be derived from the Saxon cleofan, to divide; a club being an association the expenses of which are shared among its members. Abvssinian Stronghold Magdala was a stronghold in Abyssinia. It was situated about 9,000 feet above sea-level. It was taken by storm and 'royed' by a British force led by Sir Robert Napier in 1868 during the Abyssinian war. Airdrome Must Be Square An alrdrome must be square in shape, points out Capt. Elliott White Springs, aviator, in Liberty, because a plane in taking off from the ground must be faced into the wind, to prevent side pressure turning it over. LEGATEES NEED TO BE HEARTY EATERS Graded Feasts Provided by Will of German. There is an indelible streak of romanticism in most Germans that time and expatriation cannot dim. Fritz Bernard Behr was a German even though he spent his entire life in England and won his coterie of friends among the most Britannic of the "tight little isle." Listen to the names of his seven friends: Frederick Cyril Jenkins, Alexander Wilson, Stanley Greenfield, Frank Greenfield, Reginald Halsey, Arthur Regald Baines and Cosmo Hamilton. Many will recognize only the last, but all will testify to the solid British quality of the lot. Well, the other day Fritz Bernard Behr died in London, leaving an estate of approximately $80,000. Of this, by will, Fritz left $1,500 in trust, the income from which was to be used annually by the seven friends named above for a dinner to be attended by all of them and to be held when and where they wished. This annual feed was to continue as long as two of the cronies remained alive, and when all were dead but one this last table companion should dine in solitary, retrospective and memorial splendor and then should draw down as his own the $1,500 capital and end the game. If no better than 4 per cent were received on the money there would be $60 to expend on the seven dinners, or $8.57 the plate, but as the companions, in turn, pass away the dinners will be faced by ever more elaborate banquets until the last couple will be obliged to eat $30 worth. And the lonely last man will have to meet the supreme test of putting away a $60 feed. We cannot say, of course, that the deceased Fritz had any anterior motive in his arrangement and that he desired to hasten the reassembly of his group of friends on the farther shore, but it is rather probable that such a result would follow these progressively great feats of gourmandism. No, we will not accuse Herr Fritz of any such thought, and will set the idea down to a romanticism that, otherwise directed, might have created a first-rate movie scenario. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 6, 1927 Manners and Breeding I make a difference between good manners and good breeding; although, in order to vary my expression, I am sometimes forced to confound them. By the first I only understand the art of remembering and applying certain settled forms of behavior. But good breeding is of a much larger extent; for besides an uncommon degree of literature sufficient to qualify a gentleman for reading a play, or a political pamphlet, it takes in a great compass of knowledge; no less than that of fighting, dancing, gaming, making the circle of Italy, riding the great horse, and speaking French, not to mention some other secondary or subaltern accomplishments, which are more easily acquired. — Jonathan Swift. Natural Act Reversed Last summer a bantam hen belonging to W. L. Fairfield, rancher of Mission Acres, Calif., decided to do something more useful than laying an egg. The only egg available at the time was a turkey egg, which Fairfield put under the little chicken and which later hatched and grew under the care of the bantam. After a time the bantam was unable to brood the chick under its wing because the turkey was soon twice as large as the hen. Not at all puzzled by this situation, the bantam fell into the habit of crawling under the turkey to keep warm at night, and ever since has kept up the custom. Electric Traffic Register Electric Trunk Register One of the latest adaptations of the photo-electric cell is for the purpose of counting the number of automobiles that pass a given point in a day, says Popular Mechanics Magazine. Installed on a lamp-post on one side of the street and exposed to a source of light from the other, it serves as an accurate traffic register, saving the work of a special policeman, or other attendant, for the task. The counting is done as the passing automobiles interrupt the beam of light to the cell. Their shadow causes sufficient reaction to operate an automatic counter. Chinese "Venice" Soochow, one of the oldest and most famous cities in China, is known as the "Venice of the Far East," because of the large number of canals with which it is intersected. Old Mine Almost Done Old North America Kerkrade, a little mining village in south Holland, is anxious lest its coal mine disappear within the next quarter of a century. Experts have confirmed recent borings which failed to discover new coal on the present deepest stratum, and, dug out at the normal rate of 700,000 tons a year, the mine is calculated to exhaust itself in 25 years. The Kerkrade coal mine is the oldest in Europe, dating from 1115. It is state property, but in 1846 it was leased to the Maastricht-Aix la Chapelle Railway company for a period of 90 years. The company pays a percentage of the value of its workings to the government. The total production of the Dutch mines in 1926 amounted to 8-30,000 tons—Chicago Daily News. Money in Jack Rabbits An interesting development in the control of jack rabbits, which are a serious pest in Idaho and several other Western states, has been the establishment of a market for black-tailed jack rabbit skins. Through the efforts of an employee of the United States biological survey two fur companies are maintaining offices in southern Idaho and are paying from 40 to 50 cents a pound for thoroughly dried and properly stretched skins. This means six to seven cents a piece, as it takes six or seven skins to make a pound, says the Pathfinder Magazine. Men in Idaho are putting out poison and collecting and skinning 250 rabbits a day on the average, not only to help to keep down the numbers of the pest, but to gain a good income for the time spent. Bobbed Sheep A girl in Penacook, N. H., aged six, has been staying in the country with her grandmother and has been very desirous of playing with a pet sheep kept by one of the neighbors. Granny had forbidden her to play with the sheep because it was infested with ticks, and told the child she would get them on her. The little girl came in the other afternoon and said: "Oh, Granny, I have had a wonderful time playing with the sheep." 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