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Special Notice The Thirty-Second Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax Will Appear the Last Part of September SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. A. E. M. First Vice-President of the National Negro and Treasurer of the National Baptist Co the Woodmen of America, who is one of leading hotels at Hot Springs, Ark., and of the best business men in this country. president of the National Negro ruer of the National Baptist Com- men of America, who is one of tels at Hot Springs, Ark., and a business men in this country. First Vice-President of the National Negro Business League, and Treasurer of the National Baptist Convention, head of the Woodmen of America, who is one of the chefs of the leading hotels at Hot Springs, Ark., and all in all he is one of the best business men in this country. NEW ORLEANS RESIDENTS PROTEST CLOSING OF STREET FOR COLORED SCHOOL Within five years, they said, it is proposed to erect a normal school and college for Negro students there. Unless Hamilton street is closed, the (Preston News Service) New Orleans, La., Aug. 26.-The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People Tuesday asked the city government to close Hamilton street between Apple and Nelson streets to make possible the use of the two squares bounded by Holly Grove, Mistletoe, Nelson and Apple streets, for school purposes for Negro children. The request was followed by a petition signed by more than fifty white residents and property owners in the neighborhood objecting to the proposed school. The Sisters explained that they have in view the purchase of the two squares and their use right now as a site for an athletic field for students of the Negro schools in New Orleans. A. A. E. A. E. MR. MELVIN J. CHISUM Field Secretary of the National Negro Press A is one of the best journalists that the Colo far produced in this country. of the National Negro Press A best journalists that the Colo d in this country. Field Secretary of the National Negro Press Association, who is one of the best journalists that the Colored race has so far produced in this country. Field Secretary of the National Negro Press Association, who is one of the best journalists that the Colored race has so far produced in this country. Vol. XXXII. THE NEW YORK TIMES National Negro Business League, national Baptist Convention, head of who is one of the chefs of the gs, Ark., and all in all he is one this country. Within five years, they said, it is proposed to erect a normal school and college for Negro students there. Unless Hamilton street is closed, the statement sets forth, the dimensions of the site will not be such as to permit carrying out their expansion program in full and as planned and also as necessary to meet the growing needs and demands placed upon the institution to meet the educational needs of the Negroes in New Orleans. NORTH CAROLINA MAN AC QUITTED OF POISONING HIS NEIGHBOR (Preston News Service) Lumberton, N. C., Aug. 26.—A coroner's jury Thursday acquitted Andrew McIntyre of the death of John Burns, of Alfordsdale township, who died shortly after taking a drink of liquor Saturday, Aug. 6. It was alleged that McIntyre sold Burns whisky that killed him but the jury found that Burns died from natural causes. A. Negro Press Association, who that the Colored race has so THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY India of the Its O Color Slight The of the Conc Hand The less League, on, head of the chefs of the all he is one Mr. of A of its th ci ia sp --- Hon. S. W. Green Re-elected Supreme Chancellor of The Knights of Pythias throughout the World Without the Slightest Opposition Indianapolis, Indiana, Was Selected as the Next Meeting Place of the Knights in 1929, Texas Lost It, Owing to the Fact That Its Citizens Mob, Lynch and Burn Innocent, and Law Abiding Colored Men, Women and Children at the Stake Without the Slightest Provocation. The Citizens of Chicago and the Committee Having Charge of the Affair Richly Deserve to Be Highly Commended, for Conducting Everything in Connection With It, Right Up to the Handle. The Parade of the Knights Under the Command of Major Robert R. Jackson, and His Uniform Rank Was Very Creditable Indeed and It Will Be Long Remembered by the Many Thousands Who Witnessed It. The Knights of Pythias have played their part on the field or stage of action and all of their acts whether good, bad or indifferent have now passed on into history and they will be handed down to coming generations at their true value or worth, and in this connection it must be said in all honesty that the Knights, from the Supreme Chancellor down to the lowest Knight in the ranks, deported themselves like true and gallant Knights, and their conduct being of a high order they made many friends for their order and greatly assisted to spread a far better impression and a friendlier feeling between the two races in this city. The whites never knew that there were so many Knights of Pythias among the colored people and with open eyed wonderment thousands of Mr. Melvin J. Chisu officials of the N Association, loud of The Broad Ax its issue of August the other newspap city in welcoming ias to this town. speaks for itself: Mr. Melvin J. Chisum, one of the high officials of the National Negro Press Association, loudly sounds the praises of The Broad Ax. He contends that its issue of August 13 far surpassed all the other newspapers published in this city in welcoming the Knights of Pythias to this town. The following letter speaks for itself: Mr. Melvin J. Chisum, one of the high officials of the National Negro Press Association, loudly sounds the praises of The Broad Ax. He contends that its issue of August 13 far surpassed all the other newspapers published in this city in welcoming the Knights of Pythias to this town. The following letter speaks for itself: National Negro Press Association Office of the Field Secretary Melvin J. Chisum 253 N. Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. Mid-Western Office—230 S. Clark St Chicago, Ill. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax, 6206 S. Elizabeth street, Chicago, Illinois. This letter is meant to be a sincere personal compliment to you for your splendid contribution in welcoming the Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 27, 1927 persons stood all along the streets on the south side last Friday morning and witnessed one of the greatest parades of its kind ever held in this city. In it were many bands, more than five thousand members of the uniform rank, Major Robert R. Jackson commanding. They made a splendid showing as they proudly marched through the streets of this city. There were several thousands of lady members of the various courts and lesser orders in connection with the main body of that great order, and with their brilliant spotless white costumes and plumes, badges and jewels which dazzled the eyes and their perfect drilling they made a most profound impression on the minds of the thousands who witnessed them and loudly applauded them all along the line of march. um, one of the high National Negro Pressly sounds the praises k. He contends that it 13 far surpassed all pers published in this the Knights of Pyth-The following letter in the issue of August 13 of The Broad Ax. The brilliant way your front page was dressed up as a token of welcome to our city was distinctive and a great credit to us all. Your paper seemed to have been the only paper in the city which knew the Supreme Lodge was going to meet in Chicago last week, which goes to show that you are alive and up and doing on all big things. And you are deserving of compliments too, for the splendid report of the Grand session of the Supreme Lodge which appeared in The Broad Ax of August 20. More power to you, my friend, is the wish of your Sincere friend, MELVIN J. CHISUM, Field Secretary. Fully one thousand autos were in the parade, many of them from all parts of the United States. Mrs. S. W. Green drove her own car from New Orleans to this city, trimming it herself for the parade and being costumed in a white lace gown, with a large white picture hat, and her car decorated in pure white caused her to resemble a fairy queen. On Saturday morning without the slightest opposition Sir Knight Green was re-elected Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias throughout the world. On that same morning after a spirited contest it was decided to hold the next supreme lodge session at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1929. Many of the delegates voted against going to Texas at that time for the reason that many of its best citizens heartily join in mobbing, lynching and burning at the stake law abiding colored men, women and children without the slightest provocation, and that was the real cause why the delegation from Texas failed to capture the supreme lodge session in 1929. The following prominent Knights of Pythias composed the Grand Lodge of Illinois Supreme Session entertainment committee of Knights of Pythias and welcomed them to this city: Dr. Allen A. Wesley, chairman, 3102 S. State St.; Thomas L. Allen, vice chairman; Rose E. Hoard, vice chairman; Anthony Overton, treasurer; John P. Hughes, sergeant at arms; Clark P. Crawford, secretary, 4311 Indiana Ave.; Samuel Alston, assistant secretary; Izola White, assistant secretary. Executive Committee—Allen A. Wesley, G. C.; C. P. Crawford, G. K. of R. and S.; R. R. Jackson, G. M. of Ex.; Rosie E. Hoard, G. W. C.; Clara D. Williams, G. R. of D.; May F. Smith, G. R. of Dep.; Anthony Overton, Edward D. Green, George T. Kersey, Thomas L. Allen, Samuel M. Amos, H. H. Biggs, Bindley C. Cyrus, Louis B. Anderson, J. Ernest Wilkins, Margaret A. Womack, Maggie F. Pryor, Mayme E. Shivers, Irene B. Moore, Anna Beck, Louanna Terry, Frances Coleman. K JOHN H. HARRIS HON. S. W. GREEN Re-elected Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias throughout the world. HON. AND MRS. S. W. GREEN ARE SPENDING SEVERAL WEEKS' VACATION AT FRENCH LICK, INDIANA Wednesday evening Hon. and Mrs. S. W. Green, who was re-elected Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias throughout the world, departed for French Lick, Ind., where they will completely rest up for the next two weeks. While in that city they will be the honored house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Jackson until about Sept. 10, at which time they will return to this city and remain for ten or fifteen days longer and then depart for their southern home. New Orleans, La. greatest cities in the world, that there is no other city on earth where the colored people enjoy their citizenship rights to the same extent as they do in Chicago, and everything is on their side to continue to prosper and progress in every avenue or direction. Mrs. Green heartily thanked the editor of this newspaper for treating her so nicely through its columns and by sending to New Orleans to secure a picture of herself and flashing it up on its front page just as she arrived in town. No other newspaper in Chicago white or colored, daily or weekly, was able to produce a picture of Mrs Green, during her present visit to this wonderful city. Mrs. Green, like her distinguished husband, is a product of Louisiana and while conversing with her at the Alpha Hotel, 38th street and South Parkway, Tuesday morning, she stated that she was very much pleased with her delightful visit to Chicago, that she is firmly convinced that it is one of the M. PETER H. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. CHARLES RINGER Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook Co and on the square all the time and at the s ing east, he is bound to be re-elected to his in 1928. Board of Assessors of Cook Co square all the time and at the s is bound to be re-elected to his Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, being fair and on the square all the time and at the same time traveling east, he is bound to be re-elected to his present position in 1928. Member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, being fair and on the square all the time and at the same time traveling east, he is bound to be re-elected to his present position in 1928. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 50 greatest cities in the world, that there is no other city on earth where the colored people enjoy their citizenship rights to the same extent as they do in Chicago, and everything is on their side to continue to prosper and progress in eevry avenue or direction. Mrs. Green heartily thanked the editor of this newspaper for treating her so nicely through its columns and by sending to New Orleans to secure a picture of herself and flashing it up on its front page just as she arrived in town. No other newspaper in Chicago, white or colored, daily or weekly, was able to produce a picture of Mrs. Green, during her present visit to this wonderful city. Mrs. D. M. B. Hodge of Danville, Va., a representative to the supreme court of Calanthe, was the house guest of Atty. Geo. W. Blackwell, 3634 Indiana avenue during her stay in the city. THE NEW YORK TIMES Assessors of Cook County, being fair the time and at the same time travel- to be re-elected to his present position IN CITY a — ee 3 > | * Die cad os —— a fs oe. «z ae Se rae i" PS he Se \. lay? - | ae wees = &y - ‘ ON ae. B moe SG Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Phyllis Wheatle Home, 5128 S. Michigan Avenue, who has for many year devoted her time to the elevation of womankind, and she i by far one of the most prominent club women in the Unites States. A Distinguished Visitor Music Convention in St. Louis, Frida Miss Delilah L. Beasley, special fea-| Aug. 26, to be the house guest of Mr ture writer with the Oakland Tribune, | Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, 3710 Indian author of The Negro Trail Blazers of | avenue, for a week. She will be please California, (a history) will arrive in| to reecive her many friends. Telephon the city from attending the National] Boulevard 1732. - _— “CHICAGO'S HEALTH” he died he had started the conque: == of the tropics; he had made possibl Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department] the building of the Panama Canal; h : — had pointed the way to world health, CHICAGO—THE HOME oF Gor. [MMS DF: Bundesen. “It is alto GAS INSTITUTE FOR WORLD| St? fitting that the spirit of Gorga HEALTH should be preserved and that his plan: ‘ fret - | embodied in the program of the Gorga Sy tienen Bundesen, M.D., Sc.D.,| M¢morial Institute, shall be develope 5 z for the good of the world. “A little over seven years ago, there died an American citizen, who had spent his life in the service of his fellowmen. His work had saved more human fives than that of any other man except Louis Pasteur, who dis- covered how*germs cause disease and how they may be controlled. William Crawford Gorgas was one of the great- est_ benefactors of humanity,” says Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, commis- sioner of health, in this week’s bulle- tin, “Gorgas started his professional life as an obscure army doctor. Before ee oe ee + ae — i. ys ee i we ee Pee A as Head of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, re-elected President of the National Negro Business League at its last meeting held at St. Louis, Mo. Three years ago, when his league met in this city, he rolled in the dust at the feet of Col. R. S. Abbott. Prof. Moton claims that he is the greatest real (Colored man in the world and from that day to this he has been off his base in some way or other. ¢ 4 ’ 2 MRS. ELIZABETH LINDSAY DAVIS DR. ROBERT R. MOTON gee Institute, Alabama, re-elect l Negro Business League at its la , Mo. Three years ago, when | he rolled in the dust at the fee rof. Moton claims that he is th n in the world and from that da; 5 base in some way or other. . Music Convention in St. Louis, Friday, Aug: 26, to be the house guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, 3710 Indiana avenue, for a week. She will be pleased to reecive her many friends, Telephone Boulevard 1732. 2 he died he had started the conquest of the tropics; he had made possible the building of the Panama Canal; he had pointed the way to world health,” continues Dr. Bundesen. “It is alto- gether fitting that the spirit of Gorgas should be preserved and that his plans, embodied in the program of the Gorgas Memorial Institute, shall be developed for the good of the world. “The Gorgas Memorial Institute was organized largely under the stimulus of Dr. Franklin H. Martin, with Presi- dent Coolidge as Honorary President, and a distinguished Execytive Com- mittee. The Gorgas Memorial aims to eliminate unnecessary illness; to prolong life and make it healthier, more productive and more enjoyable. The Gorgas Memorial has the same principles as the Chicago Department of Health. We are glad that the home offices of the Gorgas Memorial are in Chicago. We wish them all success,” concludes Dr. Bundesen. Dr. W. H. Davis left for New York City, Saturday, Aug. 20, to attend the Dn a ical . THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 27, 1927 The High Society Folks Are Having a|"Hosa. » High Old Time These Pleasant LEAGUE August Days BY CHARLES STEWART, JR. es Mr. and Mrs, D. W. Simgns, Jr., 43¢ East 49th street, celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary last Saturday evening at their home. Among: the friends present to extend cordial greet ings were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Blanchett, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wil- son, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Wicks, Mr. and Mrs. Nance, Mr. and Mrs. Winifred, Mr. and) Mrs Brook Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Davis, Mrs. Annie Mae Jefferson, Mr. €harles Stewart, Jr. The hostess served a daintily prepared repast after which prizes were awarded to the win ners of the famous “500” game. eae Mr. and Mrs, Daniels, Indianapolis, Indiana, have been visiting Mrs. Queen Graham, 430 East 59th street se Mr. David Johnson, son of the re- tired tea and coffee magnate of En- glewood, will take a motor trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a few days’ vacation. “eee Miss Lauretta M. Beaty and mother, Mrs. Laura M. Beaty, 5326 Prairie avenue, have returned to the city after spending several weeks at Water's Farm, Michigan. sae Miss Ruth Steele, St. Louis, Mo., will visit the windy city within the next few weeks to visit her brother who is a resident of the windy city. tae Dr. Terry M. Hart, St. Louis, Mo, was the guest of his sister last week. Dr. Hart is one of the most prominent dentists of St. Louis and is also one of the leading citizens of the city and very much interested in the civic prog- ress of racial enterprises. re Miss Helen H. Stewart, 5942 Aber- deen street, has been visiting Frank- fort, Ky., the birthplace of her father, for two weeks. On her return she spent a few days in Louisville, Ky. and reports having a wonderful time in both places. Too much cannot be said of the hospitality of Kentuckians. ene Mrs, Ella Robinson and Mrs. Hattie Baker of Memphis, Tenn., are spend- ing a few weeks as house guests of Mr. Hannibal Scurlock, 6633 St. Lawrence avenue. Mr. Scurlock is the brother of Mrs. Robinson. wae ‘Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Cook, Sr. 5010 Vincennes avenue, had a family PROCTOR'S POINTS Condensed Report of the Address De- livered by the Rev. Dr. Henry Hugh Proctor of Brooklyn, N. Y., at the Weyman A. M. E. Church, ‘Dayton, Ohio, Thursday evening, August 11, 1927. (Preston News Service) THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN | 1. I shall mean by the Black Man ‘that great growth of Negro Ameri- ‘cans, twelve millions strong, ranging from the snowiest white up to the most beautiful ebon. 2. I shall not speak of our burden in the sense of injustice but in that of weakness; for if we remove the latter we can demand the former. 3. As the Black Man climbs the hil of America’s life there are three packs upon his back—ignorance, poverty, crime. 4. Although we have removed, un. der great difficulties, three-fourths of our illiteracy, we have yet a vast ambunt of ignorance. 5. To remove this, we must learn to love the book, to stand by the school and empty our purse into our children’s heads. 6. Although we have acquired two billion dollars’ worth of property by the sweat of the brow, we are still com- paratively poor. 7. To remove our poverty we must acquire and practice the arts of indus. try and economy, cultivate skill and co-operate in business. 8 The Black Man is not a crimina race, although we have petit criminal. ity to answer for. 9. When it comes to great crime, i turns out that the blackest hand in na ture is the whitest in history. 10. Change ignorance for intelli gence, poverty for progress, crime fo character, and prejudice will fade away before the Black Man as mists befor ies stati eek ‘ reunion last week and twenty-sis members of the Cook family wer present. Prof. and Mrs. Williams, St Louis, Mo., who have been motoring through the northern part of the state and visiting the Cook family wer present also on. this auspicious occa sion, sae Miss Regina Falls and mother lef Wednesday to spend the remaining part of their vacation at Water's Farm Michigan. : Miss Della Shipley, Louisville, Ky. is the house guest of Miss Nettie Hall 6534 S. Aberdeen street. It is ru- mored that Miss Hall will change her name or add another to it in the carly fall. tae | Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Turner, 6036 S Racine avenue, entertained at dine! in honor of Mesdames Ella Groff an Billie Wallace of Monmouth, Ill. I: the evening an informal reception wa held in the honor of these ladies an the following persons were present Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Mr. anc Mrs. W. H. Lett, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Sergeant and Mrs. J. S. Glenn, Mr and Mrs, Rogers, Mr. Watkins, Mrs Lindsey and Mrs. Gibson Indiana Mrs. Miller, Mesdames Callaway Stewart, of Chicago, Mrs. D. M. C Johnson and Master Herbert Mc Queen, Mrs. Mary R. Carter of Mt Vernon. Refreshments were servec and “500” and “whist” were the amuse ments until a late hour. The ladie were loud in their praise of the hospi tality of the Turner family. eae Miss Ethel Johnson, 4834 Indian: avenue, has returned from a trip te ‘Detroit, Michigan, fee The Copernicus Senior Girl’s base ball team was entertained Friday, Aug 19, 1927, at the home of the director 0 the team, Mrs. LaVerne Davis, 170 Westley St, Morgan Park. They me at the home of the captain, Miss Sudi B. Nixon, and repaired to the home o ‘Mrs. Davis, where they enjoyed roast a frankfurters over the open fire it ‘the back yard, after which they dancec by the music of the radio till the we hours of the morning. The member: of the team are Misses Cleora Motley Mabel Joyner, Louise Hurl, Catherin Williams, Bertha Singleton, Berth: Woods, Francis McDonald, Sudie B Nixon, captain. BULLETIN No. 19—GUARD YOURSELF AGAINST FORGED CHECKS By Chief of Police Michael Hughes | Because of carelessness in writing and cashing checks and drafts approx- imately $100,000,000 is lost annually by the American public. Nearly ninety-five per cent of the Nation's business is transacted by check and drait. The keenest minds in the criminal world are active in this field and great care should be exer- cised in the writing of checks. True, some protection is afforded by check protection devices and check paper that defies alteration, yet never should a check or draft presented by a stranger be accepted as genuine un- less it has been vouched for and prop- erly identified. ~% In many cases of check raising the word “and” hhas been made to call for thousands by the forger writing “thous” before it, Write your’ figures close together and in a position where no numeral can be placed before or after them. Always start the wording at the ex- treme left-hand margin; write close to- gether and draw a line to the word “dollars.” Do not leave a particle of space where an addition or change can be made. A check containing the word “eight’ may be easily altered by adding the letter “y” after the “‘t” and by the addition of a numeral to the figure “8,” and so on. © Always make your signature clear and distinct. An indistinct or illegible signature is the easiest to forge. Keer the above precautions in mind at all times—carelessness might cost you your entire bank balance. : GOES TO CINCINNATI Mrs. Nellie Burbridge, 5356 S. State street, has been called to Cincinnati, Ohio, on account of the severe illness of relatives. THE MEETING OF THI TIONAL NEGRO BUSINTSS LEAGUE AT ST, LOU.S. MO. Prominent Business Men and Wem= From Many Parts of the Country in Attendance. Officers Elected for Ensuing Year Te ERS en ee the National Negro Business League formally closed here last Friday even- ing after a three-day session. Prominent men and women from many sections of the country were in attendance. The visitors enjoyed many courtesies extended by the local committee and the citizens generally, during their stay here, The following officers were elected: Robert R. Moton, president, Tus- kegee Institute, Ala.; J. C. Napier, Honorary President, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. J. R. Levy, 2nd vice president, Florence, S. C.; John L. Webb, first xice president, Hot Springs, Ark; George W. Franklin, third vice presi- dent, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. George W. Brown, fourth vice president, Scranton, Pa.; A. L. Lewis, treasurer, Jacksonville, Fla.; Warren Logan, auditor, Tuskegee Institute, Ala; T. J. Ferguson, registrar, Nashville, Tenn.; R. E. Clay, asst. registrar, Nashville, Tenn.; Jesse O. Thomas, transportation commissioner, Atlanta, Ga.; Albon L. Holsey, secretary, Tus- kegee Institute, Ala; Perry W. How- ard, legal adviser, Washington, D. C.: Lester A. Walton, publicity, New York City; Bishop W. J. Walls, Chaplain, Charlotte, N. C. Executive Committee: C. C. Spauld- ing, chairman, Durham, N. C.; Dr. M. ©. Bousfield, Chicago, Ill.; John M. Wright, Topeka, Kans.; J. S. Wil- liams, Shreveport, La.; N. W. Collier, St. Augustine, Fla.; B. J. Davis, At- lanta, Ga.; Jacob J. Jones, Muskogee, Okla.; T. J. Elliot, Muskogee, Okla.; Melvin J. Chisum, Chicago, IL; C. H. James, Charleston, W. Va; J. W. Lewis, Morrisville, Pa.; Wilson Lovett, Louisville, Ky.; Pearl Abernathy, St. Louis, Mo.; Fred R. Moore, New York City.; Dr. S. D. Redmond, Jackson, Miss.; Logan H. Stewart, Evansville, Ind.; Watt Terry, Brockton, Mass.; V. H. Tulane, Montgomery, Ala.; Ma- jor Allen Washington, Hampton, Va.: George W. Davis, Boynton, Okla.; G. Hardaway, Hattiesburg, Miss.; R. B. Hudson, Selma, Ala.; Robert Williams, Suffolk, Va.; Dr. John R. Hawkins, Washington, D. C.; Aaron C. Toodle, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Annie Turnbo- Malone, St. Louis; Anthony Overton, Chicago, I; E. P. Booze, Mound Bayou, Miss.; F. B, Ransom, Indian- apolis, Ind. Regional Directors: B. M. Roddy, vice-president-at-large, Me m phis, Tenn.; District No. 1, New England States—J. E. Kefford, Waterbury, Conn.; District 2, New York, New Tersey—J. E. Nail, New York City. District No. 3, East Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Delaware, District of Co. lumbia—J. H. Irvin, Pa.; District No 4, Virginia, West Virginia—W. H Crocker, Suffolk, Va.; District No. 5 North: and South Carolina—J. M Avery, Durham, N. C. District No. 6 South .Georgia, below Macon, Eas Florida; District No. 7, East Tennes see, Nashville, North Georgia, includ ing Macon, West Florida, Alabama— Dr. W. F. Boddie, Atlanta, Ga.; Dis trict No. 8, West Tennessee, Missis sippi—Dr. J. B. Martin, Memphis Tenn.; District No. 9, Kentucky, In diana—I. Willis Cole, Louisville, Ky. District No. 10, West Virginia, Ohio Michigan— Herbert S. Chauncey— Cleveland, Ohio; District No. 11, Tilt nois, Wisconsin—C. A. Barnett, Chi cago; District No. 12, Minnesota, Iowa North and South Dakota—F. D. Me Cracken, St. Paul, Minn.; District No 13, Missouri, Kansas—J. E. Mitchell St. Louis, Mo.; District No. 14, Okla homa—Roscoe C.-Dunjec, Oklahom: Ctiy, Okla; District No. 15, Louisiana Texas—Joseph Geddes, New Orleans La.; District No. 16, Colorado, Utah Nevada,” California, Arizona, New Mexico—L. H. Lightner, Arapaho | Building, Denver, Colo.; District No 17, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming | Nebraska, Montana—L. H. Heflin, Lo: Angeles, Calif.; District No. 18, Ar kansas—William H. Falconer, Ho Springs, Ark. PASSES AWAY ate De Gg ek ae a ~Mrs. Georgia Ladd, 4337 Forrest. ville avenue, well known in the city, passed away at her home Aug. 14 and was buried from Walters A.M.E. Zion Church, of which she was a member, Friday, Aug. 19. Burial at Lincoln. Mrs. Ladd is survived by her mother and three children, other relatives and friends. Ce ae ee ee” | (3 eS SNe | ed | E . “4 at - ce 4 ON a a uN oe ‘ \ a 2 THE LATE MRS. CARRIE WARNER She suddenly passed away at her summer home, Idlewild, Mich., last Wednesday and her remains were transported to St. Louis, Mo., for burial. Mrs. Warner leaves an aged mother, one sister, husband, one son and hosts of warm friends to mourn her passing. She had resided in this city for many years and had many staunch friends among its citizens. SOME OF THE SOCIAL DOINGS|strects, is Very ill at her home. § ON THE SOUTH SIDE a member of Grace Pres! an Mrs. Mary E. Williamson, the charming wife of one of our most en- terprising little undertakers of the south side, Mr. Ernest H. Williamson, entertained a few of her friends at the beautiful McAvoy Inn, 4445 Michigan avenue. Covers were laid for fourteen and a prettier place, a jollier group of women, and a more delicious repast could not have been found. Everything was perfect and the ladies all voted Mrs. Williamson an ideal hostess. The beautiful favors will be kept as souve- nirs of a pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Williamson, -Mesdames Chavis _ of Danville, IIL, and Robinson of West Virginia, her guests of honor. The others present were Mesdames A. J Atwell, Almeda Harvey, Florence Laws, Nannie Speights, Nora Lee, Josie Gilbert, Giddens, Irvin, Harde- man of Maywood, Ill, Coleman of Lillydale and Abernathy. Members of the “Ever Ready Club.” Mrs. Frank Powell of 438 E. 48th place, is slowly recovering. She is al- ways pleased to sce her friends. sae Mrs. Anna Smith, wife of Dr. How- ard Smith of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Powell for a few days, eee Mrs. White of 53rd and Dearborr ue lo cae <a a i SS a ae Me og ae a. 7 aia oe Cae a eee, 4 aa — ye Ne eS -, 4 LS -® . : CY HON. WALTER M. FARMER One of the best and leading Ia: in Chicago, returned home with his dutiful’ wife, Mrs. F their two weeks’ vacation trip up in Michigan, greatly enjoyed their outing. 1 One of the best and leading lawyers in Chicago, who has just returned home with his dutiful wife, Mrs.'Farmer, fo their two weeks’ vacation trip up in Michigan, where they streets, is very ill at her home. She is a member of Grace Presbyterian church and mother of Mrs. I. T. Yar- borough. COMMISSION APPOINTED 10 ERECT $50,000 MONUMENT Harrisburg, Pa—Governor J. 5. Fisher last week appointed the com: mission which will have charge of the erection of a $50,000 monument and memorial in honor of our soldiers wh fought in all of the country’s wars from the Revolution to the Worl! War. The prominent citizens of the State named by the governor to serve on the commission are Major R. R Wright, president of the Citizens’ and Southern bank, Philadelphia; William H. Jones, of the bureau of highways of Pennsylvania; Charles \V. Holland, Hon, Samuel H. Hart, state repre sentative; Hon. S. S. Lewis, state treasurer; E. S. Marshall, Y.M.CA. Pittsburgh, and Hon, Edward Mar‘ auditor general of Pennsylvania, It is understood that Major Wright will be appointed treasurer of the $50))00 ‘erection fund. STOPS IN CITY John C. Dawson, of Indianape Ind., stopped in the city with friend for a brief visit while en route Gary, Ind., where he had attende’ grand chapter. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN 1. Pan-Africanism or Pan-Americanism? 2. Hidden Aspects of Negro Migration 3. Communistic Fool Fodder Pan-Africanism or Pan-Americanism? Comes now the Fourth Pan-African Congress, in solemn session August 21 to 24, with the view to considering the eight "irreducible needs of our people" of the world. Its press agents indicate that this new deliberative machine of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois has no relationship to the Marcus Garvey movement, Liberia, or Mississippi flood relief. It is an entirely new species of African rehabilitator, which will earnestly consider the demands of the Negroes of the world for a greater degree of participation in national and international economic and political life. The eight "irreducible" needs of the Negroes of the world, according to the Pan-African steering committee deal with government, land ownership, legal trials, education, the development of Africa, the abolition of the slave trade, world disarmament, and the Negro laborer's status as buffeted by Capital and Labor. Dr. DuBois and his Afro-American clan are to be augmented by delegates from far, far away, who will lay their prescriptions for African world disillusionment upon the dissecting table and depart to carry back to their homelands an ethereal panacea for African ills of the world. We frankly admit that we are a bit in the dark as to the real issue of Pan-Africanism. We know, of course, that our forefathers emigrated, by both persuasion and force, more than three centuries ago, over to the Virginia capes; and we know that since the Civil War days, the sledding in America has been rough and discouraging. Yet, there are so many things to be done here in America, before world problems are approached, that we are sincerely inclined to concentrate upon Pan-American affairs, believing that if we can cope with them we may then be in a better position to carry glad tidings across the seas. For instance, we could concentrate upon improving the educational background and facilities which are available to us in the U. S. A. Next, perhaps, we could pool our resources and create some industries and business enterprises which would give increased employment and better wages to the folks at home. At the same time, we could foment a competitive atmosphere which would give the white folks a clearer picture of us as producers, rather than consumers. Politically, we might all really get behind capable candidates for public office, or stop "knifing" them when some one else gets behind them. By unity, we could create an atmosphere which might pass an anti-lyning bill with real teeth in it, and we could blacklist and boycott those among us who accept elemosynary benefices from the Ku Klux-Klan. In other words, and with all due respect to Prof. DuBois and his Pan-African cohorts, we could remember the admonition of the Monroe Doctrine and beware of foreign entanglements. For, to us it looks as though our job will be right here for the next hundred or so years. Hidden Aspects of Negro Migration Now that the Negro migrant from Georgia, Florida and points south, has become acclimated; now that he is familiar with the revolutions of ordinary life in New York, Chicago and Detroit, with their mixed schools, the privilege of swinging on a street car or a railway coach from either end, and of standing with equal poise of advantage in the payroll line of factory and mill, what are the migrant's inner reactions as compared with those of his brother who has long since resided in the "Norf" and consequently has not undergone any special transformation or adaptation in connection with northern social standards? From an unbiased viewpoint, a fractional sixty-six and two-thirds part of the newcomers from Dixie, when among their kinsmen of the north, seem to have assumed either a sensitive ego aspect, or one of criticism in their personal estimates of their brethren of the north and their social and political environment. One migrant, just three months out of Columbia, S. C., who slid his foot for the first time, upon a comfortable sector of a Harlem brass rail emporium, which was crowded nightly with both whites and blacks, 'ad mitted" that there was nothing unusual about the event. Hadn't he sipped a glass of wine once with "Colonel" soand-so, who could buy the whole city of New York and then have plenty of money left. Another migrant, an "engineer" from Birmingham, who had been in charge of a donkey-engine gang in Alabama, was sure that there was just as much prejudice in New York as there was in "Bumin'ham." "No," he replied, when canvassing for a job, he "didn't bring his license with him; didn't have any, in fact; didn't need that thing down home." "I'd ruther have my children among their own people," mused a Tennessee matron. "These white folks up here don't have the same kind of interest they have in Tennessee," she concluded. Dixie's "four hundred" migrants, of course, have the same vision upon a higher scale. To be sure they like the north fairly well, but expect to return home as soon as they have finished making the supreme sacrifice of service. They're in New York₂ of course, to give it the benefit of their broad and sympathetic understanding of the race's needs; to show the dormant northerners how to make use of their opportunities; to put brains and initiative into numbskulls; and to interpret to northern whites ("who do not and could not know") the heart and soul of the colored race. Oh, there's something of the "Soul" left in the north after a decade of intense transformation. So much, in fact, that it just can't be forgotten. Communistic Fool Fodder "James Jackson" of the Workers' Party of America, who is also said to be an honorary member of the Fourth Cossack Cavalry of the Red Army, speaking through the "Communistic Internationale," official Bolshevist organ, has come to the fore again with advice to American Negroes. After decrying the slow growth of Marxism among Negroes, Jackson admits that it is a waste of time to circulate the same Communistic literature among Negroes that is dispensed among the whites; or to make the same Communistic speech before a Negro audience that would be used to electrify a white gathering. This is a strange admission for a Communistic Negro leader to make, in view of that loathsome party's urge for a coalition between revolutionists that will take no count of racial stock. Can it be that Jackson and his "Red" masters are now about to accept the time-honored custom of separating the sheep from the goats, in a last desperate effort to plant the seeds of Communism in fair America? Even more amazing, however, is Jackson's assertion that, since the great majority of Negroes of America live in the southern states, where lynching, political disenfranchisement, segregation, industrial discrimination, etc., abound, "here the Communists can find a new field for action." What a whirlpool of inconsistency! Will "Comrade" Jackson kindly tell us how, if the abolition of such nefarious practices are dependent upon Government, law, order, legislation, and Constitutional respect, the much desired transformation can be accomplished by any Communistic principle or action. What must form the basis of any great social reformation, public opinion or public revolution? And if "Comrade" Jackson would answer that the latter is the panacea for the grevious "ills" over which the "Reds," directed from Moscow, are frothing at the mouth, may we ask how they expect ever to foment such disordered motivations among the peaceful people of prosperous America. Pray, tell us, unkind sir, remembering that this is America, not Russia S. C. MAN TAKEN BACK TO N. Y TO FACE MURDER CHARGE Greensboro, N. C., Aug. 25. Thomas Bryant, of Greenwood, S. C., was returned to Nassau county, N. Y., Thursday morning in custody of Officer Morse to face a charge of murdering William Richards on July 27 after a quarrel over the wife of Richards. Bryant had been serving as a convict here in Greensboro since August 2, when he was sentenced for trespass and vagrancy. He is said to have cut Richards' throat. He was traced here through a letter which was written by the Richards' woman and was read by local prison authorities. THE BROAD AX. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. AUGUST 27. 1927 MOREHOUSE RECREATION CENTER A SUCCESS Atlanta, Ga.-The authorities of Morehouse College are pleased with the success of the Community Recreation Center opened on the Athletic Field and in the Gymnasium under the direction of Prof. B. T. Harvey, assisted by Mrs. E. L. Dirkstiner. This project in community extension work is meeting with the hearty support of the First Ward. Every afternoon and evening during the week, the Center is a rallying point for the youth of the community. There is a noticeable development of wholesome competition and the growth of a spirit of fair play. Arguing and bickering have been curbed by the fact that the boxing gloves are given to settle individual disputes. No loafers or slackers are tolerated by the youth, and they take pride in their membership. Short talks on social hygiene and personal health as well as free movies are to be given from time to time. The following facts are gleaned from the Directors' report to the College covering the first two weeks of operation: Total enrollment, 155; boys, 110; girls, 44. Average daily attendance first week, 31; average daily attendance, second week, 65. Total number of Sunday schools represented, 322. The five Sunday schools with largest attendance at the Center are as follows: Warren Memorial, 35; Central Avenue, 13; Friendship, 11; Shiloh, 11; Mount Moriah, 10. Non-Sunday school members, 19. Total number of schools and colleges represented, 22. The three schools with the largest representation are as follows: E. A. Ware, 80; Washington High, 28; Spelman, 8. Of the 155 enrolled, 121 are between the ages of 9 and 15. Every day new members are enrolled. There has come a request for the formation of evening classes for men and women. Among the boys, the favorite sports are baseball, playground ball, volley ball, baseball and boxing. The girls are fond of playground ball, volley ball, basketball, relays and various group games. The showers are prime favorites on these summer days, and are continually in use from 3 to 7 p. m. At the urgent request of the girls, arrangements have been made whereby the girls will use the gymnasium on Saturday afternoons in addition to Tuesday and Thursday. The boys will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. GIANT "STRONG MAN" IN JURED TRYING TO LIFT A "LIZZIR" (Preston News Service) Newport, Ark., Aug. 26.—Benjamin Blassengame, aged 37, is in a serious condition as the result of internal injuries received Thursday when he tried to lift a Ford automobile out of a mudhole on the road from the Phillips farm to Newport. Blassengame was operated on Friday morning at the Newport Hospital, where it is said that the chances for his recovery are slight. He has a wife and seven small children. It is reported that Blassengame was driving along the country road when the machine ran into a hole. As he has always been a giant in strength he got out and tried, single handed, to lift the machine from the mud, causing a serious internal rupture. Blassengame was born on Phillips farm where his father before him had lived for 45 years. He is widely known throughout this section and highly respected by all who knew him. ROSENWALD GIVES ARKANSAS $10,000 TO REPAIR FLOOD- DAMAGED SCHOOLS Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 26—The state department of education has announced that it has been notified by the General Education Board and the Julius Rosenwald Fund that those two organizations have donated $35,000 to aid school districts in Arkansas to repair damage to buildings and equipment in the flooded districts. The Rosenwald Fund gave $10,000 and the General Education Board $25,000. State Superintendent J. P. Womack announced that it will be distributed to districts least able to rehabilitate themselves, each district receiving aid in proportion to the extent of its loss not covered by insurance. County superintendents are preparing a survey of damages in the various counties, and funds will be made available immediately to start repair work. Superintendent Womack estimated that the donations amount to about half of the uninsured losses. Bargain Sales and Matrimony By JANE OSBORN THEY were selling out at Erick's," So Tuesday afternoon Madame McPherson said to Rose Hope that she thought they'd close the shop for the morning on Wednesday. "They're selling out at Erick's," she told Rose, "and I want to get a lot of things—like to do it before the things are picked over. The only appointment I had was a pumminent for Mrs. Claire—and she said she'd just as soon have it in the evening—and there aren't any facial or mache appointments for you till afternoon." Rose had changed from her white uniform to her trim little blue street frock and stood before one of the mirrors in Madame McPherson's beauty shop smoothing down' her soft brown hair. "Maybe I'll go to Erick's, too. Aunt Sue gave me a hundred dollars for my birthday—to buy some clothes. Maybe I'll spend a little of that." "I'll tell you what I'll do," said Madame McPherson vigorously applying the powder puff to her round, rosy cheeks. "T'll call around a l'll before nine for you with m' car and take you down. You can do what shopping you like—and I'll take the things home in m' car for you. They don't send anything during the sale." So it was agreed, and Rose and her buxom employer were waiting at the entrance of Erick's store when the doors were opened for the first day of the sale. Rose started in the basement—just to see the bargains, all spread out on tables and counters with $1.98, or $7.56, $1.74, or 9 cents written on large signs in the center. There were some gleaming white enamel saucipans and double boilers on one of the tables that were selling far below the usual price and after Rose had visited all the tables in the basement she decided that she could save money if she bought some of these utensils. Laden with her awkward bundle she got out of the crowd and went back upstairs and out to Madame McPherson's car where she put the things safely in the back seat. Then she went back. She noticed the large crowd gathered round the table-linen counter. When it was her turn she had two small dinner sets, and three sets of runners. Why, just on that purchase alone, Rose quickly figured, she was saving four dollars and thirty-nine cents. So Rose spent an hour and a half in Erick's store and when at last she and Madame McPherson met in the car the whole back section was fairly well filled with Rose's purchases. "What y'get, honey?" said Madame. Then she turned to the things Rose had bought and saw the handle of a white saucepan and the end of a carpet sweeper. "Say—what did you get those things for? You boarding—" Then she laughed. "Say, you're goin' a be married and you never told me." Rose looked confused as she and Madame McPherson settled down in the front seat, but she felt that she must somehow explain. "Honestly I'm not engaged," she said. "Only—well, they were such bargains I couldn't miss them. May be I give 'em away." "You're an awful fool not to get married," said her employer as they drove on. "That is, if you've got a good steady fellow that wants you—and I dare say there are a plenty." While she was eating her meager boarding-house luncheon she was called to the telephone. It was Walter Drew—who sometimes got up courage to call her. "Hello, Rose," he said in a rather discouraged tone. "I don't suppose you'd want to go out with me tonight. I've had that second-hand car I bought all fixed up. It looks like a thousand dollars—and it's a nice night. Come out for a little spin with me and I'll promise not to talk to you the way I did the last time. Honestly—Rose. It's such a nice day and I thought maybe you'd enjoy it." It was clear from Walter's tone that he was quite prepared for a curt refusal of his invitation. To his surprise Rose said: "I am awfully glad you asked me. I love to go, not so much for the ride as just to see you." The next morning when Rose was putting on her white uniform at the beauty parlor Madame McPherson did not notice the queer little twinkle in her eyes and the warm glow in her cheeks. "Say, Rose," she said, "I was talking to a girl at the cafetaria where I went to get a bite to eat last night before I did that pumminent. She said everything was sold out in the household supply departments before three in the afternoon. And she was awful disappointed she didn't get there in time. She's going to get married—and she told me she'd be glad to take anything you had off your hands. I told her about the enamel things and the carpet sweeper and that you wanted to get rid of 'em. I got her name and 'phone number in my purse. You can call her up—" "But I don't believe I want to," said Rose with a blush that Madame McPherson could not fall to observe. "I got to thinking things over—and Walter Drew happened to take me out—and I promised in a way that I'd marry him next month. Maybe if I had bought those things I wouldn't have done it." Architecture is the oldest of the fine arts. Given scientific crown Both philosophy and mathematics have been termed "the queen of sciences" by various writers. WOMAN KILLED, FIVE HURT IN MOTOR SPILL Washington, D. C., Aug. 26.—Mrs. Lillie Grigsby, 1332 Wallace Place, was killed and five other persons were slightly injured at 2:30 o'clock Thursday morning when an automobile in which they were riding from Baltimore to Washington, left the highway near Laurel and overturned in a ditch. According to Dr. B. P. Warren of Laurel, who was called on for assistance. Mrs. Grigsby's death was due to a fractured skull. Four men and one other woman, who composed the party and whose names Dr. Warren had no record of, received cuts and bruises. They engaged a taxicab and continued their journey. Mrs. Grigsby's body was brought to Washington Thursday afternoon. Dr. Warren said that one of the party told him that the steering wheel broke causing the car to dash off the road and overturn. ARKANSAS GOVERNOR COM MUTES MANS SENTENCE Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 26.—Richard Voice, who was under sentence to die in the electric chair Friday morning, was granted a commutation by Governor Martineau Thursday. The governor said that upon recommendation of the prosecuting attorney who convicted Voice, the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Voice was convicted last year for the murder of Jordan Dunn. He denied his guilt declaring that two other men were guilty. He claimed that his work in connection with helping officers solve other crimes in southern counties of the state caused the enmity of the men he accuses of the crime. Voice was to have been electrocuted last year, but was granted a stay of execution by former Governor Terrall who reset the date for January 12. Gov. Martineau since taking office has granted Voice two other stays. THE MEMBERS OF QUINN CHAPEL PAY HIGH RESPECT TO THE LATE J. OGDEN ARMOUR Resolutions of respect for the late J. Ogden Armour and sympathy for his family were transmitted to relatives today by Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal church, 24th street and Wabash avenue. Referring to Mr. Armour as an "industrial cornerstone," the resolutions said: "His position in the industrial world endeared him to all races. We, the colored people, wish to express to the bereaved family our deep and profound sympathy. We are highly conscious of the fact that America has lost a great humanitarian, a distinguished citizen and a loyal American." ENTERTAIN GRAND OFFICERS Mrs. Nellie Burbridge, 5356 State street, national grand auditress of A. U. K. & D. of A. entertained a number of friends at dinner on Aug. 19, to honor the Hon. Wm. H. Fields, national grand master. Rev. S. D. Davis, national grand secretary-treasurer, A. U. K. & D. of A. St. Louis, Mo. Among the guests present Col. and Mrs. Wm. Williams, Mrs. Eliza Jackson, Maj. Gen. J. A. Shackleford; M. T. Bailey, Mesdames Henrietta Dean, Sarah McCall, Elizabeth Rochon, Ida Simmons, Louise Hayden White, Leona McKinney, Laura Mines, Grace Patillo, Syrilda Jackson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Miss Gertrude Jackson, Marshall Burbridge, Richard Hill and Rev. John R. Harvey. MAN DRUGGED AND ROBBED OF $595 BY STRANGERS (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 25—Murdock Monroe, aged 45 years, reported to police Wednesday that he had been robbed of $595 by two strangers whom he met Monday. Monroe told the police that he fell asleep while in the company of the two men and that when he awoke his money and his companions were missing. 36 INJURED IN MISSISSIPPI R R CRASH Houston, Miss., Aug. 25.—A section foreman and thirty-five laborers were injured, many of them seriously, near here Tuesday when the motor car on which they were riding collided headon with a gravel train. Three of the men are not expected to live. The wreck occurred on the Gulf, Mobile and Northern railroad. J AS TO the sleeveless mode, Paris fashionists come out strong for it now that midsummer is here. Quite interesting this, when one recalls how at the beginning of the season long sleeves seemed inevitable. However, at present writing, the French stylist relents and says: "Take your choice." It is this very temperamentalism of creative genius which always has and always will lend zest to the mode. As to the at-thism-moment vogue for the sleeveless type, there is no halfway frock to modishness—either a frock is uncompromisingly sleeved to the wrist or else it is bodily minus a sleeve. Three typically French summer gowns are shown in this picture photographed as they were, directly on the grounds. Of course the first item to attract in the costuming of the figure in the center is the multitudinous bracelets encircling the arm. Well, to be fashionable, one just must wear bracelets, and "the more the merrier." Thus the sleeveless mode and the bracelet fad play to each other's success. Printed chiffon frocks, such as are here illustrated, flutter their colorful transparency at every gathering of the elite in Paris, now that the warm LABOR OFFICE OPENS FOR COTTON PICKERS (Preston News Service) Dallas, Texas, Aug. 26.—The Federal branch of the labor service, Department of Labor, which will aid Texas cotton growers to obtain pickers throughout the season, started functioning Tuesday with the arrival of G. T. Adams, who will be in charge of the office of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Texas farmers seeking pickers will register with the bureau at once, stating the number of pickers desired and arrange for the transportation with the government, Mr. Adams said. Several thousand farmers were aided by the bureau last year and as many more are expected to call on the office for help again this year, he said. There is no charge for the service, either to the farmer or to the person seeking work in the cotton fields. Cotton picking will get under way within a week or two. WOMAN TAKEN AS FUGITIVE RETURNED TO PHILA- DELPHIA (Preston News Service) Newark, N. J., Aug. 25—Sought for more than a month as a fugitive from justice from Philadelphia, Mrs. Eugenie Middleton, of 105 Pine street, was arrested Thursday of last week at her home here by detectives. The woman stoutly maintained that she was Mrs. Mary Jones until taken to police headquarters. The complaint against the Middleton woman was made by Robert P. Hill, a bondman, who alleged that she had jumped bail after being arrested for having liquor in her possession. She was taken to Philadelphia by Detective May of the Philadelphia police force. GOES HOME Mrs. Lucy Edmonson Brice of Indianapolis, Ind., has returned to her home after spending a very pleasant time in the city as the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Yantis, 4407 Michigan avenue. days of summer have arrived. The sleeveless sports frock is outstanding among French outdoor costumes. The model shown here to the left makes sleeves conspicuous by their absence. As is so fashionable this season this two-piece dress is of white flannel, the necessary "touch of color" achieved with handsome peasant embroidery. The large rose designs noted in each of the chiffon garden-party frocks, here shown, compete for favor with the little figured effects, which have been so exploited this season. Practical and adaptable to midseason wear is the short cape-and-blouse costume which has either a separate or an attached sleeveless blouse. For street wear these youthful looking cape suits are developed either of fine novelty woolen checks or of satin or crepe. These sleeveless daytime frocks which have a cape to match are ideal for early autumn when cool breezes struggle for supremacy with departing summer sunflower. Then, too, without the cape, one is charmingly attired for afternoon bridge or five o'clock tea. With the cape, perfect street apparel is achieved. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (© 1927, Western Newsman Uplink.) MAN RUNS AWAY WITH STEP- DAUGHTER Wise, N. C., Aug. 26.—Several officers from Granville county came here Sunday night and arrested a young woman named Sally Seats, who has been living here with William Seats, a middle-aged man, alleged to be her stepfather. The man had been arrested in Oxford on a charge of murdering an infant and hiding the body in a sewer. The crime was committed some time back and the father of the child deserted the mother and ran away with his stepdaughter. Warrants against the pair were sworn out by the man's wife. LEAVE FOR VIRGINIA The delegation from Virginia to the supreme court of Calanthe, left the city during the week for their homes. In this delegation were Mesdames Rowena White, G. W. W. C. Lynchburg; P. M. B. Hodge, G. W. I. Danville; Lucy Cross, G. W. C., Richmond; Lelia A. Tennant, G. W. C. of Finance Committee, Richmond; Fannie Ash, G. W. R. of D, Portsmouth; Lizzie B. Green, G. W. O., Newport News; Dr. Albert A. Tennant, grand medical register of Richmond. The degree was conferred on Mesdames Ash and Green at this session. ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Craddock, 4420 S. Dearborn street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mamie Craddock, to Mr. Spergin Ransome, which was solemnized Aug. 13 by Rev. J. Ambrose Hubbert. Many useful presents were received. The couple are at home to their many friends at 1806 Dodge street, Evanston, Ill. Miss Inez Mason, a June graduate of Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, returned with her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, from Gary, Indiana, to attend the Phyllis Wheatley benefit dance at Al-Vin Dansant Thursday evening. Miss Mason is the first girl of our group to graduate from this famous old university. Williamson's CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL CARS Are distinguished by their Style and Elegance but foremost by the protection to passengers guaranteed by proper Insurance. 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It is neither democratic nor Republican. It is strictly or absolutely independent in politics. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year .....$2.00 Six Months .....$1.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago Ill. Under Act of March 8, 1879. DR. GANDY IN CITY Dr. John M. Gandy, president of The Virginia State Normal College, Petersburg, Va., spent three busy days in the city coming for the purpose of selecting several teachers for the Virginia College and to confer with M. T. Bailey, president of the Alumni Association of said institute concerning the $50,000 drive which the association has on for the benefit of the school. Among graduates in the city who met Dr. Gandy were V. D. and Lowell P. Johnston, John A. Yeatman, Dr. L. L. Shelton, Reid Thomas and M. T. Bailey. Wil LEAVE FOR OHIO Hon. Robert R. Barcus, assistant attorney general of Ohio, grand chancellor of K. of P. of Ohio, who attended the supreme lodge of Pythians, left the city Monday morning by auto via Toledo and Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs. Emma Barcus and Mrs. Caroline Tyler. M. T. Bailey, president of The Alumni Association of the V. N. & I. I., Petersburg, Va., of which Atty. Barcus is a graduate, entertained him and his party Sunday afternoon at dinner at the Michigan Ave. Cafe. IN CITY Mrs. Maggie Getter of Atlanta, Ga. is spending some time in the city as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. Moore, 4420 S. Dearborn street, coming to the city to witness the marriage of her cousin, Miss Manie Craddock, to Mr. Spergin Ransome on Aug. 13. OLD FRIENDS MEET Atty. Robert R. Barcus, grand chancellor of Ohio of K. of P., and John A. Yeatman, an employee of the Federal Government, both graduates of the V. N. & I. I. Petersburg, Va., met during the past week for the first time in 20 years. Lucky Vicar The Vicur—Ah, Mrs. Miggs, I, too, have had to pinch all my life to make both ends meet. Mrs. Miggs—Lor, shr, ain't it lucky you was never caught. What a Chance Reformer—And the next thing we are going to do is to prohibit profanity. Old Sport—What, with golf, second hand cars and traffic cops? Well to Remember You can't live a well-rounded life unless you are square.—Forbes Magazine THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 27, 1927 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 aplice, 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. By No Means Useless A husband is no longer needed in the raising of a family, says a magazine writer. Well, who's going to wipe the dishes?-Wabash Plain Dealer. Reat Source of Riches A nation which labors and takes care of the fruits of labor would be rich and happy, though there were no gold in the universe.—John Ruskin. On Hard Work The man who has the best time during his idle hours is the man who worked* the hardest during his working hours. Hard work is a wonderful thing. -Aitchison Globe. Analysis of Air Purity Recent samples of air showed a cubic foot of country air contained 2,000 dust particles, suburban air 30,000 dust particles and city air 115,000 particles. A Brilliant Shot Mrs. Brown (coldly)—Will you please explain what you meant by Oh, Helen. A kiss!" in your sleep just night? Brown—Why—er—Helen is just a pet name for a billiard ball, my dear—Detroit News. 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 below 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 111a. It is state property, but in 1846 it was leased to the Maestricht-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 8,300,000 tons—Chicago Daily News. Bell Ringing The expression "ringing a change" is derived from bell ringing. Change ringing was not known until the beginning of the Seventeenth century. The art made rapid progress, and rings of bells increased from 4 or 9 to 10 or 12. With 12 bells, 479,001,000 changes can be run. Meaning of "Alaska" The territory ceded by Russia in 1867 had been known up to that time as Russian America. It was called Alaska by William H. Seward, our secretary of state, this being a corruption of the Aleut word alakshak or alayeka, meaning a great country or continent. Northern Superstition Elf was the wicked magician of Northern folklore, squat of figure, ugly of feature, and with long-matted hair. The elves were supposed to wound cattle and men with their elf-arrows—stone arrow heads—and children were removed from their cradles and replaced by imbecile elf-children. Tramp (stopping to ask for a hand-out)—I've walked 40 miles today, ma'am. Lady—Splendid. You really must push on and try to make a record. Ancient Alice. "Alice is furnishing her new house entirely with antiques." "Very appropriate. A home should always reflect the personality of its mistress." Balkans Have One Park There is only one real park in the whole of the Balkans and this is the Boris gardens in Sofia. Man's Modesty Men may be vain and all that, but at least they haven't taken to shaving on the street.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Res. 5400 Washington Blvd. Branch Office: 606 Racine MILES J. ATTORNEY SUITE 318-320 CLARK AND W Telephone CENTRAL 1239 WEST ENGLE AND SAVI Cor. 63rd Street and JOHN BAIN, President Vice-President; EDWA President and Cashier Assistant Cashier and T WEST ENGLEWOOD TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Cor. 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue JOHN BAIN, President; MICHAEL MAISEL, Vice-President; EDWARD C. BARRY, VicePresident and Cashier; W. MERLE FISHER, Assistant Cashier and Trust Officer. TELEPHONE REPUBLIC 5000 JAS. B. McCAHEY, President FRANK J. 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