The Broad Ax

The Thirty-Second Anniversary Edition of The Broad Ax Will Appear Saturday, October 22. It Has Been Published in this City for Almost Twenty-Eight Years Without Missing One Single Issue, a Feat Which Has Not Been Accomplished by Any Other Weekly Newspaper in Chicago SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. The Thirty-Se October 22. Without Missi Thirty-Second ber 22. It I out Missing [Name] HON. MICHAEL HUGHES Head of the Police Department of the City of heartily thanks Mr. Julius F. Taylor for so to uphold his hands in the great Field man two hundred thousand dollars was realized of the widows of policemen who lost their lowing their line of duty. SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF THE BROAD AX The following letter speaks for itself: CITY OF CHICAGO Office of the SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Michael Hughes, Superintendent August 27, 1927. Julius F. Taylor, Editor, The Broad Ax, 6206 S. Elizabeth street, Chicago, Ill. the Citizens' Committee to thank you of police Department co-operation in help Annual Police Fieldcess. The total proceed year exceed $188,000 you know, is turned liceness which cares for heroic policemen's duty, and also to insurance fund for Again thanking support of the Poor rehain, Police Department of the City of anks Mr. Julius F. Taylor for so this hands in the great Field me thousand dollars was realized ows of policemen who lost their or line of duty. Head of the Police Department of the City of Chicago, who heartily thanks Mr. Julius F. Taylor for so loyally assisting to uphold his hands in the great Field meet, and almost two hundred thousand dollars was realized for the benefit of the widows of policemen who lost their lives while following their line of duty. Dear Mr. Taylor: Chief of Police Michael Hughes and George F. Getz, general chairman of ```markdown ``` [Name] HON. JAMES W. BREEN First Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago power behind the breastworks which ca Albert to run out of the City Hall. Corporation Counsel of Chicago and the breastworks which cause in out of the City Hall. First Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago, who was the power behind the breastworks which caused Alderman Albert to run out of the City Hall. Second Ann It Has Be issing One S Any out of the City of Chicago, who F. Taylor for so loyally assisting the great Field meet, and almost ars was realized for the benefit who lost their lives while fol- the Citizens' Committee, have asked me to thank you on behalf of the Police Department for your generous co-operation in helping make the Sixth Annual Police Field Meet a big success. The total proceeds of the meet this year exceed $188,000. This money, as you know, is turned over to the Policemen's Benevolent Association, which cares for the dependents of heroic policemen slain in the line of duty, and also to provide a general insurance fund for all policemen. Again thanking you for your loyal support of the Police Field Meet, I remain, Sincerely yours, L. G. EDWARDSON, Chairman Citizen's Ticket-Sales Com. ```markdown ``` insel of Chicago, who was the works which caused Aldermanry Hall. THE BROAD AX 5 CENTS PER COPY Annive as Been ne Sing Any O Alo of the 43n in O --- Alderman Arthur F. Albert Routed Out of the City Council as Alderman from the 43rd Ward. A Red Hot Fight Was Staged in Honor of the Event and Several of the City Daddies Used Some Mighty Bad Words Before the Free Show Drew to an End Wednesday afternoon the City Council at its session had before it for the last time the Albert Haffa contest for alderman of the 43d ward, which has been hanging fire ever since the electoin last April, and after much firing and cross firing at each other on the part of the aldermen, and when the last name on the roll was called Arthur F. Albert was unseated as alderman of the 43d ward after he had served its citizens for the past six years, and Titus A. Haffa was sworn in as the new alderman from that ward. The following was the final result of the last roll call. How Aldermen Voted The roll call follows: 1. Coughlin; 2. Anderson; 3. Jackson; 4. Cronson; 5. Grossman; 8. Meyering; 10. Rowan; 11. Wilson; 14. O'Toole; 16. Moran; 17. Coyle; 18. Ryan; 20. Prignano; 21. D. A. Horan; 22. Cepak; 23. Toman; 25. J. B. Bowler; 26. Sloan; 29. A. J. Horan; 33. Petlak; 34. Kaindl; 35. Seif; 36. Nusser; 38. Adamowski; 39. Ringa; 45. Feigenbutz; 46. Nelson; 47. Hoellen; 50. Mose. For Albert 6. Guernsey; 7. Woodhull; 9. Govier; 12. Hartnett; 19. McKinlay; 24. Arvey; 28. Maypole; 30. Clark; 32. Smith; 37. Mills; 40. Chapman; 41. T. J. Bowler; 42. Crowe; 44. Loescher; 48. Massen; 49. Frankhauser. Passed—Albert (43). Absent—McDonough (13), Myrne (15), Van Norman (27), Adamkewicz (31). The unseating of Alderman Albert COL. CHARLES E. MORRISON, SPECIAL MESSENGER TO MAYOR WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON, STARTS ON HIS VACATION Col. Charles E. Morrison, who is one of the most popular hustling politicians in the City Hall and who has more friends among the big politicians, Democrats or Republicans, than any other person who frequents the City Hall, started on his two weeks' vacation to Idlewild, Michigan, where he will hold forth at the clubhouse and hobnob with the high society roller. MISS JUANITA SIMPSON OF LOUISVILLE, KY., WILL RETURN TO HER HOME ON LABOR DAY Miss Juanita Simpson, niece of Mrs. George Chapman, 6142 S. Elizabeth street, who has spent a part of her vacation in this city and who has greatly enjoyed many parties and other social functions given in her honor, THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 3, 1927 For Albert ends, so far as it concerns the council, an aldermanic fight which, both politically and personally, has not been equaled in ferocity during recent years. First Friends, Then Enemies As newsboys on the near north side, Aldermen Albert and Haffa grew up as friends, becoming known, after they entered Republican politics, as "the Siamese twins." Last winter they quarreled and staged a spectacular campaign for alderman. Haffa backed William Hale Thompson and Albert supported Dr. John Dill Robertson in the mayoral campaign. The administration, it was charged, wanted Ald. Albert ousted. It was this background that furnished a setting for the dramatic closing scene at the council meeting Wednesdays Taking the floor as he passed his vote for a farewell speech, Ald. Albert for fifteen minutes raked the Thompson forces in scathing terms, then tears choking his voice, bid his colleagues good-by. Several veteran councilmen wiped their eyes with their handkerchiefs. "They're putting me on the political auction block," he shouted. "I'm making a sacrifice for my conscience. But I go down fighting. Albert never quits. I'm still a young man and they'll live to regret this day." Ald. Albert is 29 years old, and the youngest man in the council. "And you, Mayor Thompson," he charged, pointing his finger at the mayor's seat, "You boast that your grandfather fought for his country and his blood runs in your veins. I don't will depart for her old Kentucky home shortly after Labor Day. REV. J. M. MUNDY Henderson, Ky. On Sunday, August 14, the Knights of Pythias throughout the world held their first session on that Sunday afternoon at Rev. W. D. Cook's church, 41st and South Parkway and Rev. J. M. Mundy preached the annual-sermon for the K. P.'s and being one of the most eloquent, pleasing and highly polished speakers in this country, he left a long and lasting impression on the minds of those who sat under the sound of his voice. At that time the impression seems to have gone abroad that Rev. Mundy was one of the leading Baptist ministers residing in the southern states, but that is not true for he is the eloquent pastor of St. Clements P. E. church, Henderson, Ky., where he is held in the highest esteem by all of its citizens. know anything about my grandfather, but I'm a better representative of my country than you are. You shout, 'Down with King George,' wave the constitution in one hand and with the other tear it up. "I am getting the fate so brazenly dealt to Capt. Stege, and Murphy, and Carrol and to every other honest official who doesn't fall dead under the whip of the administration." At the end of the speech making on the part of Alderman Albert with tears rolling down his cheeks and just before Mayor Thompson announced the final vote, Ald. Mills, rising to a point of order, declared that unseating of a member required a three-fourths vote. Mayor Thompson Makes Ruling "Well, Albert says he's going to take it to court, anyway," replied the mayor. "My ruling is that a majority is sufficient." Ald. Nelson then moved that Haffa be administered his oath, and, a moment later, the victor, smiling, and hat in hand, shouldered his way through the crowd. City Clerk Patrick Sheridan Smith gave him the oath, flashlights booming, and the crowd shouting, "Attaboy, Titus," and singing "How Do You Do, Mr. Alderman, How Do You Do." It was the first time in many years that a city father had been unseated in such a manner. It was freely admitted by all the wise birds around the City Hall, that Hon. James W. Breen, First Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago dug up the law which finally heaved Alderman Albert out of his seat in the City Council. MRS. GRANT GARDENER OF MUSKEGON, MICH., VISITS MANY OF HER OLD FRIENDS IN CHICAGO The latter part of last week Mrs. Grant Gardener of Muskegon, Mich., who at one time resided in this city, arrived here and greatly enjoyed a pleasant visit with some of her many friends. While in the city she was the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Offord, 4628 Prairie avenue. Monday afternoon, Mrs. Gardener and Mrs. Offord visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and seemingly the ladies greatly enjoyed their visit. Mrs. Gardener has been a constant reader of this newspaper for twenty-one years and her word is her bond in all business transactions. Mrs. Gardener departed for her home last evening loudly declaring that she had a royal time during her pleasant visit to Chicago. Appear Saturday twenty-Eight Y n Accomplishe [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. PATRICK H. O'DONNELLE One of the most prominent lawyers in this city at death's door on his farm near Burrows, I do not hold out much hope for his recovery near his summer home as well as thousands are sending up prayers to the high heavens. most prominent lawyers in this city, 's door on his farm near Burrows, Ind. hold out much hope for his recovery. summer home as well as thousands of being up prayers to the high heavens for One of the most prominent lawyers in this city, who is lying at death's door on his farm near Burrows, Ind. His doctors do not hold out much hope for his recovery. The priests near his summer home as well as thousands of his friends are sending up prayers to the high heavens for his recovery. THE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO MUSICIANS AT ST. LOUIS, MO. From Monday, August 22, the vast majority of the members of the National Association of Negro Musicians held in that city from that date until the latter part of last week and the citizens of that city entertained them in the most royal manner. Many social functions, auto parties, recep- tions and balls were given in their honor. The delegates and their many friends from all parts of the country will never forget their very pleasant visit to St. Louis, Mo. The new officers as unanimously elected are: President, Carl R. Diton, Philadelphia, Pa.; vice-president, Martha B. Anderson, Chicago; cor. secretary, Camille Nickerson, New Orleans, La.; financial secretary, Alice Carter Simmons, Nashville, Tenn.; treasurer Prof. John Wesley Jones, Chicago. THE NEW YORKER THE WORLD'S FINEST WOMEN THE WORLD'S FINEST ACTRESS MRS. MARTHA B. ANDERSON Re-elected Vice-President of the National Association Musicians, which recently met at St. Louis Mo friends are exceedingly glad over her re-elect Vice-President of the National Association, which recently met at St. Louis Mo are exceedingly glad over her re-elect Re-elected Vice-President of the National Association of Negro Musicians, which recently met at St. Louis Mo. Her many friends are exceedingly glad over her re-election. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX ear Saturday, y-Eight Years complished by ment lawyers in this city, who is lying in farm near Burrows, Ind. His doctors hope for his recovery. The priests care as well as thousands of his friends as to the high heavens for his recovery. THE NA- N OF T ST. the vast the Na- musicians that date week and tertained Many recep- tions and balls were given in their honor. The delegates and their many friends from all parts of the country will never forget their very pleasant visit to St. Louis, Mo. The new officers as unanimously elected are: President, Carl R. Diton, Philadelphia, Pa.; vice-president, Martha B. Anderson, Chicago; cor. secretary, Camille Kerson, New Orleans, La.; financial secretary, Alice Carter Simmons, Nashville, Tenn.; treasurer, Prof. John Wesley Jones, Chicago. 2 h of the National Association of Negro ently met at St. Louis Mo. Her many glly glad over her re-election. M. B. HON. JOHN L. WEBB First Vice-President of the N and Treasurer of the Nation the Woodmen of America, leading hotels at Hot Spring of the best business men in 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. HON. AND MRS. JOHN L. WEBE TENDERED WELCOME RECEPTION Hot Springs, Ark., Sept. 2.—A very enthusiastic reception of welcome was given to Hon. John L. Webb, treasurer of the Woodmen of Union, and his wife Thursday night by hundreds of friends to bid them welcome after their return from a visit to various parts of Europe. Dr. E. A. Kendall, president of the Woodmen of Union, acted as master of ceremonies. Three months ago a large group of friends assembled to give Mr. and Mrs. Webb a bon voyage reception just before they were to sail for Europe. After several talks by leading citizens and the rendition of musical numbers Rev. Dr. Turner, pastor of Haven Chapel, introduced Mr. Webb to the thousands assembled for the occasion. Mr. Webb told of their visit to nine European countries and of many of the interesting things they saw on their trip. He said that it was impossible to tell at this time of the numerous things they saw on the trip. He would tell them of his visit to London, Rome, where they saw the great St. Peter's church covering 12 acres of land. He also told of many interesting sights in "CHICAGO'S HEALTH" Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department of Health HEALTH IS THE REAL PROPERTY By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D., Sc.D. Commissioner "Many men have dreamed of the perfect world. And in their dreams they have built worlds that were full of health and happiness, and free from misery and disease. One great dreamer when he dreamed his Utopia, made sickness the worst crime of which a human being could be guilty; because of all wealth, human life is most precious," says Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, commissioner of health, in his latest bulletin. "Houses that run down do so because of neglect, undue strain, or poor building material. So it is also with the human house," continues Dr. Bundesen. "The human house that is made of poor material cannot weather the storms of every-day life. In the human house, resistance to disease lies in the strength of its material." "Why not make use of the simple health habits? Why not have them working for you all the time? Here they are: 1. Proper food, in right amounts and properly eaten. 2. Fresh air, day and night. 3. Sunshine at all times you can get it. 4. At least eight hours of restful sleep every night. 5. Exercise suitable to the age. 6. The right amount of work and the right amount of play. 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. France and Germany. During his talk Mr. Webb aroused considerable interest in telling of the habits of the peoples of the various countries. After he had completed telling of the many fine qualities of the peoples of Europe he said that America was the best. He said: "Europe is a good place to spend your money, but America is the place to make money." He told of the once proud Rome; at a time the mistress of the world and how she fell because of a loss of faith in God. "Now, friends, no nation will stand that loss sight of the Almighty God. He counts and shapes the destiny of all nations. "So many of my people here in America try to get away from their own people and get into the other race. I am proud of my race; glad that I am colored and think that every Negro should be. I have been advised by some of my friends up north to come north where I could be a man, but my answer to them is that I want to live in the south where I can help my people—live with them and die with them." The platform was graced with the presence of Mrs. Webb and her daughter who acknowledged with deep emotion the splendid reception lavished upon them by their hundreds of friends whose prayers brought them home safely. 7. An even temper, and hearty laughter. "Old or young, these are the foundations of real health property," concludes Dr. Bundesen. BULLETIN No. 20—FOR YOUR SAFETY By Chief of Police Hughes From January 1 to August 28, 9831 persons were injured and 516 were killed through automobile accidents. For the corresponding period last year 8872 persons were injured and 461 were killed. Analysis of above figures for this year show an alarming increase in the number of accidents occurring to pedestrians. Here are a few suggestions that everyone should follow for his own safety: Be on the alert for traffic when alighting from street cars and other conveyances. When crossing the street in the downtown district, cross with traffic. No matter where you are, always cross the street at the nearest corner. Where automobiles or other conveyances are parked at the curb, do not walk between them and attempt to cross the street. You have no view of the traffic coming from either direction and this short cut may cost you your life. Extreme care and caution should be exercised by motorists at all times, particularly on rainy days. Keep your brakes in good shape, obey the lights, and drive slowly. Pedestrians and auto drivers must always play safe. Aid us to prevent this criminal slaughter of human beings. It is the Department's most serious problem. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 3, 1927 Big Time at Rock Island, Illinois, Baseball Game and Other Interesting News Big Time at Rock Island, Illinois, Baseball Game and Other Interesting News By Charles Stewart, Jr. Rock Island was decorated in splendor, citizens of every walk in life met the visitors with a smile and an offer to lend whatever information was asked. In the history of the formation the Seventy-first Annual Conclave was the most picturesque. The parade was more than was expected, the weather could not have been better and the ten thousand visitors availed themselves of every opportunity to watch the marchers and the competitive drill as was expected, when the boys from Englewood left home they announced that the fellows who defeat us will have to make a new mark in competitive drill; they kept their word and Bellville, the county seat of St. Clair county, took the next prize. Humboldt Park Commandery extended an invitation to the Sovereign Grand Commandery to hold their Annual Conclave in Chicago in 1928. The invitation was accepted and the Knight Templars of Chicago are now preparing the greatest welcome ever given a Grand Commandery. Supt. R. P. Wente of Chicago Lawn Station, and Assistant Superintendent of Delivery Fred A. Bosworth, are hereby notified that it was my personal opportunity to inform several of the members of the various Commanderies of the state that they would give their personal service in an endeavor to show that the Englewood Commanderies were waiting to give them the open door of hospitality. According to observation and keeping my ear close to the ground when I returned to the headquarters in the evening I took from the dictaphone in my pocket some political prognostics. A tall, gray haired gentleman from some section of Illinois quoted from the Bible the words "What you sow you shall also reap," listening closely I discovered that they were talking of the come back politically in Illinois of former Senator William Lorimer and the pulling down of the curtain around the political carcass of him who dubbed himself the "poor Swede" Fred Lundin. At this point, a bystander remarked that if Lorimer would take out of the archives of his library and read the notations he made over a score of years ago when the late State Treasurer, Henry Hertz, advised him that if he advanced Lundin then State Senator he would only be sealing his political doom. This was true. Lorimer's old friends flocked from him and joined the new band wagon of his time but the ex-senator kept in mind if he walked in the straight and narrow path the day would come when he would reclaim his status in Illinois. The clock in the dial has been set and Lorimer is sending messages to John M. Smith, Chris Mamer and Geo. B. Swift that he has been faithful to the cause of honest political dealings and where they left off he has picked up and will bring the Republican organization in a solid phalanx to fight the common enemy—the Democrats, to make a strong organization against any and all bi-partisan combinations. It appears that no one knows whether Governor Len Small will be a candidate for a third term or not, but it is a decided fact that Messrs. DEATH OF GEORGE L. KNOX, FOR MANY YEARS EDITOR AND OWNER OF THE FREE MAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Last Thursday George L. Knox, who was widely known in all parts of the United States and in many parts of the old world, was stricken down with apoplexy at Richmond, Va. For many years he was the owner and editor of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born in slavery in Tennessee, Sept. 18, 1848 and ran away from that cursed institution, joined the Union Army, serving as a teamster, orderly and ambulance driver. He came to Indianapolis, Ind., with the Union soldiers in 1864, where he learned the barber trade and for a long time he was the leading barber to the best class of whites in Indianapolis and in Greenfield, Ind. His wife at that early date fully realizing that knowledge is power, taught him how to read and write while conducting his barber shop and not long after that time he became one of the most forcible editorial writers and eloquent public speakers in this country. In the latter years of his life he devoted most of his time for the advancement of the colored race. He Oglesby and Emmerson stand on the side lines with their group ready to dash in the race at a moment's notice. I had the opportunity of being in the city of Rock Island as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor during said time the Wood River Baptist Convention was in session at the 2d Baptist Church. About one hundred and fifty or more delegates were in attendance. The reports from the various committees gave a detailed account of the advancement of the work over the previous year. It was a general inspiration to the delegates assembled to be a part of a group of Baptist who had lent so much effort to the advancement of Christian civilization throughout their district. It was especially inspiring to listen to the words of the Rev. Walter Brooks of Washington, D. C., to whom the Master had given life and health for fourscore years. His connection with the Metropolitan Baptist Church for the past forty years had given him a wider vision of the past and the opportunity of giving a more constructive view of the things to be done to advance a higher moral christian civilization. He stressed the reasons why the girls and boys of today should be closer interwoven with the work of the church. The Rev. Miller, pastor of the 2d Baptist Church where the Association held their sessions, is a man worthy of acquaintance and those who visit Rock Island should avail themselves of the opportunity of meeting the pastor. Rev. D. C. Jones of Champaign, Illinois, who is one of the beneficiaries of the will of the late Senator Wm. B. McKinley to the amount of $35.00 per month during his lifetime was also a visitor to the sessions of the convention. Rev. Jones was valet to the late Senator. The annual ball game between the star teams of the Chicago Post Office was played last Sunday at Logan Square on what is known in the Post Office Department as Arthur C. Lueder Day. Over three thousand persons attended. The game was between the South Side and the West Side teams. Players and onlookers of the old school recognized the ability of the players in each of the respective positions as teams worthy of contending with any semi-professional teams. The score resulted in South Side 6, West Side 4. The proceeds were for the benefit of the association as a token of athletic spirit the winning team was given a special purse. At this point I desire to state that my investigation shows that every statement made in the local papers of last week were absolutely misleading as to the facts. There were no reasons and never have been for the slightest suspicion as to a line being drawn in the manner described. These statements are not made for the purpose of covering up anything. They have been made from a fair and honest investigation and a comparison with the worth of the men to athletic sports in each and every section of the department. Post Master Arthur C. Lueder had dedicated in his honor the mail airplane which had traveled 60,128% miles in the service of the government, and it was named for him. was an honor to mankind and may his life be a shining example to all those who are ambitious to reach a higher goal in this world. A.M.E. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION HELD IN LITTLE ROCK (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 31.—The annual convention of the Sunday Schools of the North Little Rock district of the A.M.E. Church was held here last week at the Riviewview A.M.E. Church and was attended by more than 300 delegates from all parts of the district. Rev. D. B. Cole, of Waco, Texas, preached the opening sermon. Rev. W. M. Quinn, of Stuttgart; Rev. S. L. Greene, former president of Shorter College, and Rev. W. H. Sheldon were among the principal speakers at the various sessions. The convention closed Sunday night. HOME FROM ELK MEETING Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand princess of Illinois, S.M.T., has just returned from New York City where she attended the grand lodge session of Daughter Elks and is highly pleased with the entertainment accorded them in the Empire City. MR. JESSE BINGA BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Liberty Life Insurance Company has added another star in its crown of success, when at the sixth annual home coming held in Chicago, August 24, 25 and 26, Jesse Binga, president of the Binga State Bank, was elected chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Binga, whose merit and ability have placed him among the financial leaders of the country, and whose interests are wide, will, through his business sagacity, increase the service of Liberty Life, and instill confidence in the minds of the people, making it the leading insurance company of our group. At the annual banquet held Friday evening, August 26, at the Appomattox Club, where over 150 agents, supervisors and guests were present, Mr. Midian O. Bousfield, president and master of ceremonies, introduced the new chairman of the Board of Directors, who spoke encouragingly to the agents, admonishing them to make the coming year crown their efforts with greater success. Four other prominent citizens were added to the Board of Directors in the persons of Archie A. Alexander, structural engineer of Des Moines, Iowa; William E. Butler, druggist, of the firm of Giles and Butler; Thomas R. Webb, who is also one of the members of the Board of Directors of the Binga State Bank, and Dell Matthews, well-known business man. The Bousfield Trophy was won by the Kansas City Agency, under the direction of Elmore Williams, for paying for and increasing the greatest amount of business, $100,000, and keeping same on books, for constant work and general increase in Agency Production. The Louisville Agency ran a close second. This trophy has to be won three times in succession before any agency can lay claim to it. The second prize was won by A. B. Chennault, Detroit, Mich., for writing $30,000 worth of business paid for within two months. The third prizes went to A. J. Holmes of Chicago; Mrs. Beatrice F. Evans, Chicago; and C. A. Kerford, Kansas City, Mo., for $20,000 worth of insurance paid for within two months. The business paid for in the Liberty Life Insurance Company during 1920 was $4,742,739, an increase of $82,271.41 assets. MR. DAVID MANSON CON TINUES TO REGAIN HIS HEALTH The host of friends of our good friend, Mr. Dave Manson, 5401 South Michigan avenue, will be glad to learn that he is well on the road to recovery after having been confined to his bed for the past month. Mr. Manson met with a slight injury to his ankle during the early part of the summer which resulted in his present indisposition, and preventing his usual trip to Idlewild, where he and his family are accustomed to spend the summer. At this time he is greatly improved and expects to be up and out again in a week or two. WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DIES Frank Bishop, one of Chicago's business men, passed away suddenly on Aug. 25. Frank Bishop conducted a delicatessen and laundry office for more than 15 years near old Olivet Baptist Church of which he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted from Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Establishment, 34th street and Michigan avenue, Monday, Aug. 29, with Rev. J. H. Branum, assistant pastor, officiating. Short eulogies were given by Rev. B. S. Smith of Detroit and D. Z. Jackson, Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Bishop was a native of Water Valley, Miss., and came to Chicago in 1902. He is survived by a brother, David Bishop, well known barber of this city; a sister, Mrs. Dora Henderson, of Mississippi Delta, Miss., and other relatives. Interment was at Lincoln Cemetery. 122-YEAR-OLD NEGRO SUC CUMBMS IN TEXAS Lubbock, Texas.-Uncle Mose Kyle, 122-year-old colored man who has been a familiar figure around here ever since Lubbock began to assume the proportions of a city, is dead. For 67 years as a slave, Uncle Mose had 25 children of which only one is living now. [Name] HON. HUGH NORRIS Head of the Norris-Ward Coal for the City of Chicago, wh the arms of Mayor William Head of the Norris-Ward Coal Company, City Oil Inspector for the City of Chicago, who at all times assists to uphold the arms of Mayor William Hale Thompson. BEG YOUR PARDON Several weeks ago or more, correctly speaking, August 20, it was stated in the columns of the greatest newspaper in the world that Mrs. Carrie Warner had suddenly died at her summer home, Idlewild, Mich. On August 27 similar information which was quoted from the newspaper referred to and was one week old or what is called stale news, appeared in the columns of this newspaper and lo and behold! Col. Abbott pulled the editor of this paper right down in the dark pit with himself and from on and after this date we have sworn eternal vengeance never to grab any news items from the greatest newspaper in the world without first verifying the truthfulness of the items. In justice to Mrs. Warner, she is fully alive today, doing business at the same old stand and enjoying the best of health. MRS. ARTIE JOHNSON VISITS FRIENDS IN CHICAGO Mrs. Jennie Johnston and Mrs. Lottie Carter, 4725 Vincennes avenue, have for the past two weeks been entertaining their cousin, Mrs. Artie Johnson, of Newark, N. J. Mrs. Johnson is the wife of Dr. Walker Johnson, a prominent physician of that city. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Jennie Johnston and her cousin made a pleasant call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Taylor. Mrs. Johnson has enjoyed her visit to this wonderful city. She departed for her eastern home last evening. [Name] M. HON. MICHAEL ZIMMER The best Warden that has ever Hospital, which has become institution of its kind in the decide to run for Sheriff of The best Warden that has ever been in charge of Cook County Hospital, which has become the greatest and the largest institution of its kind in the world. Warden Zimmer may decide to run for Sheriff of Cook County in 1928. The best Warden that has ever been in charge of Cook County Hospital, which has become the greatest and the largest institution of its kind in the world. Warden Zimmer may decide to run for Sheriff of Cook County in 1928. Company, City Oil Inspector to at all times assists to uphold Hale Thompson. MOTORING TO VIRGINIA John A. Yeatman, well known em- ployee of The Federal Government, has gone to his home town by motor to visit his parents and other relatives and friends. After spending some time in Yorktown, he will visit his Alma Mater at Petersburg, will visit Nor- folk, Portsmouth and Richmond, Va.; also Baltimore, Md., and Atlantic City, N. J. GOES TO SCHOOL Dr. John M. Gandy, president of The Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va., who spent several very busy days in Chicago selecting teachers for the fall term at the school and conferring with graduates who are in this city and business men, left for Petersburg to arrange for the opening of the term. While here Dr. Gandy held a conference with many of the graduates and members of the Alumni Association, of which M. T. Bailey is president. BACK FROM THE WEST R. W. Wells, president of The Wells Fraternal Book Concern, 3710 Indiana avenue, is back from Denver, Colo., Omaha, Nebr., and other points in the west where he spent ten days. IN CITY OVER WEEK-END Ambrose H. Robinson and a party of relatives and friends from Milwaukee, Wis., motored to the city and spent the week-end with relatives and friends. been in charge of Cook County be the greatest and the largest world. Warden Zimmer may Cook County in 1928. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN "Fraternity of Fraternities" Charity and the Church Is Negro Valuation Decreasing? Go South, Young Worker! Colorgrams "I'm a Mason, I'm an Eagle, I'm an Elk, I'm a Knight; (Boom, Boom)—I'm ragged but right!" Now that convention season is about over, and the fraternal hoofs, horns, swords, plumes and epaulets of the fifty-seven or more varieties of race fraternities are wending their weary way homeward, with empty "gas" tanks, thin purses and an appetite which years heartily for some good old home-made corn bread and home-cooked country bacon, together with a pay-day which will partially take care of the bills which the delegates didn't have time to pay before leaving home, our mind reverts to both the menaces and the promises which annual fraternalistic camp meetings have for the brother and the race. There's no use of talking; this race of ours sure is strong on the go-to-church, go-to-convention movement. They have the go-to-school, go-to-college, go-to-work campaign pushed clear off the map; and our annual contribution to the railroads and the gasoline stations would make Booker T. Washington, were he alive today, think that the endowments to Tuskegee and Hampton institutes compare merely with the "tips" which convention delegates hand out on the way to not from—the meeting place. What a unanimity of good opinion there is about the virtues of annual conclaves. What a store of energy and finance they exact from the group, a quantity which would endow a university, capitalize a gigantic laundry, build half a dozen old folks homes, and educate and maintain fifty per cent of all our widows and orphans. Could not some of this potential force and finance be diverted into some substantial projects which would survive the tumult and shouting of the convention season? If this is an unreasonable hope, then could not the idea of the late Joseph L. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, who made a small fortune manufacturing regalia for the fraternal brethren, be put into effect? Jones asserted that there should be a "Fraternity of Fraternities," composed of quota-membership from each of our leading orders. He believed that such a body could meet each year, consider the problems of each unit, and construct a national program which would bring honor and assistance to the various orders and to the race as a whole. Jones believed that such a plan would conserve the intra-racial bankroll, by doing away with a deal of reckless convention- MOTFETT DILACO [Name] MOTFETT CHICAGO The up-to-date and popular Coroner of Cook be renominated and re-elected to his p 1928. and popular Coroner of Cook County, who will ed and re-elected to his present position in The up-to-date and popular Coroner of Cook County, who will be renominated and re-elected to his present position in 1928. The up-to-date and popular Coroner of Cook County, who will be renominated and re-elected to his present position in 1928. Justice Dawns in Alabama (Preston News Service) nity of Fraternities" time squandering, and that universal good will and real fraternal growth would inure to the credit of each racial fraternal unit and to America's component Negro population. So do we think. Charity and the Church Believe it or not, a Negro registered nurse in Virginia, who recently completed an assignment in a Catholic hospital of Norfolk, remarked to the writer that she was glad when the service was over. "It was hard, hard work," she said, adding that "Catholic hospitals do so much charity work," a large part of which, she admitted, was among the needy Negroes of Norfolk. The humaneness of the nurse is not to be criticised. She looked, first, of course, at the physical strain in the Catholic hospital, which had not been common to the other channels of health-nursing work at which she had been employed. Significant to us, however, is the bare but laudable truth that the Church of Rome is, indeed, performing such a great service of Charity among our group, the country over. We recall vividly a three-months' period spent, more than twenty years ago, upon a bed of sickness at Lincoln Hospital, New York. We recall the kindly visit, twice a week of a venerable Catholic priest, who, though sensing that we were of the Protestant faith, was eager to administer to our spiritual wants. We have observed the Catholic sisters in Detroit and elsewhere carry forward helpful contacts and assistance in behalf of our people, waiting not upon formalities, the ethics of religious faiths, the cutting of red tape, or the functioning of public agencies, in order to do then the things which needed to be done. It is equally true, in other fields of need, that the organization of the Holy Catholic church is the first in time and the first in effect, to give aid to the suffering and care for the dying. It has been a boon to the Negro, particularly, in sections where segregation exists and public services function, first, upon the basis of color, that the Catholic church has had an organization and an intention, which waited neither upon religion nor color to bring succor to those in need. Whatever may be said of the Church of Rome, and regardless of the unnecessary fear that She seeks to usurp the functions of the State, the bare fact remains that she has aided the state in public good Samaritanism, and upon the basis of charitable equality for all concerned, from time immemorial even until now. *** Is Negro Valuation Decreasing? "The most valuable animal outside of menagerie is an American human," says Edward A. Woods, of the Equit able Life Company, in his book THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 3. 1927 So-Good Chemical Company Manufacturers and Dealers in High Grade Toilet Articles So-Good Hair Grower Hair Straightener Man's Hair Straightener Skin Whitener Tooth Powder Vanishing Cream and Dressing Cream of all kinds Massage Cream Face Powder and Face Preparations Distributors for Ox-Man Tablets GOOD TERMS TO HUSTLING AGENTS SOLD BY MAIL ONLY Send Money Order or Stamps for Your Wants SO-GOOD CHEMICAL CO. 75 Fair Street, S. E. ATLANTA, GA. "America's Human Wealth." History tells us that about $21.90 in coin of the realm was the money value placed upon able-bodied male slaves in Babylon, in 400 B. C., and this same price obtained also among the Israelites and Athenians at that period. In Rome, the Eternal City, where slaves far out-numbered freemen, during the same era, a higher price was set upon these animals. During the slavery period in America, a healthy Negro male slave brought as much as $1,500 or $2,500, although $1,000 was about the standard price for a very good slave. There is a legend, handed down by "old mammies" of Charleston, S. C., of a beautiful quadroon girl, once placed on the auction block in that city, during ante-bellum days, who was run up to $20,000 by two rivals (young scions of wealthy southern families). The loser, so the tale goes, unable to bid over $20,000, in a fit of rage at losing the girl, stabbed the winner. Thus runneth the legend. Today, the life of an able-bodied Negro in the south is worth only the value which particular public opinion places upon it at a particular time and place. Manumition seems to have decreased the Negro's value from one viewpoint, at least—that of the selfish oppressor. As the white man's property and his means of income the Negro was truly worth his weight in gold—but as a freedman, the south sees him only of value to himself. Indeed, the beam and the mote in the eyes of the oppressor prevent his seeing that by improving and protecting the economic, educational, and political status of the Negro, he is indirectly helping himself and his country. Go South. Young Worker! Under the orderly and scientific direction of Forrester B. Washington, A.M., social science expert, and, above all, a young man of zeal, sterling character and unquenchable initiative, the Atlanta School of Social Work holds itself out to the future as one of the south's leading social service institutes, and a training center where our youth may put their enthusiasm and education into the melting pot of social endeavor, from whence they may emerge baptized in ethics and understanding, so necessary in the approach to a newer and finer social emancipation. "I plan to make this school a practical laboratory for turning out real leaders in social work," says Mr. Washington, whose past efforts and success speak far more loudly than does he, himself. Washington is a veritable pioneer in solving social problems by the use of modern methods. His handiwork and past services speak eloquently for him in such seething centers as Detroit, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia, where he frequently transformed interracial discord into mutual respect and substituted understanding and Christian faith for suspicion and fear. Atlanta is the "New York" of the South. Its influence reaches out into sections of Dixieland where the harvest is great but the workers few. From Atlanta a mighty beam of social light and, wisdom could be made to shine throughout the South, lessening racial antipathies and blending the good that lies within the two races. To the young woman or the young man with commensurate college preparation, who essays to secure special training and the opportunity to serve the race, the Atlanta School for Social Work, under Forrester B. Washington, offers a chance seldom found anywhere. And it is to be hoped that the new era of approach to social and interracial good will, which the South is now feeling, will bring about a thirst for knowledge and advantage, both of which may be easily acquired by earnest students at the Atlanta School of Social Work. Colorgrams Serge Yourienvitch, author-sculptor, after eight months' travel in Africa, has returned to civilization with photographs and clay models of what he declares to be "the finest female forms in the world." He says: "The women P I found in the hidden mountain paradise of Abyssinia, near the Akobo River, are dusky, but sculpturally superb." He asserts that artists are satiated with the beauty of European women and must look into the jungles and deserts of Africa for the perfect female form. "When I saw the daughters of Chief Choran," Yourienvitch said. "I realized that I had found the most beautifully formed women in the world; women with forms uncontaminated by the barbarisms of fashion. They inspired me to create, or rather to recreate, the sculptural art of the ancients." Yourienvitch is now preparing models of these wonderful female figures for the next Paris Salon, where these dusky daughters of the Nile done in clay, will be viewed by thousands of civilized Nordic visitors from all parts of the globe. ** ** What a conglomeration this life really is. In one town, a Negro woman rescues a white man from probable death, at the risk of her own life. She receives the just praise of the whole Nordic community. In another town a Negro man is held for grand jury on $600 bond, because he catches a white woman when she stumbles. The charge against him is "detaining a (white) woman." Justice Dawns in Alabama Alabama seems to be really waking up to many of the atrocious and semisavage conditions existing within her borders. Not only have there been recent investigations into the floggings there, of both whites and blacks, but now we learn that Solicitor Jim Davis, (white) of Jefferson County, will ask Federal aid to suppress injustices against the Negroes in that state. The very recent activity of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, which banished a Negro from the state and even escorted him across the boundary line, has at last aroused the ire of a "Southern Gentleman." Mr. Davis declares this act to be "clearly a violation of the Federal Constitution" in that the Constitutional rights of the Negro have been violated. The cowardice of the Khan, and its brutality in punishing a defenseless Negro and his wife for the "alleged" offense of allowing a white man and woman to spend nights together in his cabin, has justly been condemned by this intrepid Nordic. Unfortunately, the morale of the Ku Klux Klan is too flimsy to punish the real culprits, because they happen to be members of their own race. It is to be hoped that Mr. Davis' dauntless courage will awaken a response in the conscience of other Alabama Anglo-Saxons; that he may not have to stand alone in his fight for justice. As the poet Holland said, "God, give us men!" CHARLIE SIMMONS RUN DOWN BY TRUCK; KILLED INSTANTLY (Preston News Service) Dunn, N. C., Sept. 2.—Charlie Simmons, aged 22 years, was instantly killed Thursday night when he was run down by a heavy loaded truck on the public highway near Spring Branch Church in Sampson county. Simmons' neck was broken when the front wheel of the truck loaded with lumber passed over him. Simmons was riding on the truck and jumped off and ran in front of the truck to catch a faster moving vehicle. He fell directly in front of the truck. BACK FROM VACATION Mrs. Hattie S. Claybrook, 4820 Langley avenue, has just returned from a month's vacation spent with friends in Winnipeg, Canada, and Minneapolis, Minn. Many functions were given to honor Mrs. Claybrook during her visit and she is delightfully pleased with her stay. Differs in Meaning "Nag," the word used by use to describe a horse or a fault-finding woman, means to the natives of parts of India a snake god. (Copyright.) HARRY DRAYTON and Job Gatherwood were off for their annual two weeks' vacation. Classmates at college, both took hunting and fishing seriously. So they were "roughing it" in a little house they had hired on the shore of a lake swarming with fish. Job was cleaning fish one day while Harry, shotgun in one hand, was holding in the other a partridge which he had shot. Down the woodland road and out into the open came a young lady, rosy of cheek and bright of eye. She was dressed as young ladies are dressed in these days for walking expeditions, and she carried in her hand one of those long walking-sticks which suggest an attenuated Alpen-stock. The young men turned and stared at her. "Hello," said she, fixing her eyes severely upon the partridge in Harry's hand; "I thought I heard a gun a little while ago. I suppose you know this property is posted? Besides the law on partridge is not off yet." "Sorry to have offended," replied Harry in his best society manner, "but you see Miss—er—" "Winship," she supplied, "Jessica Winship. Father owns the place. We've got a little house at the farther corner of it. Well?" "I was about to say, Miss Winship," resumed Harry, "that we hired this little shack here with the privilege of hunting and fishing." "That," retorted Jessica, "does not excuse your shooting game out of season, and you can settle that with the game warden." Then turning abruptly to Job she asked, "How's the fishing?" "Excellent," replied Job, jumping at the chance to get the attention of the young lady away from Harry and centered on himself. "I suppose," continued Jessica, "that you two boys are the ones father mentioned as having taken this place for a couple of weeks?" Boys, indeed! She must have been at least two years younger than either of them, "Doing your own housework?" she went on. "Oh, do let me see how you make out with it." And she started for the little house, the "boys" following meekly after her. She gave a keen glance around the interior. A contemptuous "Hum!" was her only comment. The "boys" started to introduce themselves. "Oh, I know," she interrupted, "father told me. Which Job is Job?" Job bowed. "And the other, by a natural deduction, is Harry," she went on; giving Harry, at the same time, a look and smile which made Job scowl and glare at his companion. "Well, Job and Harry," said she, "I must start if I want to get home before dark. Now don't either of you offer to escort me part of the way; I am perfectly well able to take care of myself and your time would be better employed in cleaning up this mess here." She waved her hand toward the disorderly interior and was off up the woodland road. "It's all your fault. You ought to have cleaned up while I was out fishing," growled Job. "Wasn't I out shooting?" snapped Harry as they began to set things to rights. It was their first hint of any sort of a disagreement. But—you see—well, you know how it is. A few days later the woodland nymph, Miss Jessica Winship, again appeared at the camp. This time she was accompanied by a great strapping handsome fellow about thirty years old, with easy manners. Job and Harry had been on the "outs" with each other since Jessica's last visit; but now they drew together as one in hostility to Malcolm Blaine. Jessica, all smiles and laughter and chatter, was apparently, oblivious of theullen looks of the "boys." Malcolm and Jessica strolled homeward in the twilight while the sunset faded and the stars came and peeped through the trees. "What do you think of them?" asked Jessica. "Oh, nice boys enough," replied Malcolm. "Seemed a little grumpy about something." "Well," said Jessica gravely, "I have got to marry one of them. Which one would you pick?" "Who told you that you had got to marry one of them?" asked Malcolm. "Mother," said Jessica denurely. "She sent me down there the other day on purpose to make their acquaintance. You see Job will have a million or two some day; and Harry almost as much. And they both belong to a social circle mother is just dying to break into." "Sorry to interfere with any little plans of your mother's," said Malcolm; "but just to save you the trouble of choosing between Job and Harry I am going to marry you myself." "Are you, indeed?" cried Jessica. "Indeed I am," said he—and he caught her right up in his arms and kissed her while Venus, the evening star, winked through the foliage. Job and Harry spoke little that night. At breakfast next morning Harry suddenly said: "About Jessica and that Malcolm fellow, now—do you think—" "Yes, I do," replied Job. Let's go fishing." They were friends again. Given Scientific Crown Given Scientific Crown Both philosophy and mathematics have been termed "the queen of sciences" by various writers. WHITE COAT, WHITE FELT HAT IS FASHION'S FAVORITE ENSEMBLE H WOMEN of fashion are indulging in the luxury of all-white this summer. One has only to count up the cleaner's bills at the end of a "white season" to agree that it is no mismanor to refer to the all-white costume as a luxury. Somehow both madam and mademoiselle appear at their most charming, clad in pure white. Not only is the allurement of all-white due to its becomingness, but its immaculate daintiness ever bears the appeal of the exquisite. So it is that the vogue for white is with us, particularly so these late midsummer days. White coats posed over white frocks, topped with chic white felt hats, such is fashion's favorite ensemble. Coats range from the simplest tailored types of white flannel, also the knitted kind, to most elegant modes, the latter frequently cuffed and collared with white fox. Meet, if you please, in the picture, Gertrude Olmstead, the youthful film actress, who is of the newer generation of stars, wearing an adorable all- MOREHOUSE PREPARES FOR GRID SEASON Atlanta, Ga.—On September 19, the football candidates of Morehouse College will report for training. The first week, practice sessions will be held morning and afternoon, until the beginning of the school term. The entire first week will be devoted to work in fundamentals and signal practice, with possibly the first scrimmage on Saturday, September 24. The athletic authorities have announced a schedule of ten games, extending from the opening game on October 1, with Morris Brown University, to December 3, with Fisk University at Nashville, Tenn. The following teams will be met on successive Saturdays: Morris Brown University, Allen University, Howard University, Alabama State Normal, Clark University, Tennessee A. & I State College, Tuskegee Institute, Lane College and Fisk University. The Howard game on October 15, at Atlanta, Ga., stands out as the intersectional game of the south for the coming season. This will mark the third meeting of the Howard Bisons and Morehouse Tigers. For the first time the Howard team meets Morehouse on the red clay hill, and the Tiger is determined to twist the tail of the Bison. Great preparations are being made for the Morehouse-Howard game in Atlanta. Application for special rates to the Southeastern Passenger Association, from states of Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee, has been made by the athletic authorities of Morehouse College. Further notice of the decision will be given later. Other outstanding games of the home schedule are: Alabama State, October 22; Atlanta University, November 5; Tennessee A. & I. State College, November 12, and finally Tuskegee Institute, on November 19. Each one promises to be a thrilling affair, as all their opponents with the exception of Tennessee State, defeated Morehouse on foreign fields last year. The Tennessee game ended in a deadlock as 0 to 0. With their backs to the wall, the Tigers are determined this year to retrieve lost ground in their own back yard. Among the men from last year's team, who will be missing when the roll is called on September 19, are Archer, Dezon and Starr, ends; Doo white costume just such as is the envy and admiration of all who behold. White faille is the chosen medium for this ravishing model with a wealth of snowy fox fur. A bright red heel on a white kid pump and a smart petit-point embroidered bag are the chic accessories which enhance this lovely costume. The return to favor of the separate white fox neckpiece is registered this season in the smart set's book of style. Even if one should perchance neglect to wear one's white coat—one's white fox boa, never! White fox, women have learned, is too flatteringly becoming to be omitted from the picture. And the way to wear it is to trail it across the back of one's shoulders, fastening it, oh! so daintily at the front, so that it does not encumber the throat. With the colorful sheer summary frocks, there's nothing more entrancing in the way of an accessory, than a snow-white fur neckpiece. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (@ 1927, by western Newspaper Union.3 ley and Gadsen, guards; Clark and Oliver, halfbacks. But the hearts of the Morehouse contingent have been gladdened by the expected return of W. D. Mann, center and Wallace Dago, fullback, varsity men of 1925. All the squad from the 1926 season, with the exception of those who graduated, are expected to return and in addition, a number of new men who are coming with fair reputations and may be counted upon to give their opponent much opposition. Prof. B. T. Harvey will be back after a year's leave of absence and assisted by Mr. T. T. Robinson, will whip the Tiger squad in shape for the longest and hardest schedule ever attempted by the Morehouse College team. The following schedule is announced for the season: Schedule Oct 1, Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 8, Allen University, Columbia, S. C. Oct. 15, Howard University, at home. Oct. 22, Alabama State Normal, at home. Oct. 29, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. No. 5, Atlanta University, at home. Nov. 12, Tenn. A. & I. State College, at home. Nov. 19, Tuskegee Institute, at home. Nov. 25, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn. Dec. 3, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. IMPROVING Morgan Park, the beautiful suburb between 103rd and 119th street, where thousands of members of the race are located, is rapidly increasing in value and beauty. 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 rung. 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 alskah or alayeka, meaning a great country or continent. 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Phone: Wentworth 2597 JULIUS F. TAYLOR Editor and Publisher Vol. XXXII No. 51 Chicago, September 3, 1927. Entered as Second-Class Matter, Aug. 19, 1902, at the Postoffice at Chicago, TIL Under Act of March 8, 1879, Taxation Made Easy ‘Were the superfiuities of a nation valued, and made a perpetual tax on benevolence, there would be more almshouses than poor, schools than scholars, and enough to spare for gov- ernment besides.—William Penn. Important Consideration ‘Chap who says that it is better to complain toa man to itis face than to do it behind his back forgot to men- tion: that it all depends on the size of the man. Mining “Pinches” ‘The miners’ term, pinch, is a term ‘used in connection with mineral de posits to indicate a marked narrowing of the vein or bed. Pinches may be caused by movements in the rocks or by irregularities of deposition, Fashion and Good Breeding A circle of men perfectly weil bred would be a company of sensible per- ‘sons in which every man’s native man- Gers and character appeared. If the fashionist have not this quality he is Qothing. We are such lovers of self- reliance that we excuse in @ man many sihs if he will show us a com- plete satisfaction in his position, which asks no leave to be of mine or ‘any man's good opinion.—Emerson. All Termed Kanakas Kanakas are the natives of the Ha- wailan islands, but the name ts espe- clally applied to the natives of the New Hebrides and other South Sea islanders who were formerly employed ‘on the sugar plantations of Queens- land, Austrelia. Human Ailment Old Stone formations have been found In mummies more than 4,000 yenrs old. Since the time of Hippocrates, 400 years before Christ, physicians bave attempted to explain the cause of such calculi formations. Its Own Publicity We cannot see why a monument should be erected to the discoverer of Camembert cheese. It would be Impossible for any one in the neigh- borhood to help discover ft. Aviation Term ‘The term “ornithopter” embraces, as its name implies, any type of fiying machine modeled after the flapping or vibrating action of bird or Insect wings. Keep Talking! Clever things are said mainly by those who are always gabbing; oc casionally they hit upon a good thing. —B. W. Howe's Monthly. Giant Only in Intellect Biographies of Napoleon show that his height reckoned in English meas- ure was a little over 5 feet 6 inches, : Dignity and Pouting Personality is the quality that en- ables you to be dignified without seeming to pout. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 5, 1927 ‘Ux-Wagon Fortress Laagar 1s a term that was first ap- plied by the Boers of South Africa to & defensive camp improvised out of ‘ox-wagons. ‘The wagons are arranged tn circle close together, with the baggage piled up between the wheels 80 es to form a continuous rampart. Northern Superstition Elf was the wicked magician of Northern folktore, squat of figure, ugly of feature, and with long-matted hair, The elves were supposed to wound cat” tle and men with their elf-arrows— Stone arrow heads—and children were Femoved from their cradles and re- Placed by imbecile elf-chitdren. Wyoming in Lead Women were granted the right to Yote and to hold office In Wyoming on June 10, 1869. This was the first state or territory to give women the same rights of suffrage as men. Wyoming ‘was admitted as a state In 1890. Famous Racing Meet Derby Is the name of the famous horse race of one and a half miles, | run at Epsom, England, usually on the last Wednesday In May but some- times on June 1, It fs named after Lord Derby, who instituted it in 1780, Character Revealed ‘To be tempted to anger and hold the rebellious tongue in silence, to rein in the tempestuous spirit—that is the height of good breeding. It is also the indication of a great character—Hx- change. Nothing New English news item says seclety has gone in for a new hobby, flea collect- ing. The fad was started some time ‘ago by our dog—Tampa Tribune, Destroying Flowers Crime Wanton destruction of wild tlowers and plants is @ penal offense in New South Wales Works both Ways Beauty is only skin deep, but as far as that !s concerned, homeliness ig no deeper.—Atehison Globe. Res. 5400 Washington Blvd. Res. Phone: Mansfield 5436 Branch Office: 606 Racine Ave., Phone Monroe 2714 MILES J. 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Not for indolent con templation and study of thyself, nor for brooding over emotions of plety, Bo, for action was existence given thee; thy actions and thy actions alone, determine thy worth, ee Ne Bridegrooms Pick Types A helpful German philosopher has made it easiéF for a man to decide what sort of a wife he ought to have. ‘All he has to do fs to find out whether he ts a hyomapie cyclothymous type or an antistise scheizold. As soon as he knows this the rest Is easy, says Capper’s Weekly. Copyright Books A Grst selection of copies of books which are sent to the copsright office at Washington with appileations for copyright registration is made from among them by the librarian of con- gress. Copies remaining are distrib- uted among other Hbraries in the Dis- trict of Columbia, Deadly African Fly ‘Tsetse is a small, brownish fly found in the warmer parts of South Africa, particularly in the central part of the Zambes! valley. 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