The broad ax., 1916-09-30

go about His business for He may be
getting ready to bring this world to a
sudden stop still.
While in Washington had the pleas
ure of being the guest of the Rev. DR..
B. F. Watson, and went to see Editor
John E. Murphy of the Afro-American.
I visited Philadelphia, Chester, Pa,
Wilmington, Del, New York City,
New Haven, Conn.,, Chicago, ILL.,, st.
Louis, Mo.
While in st. Louis, went to that
place where you get your heads put
in order, and learn how to fix them up
in fine shape. Where they teach you
how to make hair grow but 1 wanted
a remedy to stop mine from growing
so as to cut down the barbershop bill.
To that end I have worked. 1 went
to the Poro college. They met me at
the door, and ushered me up to the par
lors of Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Malone,
and Mr.. Malone was soon shaking my
lily black hand and telling me to be
at home. He carried me down in the
business Office where was commanded
to be at home. He then told me that
they did not work on heads, but taught
them how to grow hair.
Soon Mrs. Malone, a modest little
woman, who had invested in the hair
growing, came in, and shook hands like
she was shaking hands with her own
brother. She told me something about
her life, and gave me an introduction
to all the young women in the office,
and believe me they have a host of
them there. 1t is the Poro College. 1
am proud that Mrs Malone is able to
give employment to so many of our
young people. 1t means so much to
have them doing business in this man
ner. The individual who can bring
into life anything that will furnish
employment for people is worth some
thing to the world in these times.
/ 1 went out to see some other friends,
talked with DR.. w. Sampson Brooks,
and then got myself together for this
place. 1 came here to spend Sunday
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. w.
Wright, Prof. and Mrs. A. E. BOdine,
and all the other people in town who
would permit me to be their guest
while there. Rev. Wright, as pastor
of the Baptist church, and his wife is
right by his side.
But now let me tell you about this
Prof. Bodine. He is some musician.
He can play the violin like that great
artist whose name 1 do not remember.
Then when it comes to singing, he goes
way up in the air in what you call ten
or or something like that. 1 don't
know all the singing voices, but L do
know that he is much in demand on ac-
count of the wonderful music which |
comes from his voice. They are call
ing for him in every direction to give /
recitals, and at times he answers the
calls. But not all of them because he
is a planter in this town and is kept |
busy planting. He is a planter of hu-
man bodies after the life has left. So
much for that.
1 spoke of Mrs. Corine Bodine. You
see she is some pumpkins in the
Knights and Daughters of Tabor of the
state. and holds the position of chief
grand recorder. This is a writing po-
sition, and she knows how to write.
For a long time she was teacher, but
this winter to be at home
with her husband. The Lord may bless
them with more work to do at the same
time. A home is a great thing with
an heir.
I think 1 will bring this letter to
close for this week. / am going to
Kansas to clear up the crops, and then
get out again soon. I hope to stay
clear of the army while there.